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made landfall on the southwest coast of Punta Gorda, Florida, and produced major damage with hurricane-force winds of 100 mph (160.9 kph) or higher, well inland across central Florida. For reference, Punta Gorda, Florida, is approximately 90 miles (144.8 km) away from Central Florida. Hurricanes can also spawn tornadoes and cause landslides or mudslides . Tornadoes produced by hurricanes are typically weak and don’t last long, but they can still be life-threatening. Landslides and mudslides are caused by the heavy rainfall that occurs during a hurricane. These acts of nature can cause loss

Heavy rains can cause inland flooding, like in the Asian village pictured here. These boys are riding their bikes in shallow floodwaters after rain brought a small inland flood to their village. Typhoons, however, bring much heavier flooding than is pictured here.

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Facing the Weather: Hurricanes