hurricane category
Cyclone intensity classification
Hurricane category refers to a rating on the Saffir-Simpson scale, which classifies hurricanes from 1 to 5 based on sustained wind speed.
Category 1 storms have winds of 74–95 mph; Category 5 storms exceed 157 mph and cause catastrophic damage.
Katrina made landfall as a Category 3.
A major hurricane is Category 3 or higher.
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