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Hurricane categories

Category 1, 74-95 mph, Very dangerous, some damage;

Category 2, 96-110 mph, Extremely dangerous, extensive damage;

Category 3, 111-129 mph, Devastating damage;

Category 4, 130-156 mph, Catastrophic damage;

Category 5, 157 mph or higher, Catastrophic damage.

Source: National Hurricane Center