Hurricane Information
Hurricane Wind Speed Category Information
Saffir-Simpson Scale
| Category | Wind Speed |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74-95 mph |
| 2 | 96-110 mph |
| 3 | 111-130 mph |
| 4 | 131-155 mph |
| 5 | 155 + mph |
- What is the wind speed of a tropical depression?
- When the wind speed is less than 39MPH
- What is the wind speed of a tropical storm?
- When the wind speed is between 39MPH and 73MHP
- When do hurricanes get their name?
- When it becomes a tropical storm (sustained winds of 39 mph). The storm does not become a hurricane until winds reach 74 mph. About half of all tropical storms become hurricanes.
- What is the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning?
- Hurricane Watch - A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions (sustained winds of at least 74MPH) are possible in the area within 48 hours.
- Hurricane Warning - A hurricane warning means hurricane force conditions (sustained winds of at least 74 MPH) are expected in yourarea in 36 hours or less.
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