Which mph range defines Category 3 hurricane?

Which mph range defines Category 3 hurricane?

• A. 111-129 mph devastating damage
• B. 74-95 mph some damage
• C. 96-110 mph extensive damage
• D. 130-156 mph catastrophic damage

Answer: (A)

Category 3 is defined by wind speeds between 111 and 129 miles per hour. On the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, this range is described as devastating damage, meaning substantial structural damage and danger to life and property. The other ranges correspond to different categories: 74–95 mph is Category 1, 96–110 mph is Category 2, and 130–156 mph is Category 4. So the mph range that defines Category 3 is 111–129 mph.

Category 3 is defined by wind speeds between 111 and 129 miles per hour. On the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, this range is described as devastating damage, meaning substantial structural damage and danger to life and property. The other ranges correspond to different categories: 74–95 mph is Category 1, 96–110 mph is Category 2, and 130–156 mph is Category 4. So the mph range that defines Category 3 is 111–129 mph.