
Tropical cyclone intensity scales - Wikipedia
A Category 4 hurricane has winds of 113 to 136 kn (130 to 157 mph; 209 to 252 km/h), while a Category 5 hurricane has winds of at least 137 kn (158 mph; 254 km/h). [1] [3] A post tropical …
List of Category 4 Australian region severe tropical cyclones
Category 4 is the second-highest classification on the Australian tropical cyclone intensity scale which is used to classify tropical cyclones, that have 10-minute sustained winds of at least …
List of Category 4 Atlantic hurricanes - Wikipedia
A Category 4 Atlantic hurricane is a tropical cyclone that reaches Category 4 intensity on the Saffir–Simpson scale. Category 4 hurricanes that later attained Category 5 strength are not …
Tropical Cyclone Classification | National Oceanic and …
2023年10月19日 · Hurricane Gilbert of 1988 was a Category Five hurricane at peak intensity and is the strongest Atlantic tropical cyclone of record. Catastrophic damage will occur! There is a …
What is a Category 4 hurricane? - FOX Weather
2024年4月17日 · A hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130-156 mph is considered to be a Category 4 cyclone on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. A Category 4 hurricane is …
Hurricane Categories: What Categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Mean - TIME
2017年9月19日 · During a Category 4 hurricane, winds range from 130 to 156 mph. At these speeds, falling and flying debris poses a very high risk of injury or death to people, pets and...
Tropical cyclone categories - Bureau of Meteorology
Learn about tropical cyclone categories, severity and impact. The severity of a tropical cyclone is ranked in categories from 1 (weakest) to 5 (strongest). The category given to a cyclone: …
Understanding Hurricane Category 4 and Its Impact
2023年8月18日 · Category 4 hurricanes are capable of inflicting catastrophic damage with strong winds, flooding and power outages. The National Hurricane Center plays an essential role in …
Saffir-Simpson Tropical Cyclone Scale (STCS) STCS is a scale that relates maximum tropical cyclone surface winds to potential damage and storm surge. A similar scale has been used in …
Measuring tropical cyclones - Met Office
Category 3. Wind (mph): 111 - 129. Extensive - Structural damage to small buildings and serious coastal flooding to those on low lying land. Evacuation may be needed. Category 4. Wind …