Dirty side of the storm

[MysticOne]

Please forgive the simple question, but I simply can't remember.
In the scenario of a Hurricane approaching FL from the Gulf moving West to East which quadrant would likely to see the worst of the weather as it progresses? I was thinking it would be the North-East quadrant, but that may be from a storm that approaches from the Atlantic.

Can someone please enlighten me?

Many Thanks!

[wxmann_91]

Northeast Quad is not always correct. Rule of thumb - Right Front Quad. Thus, a Cane moving from W-E would be the Southeast Quad. Now, that is a very rare storm motion except at very high latitudes.

[brunota2003]

yes, the right front quad is typically the worst, but remember that RFQ is in relation to storm movement also, not compass directions
Here you go, from the NHC FAQ: http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/D6.html

[jerseydevil11]

Is the reason that the right front is the worst place to be that the southwesterly wind combines with the wind of the strorm at that point? The prevailing winds would be colliding head on with the storm winds at the lower left side. Thanks.

[MysticOne]

Northeast Quad is not always correct. Rule of thumb - Right Front Quad. Thus, a Cane moving from W-E would be the Southeast Quad. Now, that is a very rare storm motion except at very high latitudes.

Thanks! I suddenly realize that I have much to learn! I appreciate your input and insight!

[MysticOne]

yes, the right front quad is typically the worst, but remember that RFQ is in relation to storm movement also, not compass directions
Here you go, from the NHC FAQ: http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/D6.html

Great link! Thanks for the info! It was very helpful - as are all of you!

[wxmann_91]

Thanks! I suddenly realize that I have much to learn! I appreciate your input and insight!

You're welcome!