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A tropical storm must have sustained winds of at least 74 mph to be considered a hurricane.

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Why is it not safe to go outside during a hurricane?

The powerful winds of a hurricane can knock you down or throw debris into you.


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How powerful is Hurricane Sandy?

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Was Hurricane Katrina a powerful hurricane?

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Is a hurricane more powerful then a cyclone?

Yes and no. A hurricane is a type of cyclone, but is the most powerful variety. A hurricane is defined as a tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 mph. While a few other types of cyclone have achieved winds comparable to those of a category 1 hurricane, hurricane winds can exceed 150 mph. Only a few other types of winds event can produce such winds (such as tornadoes and microbursts), but non of those quite qualify as cyclones. Gay no one cares about this crap


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What hurricane has 190 mph winds?

Hurricane Dorian in 2019 had sustained winds of 185 mph, making it one of the most powerful hurricanes recorded in the Atlantic. Hurricane Allen in 1980 is one of the most intense hurricanes on record with 190 mph winds.


What were the wind speeds when hurricane Lee landed?

Lee was never a hurricane. Tropical Storm Lee made landfall at peak intensity with sustained winds winds of 60 mph. These winds much reach at least 74 mph for a tropical storm to become a hurricane.


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