Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale estimates potential property damage. While all hurricanes produce life-threatening winds, hurricanes rated Category 3 and higher are known …
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (Text)
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale estimates potential property damage. While all hurricanes produce life-threatening winds, hurricanes rated Category 3 and higher are known …
The historical examples provided in each of the categories correspond with the observed or estimated maximum wind speeds from the hurricane experienced at the location indicated. …
May 28, 2021 · The historical examples provided in each of the categories correspond with the observed or estimated maximum wind speeds from the hurricane experienced at the location …
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2 days ago · NHC issuing advisories for the Atlantic on Hurricane Melissa NHC issuing advisories for the Eastern Pacific on TS Sonia Marine warnings are in effect for the Gulf of America, …
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3 days ago · NHC issuing advisories for the Atlantic on Hurricane Melissa NHC issuing advisories for the Eastern Pacific on TS Sonia Marine warnings are in effect for the Gulf of America, …
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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 categorization based on the hurricane's intensity at the indicated time. The scale provides examples of the type of damage and …
2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season - National Hurricane Center
2 days ago · The National Hurricane Center's Tropical Cyclone Reports contain comprehensive information on each tropical cyclone, including synoptic history, meteorological statistics, …
Katrina first caused fatalities and damage in southern Florida as a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. After reaching Category 5 intensity over the central Gulf of …