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A major hurricane is defined as a Category 3 or higher hurricane with maximum sustained wind speeds of at least 111 miles per hour (180 kilometers per hour).
October 08, 2025
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Hurricane intensity classification
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Hurricane Priscilla moves along Mexico in the Paci
A major hurricane is defined as Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with sustained wind speeds of at least 111 mph (180 kph).
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Definition of intensity threshold used to classify major hurricanes in tropical cyclone meteorology.
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Hurricane Priscilla strengthens to a Category 2 st
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