How hurricanes are categorized based on wind force

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

How to tell the difference between the five categories of storms and how much damage you can expect in each one.

With Hurricane Michael making landfall as a massive Category 4 storm on the Gulf Coast, we examine the impact of the five categories of storms and show you how much damage each can cause.

Hurricane Michael gains strength on course for north Florida. Tamala Edwards reports during Action News Mornings on October 9, 2018.

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