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The "average" hurricane is a category 1 or category 2 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale, and have sustained winds of between 75 and 110 mph, with gusts as high as 125 mph for category 2 storms.
As for the highest recorded winds, both Hurricane Camille (1969) and Hurricane Allen (1980) had sustained winds of 190 mph (306 kph). Aircraft flying in Hurricane Rita (2005) recorded gusts of 235 mph (380 kph). The gusts in Camille at landfall were at least 213 mph, but may have been much higher -- the recording instruments were destroyed by these winds.
Cyclone Olivia (1996), which was essentially a hurricane in the Southern Hemisphere, produced a gust to 253 mph (407 kph).
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∙ 6y agoThe highest wind speed ever recorded for a hurricane, typhoon or cyclone was 253 miles per hour. It was part of Tropical Cyclone Olivia in 1996 off the coast of Australia. This was recorded as a gust. The highest sustained wind speed on record was 195 mph, recorded in Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
Major Atlantic Hurricanes and their top wind speeds:
1969 - Camille - 190 mph sustained winds
1980 - Allen - 190 mph sustained winds
1950 - Dog - 185 mph sustained winds
1980 - Gilbert - 185 mph sustained winds
2005 - Wilma - 185 mph sustained winds
***Footnote*** The 1935 "Great Labor Day Hurricane" has been estimated by some as having 200 mph sustained winds for at least 1 minute, but none of the major weather sites verify this. ***
***Footnote*** Hurricane Camille was estimated to have 200 mph sustained winds. The highest gust recorded was 213 mph which broke the instruments used to measure the wind speeds of the storm. Camille had at least 185 mph + sustained winds, but most of the era's recording instruments were not calibrated for wind speeds above that level, and many were destroyed.
***Footnote*** At some point during their development, the category 5 hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma (2005) each had recorded wind gusts 200 mph or higher. Hurricane hunter aircraft recorded a gust of 235 mph within Rita.
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Hurricanes in other part of the world are referred to by names suchas typhoon and cyclone, the generic term being tropical cyclone. The highest confirmed sustained wind speed in a tropical cyclone was in Typhoon Haiyan (2013) at 195 mph. The highest gust was in Cyclone Olivia (1996) with a gust to 253 mph.
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∙ 11y agoThe strongest hurricanes can have sustained winds of 180 to 190 mph and gusts well over 200 mph.
To be classified as a hurricane, a tropical cyclone must have sustained winds of over 74 mph (119 kph). According to the Saffir-Simpson scale, the wind speeds by category are:
Category 1 : 74-95 mph (119-153 kph)
Category 2 : 96-110 mph (154-177 kph)
Category 3 : 111-129 mph (178-208 kph)
Category 4 : 130-156 mph (209-251 kph)
Category 5 : 157+ mph (252+ kph)
Both Hurricane Camille (1969) and Hurricane Allen (1980) had sustained winds of 190 mph (306 kph). Aircraft flying in Hurricane Rita (2005) recorded gusts of 235 mph (380 kph). The gusts in Camille at landfall were at least 213 mph, but may have been much higher -- the recording instruments were destroyed by these winds.
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∙ 13y agoThe highest recorded wind speed for a tornado is 301mph +/-20 recorded in the Moore, Oklahoma F5 tornado of May 3, 1999.
The highest wind recorded in a hurricane was about 190 mph in Hurricane Camille in 1969. Winds in this hurricane may have even over 200 mph, but that is difficult to determine as nearly all the wind gauges in the storm's path were destroyed.
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∙ 13y ago190 mph based on records.
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∙ 12y ago190mph is the highest on record.
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What is the highest wind speed recorded not including tornadoes?
The fastest wind on earth occur in tornadoes, which have been known to have wind speeds in excess of 300 mph (480 km/h), far faster than anything a hurricane can produce.
What is the highest recorded wind speed of a tropical cyclone?
The highest sustained wind speed recorded in a tropical cyclone was 190 mph, which was measured in several storms including Hurricane Camille and Typhoon Tip. The highest gust recorded in a tropical cyclone was 253 mph on April 10, 1996 on Barrow Island off the coast of Australia.
What is the highest recorded wind speed in New Jersey?
96MPH recorded in Feb 2009.
What is the slowest wind ever recorded for a hurricane?
You may be able to find a journal record of no wind on a very rare date on the Antarctic continent.
Where was the highest wind speed in north america recorded?
North America does not have record of their highest wind speed available to the public. However, the highest wind speed ever recorded anywhere was during Tropical Storm Olivia in Australia. Top speeds reached 203 miles per hour.
Does a hurricane have the largest speed?
No. A tornado has the highest recorded wind speed. In excess of 300 mph.
What was the highest wind speed ever recorded in New York City during March?
during hurricane hazel in october of 1954 I believe the wind speed atop the empire state building recorded a wind gust to 124mph?
Is a hurricanes wind speed 300 miles per hour?
No. The highest gust ever recorded in a hurricane or similar storm was 253 mph. The highest sustained wind recorded was 190 mph. Only a tornado can produce 300 mph winds.
What is the highest speed a hurricane can be?
The minimum wind speed for a storm to be called a hurricane is74 mph for sustained winds. The highest sustained winds on record were 190 mph. The highest gust on record was to 253 mph.
What is the highest wind speed recorded not including tornadoes?
The fastest wind on earth occur in tornadoes, which have been known to have wind speeds in excess of 300 mph (480 km/h), far faster than anything a hurricane can produce.
What was the strongest wind speed recorded for hurricane sandy?
Hurricane Sandy has peak sustained wind of 110 mph.
What is the minium wind speed of a hurricane?
To be considered a hurricane a tropical storm must produces sustained winds of at least 74 mph. The highest reliably recorded sustained winds in a tropical cyclone (hurricane or typhoon) were 195 mph. Gusts have been measured to 253 mph.
What is the size and wind speed of an average strength hurricane?
The average hurricane is 300 miles wide and the average wind speed is likely around 100 mph.
What is the highest recorded wind speed of a tropical cyclone?
The highest sustained wind speed recorded in a tropical cyclone was 190 mph, which was measured in several storms including Hurricane Camille and Typhoon Tip. The highest gust recorded in a tropical cyclone was 253 mph on April 10, 1996 on Barrow Island off the coast of Australia.
What was the highest wind speed hurricane sandy had?
Hurricane Sandy had peak sustained winds of 110 mph.
What was the fastest wind speed anyone from your family achieved Fastest Hurricane?
the fastest winds recorded in a hurricane were 190 mph in Hurricane Camille.
How fast do a hurricanes winds rotate?
A tropical cyclone must have sustained winds of at least 74 mph to be considered a hurricane. The average hurricane probably has winds close to 100 mph. The fastest winds recorded in a hurricane were 190 mph, though there is evidence of wind just over 200 mph.
