hurricane wind

In general, the severe wind of an intense tropical cyclone (hurricane or typhoon); the term has no further technical connotation, but is easily confused with the strictly defined hurricane-force wind. Also known as typhoon wind.

Related terms:

• hurricane
• hurricane-force wind
• hurricane monitoring buoy
• hurricane wave
• hurricane warning
• hurricane surge
• hurricane tide
• hurricane watch
• chill wind factor
• taku wind