Talk:Saffir–Simpson scale

scale colors?

out of curiosity, does someone know where did the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane scale color scheme start out? for example, http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/atlantic/

the current article (as of sept. 28) uses an alternative scale coloring scheme (white, yellow, orange, red)

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

According to the NHC, the scale has been experimentally changed to only account for windspeeds. Should we rename it, or wait until the new scale is no longer experimental? Miss Madeline | Talk to Madeline 00:07, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

I'd say wait until it's fully implemented. Cyclonebiskit 00:25, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

I've added a blurb, since they seem to be really serious about making "a more scientifically defensible scale". -RunningOnBrains 05:28, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

Try simpler. See my comments below. There used to be three criteria used to assign category. Realistically, we've been down to one (wind) for at least 15-20 years now. Thegreatdr (talk) 15:14, 18 May 2009 (UTC)

It's official now. Time to move it? Titoxd^{(?!? - cool stuff)} 00:42, 18 May 2010 (UTC)

It would be better to create a brand new article on the SSHWS since its completely different form the SSHS.Jason Rees (talk) 00:47, 18 May 2010 (UTC)

I think the two articles would be mostly redundant to be honest, if the SSHWS even had enough to justify its own. I'd say keeping SSHS where it is, at least until SSHWS becomes more widely known and used, and adding some info about the new scale there. Juliancolton | ^Talk 19:36, 18 May 2010 (UTC)

It [the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale] is fulling operating and has been working for the last year. They [scientists at the National Hurricane Center] have also removed storm surge height and central pressure, making the scale strictly categorizing on wind speed. The SS Team updated for that reason; more info is at the official website, http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/sshws.shtml. I like the idea of splitting it into two articles because I was looking for the SSHS, but it incorporated the SSHWS also, making it fairly confusing for me. The SSHWS is the ONLY scale used to categorize hurricanes in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific. I think it should be changed ASAP. THANKS!! Kyle :) in Jax Beach, Fla. 12:42, 21 July 2011 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.82.81.30 (talk)

Uhh

Category 2 can lift a house, but category 3 can only cause structural damage to small residences? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Justanothervisitor (talk • contribs) 00:00, 26 August 2011 (UTC)

It needs to be switched LOL--Jgsho (talk) 23:28, 28 September 2011 (UTC)

It said poorly constructed houses LOL-- USERPAGE TALKPAGE 22:09, 29 September 2011 (UTC)

max. sustained winds

It would be helpful to add the difference between maximum sustained winds and gusts; the duration difference between gusts and sustained winds. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.123.186.12 (talk) 02:02, 27 August 2011 (UTC)

We already have it in the article: By contrast, the U.S. National Weather Service defines sustained winds as average winds over a period of one minute, measured at the same 33 ft (10.1 m) height.[9][10] Do you mean in the lead section of the page? Titoxd^{(?!? - cool stuff)} 02:05, 27 August 2011 (UTC)

Uniqueness

Irene (2011) is listed both as a One and a Three, which seems odd. (Obviously, a three is at some point also a two and a one.) Maybe clean this up? - 216.15.115.141 (talk) 12:46, 27 August 2011 (UTC)

error

wutz the vertical box (■) doin in the name?! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.230.78.109 (talk) 04:28, 24 September 2011 (UTC)

Hurricane Roxanne

Should it really be used for the example of a Cat 3 storm? I think Hurricane Irene is much more notable 76.124.224.179 (talk) 01:44, 19 October 2012 (UTC)