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Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

/ 06:01 AM December 05, 2014

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale categorizes storms based on sustained wind speed, with Category 5 being the strongest. The scale estimates potential property damage. Major hurricanes—those belonging to Category 3 and higher—can cause “devastating damage” to property, power outages and uproot trees.

Category              Wind Speed in kph          Equivalent Pagasa Storm Signal

1              119-153                Signal #3 (100-185 kph)

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2              154-177                Signal #3 (100-185 kph)

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3              178-208                Signal #3 (100-185 kph) Signal #4 (more than 185 kph)

4              209-251                Signal #4 (more than 185 kph)

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5              252 and higher Signal #4 (more than 185 kph)

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