34 knots (39 mph, 17.5 m/s) to 63 knots (73 mph, 32.5 m/s)
A tropical storm is given a name when it becomes a tropical storm, with winds of at least 39 mph.
A tropical storm is named when it reaches maximum sustained wind speeds of 39 miles per hour (63 kilometers per hour).
The most recent storm named Beryl never became a hurricane. It was a tropical storm with peak winds of 70 mph. Winds need to be at least 74 mph to be considered a hurricane. There have been other tropical storms named Beryl, none of which reached hurricane strength.
The storm named Fay never reached hurricane status. Fay peaked as a strong tropical storm with 70 mph winds. Winds must reach at least 74 mph for a storm to be considered a hurricane.
Tropical storm if it is a tropical cyclone. Otherwise it is called a gale.
Allison was a tropical storm and never became a Hurricane. At peak intensity Tropical Storm Allison had winds of 60 mph. A storm needs winds of at least 74 mph to be a hurricane.
Tropical storm Allision was never a hurricane, only a tropical storm. To be a hurricane, a storm must have sustained winds of at least 74 mph. Allison's winds never got above 60 mph.
Tropical storm Allision was never a hurricane, only a tropical storm. To be a hurricane, a storm must have sustained winds of at least 74 mph. Allison's winds never got above 60 mph.
No. A tropical stormsis a tropical collection of thunderstorms with an organized circulation and sustained winds of at least 39 mph.
When sustained winds reach at least 39 mph.
A tropical storm must have sustained winds of at least 74 mph to be considered a hurricane.
Yes. A tropical storm has sustained winds of 39-73mph.