Sep 19, 2017 · In a Category 1 hurricane, winds range from 74 to 95 mph. Falling debris could strike people, livestock and pets, and older mobile homes could be destroyed. Protected glass …

A Category 1 Atlantic hurricane is an Atlantic hurricane that reaches category 1 strength, which is the lowest hurricane classification on the Saffir–Simpson scale. When a storm's wind speed is …

Aug 18, 2025 · The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rates hurricanes on a scale from 1 to 5.

Apr 9, 2024 · A Category 1 storm is the weakest of all hurricanes but is stronger than a tropical storm. The scale does not take into account flooding, erosion, tornadoes or storm surge that …

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 …

Jun 1, 2025 · Hurricanes with sustained wind speeds of 74 mph to 95 mph are classified as Category 1 strength. These hurricanes can cause damage to unanchored mobile homes and …

Sep 26, 2025 · In general, damage rises by about a factor of four for every category increase. Category 1: Very dangerous winds will produce some damage. People, livestock, and pets …

Oct 29, 2025 · The storm has been downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane as it starts to move across portions of the Bahamas.

Oct 27, 2025 · Hurricane Melissa weakened to a Category 1 storm as it begins to batter Bahamas after pummeling Cuba and Jamaica.

This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes because of their potential for significant loss of life and damage. …