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74 mph is the minimum wind speed for a hurricane.

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How many mph is a category 4 hurricane?

A category 4 hurricane has sustained winds of 130 to 156 mph.


How many mph is a hurricane's weakest wind?

The minimum wind speed for a storm to be called a hurricane is 74 mph.


What was the wind mph of hurricane noel?

Hurricane Noel reached about 80 MPH winds.


How much wind do you need to make a hurricane?

To qualify as a hurricane a tropical cyclone must have sustained winds is at at least 74 mph.


How many miles an hour equal hurricane force winds?

Hurricane force winds are 74 mph or greater.


Was hurricane Katrina is stronger than hurricane earl?

Yes. Hurricane Katrina was a category 5 hurricane with winds of 175 mph. Hurricane Early was a category 4 hurricane with winds of 145 mph.


Which wind factors do you need to cause a hurricane?

A tropical cyclone must have maximum sustained winds of at least 74 mph to be considered a hurricane.


Is Hurricane Opal the strongest hurricane?

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Was Hurricane Katrina stronger than Hurricane Ike?

Yes. Hurricane Katrina was a category 5 hurricane with peak winds of 175 mph. Hurricane Ike was a category 4 hurricane with peak winds of 145 mph.


How fast does wind have to be before its a hurricane in km?

; Category One Hurricane: Winds 74-95 mph; Category Two Hurricane: Winds 96-110 mph; Category Three Hurricane: Winds 111-130 mph; Category Four Hurricane: Winds 131-155 mph; Category Five Hurricane: Winds greater than 155 mph


What category is hurricane beryl in?

The most recent storm named Beryl never became a hurricane. It was a tropical storm with peak winds of 70 mph. Winds need to be at least 74 mph to be considered a hurricane. There have been other tropical storms named Beryl, none of which reached hurricane strength.


What category would a hurricane with 120 mph winds be?

A hurricane with 120 mph winds would be classified as a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Category 3 hurricanes are considered major hurricanes and have the potential to cause extensive damage.