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Q: Where are the highest winds in a hurricane?
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Where did the highest winds come from a tornado or hurricane?

Tornadoes. Peak tornado winds are estimated at over 300 mph. The strongest hurricane winds are about 200 mph.


How high were the highest winds of hurricane irma?

At peak intensity Hurricane Irma has sustained winds of 185 miles per hour.


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 was the highest wind speed hurricane sandy had?

Hurricane Sandy had peak sustained winds of 110 mph.


Why is eyewall of a hurricane can cause more damage?

It holds the highest speed winds


What is hurricane Agnes wind speed?

hurricane agnes was a category 1 hurricane which means it had winds 74-95 MPH and a storm surge of 4-5 feet. the highest winds were measured at 85MPH.


Where are a hurricane's winds the highest speed?

Just outside the "eye" of the storm in what is called the eyewall.


What is the highest wind speed for the Saffir-Simpson scale?

There is not upper limit for winds on the Saffir-Simpsons Scale. The highest winds listed are the minimum winds for a category 5 hurricane: 156 mph. But winds much higher have been recorded.


What category was hurricane her-main in?

If you are referring to Hermine, that storm was never a hurricane, only a tropical storm. In order to be considered a hurricane a storm must have sustained winds of at least 74 mph. Hermine's highest winds were 65 mph.


Where are the worst winds in a hurricane found?

The worst winds in a hurricane is inside the eye of the hurricane.


What was the highest wind speed during hurricnae rita?

Hurricane Rita's winds peaked at 180 mph.


What is the highest wind speed produced by hurricane sandy?

Hurricane Sandy had peak sustained winds of 115 mph just before hitting Cuba, making it a category 3 hurricane.