Hurricane Storm Central: Hurricane season is officially open

As of June 1st, the hurricane season is officially open. From now till November 30th, we need to keep a close eye on the oceans of both the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.

What do the categories mean?

Hurricanes are rated on a 1 to 5 scale from weakest to strongest. the Saffir-Simpson scale is used to estimate property damage and coastal flooding expected from landfall. Wind speed is the determining factor.

Category 1
74-95 mph
Damage:Minimal;primarily to foliage, unanchored mobile homes and poorly constructed signs. Storm surge: 4-5 feet

Category 2
96-110 mph
Damage: Moderate; heavy damage to mobile homes; some damage to house roofs, windows. Storm surge: 6-8 feet

Category 3
111-130 mph
Damage: Extensive; mobile homes destroyed; structural damage to buildings; foliage torn from trees. Storm surge: 9-12 feet

Category 4
131-155 mph
Damage: Extreme; heavy damage to homes; large trees uprooted. Storm surge: 13-18 feet

Category 5
156+ mph
Damage: Catastrophic; small buildings blown away or over turned; few, if any trees left standing. Storm surge: 18+ feet

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