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The category of a hurricane refers to its strength in terms of sustained wind speed. There are 5 categories, each with its own wind speed range.

  • Category 1: 74-95 mph
  • Category 2: 96-110 mph
  • Category 3: 111-129 mph
  • Category 4: 130-156 mph
  • Category 5: over 156 mph

winds are usually given to the nearest 5 mph.

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