Comment by varenc

I believe this is the real paper for those curious: https://pure.lib.usf.edu/ws/portalfiles/portal/40758246/Adeq...

This new rating system uses the old system and 2 new rating categories

   Wind (from old system, 1min sustained speeds)
   Cat 1: 33–42 m/s (~74–95 mph)
   Cat 2: 43–49 m/s (~96–110 mph)
   Cat 3: 50–58 m/s (~111–129 mph)
   Cat 4: 59–69 m/s (~130–156 mph)
   Cat 5: >70 m/s   (>157 mph)
   
   Storm surge (peak surge height above tide)
   Cat 1: 0.75–1.54 m
   Cat 2: 1.55–2.34 m
   Cat 3: 2.35–3.14 m
   Cat 4: 3.15–3.99 m
   Cat 5: >4.00 m
   
   Accumulated rainfall (event total)
   Cat 1: 100–262 mm
   Cat 2: 263–425 mm
   Cat 3: 426–588 mm
   Cat 4: 589–749 mm
   Cat 5: >750 mm