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 Category 5 — with sustained winds in excess of 155 mph.

On a 1-5 scale, using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale What is a major hurricane? A major hurricane is a Category 3, 4, or 5 storm with winds of at least 111 mph How long is hurricane season?

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 Category 5 — with sustained winds in excess of 155 mph.

By Debbie Lord, Cox Media Group National Content Desk September 25, 2024 at 11:47 am CDT Expand What is the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale The scale rates the potential for damage from hurricanes based ...