The Saffir-Simpson scale classifies hurricanes into five categories according to their intensity, allowing comparisons of past hurricanes and communication of the strength of an approaching storm to the public. No significant wind damage to well constructed buildings.
Some damage is done to poorly constructed signs.
Wind damage primarily occurs to mobile homes, shrubbery, trees, and foliage. Low lying roads are inundated by storm surge. Minor pier damage occurs. Some roofing material, doors, windows of homes and businesses are damaged by winds. Considerable wind damage done to mobile homes and vegetation.