Here's a quick look at the various categories of hurricanes — from Category to Category 5.
Source: National Hurricane Center
Category 1 — 74-95 mph winds
Roof damage, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters
Large tree branches will snap
Shallow rooted trees may topple
Extensive damage to power lines likely causing outages
Category 2 — 96-110 mph winds
Major roof and siding damage
More tree will snap or be uprooted
Near total power loss lasting days to weeks
Category 3 (major) — 111-129 mph winds
Major home damage
More widespread tree damage
Power and water unavailable for days to weeks
Category 4 (major) — 130-156 mph winds
Severe home damage with roof loss and/or some exterior walls
Most trees damaged
Downed power poles
Power outages for weeks to months
Much of the area affected will be uninhabitable for months
Category 5 (major) — 157+ mph winds
High percentage of homes will be destroyed
Fallen trees and power poles will isolate neighborhoods
Power outages for weeks to months
Much of the area affected will be uninhabitable for months