As Hurricane Lee continues to churn in the Atlantic, it has held intense winds. Last week, Lee briefly became a Category 5 storm, but what does that mean? The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane’s sustained winds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Category 3 and above are considered major …
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