Video: 5 levels to classify wind based wind

Storm is divided into 5 levels according to Saffir-Simpson scale, the highest level corresponds to the strongest storm.

Storm is divided into 5 levels according to Saffir-Simpson scale, the highest level corresponds to the strongest storm. Wind is measured at a height of 10m on the ground in a minute.

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Level 1 hurricanes only cause minor damage to houses.

  • At level 1, winds range from 119-153km / h, causing minor damage to homes.
  • Grade 2 storms have winds of 154-177km / h.
  • Level 3 hurricanes have winds of 178-208km / h, potentially causing heavy damage.
  • Wind power of level 4 storm is 209-251km / h.
  • The last level is a Category 5 storm with winds of over 252km / h. In a Category 5 storm, a large number of houses were completely destroyed.
Update 15 December 2018
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