Why Hurricane Categories Make a Difference (From Cat 1 to Cat 5) [Video]

During a hurricane you usually hear meteorologists refer to its intensity by categories. If you don’t know the difference between a category 1 and a category 5 hurricane, The Weather Channel meteorologist Mark Elliot breaks it down for you.

Wind Speed:

Cat 1: 74 to 95MPH (119 – 153 Km/h)
Cat 2: 96 to 110MPH (154 – 177 Km/h)
Cat 3: 111 to 130MPH (178 – 209 Km/h)
Cat 4: 131 to 155MPH (210 – 249 Km/h)
Cat 5: 155+ MPH (250+ Km/h)

[The Weather Channel]