Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale classifies hurricane strength.

Below is a chart of the scale:



Category 1 hurricanes go up to 74-95 mph and the damage is minimal, Category 2 hurricanes go up to 96-110 mph and the damage is moderate, Category 3 hurricanes go up to 111-130 mph and the damage is extensive, Category 4 hurricanes go up to 131-155 mph and the damage is extreme, and the Category 5 hurricane are the strongest, which makes them go over 155 mph and the damage is catastrophic.