What Do Hurricane Categories Actually Mean?

Hurricanes are measured on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which runs from Category 1 up to Category 5. According to ...
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There Are Two Storms Churning In the Pacific Ocean. How Rare Are These Types of Hurricanes?

Tropical Storm Lorena, upper right, is shown off Mexico's western coast, and Hurricane Kiko, left, in open waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Tropical Storm Lorena, upper right, is shown off ...