Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
Category
Wind Speed
(km/h)
Damage
1
119-153
Minimal
2
154-177
Moderate
3
178-209
Major
4
210-249
Extensive
5
>249
Catastrophic
13. A category 4 hurricane is moving toward the Virginia coast. What type of damage will the hurricane most likely cause?
A. Moderate
B. Major
C. Extensive
D. Minimal