Let's break it down. Big Picture -What It Measures: As the name implies, the current version is strictly a wind scale that rates a hurricane's sustained winds (not gusts) from Category 1 through 5.

Simpson added possible storm surge heights for each category, and the hurricane center staff made a small adjustment to the scale's wind speeds. Simpson, 95, now lives in Washington, D.C.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As hurricane season is quickly approaching, let’s remind you about the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. This scale is designed to categorize hurricanes based on wind speed ...

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1-to-5 rating scale based on a hurricane’s sustained wind speed. It was developed in 1971 by civil engineer Herbert Saffir and meteorologist Robert ...

In just 20 hours, Milton intensified into a Category 5 hurricane, the highest measure on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 10/07/24 11am Major Hurricane Milton Update ⚠️Now a Category 5 Hurricane ...

In a study, Michael Wehner, PhD, and the Berkeley Lab found that the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale fails to tell the full story of higher wind speeds. "The strongest storms are getting stronger.

In a study, Michael Wehner, PhD, and the Berkeley Lab found that the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale fails to tell the full story of higher wind speeds. "The strongest storms are getting stronger.