Hurricane Milton has increased intensity and is now a Category 5 Hurricane with sustained winds over 160mp. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 5-category rating system used to measure the strength of a hurricane and estimate the potential damage it may cause:
- Category 1: Winds of 74–95 mph, causing minimal damage
- Category 2: Winds of 96–110 mph, causing moderate damage
- Category 3: Winds of 111–129 mph, causing extensive damage
- Category 4: Winds of 130–156 mph, causing devastating damage
- Category 5: Winds of 157+ mph, causing catastrophic damage