|
Magnitude |
Saffir Simpson Scale |
Central Pressure |
Maximum wind gust |
Surge Height |
|
|
[m/s] |
[km/h] |
||||
|
mild |
1 |
>990 |
20-30 |
75-110 |
0-1 |
|
moderate |
2 |
970-985 |
35-40 |
125-160 |
1.5-2.5 |
|
severe |
3 |
950-965 |
50-60 |
180-215 |
3-4 |
|
Very severe |
4 |
930-945 |
80-90 |
290-325 |
4.5-5.5 |
|
catastrophic |
5 |
<920 |
80-90 |
290-325 |
6-7 |
This scale is a version of the Saffir-Simpson scale adapted for Australian use by Walker [1989].
References
Walker, G. R., 1989, Losses due to the effect of wind and rain on structures during tropical clyclones, in Natural Hazards and Reinsurance, edited J. Oliver and N. R. Britton, Proceedings of a conference sponsored by Sterling Offices (Australia) Ltd., Cumberland College of Health Sciences, Lidcombe, NSW, 1-17.
