Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Weather Quiz

Hurricane Harvey, August 2017  (Source: NOAA)
How many Category 4 hurricanes (excluding Laura) have made landfall in the United States since the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was adjusted in 2012?  Prior to this change, a Category 4 hurricane had sustained winds between 135 – 156 mph, while a Category 4 storm now is defined as one with sustained winds between 130 – 156 mph.

A.  0


B.  2

 
C.  3


D.  5

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