The minimum wind speed for a storm to be called a hurricane is
74 mph for sustained winds. The highest sustained winds on record were 190 mph. The highest gust on record was to 253 mph.
Hurricane Sandy had peak sustained winds of 110 mph.
It's peak sustained winds were 175 mph, with gusts to 215 mph.
The highest wind speed ever recorded in the Bahamas was 183 mph during Hurricane Dorian in 2019.
175 mph (280 km/h)
Hurricane Sandy had peak sustained winds of 115 mph just before hitting Cuba, making it a category 3 hurricane.
Hurricane Sandy had peak sustained winds of 110 mph.
No. A tornado has the highest recorded wind speed. In excess of 300 mph.
120 mph (195 km/h) at the highest speed
The highest wind speed recorded during Hurricane Rita was 180 mph (290 km/h).
It's peak sustained winds were 175 mph, with gusts to 215 mph.
Just outside the "eye" of the storm in what is called the eyewall.
The highest wind speed ever recorded in the Bahamas was 183 mph during Hurricane Dorian in 2019.
175 mph (280 km/h)
Hurricane Sandy had peak sustained winds of 115 mph just before hitting Cuba, making it a category 3 hurricane.
The highest recorded wind speed in New Jersey was 115 mph during Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
The highest sustained wind speed recorded in a hurricane was 190 mph during Hurricane Dorian in 2019. However, in terms of theoretical maximum potential, hurricanes can reach speeds of over 200 mph, though this is rare.
Hurricane Ivan speed is 105