NASA/ReutersHurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, as a Category 4 storm with 140 mph sustained winds and higher gusts.
Hurricanes are rated 1 through 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale based on their wind speed.
Category 3: 111-129 mphNow in “major hurricane” territory, wind damage is much more widespread.
Well-built homes will be heavily damaged, with most of the roof blown away.
Most well-built homes will be destroyed, and many will be stripped to the foundation.
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