The Saffir-Simpson scale uses wind speed to categorize hurricanes.
The Saffir-Simpson scale categorizes hurricanes based on their wind speed. To find this information, you can refer to meteorological sources such as the National Hurricane Center (NHC) or the National Weather Service (NWS). These organizations collect data from weather stations, satellite imagery, and other instruments to accurately measure and track hurricanes. By monitoring the wind speed of a hurricane, experts can determine its category on the Saffir-Simpson scale, which ranges from Category 1 (weakest) to Category 5 (strongest).
