This is worth a read! With catastrophic hurricane Ian on everybody's mind, this quick write-up explains what the different categories mean when it comes to hurricanes.
DOTHAN, Ala. - Hurricane Ian as of Tuesday is a major category 3 hurricane headed toward the Florida peninsula, with potential for the storm to be a category 4 at or near landfall.If you live in a hurricane prone area or know someone that is, you might want to learn how hurricanes are classified.
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is measured on a 1 to 5 scale based only on the hurricane’s maximum sustained wind speed. Of course, the stronger a hurricane becomes, the more damage is done. Here’s the breakdown of each category and the type of damage one could sustain in a well-built home. This information comes from the National Oceanic Atmosphere Administration or NOAA.Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters.
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