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Summary Hurricanes cause a variety of damage due to high winds, heavy rains, and storm surges. This study focuses on hurricanes high winds. The most devastating effects of sustained high winds occur in the first few hours of landfall. During the short period, hurricanes rainfall often increases, while the low-level pressure gradients continue to weaken. Latent heating does not appear to strengthen...