Two Dangerous Storms

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What category was Hurricane Helene when it made landfall in Florida?

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Category 4

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Which state experienced the most power outages during Hurricane Helene?

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South Carolina

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What was the top wind speed of Hurricane Helene?

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140 miles per hour

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What was Hurricane Milton's windspeed at landfall in Florida?

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100 miles per hour

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What does a mandatory evacuation order mean?

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You must leave.

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What are the primary categories used to classify hurricanes?

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Categories 1 to 5, based on wind speed.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?

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A scale that categorizes hurricanes based on their sustained wind speeds.

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What is the significance of a hurricane's wind speed?

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It determines the potential damage and category of the hurricane.

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What are common safety measures during a hurricane?

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Evacuate if advised, secure property, stock up on supplies.

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What factors contribute to the formation of hurricanes?

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Warm ocean water, moist air, and atmospheric instability.