Hurricane Wind Scale

  • Category 1 (74-95 mph): Very dangerous winds will produce some damagehurricane palms with gold border.jpg
  • Category 2 (96-110 mph): Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage
  • Category 3 (111-129 mph): Devastating damage will occur
  • Category 4 (130-156 mph): Catastrophic damage will occur
  • Category 5 (157+ mph): Catastrophic damage will occur