The maximum sustained wind associated with a tropical cyclone is a common indicator of the intensity of the storm. Within a mature tropical cyclone, it is found ... en.wikipedia.org
Apr 21, 2006 ... The Hurricane Center uses a 1 min averaging time for reporting the sustained ( i.e. relatively long-lasting) winds. The maximum sustained wind ... www.aoml.noaa.gov
19 hours ago ... The table shows the probability that the maximum sustained (1-minute) surface ( 10 meter elevation) wind speed of the tropical cyclone will be ... www.nhc.noaa.gov
Definition: Maximum sustained surface wind speeds are used to determine the category level of a storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. A sustained ... weather.about.com
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