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How do a meteorologists determine the difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane?
By measuring the sustained wind speed. If the wind speed of a tropical cyclone is anywhere in the range of 39 to 73 mph then it is a tropical storm. If the wind speed is 74 mph or greater then it is a hurricane.
When winds exceed 93 miles per hour what does a tropical depression become?
A speed of 93 miles per hour has no significance in tropical systems. At 74 miles per hour a tropical storm becomes a category 1 hurricane. At 96 miles per hour a hurricane is considered to be a category 2.
When is a hurricane considered a tropical storm and what are all the different types a storm a hurricane can turn into?
A hurricane becomes a tropical storm when its maximum sustained wind speed decreases to between 39 and 73 mph. After a hurricane, it can dissipate, transition into an extratropical cyclone, or retain hurricane intensity.
What is the main difference between a hurricane and a tropical storm?
The main difference between a hurricane and a tropical storm is their wind speeds. A hurricane has sustained winds of at least 74 mph, while a tropical storm has winds between 39-73 mph. Additionally, hurricanes are more organized and powerful than tropical storms.
What speed does a hurricane have to be to be official?
A tropical cyclone officially becomes a hurricane when sustained winds reach 74 mph (119 km/h)
