List of Category 4 Atlantic hurricanes - Wikipedia
Based on the Atlantic hurricane database, 144 hurricanes have attained Category 4 hurricane status since 1851, the start of modern meteorological record keeping. Category 4 storms are considered extreme hurricanes.
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale - National Hurricane Center
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based only on a hurricane's maximum sustained wind speed. This scale does not take into account other potentially deadly hazards such as storm surge, rainfall flooding, and tornadoes.
Saffir–Simpson scale - Wikipedia
The scale separates hurricanes into five different categories based on wind. The U.S. National Hurricane Center classifies hurricanes of Category 3 and above as major hurricanes. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center classifies typhoons of 150 mph (240 km/h) or greater (strong Category 4 and Category 5) as super typhoons.
Understanding Hurricane Category 4 and Its Impact
Aug 18, 2023 · Category 4 hurricanes are capable of inflicting catastrophic damage with strong winds, flooding and power outages. The National Hurricane Center plays an essential role in monitoring, predicting and providing accurate information about hurricanes to help communities prepare for them.
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale - U.S. National Park Service
Jun 4, 2019 · In the early 1970s, Herbert Saffir, an engineer, and Robert Simpson, a meteorologist, developed a scale to describe the likely effects that hurricanes could have on an area. The scale has five categories, increasing in intensity from 1 to 5.
Hurricane categories explained: How strong is each category?
Sep 7, 2023 · Category 4 hurricane. Category 4 storms can cause "catastrophic damage" with their 130-156 mph winds. A Category 4 storm can cause severe damage to well-constructed homes, including damaging most ...
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Categories Explained
Jul 23, 2024 · Category 4: Catastrophic damage will occur. There is a very high risk of injury or death to people, livestock, and pets due to flying and falling debris.