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What is the classification of a hurricane with a max wind speed of 120 mph?
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A hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph would be a category 3.
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What was the wind speed of hurricane Katrina when it hit new Orleans?
When Katrina's center was closest to New Orleans the storm had sustained winds of 120 mph,making it a category 3 hurricane.
Did hurricane Irene 2011 break worlds most intense hurricane in world records?
No. Not even close. There are two main measures of hurricane intensity: wind speed and barometric pressure. Hurricane Irene is already past its peak of 120 mph winds and a pressure of 942 millibars (the lower the pressure, the stronger the storm). The strongest Hurricane on record in terms of wind speed was Hurricane Camille at 190 mph. The most intense tropical cyclone (generic term for hurricane, typhoon etc.) on recordwas Typhoon Tip with a pressure of 870 millibars.
What was the wind speed of 2005 hurricane Katrina when it made land fall?
Hurricane Katrina made three landfalls. At the first landfall in Florida Katrina had sustained winds of 80 mph. At the two landfalls in Louisiana and Mississippi Katrina was a category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 125 mph and 120 mph respectively.
What is the wind speed for 942 millibars?
It varies. Irene was a high end category 2 with a pressure of around 942, but often that pressure would give you a a little bit stronger of a hurricane (maybe 120-130mph).
What category would a hurricane with 120 mph winds be?
A hurricane with sustained winds of 122 mph would be a category 3.
What is the wind speed of hurricane Fred?
120 mph (195 km/h) at the highest speed
What was the wind speed of hurricane Katrina when it hit new Orleans?
When Katrina's center was closest to New Orleans the storm had sustained winds of 120 mph,making it a category 3 hurricane.
What is the wind blowing at 120 km per hour classified as?
Such a wind is considered hurricane force. However it is only a hurricane if such winds are produced by a tropical cyclone.
What is maximum speed of a hurricane?
Sustained winds of 74 MPH or faster.
Did hurricane Irene 2011 break worlds most intense hurricane in world records?
No. Not even close. There are two main measures of hurricane intensity: wind speed and barometric pressure. Hurricane Irene is already past its peak of 120 mph winds and a pressure of 942 millibars (the lower the pressure, the stronger the storm). The strongest Hurricane on record in terms of wind speed was Hurricane Camille at 190 mph. The most intense tropical cyclone (generic term for hurricane, typhoon etc.) on recordwas Typhoon Tip with a pressure of 870 millibars.
What was the size of hurricane Jeanne?
There are no measurements for Hurricane Jeanne, which hit Florida and the Caribbean in 2004. There were wind speeds of up to 120 mph.
What was the wind speed of 2005 hurricane Katrina when it made land fall?
Hurricane Katrina made three landfalls. At the first landfall in Florida Katrina had sustained winds of 80 mph. At the two landfalls in Louisiana and Mississippi Katrina was a category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 125 mph and 120 mph respectively.
What is the wind speed for 942 millibars?
It varies. Irene was a high end category 2 with a pressure of around 942, but often that pressure would give you a a little bit stronger of a hurricane (maybe 120-130mph).
What category would a hurricane with 120 mph winds be?
A hurricane with sustained winds of 122 mph would be a category 3.
What is a powerful tropical storm that is characterized by wind speeds greater than 120 and storm surges called?
A tropical storm with winds of 120 km/h (75 mph) or greater is called a hurricane.
What does the size and strenth of a hurricane storm measure?
The intensity rating of a hurricane is determined based on the maximum sustained wind speed of the storm. For example, Sustained winds of 120 mph will earn a storm a category 3 rating. Intensity can also be assessed based on the barometric pressure at the center of the storm. Lower pressure means a stronger storm. Rankings of intensity are based on pressure, as it is given as an exact figure, while wind speed is rounded to the nearest 5 mph. The size of a storm is based on the diameter of the area over which the hurricane produces sustained gale-force winds; winds of at least 35 mph.
What is the speed of hurricane Irene?
There have been numerous Hurricane Irenes in history because the name cycles every 6 years and has not yet been retired. Most recently, Hurricane Irene in 2005 topped out at 105 mph. So far the Hurricane Irene that is currently active peaked at 100 mph before weakening to 90 mph. Currently the storm is expected to reach a second peak of 125 mph later this week.
