How do Hurricanes Form
A hurricane is a large slow moving storm that is characterized by strong wind gusts and heavy rain. They develop in areas that are close to the equator where monsoonal lows commonly develop. In the northern hemisphere hurricanes spin in a counter clockwise direction. In the southern hemisphere a hurricane is known as a cyclone and spins in a clockwise direction. They are also called typhoons when they develop in the area around Japan and Asia. Hurricanes activity peaks in the late summer when the weather and water temperatures are perfect for hurricane formation.