The difference is that a tropical storm has wind speed up to 73mph, once it exceeds this then it become a hurricaneTornadoes are usually very short and can last up to an hour, but a hurricane can last up to three weeks. A hurricane almost always forms over sea while a strong tornado usually forms over land
Hurricane winds can go up to 180 miles per hour while tornadoe winds can go up to 300 miles per hour ,, tornadoes end quickly while hurricanes can lasts weeks ,, hurricanes breed at sea then moves onto land with strong winds, lashing rain and barrier smashing flood waves , and tornadoes breed on land and destroys almost everything in its path.
