When winds reach or exceed 156 mph a hurricane is considered a category 5.
The main difference between a Category 2 and a Category 4 hurricane is the wind speed. A Category 2 hurricane has sustained winds of 96-110 mph, while a Category 4 hurricane has sustained winds of 130-156 mph. Category 4 hurricanes are more intense and can cause more damage compared to a Category 2 hurricane.
A category 4 hurricane has wind speeds ranging from 130-156 mph (209-251 km/h).
Hurricane Andrew was a Category 5 hurricane with 175 mph winds. The pressure was 922 mbar.
Category 4.
category 4
The main difference between a Category 2 and a Category 4 hurricane is the wind speed. A Category 2 hurricane has sustained winds of 96-110 mph, while a Category 4 hurricane has sustained winds of 130-156 mph. Category 4 hurricanes are more intense and can cause more damage compared to a Category 2 hurricane.
Hurricane Ike is a category 4 hurricane.
Dennis was a category 4 hurricane.
category 4
A Category 4 hurricane has wind speeds between 130-156 mph.
Hurricane Gloria was a Category 4 hurricane when it made landfall in North Carolina in September 1985.
Hurricane Fabian was actually in 2003. It was a category 4 hurricane.
A category 4 hurricane has wind speeds ranging from 130-156 mph (209-251 km/h).
Hurricane Andrew was a Category 5 hurricane with 175 mph winds. The pressure was 922 mbar.
Category 4.
category 4
Each category has a wind speed range. If a hurricane has sustained winds in the range of a certain category, that's what category it is. Category 1: 74-95 mph Category 2: 96-110 mph Category 3: 111-130 mph Category 4: 131-155 mph Category 5: 156+ mph