The friendly Californian resort of La Jolla Shores is often referred to as the jewel of San Diego, and with its sandy beaches, clear Pacific waters and exceptional surfing and water sports, itâs easy to see why.
The minimum sustained wind speed for a storm to be considered a  hurricane is 74 mph. Hurricanes have been recorded with sustained  winds of up to 190 mph.
The combination of heat and moisture, along with the right wind conditions, can create a hurricane. Hurricanes are enormous, and they can range in size from 300-600 miles wide and about 10 miles high. They typically have a lifespan of about 10 days. The wind speed of a hurricane is 75 miles per hour or more. Between 40 mph and 74 mph winds, the storm is called a tropical storm. The fierce winds and rains cause damage to natural areas such as mangrove swamps, estuaries as well as causing major erosion in coastal areas. Also hurricanes damage manmade structures such as housing, buildings, and infrastructure.