Tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes, cause the most damage to coastal areas because they form over the ocean before making their way to the mainland. Every
time a hurricane strikes land, it causes millions (sometimes billions) of dollars in
damage to our coastal regions.

A) While we may know what's coming ahead of time, weather remains
unpredictable.

B) Meteorologists can make predictions of hurricane movement, but the
complex conditions make certainty impossible.

C) Modern technology utilizes energy to predict what precipitation is in the
atmosphere

D) Hurricanes are intensely powerful storms that are only growing more intense.

E) The coastal regions experience the most damage as a result of hurricanes.