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Are Category 1 hurricanes stronger than Category 2?
Category 1: Winds 74 to 95 mph, which will usually produce minor damage, including to trees and power lines. Category 2: Winds 96 to 110 mph, that could result in extensive damage, uprooting trees, breaking windows, and snapping power lines.
At what wind speed does a hurricane go from Category 1 to Category 2?
| Category | Sustained Winds |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74-95 mph 64-82 kt 119-153 km/h |
| 2 | 96-110 mph 83-95 kt 154-177 km/h |
| 3 (major) | 111-129 mph 96-112 kt 178-208 km/h |
| 4 (major) | 130-156 mph 113-136 kt 209-251 km/h |
How serious is a Category 2 hurricane?
Category 2 hurricanes have dangerously strong winds that cause extensive damage. Well-constructed commercial buildings might experience major siding and roof damage. Fallen trees and branches will likely block roads. Affected cities may experience power outages that last days or weeks.
What category is a 50 mph hurricane?
Saffir–Simpson scale
| Category | Wind speeds (for 1-minute maximum sustained winds) | |
|---|---|---|
| Five | ≥ 70 m/s | ≥ 157 mph |
| Four | 58–70 m/s | 130–156 mph |
| Three | 50–58 m/s | 111–129 mph |
| Two | 43–49 m/s | 96–110 mph |
Can a hurricane reach 200 mph?
200 mph or more That means that hurricane-force winds are unlikely to exceed 200 mph (322 km/h), Landsea said. The fastest “regular” (or non-storm) wind that’s widely agreed upon as the record-holder — 231 mph (372 km/h), recorded at Mount Washington, New Hampshire, on April 12, 1934.
Is a level 1 hurricane bad?
Hurricane with sustained wind speeds of 74 mph to 95 mph are classified as Category 1 strength. Category 1 hurricanes can cause damage to unanchored mobile homes and signs. Trees can also be severely damaged by Category 1 hurricane winds, with large branches breaking and some trees being completely uprooted.
What is the air pressure for a Category 1 hurricane?
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
| Category | Wind speed | Atmospheric pressure (millibars) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74–95 mph (119–153 kph) | >979 |
| Examples: Cindy and Ophelia (2005) | ||
| 2 | 96–110 mph (154–177 kph) | 965–979 |
| Example: The Perfect Storm (1991), Hurricane Isabel (2003) |
Should I evacuate for a Category 1 hurricane?
Many of us tend to drop our guard when storms are projected to hit while classified as a Category 1. This is a mistake. These storms are not likely to call for evacuation of your home, but you should take proper steps to make your property safe from the incoming elements.
What does a Category 1 mean?
Category 1 hurricane: Very dangerous winds will produce some damage. In a Category 1 hurricane, winds range from 74 to 95 mph. Falling debris could strike people, livestock and pets, and older mobile homes could be destroyed. Protected glass windows will generally make it through the hurricane without major damage.
What is the highest wind speed ever recorded?
231 miles per hour
For nearly sixty-two years, Mount Washington, New Hampshire held the world record for the fastest wind gust ever recorded on the surface of the Earth: 231 miles per hour, recorded April 12, 1934 by Mount Washington Observatory staff.