24) Category 5 hurricanes on the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale can produce winds above _mph

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Brynn Padilla

30 January, 07:13

24) Category 5 hurricanes on the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale can produce winds above _mph

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Mario · Answer 1

157 miles per hour.

Explanation:

The saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind scale is the ratings 1 to 5 that is given to the hurricane on the basis of it's wind speed.

Category 5 hurricanes are the most dangerous hurricanes. Having the wind speed of more than 157 miles per hour. It can cause catastrophic damage such as destruction of houses, fallen trees, fallen power poles. After category 5 hurricane power outrage can last form weeks to months and the area will become uninhabitable for weeks to months.