September 5, 2011

MIchael Petruccelli asks; How fast are the winds of a hurricane?

Michael Petruccelli says; Lets start at the least and work up to the highest according to the National Hurricane Center. Tropical Depression – wind speed less than 39 MPH, Tropical Storm – wind speed between 39 MPH and 73 MPH, Hurricane – wind speed between 74 MPH and 110 MPH, Major Hurricane – wind speed greater than 110 MPH.