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  2. Maximum potential intensity - Wikipedia

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    A characteristic value of the maximum potential intensity, , is 80 metres per second (180 mph; 290 km/h). However, this quantity varies significantly across space and time, particularly within the seasonal cycle , spanning a range of 0 to 100 metres per second (0 to 224 mph; 0 to 360 km/h). [ 5 ]

  3. Tropical cyclone intensity scales - Wikipedia

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    During 1999 the categories very severe cyclonic Storm and super cyclonic storm were introduced, while the severe cyclonic storm with a core of hurricane winds category was eliminated. [22] During 2015, another modification to the scale took place, with the IMD calling a system with 3-minute maximum sustained wind speeds between 90 and 119 kn ...

  4. Saffir–Simpson scale - Wikipedia

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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]

  5. Helene's explosive forecast one of the 'most aggressive' in ...

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    The hurricane center's forecast for Helene's rapid transition ... was among the most aggressive forecasts" for a potential tropical cyclone, Cangialosi said. ... of a cap on the maximum intensity ...

  6. Experts say this metric is a more reliable way to quantify ...

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    Hurricane Mitch 3D Satellite on Oct. 26, 1998. The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, and with the season underway, the potential for devastating storms could occur at any time.

  7. Sara to soon form in Caribbean, track into Florida next week

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    A tropical storm watch was issued for northeastern Nicaragua and a tropical storm warning and hurricane watch were issued for Honduras. Potential Tropical Cyclone was upgraded to Tropical ...

  8. Radius of maximum wind - Wikipedia

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    The Emanuel equation for Maximum Intensity Potential relies upon the winds near the RMW of a tropical cyclone to determine its ultimate potential. [11] The highest storm surge is normally coincident with the radius of maximum wind. Because the strongest winds within a tropical cyclone lie at the RMW, this is the region of a tropical cyclone ...

  9. 'Uninhabitable for weeks or months': Why Helene's hurricane ...

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    A hurricane's category describes potential wind damage ... is a rating based on maximum ... Watch the video below for a visual breakdown of the Saffir-Simpson scale of hurricane intensity for each ...