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.
Winds in the Great Red Spot, a giant storm on Jupiter, can reach speeds of up to 400 miles per hour (644 kilometers per hour). These winds create the swirling pattern that gives the storm its distinctive appearance.
wind blows sand and creates a sand storm.
The Great Red Spot on Jupiter is believed to be a high-pressure storm that has been raging for centuries, possibly since the 17th century. It is a giant anticyclonic storm that is larger than Earth and produces winds of up to 400 mph.
A spinning storm is a weather phenomenon characterized by rotating winds and organized cloud structures, commonly associated with cyclones, hurricanes, and tornadoes. These storms form due to differences in atmospheric pressure and temperature, leading to the development of a low-pressure center around which winds spiral. The intense rotation can result in severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, strong winds, and sometimes significant damage. Such storms are typically monitored closely due to their potential impact on communities and the environment.
A tornado.
Hurricanes and tornadoes.
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.
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 radar measures winds and precipitation inside a storm
The strongest winds in a hurricane typically occur in the right front quadrant of the storm in relation to its forward motion. Therefore, if a hurricane is traveling to the northwest, the strongest winds would be located to the northeast of the center of the storm. This area experiences the highest wind speeds due to the combined effects of the storm's rotation and its forward movement.
Of these, a tornado produces the fastest winds.
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.
Yes. A tropical storm has sustained winds of 39-73 mph. A tropical depression has winds of less than 39 mph.
around a tornado
The eyewall of a hurricane contains the strongest winds and most intense precipitation, making it the most destructive part of the storm. The converging winds within the eyewall can produce violent updrafts and downdrafts, leading to widespread damage from powerful winds and heavy rainfall.
When the speed of a storm's winds increases and they start to swirl in a circular motion, it is known as a tropical storm. This circular motion is one of the defining characteristics of a tropical storm, which can lead to further intensification into a hurricane.