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So an intensity of 115 kn is rated Category 4, but the conversion to miles per hour (132.3 mph) would round down to 130 mph, making it appear to be a Category 3 storm. Likewise, an intensity of 135 kn (~155 mph, and thus Category 4) is 250.02 km/h, which, according to the definition used before the change would be Category 5. [11]
A Category 4 hurricane has winds of 113 to 136 kn (130 to 157 mph; 209 to 252 km/h), while a Category 5 hurricane has winds of at least 137 kn (158 mph; 254 km/h). [1] [3] A post tropical cyclone is a system that has weakened, into a remnant low or has dissipated and formal advisories are usually discontinued at this stage. [1]
As of Friday night, it measures a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained speeds of 115 mph. Forecasts show the storm remaining powerful into next week, as it passes north of the Virgin Islands ...
Category 3 major hurricane; 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) Highest winds: 115 mph (185 km/h) Lowest pressure: ... Surface weather map of Irene on September 17.
Aug. 30, 5 a.m. EST: Idalia's winds top out at 132 mph, making it a Category 4 hurricane. Aug. 30, 7:45 a.m.: Idalia makes landfall near Keaton Beach. Winds at 115 mph, making it a Category 3 ...
Category 1: Wind Speed: 74-95 mph (119-153 km/h) Damage: Minimal. Some damage to trees, shrubs, and unanchored mobile homes. Minor damage to buildings. Category 2: Wind Speed: 96-110 mph (154-177 ...
Further intensification was briefly halted by an increase of northerly to northeasterly wind shear overnight on July 4–5, but soon resumed, and at 15:00 UTC on July 5, Bonnie reached peak intensity as a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 964 mbar (28.5 inHg).
Kristy had maximum sustained winds near 115 mph, with higher gusts Thursday afternoon, the NHC said. The storm is forecast to continue to weaken over the weekend as it moves moves over open water.