ARE YOU PREPARED?
HURRICANE CATEGORIES
Tropical Depression - contains winds up to 39 miles per hour (mph).
Tropical Storm - 39 - 73 mph winds
Category 1 – 74 to 95 mph winds
Category 2 – 96 to 110 mph winds
Category 3 – 111 to 129 mph winds
Category 4 – 130 to 156 mph winds.
Category 5 – winds 157 mph or greater.
HURRICANE PREPARATION LINKS
North Carolina Hurricane Guide
Hurricane Safety Brochure 1 Hurricane Safety Brochure 2
Plan & Prepare - Learn how to get a kit, make a plan, stay informed and protect your home.