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A "major hurricane" is a hurricane rated as a 3-5 on the Saffir-Simpson scaleor, in other words, has sustained winds of at least 111 mph.

The Saffir-Simpson scale goes from category 1 to category 5.

See Web Links for more information on the Saffir-Simpson scale

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What category make it a major hurricane?

A hurricane must be at least a category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson scale to be considered a major hurricane.


Will a major hurricane hit in 2010?

Hurricane Danielle is expected to become a major hurricane and is very close to becoming one, though she is not expected to make landfall as a major hurricane. Tropical Storm Earl is also expected to become a major hurricane, but again, may not make landfall as one. Beyond that there is no way of knowing.


Is is true that the hurricane season that follows a snow in New Orleans has produced a major hurricane?

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What category of hurricane was Hurricane Rita?

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When was the last major hurricane that hit US?

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Is Hurricane Irene powerful?

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Did Hawaii ever have a hurricane?

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