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NOAA forecasters have increased the likelihood of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season to 60%, up from the 30% chance ...

Under the Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, the categories are ranked ... along with significant property damage”, says History.com. Talking Point Steering clear of open conflict, Moscow ...

A hurricane is categorized on the Saffir-Simpson scale based on its maximum wind speed, which is a loose correlation to how much damage the hurricane will cause if it makes landfall. For tropical ...

A Category 5 storm causes more than 400 times the damage of a minimal Category 1 hurricane ... those that made it to the top of the Saffir-Simpson scale of storm intensity: Category Five, study ...

Hurricane season in the Atlantic ... However it's important to note that the Saffir-Simpson Scale only estimates damage from wind, and doesn't take into account other hazards such as storm surge ...

Hurricanes are rated according to intensity on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. The 1-5 scale estimates potential property damage due to maximum sustained wind speed. A Category 3 or ...

A Category 5 hurricane is the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson scale ... some strong winds are expected in Cuba but the bulk of the damage is believed to be taking place in the Mexican State ...

Here are the top 5 U.S. states hit with the most hurricanes, based on The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...

Hurricanes receive a classification on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale ... Very dangerous winds will produce some damage. Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles ...