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What speed do winds need to reach to become a hurricane?

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Answer: 74 mph

Step-by-step explanation:

Up in the clouds, water condenses and forms droplets, releasing even more heat to power the storm. When wind speeds within such a storm reach 74 mph, it's classified as a hurricane.

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