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They are rated on different scales.
Tornadoes are rated on the Enhanced Fujita scale from EF0 to EF5based on a wind speed estimated taken from damage.
Wind estimates for EF scale ratings
EF0: 65-85 mph
EF1: 86-110 mph
EF2: 111-135 mph
EF3: 136-165 mph
EF4: 166-200 mph
EF5 over 200 mph
Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson scale from category 1 tor category 5 based on direct wind measurement.
Wind ranges for the Saffir-Simpson scale:
Category 1: 74-95 mph
Category 2: 96-110 mph
Category 3: 111-130 mph
Category 4: 131-155 mph
Category 5: over 155 mph.
What else can I help you with?
Are hurricanes large tornadoes?
no hurricanes differ from tornadoes
Are there hurricanes tornadoes or thunder storms in Uruguay?
Uruguay gets thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes, but not hurricanes.
Does North Carolina get tornadoes or hurricanes?
Yes. North Carolina gets both tornadoes and hurricanes.
Which has higher wind speed hurricanes or tornadoes?
There is actually a good deal of overlap. The winds of most hurricanes and tornadoes and hurricanes fall into the same range. However, the strongest tornadoes have faster winds than the strongest hurricanes.
Do both tornadoes and hurricanes have very low temperatures?
No. Both tornadoes and hurricanes are associated with warm weather.
Are hurricanes large tornadoes?
no hurricanes differ from tornadoes
Do tornadoes relate to hurricanes?
Not really. Although hurricanes and tornadoes have some notable similarities, they are completely different phenomena. It is not uncommon for hurricanes to produce tornadoes, but most tornadoes are not a result of hurricanes.
What can hurricanes have?
hurricanes can have tornadoes.
Do tornadoes come before hurricanes?
Generally not, although tornadoes are often produced by landfalling hurricanes, most tornadoes are not associate with hurricanes.
Is a tornado associated with hurricanes?
It is not uncommon for a hurricane to produce tornadoes at landfall. But most tornadoes are not associated with hurricanes and not all hurricanes produce tornadoes.
Are there tornadoes and hurricanes in space?
No. Tornadoes and hurricanes are atmospheric phenomena, and there is no atmosphere in space.
What about hurricanes and tornadoes is true Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes Hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot Hurricanes have strong winds?
Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes. Both hurricanes and tornadoes can be deadly, although hurricanes are more likely to cause widespread destruction due to their larger size and duration. Both hurricanes and tornadoes have strong winds, but hurricanes typically have more sustained, powerful winds over a larger region.
What is the reationship between hurricanes and tornadoes?
It is not uncommon for hurricanes to produce tornadoes when they make landfall.
Are hurricanes worse than tornadoes or are tornadoes worse than hurricanes?
This cannot be answered simply, as both hurricanes and tornadoes vary greatly in how bad they are. The impacts of both tornadoes and hurricanes can range from negligible to devastating. That said, the very worst hurricanes can be far deadlier and more destructive than the worst tornadoes.
Are there hurricanes and tornadoes in the Caribbean and Bahamas?
Yes. Hurricanes are common in the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Tornadoes are less common, but can be produced by hurricanes.
Do hurricanes make tornadoes?
Yes. It is fairly common for hurricens to produce tornadoes. However, most tornadoes are not produced by hurricanes.
Are tornadoes in categories like hurricanes?
Yes, while hurricanes are rated from category 1 to category 5 based on wind speed, tornadoes are rated from EF0 to EF5 (F0 to F5 before 2007) based on damage, with EF5 damage being total destruction.
