Hurricanes and tornadoes.
Of these, a tornado produces the fastest winds.
No. A downburst produces winds that violently descend from a thunderstorm.
Just outside the "eye" of the storm in what is called the eyewall.
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.
A category 5 is the strongest hurricane. Such a storm has the strongest winds and usually produces a very high storm surge.
The highest winds in a hurricane are typically found in the eyewall surrounding the eye of the storm. Wind speeds can exceed 160 miles per hour in this region, making it the most intense part of the hurricane.
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.
Hurricane force winds can affect a larger area than storm surge, as they extend outwards from the center of the storm. Storm surge, on the other hand, is a localized phenomenon that occurs near the coast when a hurricane makes landfall. Both can cause significant damage and pose a threat to coastal communities.
A radar measures winds and precipitation inside a storm
A tornado produces strong winds that spiral around a center of low pressure, causing immense damage by lifting and displacing debris in its path. It can also generate lightning and hail within the storm system.
A storm that always produces lightning is classified as a thunderstorm. Thunderstorms are characterized by the presence of cumulonimbus clouds, which create conditions conducive to lightning formation. These storms can vary in intensity and may also produce heavy rain, strong winds, and hail.
Both winter storms and hurricanes can be powerful, but they have different characteristics. Winter storms can bring heavy snow, strong winds, and freezing temperatures, while hurricanes bring strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. The impact of each can vary depending on the specific conditions and location.