The phrase "hurricane strength" refers to the powerful force or intensity of a hurricane. It indicates the high level of winds and destructive potential that a hurricane possesses.
Sentences with «hurricane strength»
A total of 9 to 11 are expected to reach hurricane strength. (newscientist.com)
He points out that climate change may increase hurricane strength. (newscientist.com)
I recall they still tended to underestimate hurricane strength, however. (realclimate.org)