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From Category 1 to hurricane Category 5 - Here's what you need to know about the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale
Hurricanes are rated on this scale based on the following factors: wind speed, storm surge and damage potential. There are five categories of hurricanes that make up the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale.
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Why hurricane experts are debating increasing the hurricane scale to Category 6
Hurricane experts are debating adding a Category 6 on the current scale to highlight the increasing possibility of stronger storms as ocean waters continue to warm. Researchers are introducing an ...
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These US Cities Are Hurricane Hot Spots for Category 3 Storms
Hurricane season is a challenging time for the southeastern United States. Category 3 hurricanes come with 111 to 129 mph ...
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HURRICANES & TROPICAL STORMS
The intensity of Hurricanes is rated by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which assigns each storm a rating of 1-5 based on its wind speed. However it's important to note that the Saffir ...
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Hurricane Beryl was nearly a Category 2 storm at landfall in SE Texas, according to new report
We all felt it, and now we know for sure that Beryl was stronger than we thought. Here's what the latest report from the ...
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Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida
The wind speeds made Ian a Category 1 storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. It was a Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds when it made landfall near Cayo Costa on Florida's western ...
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Hurricane Michael: Category four storm lashes Florida coast
On the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale, category four includes winds of up to 156mph with possible severe damage to even well-built homes and trees being felled. Schools and state offices in the ...