Hurricanes are categorized using what’s known as the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. "Florence is forecast to rapidly strengthen to a major hurricane by Monday, and is expected to remain an extremely dangerous major hurricane through Thursday," the National Hurricane Center said in a Sunday 5 p.m. Category 2, sustained winds of 96 - 110 mph“Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage,” the NHC warns for such storms. “Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends,” the agency warns. Category 5, sustained winds of 157 mph or higherThis is the highest rating for hurricanes on the scale.

Source: Fox News September 09, 2018 21:05 UTC