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Saffir-Simpson Scale

Saffir-Simpson Scale

The chart color codes intensity (category based on Saffir-Simpson scale):

Type Storm Category Pressure (mb) Winds
(knots)
Winds
(mph)
Surge
(ft)
Line Color
Depression TD ----- < 34 < 39 Â Green
Tropical Storm TS ----- 34-63 39-73 Â Yellow
Hurricane 1 > 980 64-82 74-95 4-5 Red
Hurricane 2 965-980 83-95 96-110 6-8 Light Red

HURRICANE SEASON 2004