I WONDER - How Fast Are Blizzard Winds?

Hurricanes are large wind storms driven by strong winds, with speeds exceeding 74 mph and potentially reaching over 150 mph. Blizzards, while not as strong as the most powerful hurricanes, can still have winds over 100 mph, making them comparable in terms of wind intensity.

What are hurricanes primarily characterized by?

• High temperatures

• Massive wind storms

• Heavy rainfall

• Earthquakes

What is the minimum wind speed for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

• 74 mph

• 60 mph

• 50 mph

• 100 mph

How fast can hurricane winds exceed?

• 200 mph

• 150 mph

• 120 mph

• 100 mph

What is the maximum wind speed that blizzards can reach?

• 110 mph

• 100 mph

• 90 mph

• 80 mph

How do blizzard winds compare to the strongest hurricanes?

• Blizzards are equally windy

• Blizzards are more windy

• Blizzards are less windy

• Blizzards have no wind