Halachos of Daily Livivg

Is there a bracha that
should be recited on a hurricane?

Yes. Shulchan Aruch (OC 227:1) writes one may recite
either Oseh Maasay Bereishis or Shekocho Ugvuroso Molay Olom for thunder, lightning or “great winds that blow with
rage”. Common practice is to recite Oseh
Maasay Bereishis 
for lightning (this bracha speaks of the wonders of
creation), and Shekocho Ugvuroso Molay Olom for
thunder (this bracha refers to the awesome power of Hashem) [Mishna Berura 227:5]. The
Mishna Berura also writes that the blessing of Shekocho Ugvuroso Molay Olom – “That His power and strength fills the world” is only
said on a wind that howls with such intensity that it can be heard across the
world (until the horizon) similar to thunder. Since we are not proficient in
delineating what exactly is a “wind that blows with rage”, we do not recite
this blessing. Instead, we recite the blessing of Oseh Maasay Bereishis. Although a
hurricane would seemingly qualify as “a wind that blows with rage” the custom
is to avoid the issue by always reciting Oseh Maasay Bereishis which can be recited on any
dangerous gust of wind.