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Potential Tropical Cyclone Four
Aug 2, 6:00 pm
  • Max Winds
    30 mph
  • Movement
    WNW at 16 mph
  • Pressure
    1012 mb

Measuring Hurricane Power and Damage

CAT1
74-95 mph
Moderate
CAT2
96-110 mph
Heavy
CAT3
111-129 mph
Extensive
CAT4
130-156 mph
Extreme
CAT5
157+ mph
Catastrophic
Damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters
Major roof and siding damage
Major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends
Severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls
Total destruction with roof failure and wall collapse
Branches will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled
Shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads
Snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads
Snapped or uprooted isolating residential areas
Fallen, isolating residential areas
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