[Sender]

I suspect that for most modern houses, the difference between 175mph and 150mph is academic.

[#1CTYankee]

"I suspect that for most modern houses, the difference between 175mph and 150mph is academic"

Agreed, only those dome homes look like they can stand up to that kind of wind.

[bwteim]

Speaking last year about Dennis compared to Ivan, National Hurricane Center Director Max Mayfield said:

"the distinction between a 3 and a 4 should matter little to those in Dennis' path.

"It's a little bit like the difference between getting run over by an 18-wheeler and a freight train. Neither prospect is good," Mayfield said.

http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov/newsrelated/DennisPoundsGulfArea.htm

Note, that was a 3 vs a 4, here we are looking at 4 vs 5.