A Category 5 hurricane has sustained winds of 157 mph (252 km/h) or higher and typically features a central pressure of 920 millibars or lower. The exact millibar reading can vary, but it generally falls in the range of 900 to 920 millibars. This low pressure is what contributes to the hurricane's intense wind speeds and destructive potential.
The central pressure of a Category 5 hurricane typically ranges from 920-930 millibars. This indicates extremely low pressure at the center of the storm, which contributes to its high intensity and destructive power.
At peak intensity Hurricane Andrew had a central pressure of 922 mb.
No, at peak strength it was a category 2.
Cat 5 = 155 mph and over
Hurricane Andrew was a category 5 hurricane when it passed over the Bahamas and Florida. That's where Hurricane Andrew was at it's peak intensity. It was downgraded to a category 3 after Florida then struck Louisiana as a category 3.
169 millibars.
The central pressure of a Category 5 hurricane typically ranges from 920-930 millibars. This indicates extremely low pressure at the center of the storm, which contributes to its high intensity and destructive power.
Katrina was stronger. At peak intensity Hurricane Katrina had 175 mph sustained winds and a central pressure of 902 millibars (the lower the pressure, the stronger the hurricane). By comparison, Andrew peaked at 165 mph and had a pressure of 922 millibars. Both storms reached category 5 status.
At peak intensity Hurricane Andrew had a central pressure of 922 mb.
Cat or category Category 1 to 5 Category 5 is the highest
No, at peak strength it was a category 2.
Cat 5 = 155 mph and over
Hurricane Katrina became a Category 5 hurricane on at around 7 A.M. central daylight time on August 28, 2005. The storm reached peak intensity 6 hours later, with winds of 175 mph and a central pressure of 902 millibars.
Hurricane Andrew, August 24th 1992 this was a Cat. #5 the most powerful hurricane there is.
It's stronger, I believe. There's no certain truth to it yet. I belive that Gustav was a Cat. 4 and Rita was a Cat 5 so Rita wins!
Yes, Hurricane Wilma was a strong Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic Basin. It set the record for the lowest central pressure in an Atlantic hurricane, with 882 millibars, and was the most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean.
Hurricane Andrew was a category 5 hurricane when it passed over the Bahamas and Florida. That's where Hurricane Andrew was at it's peak intensity. It was downgraded to a category 3 after Florida then struck Louisiana as a category 3.