Join National Weather Service Meteorologist Joe Merchant for an informative Ocean Expert Exchange webinar on hurricanes. Explore the formation, life cycle, size, and strength of typical North Atlantic hurricanes. Gain insights into Florida's hurricane climatology and understand the differences between hurricanes and tornadoes. Learn about hurricane watches and warnings, and discover practical steps you can take to prepare for these powerful storms. This 31-minute presentation, co-hosted by the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute's Scientist in Every Florida School program and ANGARI Foundation, offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in understanding and preparing for hurricanes.