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Birth of a hurricane: What meteorologists look for as they hunt for early signs of a tropical cyclone forming

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Early signs of a potential hurricane can be detected days before a storm gains momentum.

Wispy cirrus clouds radiating outward, curved banding low-level clouds and a drop in atmospheric pressure are all clues.

The formation of a hurricane hinges on several specific conditions.

Forecasters can benefit from significantly enhanced predictive capabilities in anticipating the formation and progression of hurricanes.

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