What is the difference between a f2 and a f5 hurricane?

Answer 1

F2 and F5 are ratings for tornadoes, not hurricanes. They are ratings on the Fujita scale, which runs from F0 to F5. An F2 is a fairly strong tornado capable of tearing the roof from a well-built house and completely destroying a mobile home.

F5 is the highest rating a tornado can receive, indicating an extremely violent and destructive storm. Even the sturdiest houses will be completely obliterated. In some cases F5 tornadoes have destroyed entire towns.

Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson scale, which runs from Category 1 to category 5. A category 2 hurricane has sustained winds of 96-110 mph. A category 5 hurricane has winds of at least 157 mph.

Answer 2

The main difference between a Category 2 (f2) and a Category 5 (f5) hurricane is their intensity and potential for damage. A Category 2 hurricane has sustained wind speeds of 96-110 mph and can cause extensive damage to trees, power lines, and poorly constructed buildings. In contrast, a Category 5 hurricane has sustained wind speeds of 157 mph or higher, resulting in catastrophic damage to almost all structures and posing a severe threat to life and property.