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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 ...
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Is a Category 6 Hurricane Possible? The Storm Scale Explained
No — it is not possible for a hurricane to reach past a Category 5, per the Saffir-Simpson scale. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the Saffir-Simpson tool measures wind speed on ...
24/7 Wall St5 天
These US Cities Are Hurricane Hot Spots for Category 3 Storms
Hurricane season is a challenging time for the southeastern United States. Category 3 hurricanes come with 111 to 129 mph ...
Weather Underground5 年
Prepare for a Hurricane or Typhoon
A hurricane or typhoon is a type of tropical cyclone, or severe tropical storm. They form in almost all ocean basins. A typical cyclone is accompanied by thunderstorms, and in the Northern ...
BBC4 年
Hurricane Hanna: Flood threat remains despite weakening
Hanna was initially classified as a Category One hurricane, the lowest level on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale, before being downgraded. It made landfall on Padre Island on Saturday ...