What are the hurricane categories and what do they mean? Here’s a breakdown of the scale and wind speeds
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What are the hurricane categories and what do they mean? Here’s a breakdown of the scale and wind speeds

The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which includes five categories based on the storm’s sustained wind speeds. It also estimates possible damage to property, ranging from “some damage” to “catastrophic.” […]

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