How does the Saffir-Simpson scale work? The scale has five categories ranging from Category 1 — with winds from 74 mph to 95 mph to a Category 5 — with sustained winds in excess of 155 mph.

The Saffir-Simpson scale: More on how hurricanes are measured This is the scale used to measure hurricanes in the Atlantic ... Updated: 7:30 PM CDT May 31, 2024 Editorial Standards ⓘ Derek Sibley ...

Here is the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale currently in use: Cat 1: 74-95 mph. Very dangerous winds with some damage to roofs and siding. Shallow rooted trees may topple, Power outages likely ...

Beyond the Saffir-Simpson Scale, it is the job of the scientific community, the media, local, state, and federal agencies to effectively characterize the hazards posed by any given storm.

Simpson assigned a range of wind speeds and storm surges for each category, and the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was born. The NHC released the scale to the public in 1973 and began ...

The longstanding hurricane rating system, the Saffir-Simpson Scale, only takes into account sustained wind speeds and not the ...

Hurricane Erin reached the maximum intensity on the Saffir-Simpson scale last Saturday (16), becoming a category 5 storm with winds of up to 260 km/h (161 mph).

Travelers on the Outer Banks should be aware of possible disruptions next week caused by Hurricane Erin as it intensified into a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale overnight, ...