| BoatUS Hurricane Center - Hurricane Classifications |
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Barometric
Pressure |
Wind
Speed |
Storm
Surge |
Damage |
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| Category
1 |
more
than 980 mb |
74
- 95 mph |
4
- 5 ft. |
Minimal |
| Category
2 |
965-979
mb |
96
- 110 mph |
6
- 8 ft. |
Moderate |
Category
3 |
945-964
mb |
111
- 130 mph |
9
- 12 ft. |
Extensive |
| Category
4 |
920-944
mb |
131
- 155 mph |
13
- 18 ft. |
Extreme |
| Category
5 |
919
mb |
Over
155 mph |
Over
18 ft. |
Catastrophic |
| Tropical
depression: maximum sustained
winds of 39 mph. |
| Tropical
storm: 40-73 mph. |
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