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Originally Posted by TheEnforcer
Luckily the storm weakened a tad bit before hitting landfall going from category 5 to category 4 according to the Washington post. Still doing quite a bit of damage though. I'm sure Billy got out of the way and is fine!
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The difference between a category 4 and category 5 is almost nothing, if you get hit by the center of the hurricane. I think what will help is if you are not in the direct path of the hurricane - not the difference between category 4 or 5.
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Category 4 Hurricane:
Winds 131-155 mph (114-135 kt or 210-249 km/hr). Storm surge generally 13-18 ft above normal. More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs, trees, and all signs are blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to doors and windows. Low-lying escape routes may be cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the center of the hurricane. Major damage to lower floors of structures near the shore. Terrain lower than 10 ft above sea level may be flooded requiring massive evacuation of residential areas as far inland as 6 miles (10 km). Hurricane Charley of 2004 was a Category Four hurricane made landfall in Charlotte County, Florida with winds of 150 mph. Hurricane Dennis of 2005 struck the island of Cuba as a Category Four hurricane.
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