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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 ...
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale: What to expect from each storm category
Hurricanes are categorized by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. This scale classifies hurricanes into five categories ...
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Your questions about Hurricane Harvey, answered
What does it mean that Harvey will be a Category 3 hurricane? Category 3 is right in the middle of the Saffir Simpson Scale, which runs from 1 to 5. But that doesn’t mean it’s just a ...
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Database: Atlantic hurricanes and tropical storms since 1995
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and higher ...
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Hurricane Agatha makes landfall in Mexican state of Oaxaca
The center of Hurricane Agatha, category 2 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, made landfall in the town of La Redonda, municipality of San Pedro Pochutla, Oaxaca, at approximately 15.30 hours (20.30 GMT ...