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Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010734

A classification system for hurricanes in the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific basins, categorizing them based on their sustained wind speeds. It ranges from Category 1 (74-95 mph) to Category 5 (157 mph or higher), with higher categories indicating greater potential for damage. This scale provides a standardized measure of hurricane intensity for public warnings and preparedness.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010734
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010734",
  "term": "Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A classification system for hurricanes in the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific basins, categorizing them based on their sustained wind speeds. It ranges from Category 1 (74-95 mph) to Category 5 (157 mph or higher), with higher categories indicating greater potential for damage. This scale provides a standardized measure of hurricane intensity for public warnings and preparedness.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/saffir-simpson-hurricane-scale/"
}

Record 8,223 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.