How are hurricanes categorized?
1 to 5 categorization based on the hurricane's intensity at the indicated time. Category One Hurricane Sustained winds 74-95 mph .
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About Hurricane
A hurricane is the North American term for a tropical cyclone that occurs in the North Atlantic or Northeast Pacific Ocean. It is identified as having a low pressure center and a large area of swirling thunderstorms. These gigantic storms gain strength over the ocean and can have devastating effects when they hit land.
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