A high wind warning is typically issued for conditions with wind speeds ranging from 39 to 54 mph, which does not fall into the category of hurricane, tornado, or severe thunderstorm warnings.
Conditions with wind speeds of 39 to 54 mph meet the criteria for a tropical storm, and such conditions would typically prompt a high wind warning. It's important to differentiate between this and other weather warnings. A hurricane warning is issued for wind speeds starting at 74 mph, which signifies a much stronger system.
A tornado warning is different; it's announced when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. A severe thunderstorm warning is specific to thunderstorms that can produce hail one inch or larger in diameter and or wind gusts over 58 mph, amongst other factors.
So, the appropriate warning for wind speeds between 39 to 54 mph is a high wind warning, rather than a hurricane, tornado, or severe thunderstorm warning.