Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS)

The Saffir-Simpson Scale is a classification system that categorises hurricanes based on their wind speed and potential for damage. It ranges from Category 1 (weakest) to Category 5 (strongest), each representing a range of sustained wind speeds and associated impacts. The scale was developed in the early 1970s by engineer Herbert Saffir and meteorologist Robert Simpson and is commonly used by meteorologists and emergency management officials to communicate the potential threat a hurricane poses.