Question

meteorologists categorize hurricanes based on the saffir-simpson scale. the scale measures the intensity and destructive potential of hurricanes. which factor has the most significant effect on the strength of a hurricane?

Answer 1

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based only on a hurricane's maximum sustained wind speed. This scale does not take into account other potentially deadly hazards such as storm surge, rainfall flooding, and tornadoes. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale estimates potential property damage.