Weather 101
The 5 Hurricane Categories Explained (Max Speeds + Type Of Damage That Can Result From Each Category)
Hurricanes are major storms with sustained winds of at least 74 mph and form over oceans. Hurricane Categories are used to estimate potential property damage — on a scale from 1 to 5. See what each of the 5 categories means — in terms of maximum wind speeds and the specific types of damage you can expect to see.
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Hurricane Forecast Changes: What’s New This Hurricane Season
Do you pay attention to the hurricane forecast each year? There are 5 important new storm forecast changes for hurricane season. See what the changes are, why they were made, and how they affect you.
