When it comes to hurricanes, one of the biggest questions is what category it will be. Hurricanes are categorized on a scale of one through five using the Saffir-Simpson scale, which is based on sustained wind speed:
The National Hurricane Center considers a Category 3 and above to be a major storm because of the potential for catastrophic damage and loss of life.
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