Check this link for the latest maps, models and tracks for Hurricane Lee.PHN0eWxlPi5lbWJlZC1yYWRhciB7IGNsZWFyOiBib3RoOyBoZWlnaHQ6IDEwMHZ3OyB9IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1pbi13aWR0aDogNDEuMjVyZW0 pIHsg LmVtYmVkLXJhZGFyIHsgaGVpZ2h0OiA1MDBweDsgfSB9PC9zdHlsZT4KPHNjcmlwdCB0eXBlPSJ0ZXh0L2phdmFzY3JpcHQiIHNyYz0iaHR0cHM6Ly93aWRnZXRzLWx0cy5tZWRpYS5 3ZWF0 aGVyLmNvbS93eHdpZGdldC5sb2FkZXIuanM/Y2lkPTI4Mjg1MjgwMSI+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9ImVtYmVkLXJhZGFyIj4KPHd4LXdpZGdldCB0eXBlPSJtYXAiIGxhd Gl0 dWRlPSIzMC4yMTA1NjA2IiBsb25naXR1ZGU9Ii03OS4zMjkwNzgiIG1lbnVpdGVtcz0iMDAxNSwwMDAxLDAwMTcsMDAyMSIgbWFwaWQ9IjAwMjIiIG1lbWJlcmlkPSIxMTY5IiB6b29tbGV2ZW w9IjQ iIHN0YW5kYWxvbmU9InRydWUiIG9wYWNpdHk9Ii42IiBmdWxsc2NyZWVuPSJ0cnVlIiBoZWFkZXI9ImZhbHNlIiBqcz0ibHRzIiBhbmltYXRlPSJ0cnVlIj48L3d4LXdp ZGdldD 4KPC9kaXY+How Hurricanes Are Classified The Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale is a rating from 1 to 5 based on the sustained winds of a hurricane, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Category 3 and above are considered major hurricanes, but precautions should still be taken for Category 1 and 2 storms. NOAA and Weather.gov put together the following information explaining how each storm category is defined and what type of damage is expected . Tropical Depression A tropical depression is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained surface winds (one-minute average) of 38 mph or less. Tropical Storm A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained surface winds ranging from 39 to 73 mph. .Category 1: Sustained winds of 74 to 95 mph. Very dangerous winds will cause some damage: Well-built frame homes may damage the roof. , tiles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large tree branches will break and trees with shallow roots may fall. Extensive damage to power lines and poles will likely result in power outages that could last a few to several days. Category 2: 96-110 mph Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage – well-built frame homes could suffer significant roof and siding damage. Many trees with shallow roots will snap or uproot and block numerous roads. Almost total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks. Category 3: 111-129 mph (major hurricane) Devastating damage will occur: Well-built frame homes may suffer significant damage or removal of the roof deck and gable. ends. Many trees will be uprooted or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will not be available for several days or weeks after the storm passes. Category 4: 130-156 mph (major hurricane) Catastrophic damage will occur: Well-built frame homes may suffer severe damage with the loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be uprooted or uprooted and power poles knocked down. Downed trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks or possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months. Category 5: 157 mph or greater (major hurricane) Catastrophic damage will occur: a high percentage of frame homes will be destroyed, with complete roof failure and wall collapse. Downed trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks or possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
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How hurricanes are classified
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a rating of 1 to 5 based on a hurricane’s sustained winds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Category 3 and above are considered major hurricanes, but precautions should still be taken for Category 1 and 2 storms. NOAA and Time.gov Gather the following information that explains how each storm category is defined and what type of damage is expected.
Tropical depression
A tropical depression is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained surface winds (one-minute average) of 38 mph or less.
Tropical storm
A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained surface winds ranging from 39 to 73 mph.
Category 1: Sustained winds of 74 to 95 mph
Very dangerous winds will cause some damage.: Well-built frame homes may experience damage to the roof, shingles, vinyl siding, and gutters. Large tree branches will break and trees with shallow roots may fall. Major damage to power lines and poles is likely to cause power outages that could last a few to several days.
Category 2: 96-110mph
Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage: Well-built frame homes could suffer significant damage to the roof and siding. Many trees with shallow roots will snap or uproot and block numerous roads. Almost total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks.
Category 3: 111-129 mph (major hurricane)
Devastating damage will occur: Well-built frame homes can suffer significant damage or removal of the roof deck and gables. Many trees will be uprooted or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will not be available for several days or weeks after the storm passes.
Category 4: 130-156 mph (major hurricane)
Catastrophic damage will occur: Well-built frame homes can suffer serious damage with the loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be uprooted or uprooted and power poles knocked down. Downed trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks or possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
Category 5: 157 mph or more (major hurricane)
Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of frame houses will be destroyed, with complete roof failure and wall collapse. Downed trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks or possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
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