Atlantic storm season Starts from June 1 and runs from 30 November. The storm is rate Saifir-Simpson Hurricane Pawan ScaleWhich includes five categories based on the constant wind speed of the storm. It also estimates the potential loss to the property, from “some damage” to “frightening”.
National ocean and atmospheric administration is A “average average” weather predicts For 2024, with 17 to 25 storms, 8 to 13 storms, and 4 to 7 of the category 3 or higher to 7 major storms.
The first storm of the 2025 Atlantic season, Hurdlerapidly Quick A fierce category up to 5 on August 16 before weakening slightly. It was not predicted to make any direct landfall.
What is “major storm”?
If a storm is a category 3, 4 or 5, it is considered a “major” storm due to the ability to “life and the significant loss of damage,” the National Hurricane Center says. The storms that fall into 1 or 2 categories are still considered dangerous, the center is called.
What are the categories of storm and what do they mean?
It is reported here that according to the National Hurricane Center, how the scale breaks, starts with a look at the most powerful:
Category 5
Constant wind speed of 157 mph or more
- “There will be terrible damage: With the total roof failure and the collapse of the wall, a high percentage of frameed houses will be destroyed. The fallen trees and electric poles will separate residential areas. The power outage will probably last from weeks to months. The National Hurricane Center says that most of the areas will be uninhabited for weeks or months.
- Notable storm: Category 5 storms are included 1992 Hurricane AndrewThe most devastating storm to ever hit Florida; Irma of 2017, which was destroyed Barbuda, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, Anguila, and Virgin Islands as a category 5 before. Florida killed When it made landfall there as category 4; And the 1969 Camily, which brought a 24 -feet peak storm and killed more than 250 people after making a landfall in Mississippi.
tier 4
130-156 mph
- “There will be terrible damage: Well -built homes can maintain severe damage with roofing structure and/or loss of some outer walls. Most trees will be stripped or uprooted and power poles will be lowered. The fallen trees and electric poles will separate residential areas. Power outage will probably last for months. Most regions will be uninhabited for weeks or months. ,
- Notable storm: Hurricane Harvey In 2017, Landfall was built in Texas and Louisiana as a category 4 storm, Except for horrific floods In view of this; The 2021 Hurricane Eda Louisiana came as a category 4, where it caused severe floods, knocked over one lakh people and gave birth to a tornado that went to the northeast.
grade 3
111-129 mph wind speed
- “There will be disastrous damage: Well -built frame houses may cause major disadvantages to remove or remove roof roof and gable ends. Many trees will be stretched or uprooted, blocking many roads. After the storm, electricity and water will be unavailable for weeks for weeks. ,
- Notable storm: Late season storm Zeta strengthened a category 3 storm during the busy 2020 storm season Landfall in Louisiana Category 2 as a storm; 2005 storm willmaThe one who achieved a peak of Category 5 was a category 3 when the storm collided with Florida.
Category 2
96-110 mph speed of continuous air speed
- “There will be widespread damage from extremely dangerous winds: Well -built frames can maintain major roofs and siding damage. Many shallow rooted trees will be stretched or uprooted and many roads will be blocked. Near-Kul is expected with loss of electricity that can last from several days to weeks. ,
- Notable storm: Hurricane Floid made northern Carolina the northern Carolina as a category 2 storm in 1999, which caused a widespread flood Travel to the coast And leading to cancel schools in New Jersey and New York City; When? Hurdle In 2008, Landfall was built in the form of a category 2 storm in Texas, this category was weakened by its extreme power as 4 storms.
type 1
74-95 mph
- “Very dangerous winds will cause some harm: Well -built frame houses may cause damage to roof, ringworm, vinyl siding and gutter. Large branches of trees will snap and shallow rooted trees can be topped. Electrical lines and the possibility of pole may resulting in the power outage for a few days as a result of widespread damage. ,
- Notable storm: Hurdle There was only one category 1 storm when the superstorm came to the new jersey in 2012, its storm was flooded in New York City; 2011 Hurdle There was a category 1 storm when it collided with Northern Carolina, but by the time it returned to get into New Jersey, a tropical storm was weakened, Causes widespread floods There, in New York and as Vermont as North.
Should there be a category 6?
In between Unusually cruel In 2017, there was some speculation about the storm string in 2017, whether the storms could hit a category 6. Is officially No such thing as category 6 hurricane. But the idea of modifying or adding the scale Discussed by some climate scientists Those who believe that the current categories may not be faster Extreme storm In the future.
In which category was Hurricane Katrina?
HurdleIn 2005, the category of Mexico reached 5 in the Gulf, but made a landfall as a category 3 storm, eventually flooded over 80% New Orleans and killed more than 1,200 people – made it one Malignant storm This is one to attack America Expensive storm in American historyThere are more than $ 75 billion in losses. Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida all saw destruction from Katrina.
In which category was Hurricane Ian?
Hurricane Ian was a strong category 4 Landfall made In 2022 at West Coast, Florida. Malignant storm Granted strength to millions of people. Experts said Rapid intensity of stormThanks to the hot sea temperature – and warming sea climate is associated with climate change, which will probably not only lead to strong storm more often, allow the storms to move more slowly and keep them more water, Leads for more rain,
