THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO HURRICANE MILTON NOW

Within the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, An important hurricane signifies a Category three or higher. The scale consists of 5 categories dependant on the storm's sustained wind speeds. It also estimates likely damage to house, starting from "some damage" to "catastrophic." How will I am aware if I’m purchased to evacuate? Watch regional

There is actually a critical challenge with how hurricane categories are measured: The Saffir-Simpson scale only requires into account a storm’s most sustained windspeed, and disregards other threats, like expected rainfall or storm surge. Even a Category one hurricane or perhaps a tropical storm can deliver significant damage and chance to every