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Hurricanes produce sustained winds of at least 74 mph (119 km/h).

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How fast do hurricanes turn?

Sustained winds in a hurricane are at least 74 mph. Some hurricanes have had winds as high as 190 mph.


Which hurricane had a really strong wind?

All hurricanes have had very strong winds. By definition a hurricane must have sustained winds of at least 74 mph.


What is a category five?

Category 5 is the strongest of the 5 categories of hurricanes. It means the storm has sustained winds of at least 156 mph.


Do tornadoes have stronger winds than hurricanes?

In most cases the wind speeds fall into the same range. However, it is not uncommon for tornadoes to produce winds in excess of 150 mph, which are rarely attained by hurricanes. The most violent tornadoes do produce stronger winds than even the most intense hurricanes.


What is the difference of category 3 and category 5 in hurricane sequence?

Category 3 hurricanes have sustained winds of 111-129 mph, while Category 5 hurricanes have sustained winds of 157 mph or higher. Category 5 hurricanes are considered extremely dangerous with catastrophic damage potential, while Category 3 hurricanes are considered major hurricanes with significant damage potential.


Do hurricanes have winds over 70 mph?

Yes, hurricanes typically have winds that exceed 70 mph. In fact, hurricanes are characterized by sustained winds of at least 74 mph (119 km/h) or higher. These strong winds are one of the defining features of hurricanes and can cause significant damage.


Are all storms hurricanes?

Not at all. A hurricane is only one type of storm out of many. A hurricane is a tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of at least 74 mph. Many storms (such as everyday thunderstorms) are not tropical and do not produce winds nearly that strong. A few storms other than hurricanes are thunderstorms, tropical storms, tornadoes, extratropical lows, derechos, and sandstorms


What are the wind speeds of category 3 and 4 hurricanes?

A category 3 hurricane has sustained winds of 111-130 mph. A category 4 has winds of 131-155 mph.


Is it true that To be a hurricane a storm's winds must be at least 74 m.p.h.?

true


How many mph does the wind have in a hurricane?

Hurricanes have sustained winds of at least 74 mph (119 km/h) as classified by the Saffir-Simpson scale. However, hurricanes can sometimes have much stronger winds exceeding 150 mph (241 km/h) or even higher in the most powerful storms.


What is the strength of a category 3 hurricane?

A category 3 hurricanes has sustained winds of 111 to 129 mph.


Is a winter storm stronger than a hurricane?

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.