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Category 5
Wind speed range: 157 mph or higher (252 km/h or higher); Potential damage: High percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, total roof failure and wall collapse, very heavy and irreparable damage
Category 1
Wind speed range: 74-95 mph (119-153 km/h); Potential damage: Minimal damage to vegetation, unanchored mobile homes, and signs
Category 3
Wind speed range: 111-129 mph (178-208 km/h); Potential damage: Devastating damage to small residences and utility buildings, structural damage to apartment buildings
Category 4
Wind speed range: 130-156 mph (209-251 km/h); Potential damage: Extreme structural damage, roofs on numerous residences will be destroyed, massive evacuation of residential areas may be required
Category 2
Wind speed range: 96-110 mph (154-177 km/h); Potential damage: Moderate damage to roofs, windows, and doors; considerable damage to vegetation, mobile homes, etc.
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