Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters, have winds over 75 mph, and die when reaching land. They are also known as typhoons and often cause floods. Tornadoes are more powerful than hurricanes, with winds over 300 mph, can lift cars and trees, usually form over land in thunderstorms, and have a much narrower eye than hurricanes.

1. Hurricane Facts
Here are some interesting facts about hurricanes:
• Winds are usually greater than 75 mph.
• It begins over the sea with low air pressure.
• The eye is 30 - 100 miles wide.
• They occur on coastal areas.
• They are also called typhoons
• Hurricanes often cause floods
• It dies when it reaches land.
Tornado Facts
Compare the hurricane facts with the tornado facts:
• Trees and cars may be picked up and carried.
• Tornadoes are most common in North America.
• It usually begins and ends suddenly.
• Winds are greater than 300 mph.
• They often begin in a thunderstorm over land.
• The eye is several yards wide..
• Usually moves in a Southwest or Northeast direction.