Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
WIND SPEED
Category 1
64-82 knots
74-95 mph
119-153 km/hr
Category 2
83-95 knots
96-110 mph
154-177 km/hr
Category 3
96-113 knots
111-130 mph
178-209 km/hr
Category 4
114-135 knots
131-155 mph
210-249 km/hr
Category 5
> 135 knots
> 155 mph
> 249 km/hr
NOTES:
A knot is one nautical mile per hour. It is equal to about 1.15 statute miles per hour.
A tropical depression has winds of 30 to 33 knots.
A tropical storm has winds between 34 and 64 knots.
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