The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind scale (SSHWS) is used to estimate how much damage a hurricane will potentially cause to property.
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is rated from category one to category five. The scale primarily focuses on maximum sustained winds, and does not take into account other factors such as storm surge and air pressure.
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