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Hurricanes are classed by categories. These categories are determined by the wind speed of the storm. The most powerful hurricanes are a Category 5. This was the category of Hurricane Katrina that decimated New Orleans in August of 2005. In order to be classified as a Category 5, the wind speeds must reach an excess of 156 mph or 251 KM/hr. These storms are so powerful, it will be mandatory for homes all the way up to 10 miles from the shoreline. They cause major structural damage, rip up trees and street signs, and usually bring flooding.
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Do winds of hurricane blow different directions in front versus in back?
Yes . . . hurricane winds blow in a circular fashion, meaning that at almost every point around the hurricane the wind is blowing in a different direction. Winds in the front blow nearly opposite the winds in back, for example.
Can a hurricane lift a human?
No, a hurricane's strong winds are not capable of lifting a human off the ground. However, these winds can be extremely dangerous and cause significant damage through flying debris, collapsing buildings, and other hazardous conditions.
How fast were the winds for hurricane Charley?
Hurricane Charley peaked as a strong category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 mph.
How are materials moved in areas where strong winds blow?
they use the winds to fly
What effects does a hurricane have?
A hurricane kills people destroys their homes flash floods strong winds
Do winds of hurricane blow different directions in front versus in back?
Yes . . . hurricane winds blow in a circular fashion, meaning that at almost every point around the hurricane the wind is blowing in a different direction. Winds in the front blow nearly opposite the winds in back, for example.
Can a hurricane lift a human?
No, a hurricane's strong winds are not capable of lifting a human off the ground. However, these winds can be extremely dangerous and cause significant damage through flying debris, collapsing buildings, and other hazardous conditions.
How fast were the winds for hurricane Charley?
Hurricane Charley peaked as a strong category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 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.
Why did hurricane Andrew move west?
Like many hurricanes, Hurricane Andrew was carried west by the trade winds, which blow toward the west. The trade winds are the main winds of the tropics.
How are materials moved in areas where strong winds blow?
they use the winds to fly
What effects does a hurricane have?
A hurricane kills people destroys their homes flash floods strong winds
What happens to the amplitude of a wave as strong winds blow it over the ocean's surface?
The amplitude is increased by strong surface winds.
What are the features of hurricane?
strong winds, powerful waves, heavy storms
What is a heavy storm with strong winds and cold temperatures?
I think it is a hurricane.
How strong was Otto hurricane?
At peak intensity Otto was a category 1 hurricane with 85 mph sustained winds.
Was hermine a hurricane?
If you are referring to the Hermine in 2010, then no. Hermine peaked as a strong tropical storm with 65 mph winds. To be a hurricane winds must be at least 74 mph.
