Depends on how dangerous the hurricane is. It can be stronger or weaker than tornado, so there is some overlap, however, the very strongest of tornadoes have winds that can exceed 300mph while the very strongest of hurricanes have winds up to about 200 mph.
However storms this strong are very rare.
In most cases the winds fall into the same range.
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∙ 12y agoA hurricane is a tropical cyclone with sustained wind speeds of at least 74 mph that forms over warm ocean waters, while a gale is a strong wind ranging from 34 to 47 knots (39-54 mph). Hurricanes are much more intense and can cause significant damage compared to gales.
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∙ 13y agoTornadoes are generally more violent, but a cyclone will release more energy simply because it is much larger.
A cyclone is virtually any large-scale low pressure system with a closed circulation, and is not necessarily severe.
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∙ 13y agoGale Force is much stronger, a strong Gale Force wind is 55-63 mph, it is a level 10 on the Beaufort Scale, for comparison a hurricane force wind is a level 12 which is winds greater than 73 mph.
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∙ 10y agoIn terms of energ output, a hurricane is far stronger. In terms of peak wind speed, it depends on the kind of whirlwind. Non-tornadic whrilwinds generally cannot produce winds equivalent even to a minimal hurricane.
However, tornadoes generally produce wind speeds in the same range that hurricanes do. But, in the most extreme cases, the winds of a tornado are far faster.
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∙ 13y agoGale force winds start at 35 knots (about 39 mph) while storm force winds start at 50 knots (about 58 mph).
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∙ 15y agoaccording to the beaufort scale, http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Which_is_stronger_a_storm_wind_or_a_gale_wind"
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∙ 12y agoA hurricane releases more energy mostly because it is much bigger. But winds in a tornado can be much faster.
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∙ 13y agoA hurricane is a tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 mph.
A gale is a extratropical low (cyclone) with sustained winds of 39 to 54 mph.
The only difference between a hurricane, a cyclone, and a typhoon is the location where the storm occurs.
At its largest Hurricane Sandy had a gale diameter of 1,100 miles.
By some estimates it is the largest recorded Atlantic hurricane with a gale diameter of nearly 950 miles.
A hurricane is a storm. A earthquake is movement of the earth.
The main difference between a Category 2 and a Category 4 hurricane is the wind speed. A Category 2 hurricane has sustained winds of 96-110 mph, while a Category 4 hurricane has sustained winds of 130-156 mph. Category 4 hurricanes are more intense and can cause more damage compared to a Category 2 hurricane.
The size of a hurricane is how big it is, usually measured by the size of the area that has gale for winds or stronger winds, called the gale diameter. The strength of a hurricane is independent of size and is usually measured in terms of maximum sustained wind speed.
no there was not
The only difference between a hurricane, a cyclone, and a typhoon is the location where the storm occurs.
The cast of When Gale and Hurricane Meet - 1923 includes: Norman Selby
the difference is that the australian scale has no category
At its largest Hurricane Sandy had a gale diameter of 1,100 miles.
The size of a hurricane is based on the diameter over which it produces gale force winds.
A hurricane is a "named storm". If you do not have a named storm exclusion then your wind coverage will cover hurricane damage.
By some estimates it is the largest recorded Atlantic hurricane with a gale diameter of nearly 950 miles.
Not in hurricane form. However - we DID experience gale-force winds, as the remnants of Mitch crossed the Atlantic.
A hurricane is a storm. A earthquake is movement of the earth.
Hurricane Sandy did have the wides gale diameter of any Atlantic hurricane, though a few Pacific typhoons have been bigger. Note that largest is not the same thing as strongest.