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Wind speeds for common storms:
Tornadoes - The Fujita Scale:
F0) 40-72 mph
F1) 73- 112 mph
F2) 113-157 mph
F3) 158-206 mph
F4) 207-260 mph
F5) 261-318 mph
F6) 319-379 mph
Hurricanes - Category Scale:
Cat 1) 74-95 mph
Cat 2) 96-110 mph
Cat 3) 111-129 mph
Cat 4) 130-156 mph
Cat 5) 157+
(The highest wind speed for a hurricane ever recorded was Hurricane Camille in 1969 which measured in at 190 mph.)
Tornadoes have the highest wind possibilities, but it depends on which storm you're following.
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A tropical storm is given a name when it has rotary action and winds above which speed?
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How is a storm and a tornado similar?
A tornado is a type of storm. A storm is characterized by strong winds, heavy or dangerous precipitation, thunder and lightning, or some combination of those. A tornado produces the fastest winds of any storm on earth.
Does a tropical storm have stronger winds than a tropical depression.?
Yes. A tropical storm has sustained winds of 39-73 mph. A tropical depression has winds of less than 39 mph.
