How is the intensity of a hurricane estimated?

How is the intensity of a hurricane estimated?


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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 categorization based on a hurricane's intensity at an indicated time. The scale provides examples of the type of damages and impacts in the United States associated with winds of the indicated intensity. For more information see this site.
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