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Is it possible to get hurricane force winds in an area that is experiencing only sustained tropical storm force winds?

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Is it possible to get hurricane force winds in an area that is experiencing only sustained tropical storm force winds?

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Yes, there are often squall lines and tornadoes that occur in sustained tropical storm wind areas. These enhanced winds last for only a short period (seconds to minutes) but bring winds that can be 50-150 percent higher than the longer period sustained wind speeds.