category 5 storms

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Category 5 storms are the most powerful hurricanes on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with sustained winds exceeding 157 mph. Discussions on WindowsForum.com about category 5 storms focus on real-world events such as Hurricane Irma, which reached 185 mph winds and was described as the most powerful Atlantic hurricane in recorded history. Comparisons are drawn to past storms like Hurricane Andrew, a Category 5 that devastated South Florida in 1992. While the forum is primarily a technology community, these threads provide a space for members to share news, warnings, and personal experiences related to extreme weather events, highlighting the societal impact and preparedness measures for such catastrophic storms.
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    NEWS Monster storm. Dire warnings. Hurricane Irma is one to be reckoned with

    Hurricane Irma is rocking 185 mph winds "Do not sit and wait for Link Removed," Florida Gov. Rick Scott said Wednesday. "Get out now." He warned that Hurricane Irma is fiercer than Hurricane Andrew, the Category 5 storm that pummeled South Florida 25 years ago, killed 65 people and wiped out...
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