how are hurricanes measured and classified
Hurricanes are classified on the Saffir-Simpson scale base on their maximum sustained wind speed. They are as follows: Category 1: 74-95 mph Category 2: 96-110 m â¦ ph Category 3: 111-129 mph Category 4: 130-156 mph Category 5: 157 mph or higher Hurricanes of category 3 or greater intensity are considered major hurricanes.
What is the difference the way hurricanes are classified and the way tornadoes are classified? Hurricanes are classified based directly on wind speed from Category 1 to category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Tornadoes are rated based on damage-derived wind estimates, â¦ which are used to rate them on the Enhanced Fujita Scale from EF0 to EF5.