Winds speeds for tropical systems

• Winds: 20-34 knots (38 mph or less)
• No storm surge

• Winds: 35-64 knots (39 to 73 mph)
• No storm surge

• Category 1
  • Winds of 64-82 knots (74-95 mph)
  • Storm surge 4 to 5 feet above normal
• Category 2
  • Winds of 83-95 knots (96-110 mph)
  • Storm surge 6 to 8 feet above normal
• Category 3
  • Winds of 96-113 knots (111-130 mph)
  • Storm surge 9 to 12 feet above normal
• Category 4
  • Winds of 114 to 135 knots (131-155 mph)
  • Storm surge 13 to 18 feet above normal
• Category 5
  • Winds above 135 knots (155 mph)
  • Storm surge more than 18 feet above normal

• F-0: Up to 72-mph winds
• F-1: 73-112-mph winds
• F-2: 113-157-mph winds
• F-3: 158-206-mph winds
• F-4: 207-260-mph winds
• F-5: 261 mph and above winds

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