No. That is the wind range of a category 4 hurricane which had a recent slight adjustment to 130-156 mph.
A category 5 hurricane has winds over 156 mph.
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A hurricane with 120 mph winds would be classified as a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Category 3 hurricanes are considered major hurricanes and have the potential to cause extensive damage.
Hurricane Andrew was a Category 5 hurricane with 175 mph winds. The pressure was 922 mbar.
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.
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A category 5 hurricane is stronger in terms of wind speeds compared to a category 1 hurricane. Category 5 hurricanes have sustained wind speeds of 157 mph or higher, while category 1 hurricanes have sustained wind speeds of 74-95 mph.
Yes. Hurricane Katrina was a category 5 hurricane with winds of 175 mph. Hurricane Early was a category 4 hurricane with winds of 145 mph.
There is no such thing as a category 11 hurricane. Any hurricane with winds exceeding 156 mph is classified as category 5.
There is no given size for a category 5 hurricane. Hurricane Andrew was a category 5 but was relatively small while Katrina, also a category 5, was huge. The rating of a hurricane depends on sustained wind speed. A category 5 hurricane has sustained winds of at least 156 mph.
The worst category of hurricane is a category 5, with winds of at least 156 mph.
There is no such thing as a category 7 hurricane, the strongest is 5.
A category 1 hurricane has sustained winds of 74 to 95 mph and is expected to cause mostly minor damage. A category 5 hurricane has winds of at least 156 mph and is expected to cause catastrophic damage.