Hurricane Fay

Hurricane Fay

Hurricanes boast sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour.

Fay Could Become Hurricane

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To become a hurricane, Tropical Storm Fay would need to develop sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour.

Maximum sustained winds in the strongest tropical cyclones have been estimated at about 195 miles per hour.
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