Hurricane Ian is moments away from making landfall on the western coast of Florida. According to the National Weather Service, it is projected to move diagonally across Florida and up the East Coast into Georgia and the Carolinas. Hurricane Ian currently has winds at 155 mph, though that could change, and is currently ranked as Category 4, with the potential to reach Category 5.
Only four hurricanes in recorded history have hit the U.S. at a Category 5. So, how does a hurricane earn its level of severity? We break down the meaning behind hurricanes and their categories, and take a look back through hurricane history.
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