Hurricane Maria (2017)

Name: Hurricane Maria
Start: 2017
Location: Atlantic Ocean

Category 5 Atlantic Hurricane • Peak winds: 175 mph (281 km/h)

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🌀 Category 5

Hurricane Maria reached Category 5 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

💨 175 mph

Peak sustained winds of 175 mph (281 km/h).

🌊 Atlantic Basin

Formed in the Atlantic Ocean during the 2017 hurricane season.

📍 Track History

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About Hurricane Maria

Hurricane Maria caused catastrophic damage in Puerto Rico and Dominica.

Storm Statistics

Name: Maria
Year: 2017
Peak Category: 5 (Saffir-Simpson Scale)
Peak Winds: 175 mph (281 km/h)
Basin: Atlantic

Understanding Hurricane Categories

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rates hurricanes from 1 to 5 based on sustained wind speed. Category 5 storms like Maria have winds of 157+ mph and cause catastrophic damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Hurricane Maria occur?

Hurricane Maria formed during the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season.

How strong was Hurricane Maria?

Hurricane Maria reached Category 5 intensity with peak sustained winds of 175 mph.

Where did Hurricane Maria make landfall?

For detailed track and landfall information about Hurricane Maria, check our storm tracker and historical hurricane data.