Hurricane wind speed categories: Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale explained

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Categories Explained

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NOAA researchers share what their bumpy ride was like as they explored Hurricane Melissa’s eye.⁠ ⁠ The storm has been barreling through the Caribbean, devastating Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, leaving dozens dead.⁠ ⁠ Here's the full video from the NOAA Hurricane Hunters. http://4.nbcla.com/XAkzLGC | NBC LA

Study urges forecasters to adopt new hurricane intensity scale

Here’s How The Saffir-Simpson Scale For Hurricanes Works