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To qualify as a hurricane a tropical cyclone must have sustained winds of at least 74 mph. In rare cases, however, hurricane winds can reach nearly 200 mph.
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What is a hurricane and where does it get its force from?
a hurricane is a cyclone that gets i s force from wind and water.
Why is there little to no wind in the eye of a hurricane?
There is little to no wind in the eye of a hurricane because all of the wind is circling around the eye of the hurricane. If there was wind in the middle of a hurricane, then it wouldn't really be a hurricane. It would just be a bunch of wind in one spot.
Do the wind of a tornado tend to concentrate in s smaller or larger area than the wind of a hurricane?
The wind of a tornado are in a much smaller area, usually under a mile wide. A hurricane is hundreds of miles wide.
How fast do the wind have to be a hurricane?
The minimum wind speed for a hurricane is 74 mph.
If the wind from a hurricane is blowing in your face which way is the hurricane located?
If the wind is blowing in you face, then the center of the hurricane is to your right.
What is the difference of a twister and a hurricane?
Twister= spinning wind. Hurricane= lots of rain and unorganized wind.
Is a hurricane made out of wind?
A hurricane is not made out of wind . . . a hurricane is made from warm air currents and air moisture, and creates highs winds.
What wind speed must be reached for a hurricane to develop?
75mphOnce a tropical storm has a wind speed of 74 mph it is officially a hurricane so 74 is the lowest wind speed for a hurricane.
How does the amount of wind affect hurricane formation-?
Wind shear is one of the most critical factors in controlling or even destroying hurricane formation, the more wind, the more powerful the hurricane. Conversely, if the wind is blowing in the opposite direction of the hurricane, it can slow it down or destroy it.
What is the difference between wind coverage and hurricane coverage?
A hurricane is a "named storm". If you do not have a named storm exclusion then your wind coverage will cover hurricane damage.
What are the wind speed for hurricane Rita?
Hurricane Rita reached maximum sustained wind speeds of 180 mph when it was classified as a Category 5 hurricane.
How many mph is a hurricane's weakest wind?
The minimum wind speed for a storm to be called a hurricane is 74 mph.
