Another way to measure wind speed is with Doppler radar. Radar recordings aren't considered for wind records by the WMO because they are remote estimates, versus direct measurements, Cerveny said.

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Why hurricane wind speeds don't tell the full story 02:53. Tropical systems begin as tropical depressions, which are areas of low pressure with wind speeds of up to 38 miles per hour.