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What storm has strong winds but isn't a tornado and not a hurricane?
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∙ 12y ago
Severe thunderstorms would probably be the answer.
They can produce strong winds in more than one way. First, they can produce winds via a downburst which is a strong downdraft that occurs during a thunderstorm, and the causes strong, straight-line winds that can sometimes exceed 130 mph. In some cases downbursts can occur along a line of severe storms, resulting in a phenomenon called a derecho.
Another way thunderstorms can produce strong winds is through a rear-flank downdraft or RFD, a descending mass of dry air associated with the mesocyclone, or rotating updraft, of a supercell. The RFD can produce winds in excess of 100 mph. It is also believed to play an essential role in tornado formation.
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What type of storm has wind speeds from 250-300 M.P.H?
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What happens in a rain storm?
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Where did the highest winds come from a tornado or hurricane?
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How is a storm and a tornado similar?
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What type of storm has wind speeds from 250-300 M.P.H?
The only type of storm that can achieve such winds is a tornado, and even for a tornado such strong winds are very rare.
What is a heavy storm with strong winds and cold temperatures?
I think it is a hurricane.
Why do storm chasers like to experience hurricanes?
Hurricanes have high winds-like a tornado. Plus, a hurricane has the potential to produce a tornado.
How are the winds for hurricanes and tornadoes the same?
The winds in hurricanes and tornadoes have the same rotation but a hurricane has weaker winds than the strongest of tornadoes. Tornado's winds range from 65 to about 300 mph A hurricane's winds range from 74 to about 200 mph. The tornado is the most violent storm on Earth.
What category was hurricane fey?
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Which storm has the strongest fastest winds tornado hurricane or thunderstorm?
Both are, but it is probably more likely with a tornado.
What is a large spinning storm that has winds over 117 kilometers (73 miles) per hour?
a hurricane is a large spinning storm that has winds over 117 kilometers (73 miles) per hour
How does a marsh absorb tornado or hurricane power?
A marsh does not do anything to affect a tornado's destructive potential, but it can reduce the effects of a hurricane. One of the most destructive parts of the impact of a hurricane is the storm surge, where the winds drive seawater onto land. Marshes reduce the storm surge.
What happens in a rain storm?
In a rain storm there is mostly rain, thunder, lightening, and very strong winds blowing in every direction. In a rain storm there can be hail if the clouds have enough water and are at a freezing temp. And if a storm is really bad there might be a tornado or a hurricane. Hope this helps.
What storms has the highest wind speed--A Mid-latitude cyclonic storm B-Tornado C- Hurricane D- Thunderstorm?
Of these, a tornado produces the fastest winds.
