The AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes

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For decades, the Saffir-Simpson scale has been utilized to measure the strength of hurricanes, but this scale doesn't tell the whole story. For that reason, AccuWeather developed the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes. Lincoln Riddle has more on this unique tool.

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