What Do Hurricane Categories Actually Mean?

Hurricanes are measured on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which runs from Category 1 up to Category 5. According to ...

74 mph wind gusts hit New York. See the hardest-hit areas

Strong winds, some at 'hurricane-level' speeds, swept across New York state, with a 74 mph gust reported in one area.
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2 Northeast Ohio cities record hurricane-force winds

Though the National Weather Service forecasted wind gusts upwards of 60 mph on Friday, one local city recorded 77 mph winds - ...
Los Angeles Times

Southern California’s wild weather is not over. Wind gusts up to 85 mph predicted

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Wind gusts of up to 65 mph are forecast for mountains and valleys in Southern California until Tuesday.
OKC Thunder Wire

Blizzard winds hit hurricane strength in Massachusetts. See speeds

The winds from the blizzard have reached hurricane strength in Massachusetts. Here's where they've been the strongest.

Wind speeds during recent storm in Columbus topped 70 mph, NWS reports

The highest recorded wind gust in central Ohio was 71 mph at the OSU airport just after 4 p.m. March 13, according to the National Weather Service.