USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based only on a hurricane’s maximum sustained wind speed. This scale does not take into account other potentially deadly hazards such as storm surge, rainfall flooding, and tornadoes. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale estimates potential property damage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Breaking down each category: A Category 1 hurricane has winds of 74 to 95 mph, strong enough to produce some damage and power outages. A Category 2 hurricane has winds between 96 and 110 mph, creating extensive damage. Category 3 is considered a major hurricane with winds of 111 to 129 mph, causing devastating damage.

Detailed explanation-3: -To be classified as a hurricane, a tropical cyclone must have one-minute-average maximum sustained winds at 10 m above the surface of at least 74 mph (64 kn, 119 km/h; Category 1). The highest classification in the scale, Category 5, consists of storms with sustained winds of at least 157 mph (137 kn, 252 km/h).

Detailed explanation-4: -Category 4: Winds 130 to 156 mph leading to catastrophic damage to homes with winds strong enough to tear off roofs and walls. Most trees and power poles will be downed. Can make areas uninhabitable for weeks or months.