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What is a spiraling storm with winds between 63 kilometers per hour and 119 kilometers per hour?

Tropical storm


Is a tropical storm first a tropical depression then a hurricane?

The progression of increasing strength is: Tropical depression (under 39 mph winds) Tropical storm (39-73 mph winds) Hurricane (winds 74 mph or higher)


A tropical storm is given a name when it has rotary action and winds above which speed?

A tropical storm is given a name when it becomes a tropical storm, with winds of at least 39 mph.


What is the diffences between a tropical depression a tropical storm and a hurricane?

Simply one of strength. When a tropical cyclone has sustained winds under 39 mph it is a tropical depression. When a tropical cyclone has sustained winds from 39 mph to 73 mph it is s a tropical storm. When a tropical cyclone has winds of 74 mph or higher it is a hurricane.


Are hurricanes a tropical storm?

Yes, hurricanes are a type of tropical storm. Specifically, hurricanes are classified as tropical cyclones that have sustained winds of 74 miles per hour (119 kilometers per hour) or higher. Tropical storms, on the other hand, have sustained winds ranging from 39 to 73 miles per hour. Both hurricanes and tropical storms form over warm ocean waters and are characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall.


What is a tropical has winds between 40 and 73 miles per hour?

Yes. A tropical storm has sustained winds of 39-73mph.


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.


What type of storm is a hurricane before it is classified as a hurricane?

A tropical cyclone is classified as a hurricane once it reaches sustained wind speeds of 74 mph or higher. Before that, it is known as a tropical depression (winds less than 39 mph) and then a tropical storm (winds between 39-73 mph).


When does a tropical depression become a tropical storm?

A tropical depression becomes a tropical storm when sustained winds reach 39 mph or greater.


How strong must the wind be before it can be consider as a hurricane?

A tropical storm becomes a hurricane when sustained winds reach 74 mph


Is a tropical storm the same as tropical depression?

No. A tropical depression is a tropical cyclone with winds under 39 mph. A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone with winds from 39 mph to 73 mph.


Is a Tropical storm worst then a Hurricane?

Generally not. A tropical storm is the same type of storm as a hurricane except weaker. A tropical storm has sustained winds ranging from39 to 73 mph. One winds hit 74 mph or higher it is considered a hurricane.