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The categories of hurricanes are based on the maximum sustained wind speeds. They are:

Category 1: 74-95 mph

Category 2: 96-110 mph

Category 3: 111-130 mph (beginning of a major hurricane)

Category 4: 131-155 mph

Category 5: 156+ mph

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The different classes of a hurricane are 1,2,3,4,and 5. 5 is the most dangerous hurricane.

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that depends. do you mean do they have a scientific classificattion or just what is a hurricane?

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Category 1: 74-95 mph sustained winds

Category 2: 96-110 mph

Category 3: 111-130 mph

Category 4: 131-155 mph

Category 5: 156+ mph

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Hurricanes are categorized on a scale of 1-5. So any of those numbers

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A hurricane is an intense tropical cyclone.

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