A category 1 hurricane is the least severe on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, with wind speeds between 74-95 mph. While it can cause some damage, such as power outages and minor flooding, it is generally considered to be less deadly compared to higher category hurricanes. It is still important to follow safety precautions and evacuation orders when a category 1 hurricane is approaching.
The first category of a hurricane is category 1.
Hurricane Chris of 2012 was a category 1 hurricane.
Hurricane Irene was a Category 3 hurricane at its peak strength in 2011.
Hurricane Hanna is categorized as a Category 1 hurricane, which means it has sustained winds of 74-95 mph.
Currently Tomas is a category 1 hurricane, though earlier it was a category 2.
It was a category 1 hurricane.
The first category of a hurricane is category 1.
Hurricane Tanya was a category 1.
Hurricane Chris of 2012 was a category 1 hurricane.
Hurricane Irene was a Category 3 hurricane at its peak strength in 2011.
Hurricane Hanna is categorized as a Category 1 hurricane, which means it has sustained winds of 74-95 mph.
Hurricane Chris was a category 1 storm.
Hurricane categories range from category 1 to category 5.
Currently Tomas is a category 1 hurricane, though earlier it was a category 2.
Hurricane Sandy was only a Category 2 hurricane a peak strength and a category 1 at landfall in the U.S.
No, a category 1 hurricane is considered a relatively weak hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, with wind speeds of 74-95 mph. The scale goes up to category 5, which represents the strongest hurricanes with wind speeds over 157 mph.
Hurricane ratings are bases on maximum sustained wind speed. A category 1 hurricane has sustained winds of 74-95 mph. A category 5 hurricane has winds over 156 mph.