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Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale
CategorySustained Wind SpeedTypical PressureExpected Damage
174-95 mph>980 mbDamage to mobile homes & poorly constructed structures
296-110 mph965-980 mbRoofs/doors/windows damaged, trees down, considerable damage to mobile homes & poorly constructed structures
3111-130 mph945-965 mbLarge trees down, structural damage to homes and destruction of mobile homes & poorly constructed structures
4131-155 mph920-945 mbRoof failure, curtainwall failure, all signs blown down, major structural damage to homes and lower floors of buildings <10' above sea level
5>155 mph<920 mbComplete roof and building failure, major structural damage to homes and lower floors of buildings <15' above sea level
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