How Hurricanes are Rated by Wind on the Saffir Simpson Scale

(08/29/19) - Hurricane categories are strictly based on wind speed, on the saffir simpson scale. Here's a look at the wind speeds by category.
It's important to remember there can be many other impacts that are not implied by the Saffir Simpson scale.
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Glenda(2014)(Category 1)
Dading(1964)(Category 2)
Pedring(2011)(Category 3)
Yoling(1970)(Category 4)
Rosing(1995)Category 5)

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0:22 TS - Wind: 39-73 mph
0:39 CAT 1 - Wind: 74-95 mph
0:52 CAT 2 - Wind: 96-110 mph
1:18 CAT 3 - Wind: 111-129 mph
1:40 CAT 4 - Wind: 130-156 mph
1:58 CAT 5 - Wind: 157+ mph