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To: dirtboy

That’s 2 MPH away from a CAT 5, correct?


487 posted on 10/10/2018 10:49:47 AM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

Correct, and they could well upgrade it to Cat 5 after they study the damage afterwards.


493 posted on 10/10/2018 10:51:17 AM PDT by dirtboy
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshws.php

4
(major) 130-156 mph
113-136 kt
209-251 km/h Catastrophic damage will occur: Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.

5
(major) 157 mph or higher
137 kt or higher
252 km/h or higher Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.


498 posted on 10/10/2018 10:52:47 AM PDT by Qiviut (McCain & Obama's Legacy in two words: DONALD TRUMP!)
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