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Winds speeds for tropical systems

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Tropical Depression

  • Winds: 20-34 knots (38 mph or less)
  • No storm surge

Tropical Storm

  • Winds: 35-64 knots (39 to 73 mph)
  • No storm surge

Hurricane Categories

  • Category 1
    • Winds of 64-82 knots (74-95 mph)
    • Storm surge 4 to 5 feet above normal
  • Category 2
    • Winds of 83-95 knots (96-110 mph)
    • Storm surge 6 to 8 feet above normal
  • Category 3
    • Winds of 96-113 knots (111-130 mph)
    • Storm surge 9 to 12 feet above normal
  • Category 4
    • Winds of 114 to 135 knots (131-155 mph)
    • Storm surge 13 to 18 feet above normal
  • Category 5
    • Winds above 135 knots (155 mph)
    • Storm surge more than 18 feet above normal

Tornado Scale

Hurricanes often spawn small tornadoes. Tornadoes are ranked in the Fujita Tornado Scale according to wind speed.
  • F-0: Up to 72-mph winds
  • F-1: 73-112-mph winds
  • F-2: 113-157-mph winds
  • F-3: 158-206-mph winds
  • F-4: 207-260-mph winds
  • F-5: 261 mph and above winds



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