Hurricane

Hurricanes are the most devastating storms on the Earth. Forming over tropical oceans when warm air meets cool air, they grow into violent storms of spiraling clouds, strong winds and torrential rain. Hurricanes are powered by the heat of warm water. They can be massive, spanning 300 miles (483 km), with enormous energy that devastates cities and towns.

Hurricane is the specific term used in the Atlantic Ocean and northeast Pacific Ocean. Typhoon is used in the northwest Pacific and cyclone is used in the south Pacific and Indian Ocean. Tropical cyclone is the general term for any hurricane, tropical storm or depression.

Hurricanes are classified on a scale from Category 1 (winds of 75 mph) to Category 5 (winds of over 150 mph). Hurricanes are named each year using alternating male and female names. The list is reused every six years and the names of deadly ones, such a Sandy, are retired from use. While we know that human-induced climate change is warming the Earth, causing a wetter atmosphere and more extreme weather, it is unclear if the number of hurricanes will change.

Products Size: 6" x 5" x 4"

Thunderheads are sewn and crafted using recycled fibers that meet Global Recycling Standards. There are no plastic parts, only high-quality soft fabrics and embroidered eyes and details. The attached educational cards are printed from recycled paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. 

Thunderheads meet and surpass all US safety standards. Regular size Thunderheads are appropriate and safe for all ages. Key chain size Thunderheads are only for age 3 and up. 

Hand wash only using a damp cloth and warm water.  Air dry.  We do not recommend cleaning in a washing machine or drying in a drier.  Check all labels upon arrival of purchase. 

From this website, we deliver within the United States.  We ship orders within 1–2 business days once they are received. Please see the link at page bottom for international orders. We're confident that you'll love your Thunderheads purchase, but if you need to make a return for any reason, we accept returns within 14 days of your purchase date. Please note, we only accept items in their original condition with the tags still attached. See the page bottom for further details.