Hurricane season: What is the Saffir-Simpson scale; how does it work; is there a Category 6?
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973. Here’s a look at the system ...
Waffle House Index: Is it closed in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene?
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'Uninhabitable for weeks or months': Why Helene's hurricane category matters
This scale – officially known as the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale – is a rating based on maximum sustained wind speed, which ranges from 74 to 157 mph, or higher. But it's ...
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Botched drug deal led to 10-year-old’s death
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based only on a hurricane's maximum sustained wind speed. This ...
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Is a Category 3 hurricane a major storm? What to know as Hurricane Helene strengthens
What are the categories for hurricanes? Saffir-Simpson wind scale used to rate hurricane strength The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1-to-5 rating scale based on a hurricane’s ...
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Volunteers at Midwest Food Bank in Morton prepare food boxes for hurricane victims
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 ...
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Hurricane season: What is the Saffir-Simpson scale; how does it work; is there a Category 6?
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973. Here’s a look at the system that ranks tropical cyclones by their potential destructive power ...