What Does a Hurricane’s Category Tell Us?
The hurricane scale classifies storms based on wind speeds and predicts potential impacts, which can help people prepare for ...
Hurricane season: What is the Saffir-Simpson scale; how does it work; is there a Category 6?
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973. Here’s a look at the system ...
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Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale: What to expect from each storm category
Expect damage to roofs, shingles ... Most of the area will be uninhabitable for months. The Saffir-Simpson scale provides a crucial understanding of the potential impacts of hurricanes, helping ...
Breaking down hurricane categories by wind speed as Helene moves toward Florida coast
A category 1 hurricane is defined by wind speeds ranging from 74 to 95 mph. NHC said a category 1 storm could cause damage to rooves, shingles, vinyl sidings and gutters, as well as snap large tree ...
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What do the tropical systems & hurricane categories mean?
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Hurricane categories are measured by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, originally developed ... for loss of life and property damage. Here is a breakdown of the storm ...
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100 mph wind gusts? Francine could get that strong, hurricane forecasters say.
This would make it a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Scale of Hurricane Intensity ... the center said. What kind of damage could Francine cause? Although a Category 1 is forecast ...
Tracking Hurricane Helene: The latest maps and models
Helene formed in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. Here's a look at the latest ...