The graph shows the differences between the hurricanes and tornadoes in some features. Both of them are dangerous and destructive. We will see the important differences between them.
To begin with, the minimum speed of the tornadoes is 40 mph; however that of the hurricane is 74 mph. On the other hand, the maximum speed of a hurricane between 155-200 mph, is lower than that of a tornadoes, 250-300 mph. The hurricane is classified on the Saffir - Simpson C1-5 scale, while the tornado is measured on the Fujita F0-F5 scale. Whereas a tornado usually lasts from a few minutes to a few hours, a hurricane can last up to a week. A hurricane can be predicted 2-3 days in advance for a wide area and 6-10 hours beforehand for a locality, but a tornado can be predicted only minutes before it hits. Hurricanes start over warm oceans. However tornadoes usually originate over land.
All in all, tornadoes are less predictable, last for a shorter time and can reach much higher wind speeds.
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