What is the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale? The scale rates the potential for damage from hurricanes based on the storm’s sustained wind speed. Who were Saffir and Simpson?

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Flooding is no longer expected in the Lower Hunter. The Hunter River at Maitland (Belmore Bridge) is currently at 4.62 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (5.90 m). The Hunter River at ...