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The Saffir-Simpson scale rates tropical cyclones based on wind speed.

Sub-hurricane intensity:

Tropical depression: under 39 mph

Tropical storm: 39-73 mph

Hurricanes:

Category 1: 74-95 mph

Category 2: 96-110 mph

Major hurricanes:

Category 3: 111-130 mph

Category 4: 131-155 mph

Category 5: over 155 mph.

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