Richard Pasch Category Quotations

Most locations experienced at least Category 1 conditions and a number of locations experienced Category 2 conditions.

Hurricanes rarely sustain such extreme winds for much time. However we see no obvious large-scale effects to cause a substantial weakening the system and it is expected that the hurricane will be of Category 4 or 5 intensity when it reaches the coast.

The lesson to be learned here is people shouldn't take a Category 1 or 2 hurricane lightly. A Category 1 or 2 has the same winds as a low-end tornado.