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 ...

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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973. Sections. WATCH. 68 ...

How does the Saffir-Simpson scale work? The scale has five categories ranging from Category 1 — with winds from 74 mph to 95 mph to Category 5 — with sustained winds in excess of 155 mph.

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973.

How does the Saffir-Simpson scale work? The scale has five categories ranging from Category 1 — with winds from 74 mph to 95 mph to Category 5 — with sustained winds in excess of 155 mph.