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Saffir-Simpson Scale: From Category 1 to Category 5 - what you can expect in terms of winds, storm surge and damage.

Category	Winds (MPH)	Storm Surge	Damage
1	74-95	4-5 feet	Minimal
2	96-110	6-8 feet	Moderate
3	111-130	9-12 feet	Extensive
4	131-155	13-18 feet	Extreme
5	155+	18.1 feet+	Catastrophic

Calm Hurricane Season Officially Ends

This year produced just nine named storms, including three hurricanes.

Rain Continues, Wind Speed To Increase

A flash flood and flood watch are in effect for parts of the Piedmont through Thursday. Emergency workers say increase in winds may bring down more trees.

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2009 Hurricane Names

Ana
Bill
Claudette
Danny
Erika
Fred
Grace

Henri
Ida
Joaquin
Kate
Larry
Mindy
Nicholas

Odette
Peter
Rose
Sam
Teresa
Victor
Wanda

Retired Hurricane Names
(1995-2005)

2005 - Dennis
2005 - Katrina
2005 - Rita
2005 - Stan
2005 - Wilma
2004 - Charley
2004 - Frances
2004 - Ivan
2004 - Jeanne
2003 - Fabian
2003 - Isabel
2003 - Juan
2002 - Isidore
2002 - Lili

2001 - Allison
2001 - Iris
2001 - Michelle
2000 - Keith
1999 - Floyd
1999 - Lenny
1998 - Georges
1998 - Mitch
1996 - Cesar
1996 - Fran
1996 - Hortense
1995 - Luis
1995 - Marilyn
1995 - Opal
1995 - Roxanne

source: NOAA

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Hurricane Terms

Tropical Storm

Organized system of thunderstorms with winds of 39-73 mph. All tropical storms are given a name.

Tropical Storm Watch

Issued when tropical storm conditions pose a possible threat to coastal areas within 36 hours.

Tropical Storm Warning

Issued when tropical storm conditions include possible sustained winds of 39-73 mph which are expected to reach a coastal area within 24 hours or less.

Hurricane

An intense tropical weather system of strong thunderstorms with sustained winds of 74 mph or higher.

Hurricane Watch

Issued when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours. Stay alert.

Hurricane Warning

Issued when hurricane conditions are expected within 24 hours or less. Coastal and beach communities begin evacuation procedures when a warning is issued.

Hurricane History

Find information on hurricanes and tropical systems since 1995.