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Hurricane Fact Sheet

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Hurricane Fact Sheet
 
Hurricane season:
            Atlantic Hurricane season:       June 1 through November 30 annually
            Pacific Hurricane Season:         May 15 through November 30 annually          
 
Hurricane Strength ratings:
Saffir-Simpson scale:
            Tropical depression: Wind speed < 39 mph
            Tropical storm:  Wind speed 39–73 mph
            Category 1:  Wind speed 74-95 mph
            Category 2:  Wind speed 96-110 mph
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