How are Hurricane Wind Speeds Determined?

When tropical storms and hurricanes are churning in the oceans, you may be hearing them called Cat 2 or Cat 3 storms. What does that mean and how do meteorologists determine the number? It’s actually pretty interesting, but not a job for the faint of heart. Key Takeaways Hurricanes are categorized using the Saffir-Simpson scale The post How are Hurricane Wind Speeds Determined? appeared first on DTN .