Hurricane Matthew This image provided by NOAA. taken Oct. 7, 2016, shows Hurricane Matthew over the Southeastern part of the U.S. A new study finds wind and water shifts during busy hurricane seasons seem to provide a somewhat protective barrier for the U.S. coast. Hurricane Matthew was a major storm and hit Haiti with 145 mph winds, but fizzled as it neared the Americas. (NOAA via AP)

Extreme winds, harsh rainfall, floods, storm surges and even tornadoes can work together to create one of the most destructive scenes a community may ever see.

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