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- Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale - National Hurricane CenterThe Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale estimates potential property damage. While all hurricanes produce life-threatening winds, hurricanes rated Category 3 and higher are known as major hurricanes*. Major hurricanes can cause devastating to catastrophic wind damage and significant loss of life simply due to the strength of their winds.
- Hurricane Categories: What Categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Mean - TIMECategory 3: Devastating damage will occur. In a Category 3 hurricane, winds range from 111 to 129 mph. There is a high risk of injury or death to people, livestock and pets from flying and...
- Category 3 hurricane: Wind speed, damage to expect explainedCategory 3 hurricane: Wind speed and damage expected. Wind speed: 111-129 mph. Considered a major hurricane. Impact: Devastating damage will occur. Well-built framed homes may incur major damage...
- Hurricane categories explained: How strong is each category?A Category 3 hurricane has continuous winds between 111-129 mph, where "devastating damage will occur," the NWS said. "Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads.
- What Hurricane Categories Mean, and What They Don’t Tell YouCategory 3, 111 to 129 m.p.h. — These are major storms that can take roofs off even well-constructed houses and knock out electric and water systems for days or weeks. Roads will be blocked by...
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