| Saffir-Simpson Category | Maximum Sustained Wind Speed (m/s) | Minimum Surface pressure (mb) | Storm Surge (m) | Potential Damaging Effects |
| 1 | 33 to 42 | >980 | 1.0 to 1.7 | Minimal |
| 2 | 43 to 49 | 979 to 965 | 1.8 to 2.6 | Moderate |
| 3 | 50 to 58 | 964 to 945 | 2.7 to 3.8 | Extensive |
| 4 | 59 to 69 | 944 to 920 | 3.9 to 5.6 | Extreme |
| 5 | >69 | < 920 | >5.6 | Catastrophic |