According to the Saffir-Simpsonscale, here are the sustained winds linked to categories 2 through 5 hurricanes: Category 2: 96 to 110 mph (154 to 177 km/h) Category 3: 111 to 129 mph (178 to 208 ...
The Saffir-Simpsonscale was developed to help determine damage and flooding before it strikes. A hurricane is a rotating low-pressure weather system that converts the energy of warm air into ...