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What The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Means, And What It Doesn't
The scale has been in use for decades and gives an idea about what kind of wind damage a hurricane can produce, but it says ...
Ask the Meteorologists: Should the Saffir-Simpson scale be revised?
With hurricane season officially underway, we explore whether or not the Saffir-Simpson scale is the best way to rate a ...
Should we add a Category 6 hurricane to the Saffir-Simpson scale? Experts weigh in
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season from June 1 ...
Hurricane season 2025: What is the Saffir-Simpson intensity scale?
How much damage can a Category 1 hurricane do vs. a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson intensity scale? Plus examples ...
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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 based on their sustained wind speeds, with each category representing a ...
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Should a Category 6 be added to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane scale?
Due to the number of hurricanes that have undergone rapid intensification, some researchers have discussed adding a category 6 to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Hurricane Ian roared onto ...
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Should a Category 6 be added to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane scale?
As hurricane Ian came closer to the west coast, it reached peak intensity as *** cat five before landfall in 2019. Hurricane Dorian. Another category five monster with winds reaching 185 MPH tore ...