Weather and Natural Disasters
Hurricane Strength: Unraveling the Power of Nature's Fury
“Hurricane strength” refers to the intensity of a hurricane, which is determined by its maximum sustained wind speed. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is used to classify hurricanes into five categories, with Category 5 being the most intense. Hurricanes with sustained winds of 74 mph or higher are considered to be major hurricanes. Hurricane strength […]