July Hurricane Quiz - 2026

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* 1. What does the cone of uncertainty show?

Areas expected to flood

The size of the hurricane

The exact location of storm surge

The probable path of the storm's center

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* 2. What does "landfall" mean?

When the outer band first makes contact with land

When the shore erodes

When the center of a storm moves onto land

When evacuation orders are issued

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* 3. Where can a tornado form during a hurricane?

When the hurricane makes landfall

On the dirty side of the storm

On the outer bands

All of the above

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* 4. Which part of a hurricane is usually the calmest?

The eye

The eyewall

Outer rainbands

Ahead of the storm in the forward left quadrant

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* 5. Which part of a hurricane typically has the strongest winds?

The eye

The eyewall

Outer rainbands

Ahead of the storm in the forward left quadrant

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* 6. What is the "dirty side" of a hurricane?

The calm area at the center of the hurricane where skies may briefly clear

The side of the storm that typically experiences the greatest impacts, including stronger winds, heavier rainfall, and greater storm surge

The side of the storm that forms first during development

The area behind the eye wall where winds rapidly diminish after landfall

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* 7. Where is the "dirty side" of a hurricane typically located?

Left side of the storm

Right side of the storm

Near the eye wall

Behind the storm after landfall