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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973.

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The scale has been in use for decades and gives an idea about what kind of wind damage a hurricane can produce, but it says nothing about impacts from storm surge, flooding rain and tornadoes.

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973.

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973.