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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 ... Category 3, Category 4 and Category 5. The most dangerous part of a hurricane is its wind field.
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Helene makes landfall as ‘very dangerous’ Category 4 hurricane
Hurricane Helene is expected to weaken after making landfall, but its “fast forward speed will allow strong ... Idalia became a Category 4 in the Gulf of Mexico but made landfall as a Category ...
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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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Beryl impacts Jamaica as major hurricane, next stop is Yucatan Peninsula
Lets take a look. Beryl remains a category 4 hurricane Wednesday evening with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. The 10 p.m. update has Beryl maintaining that wind speed, but further weakening is ...