A strong storm with heavy rain and winds.

What is a tropical cyclone?

A storm that forms over warm ocean waters.

What is a depression?

A weather system with low pressure and clouds.

What is a warning zone?

An area where storms are monitored and warnings are issued.

1998 Pacific Hurricane Season — Uncover the Stormy Secrets

1998 pacific hurricane season

In 1998, big storms called hurricanes formed in the Pacific Ocean. There were 16 storms that year. Out of those, 9 were hurricanes, and 6 were very strong. The storm season started on May 15 and ended on November 30. The first storm came on June 11. The last storm, called Hurricane Madeline, went away on October 20. Hurricanes can be very strong and can cause a lot of wind and rain.

Did You Know?

Hurricanes can spin really fast!

What is a Hurricane?

A hurricane is a big storm with wind.

How Do Hurricanes Form?

Hurricanes form when warm air meets cool air.

What 1998 Pacific Hurricane Season Does

It shows how many storms there were.

It tells us when storms start and end.

It helps us learn about strong storms.

It shows how storms can move places.

It helps us stay safe from storms.

It tells us about the weather each year.

More About 1998 Pacific Hurricane Season

In 1998, many storms came to the Pacific. Some were big and strong. People watched the storms to stay safe. They learned how to prepare for storms.

Hurricanes can change the weather a lot. They can bring rain and wind. This can make it hard for people to go outside. It is important to know when a storm is coming.

Each year, storms can be different. Some years have more storms than others. It is good to learn about them to be ready!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["1998 Pacific Hurricane Season"] --> B["Total Systems: 16"] A --> C["Hurricanes: 9"] A --> D["Major Hurricanes: 6"] A --> E["Season Start: May 15 (Eastern)"] A --> F["Season Start: June 1 (Central)"] A --> G["Season End: November 30"] A --> H["First Cyclone: June 11"] A --> I["Final Storm: Hurricane Madeline (Oct 20)"]