Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Climatology | Names | Wind Scale | Extremes | Models | Breakpoints. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes because of their potential for significant loss of life and damage. Category 1 and 2 storms are still dangerous, however, and require preventative measures. In the western North Pacific, the term super typhoon is used for tropical cyclones with sustained winds exceeding 150 mph.
Brian Warmoth 02/27/2011. Melissa Leo sparked some pre-Oscar controversy with her last-minute advertisements in major Hollywood trades, but in the end, nothing could disrupt the Best Supporting Actress nominee's momentum from her wins at the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards and Critics Choice Awards.
Meryl Streep received her 19th Oscar nod when the 87th Academy Awards nominations were announced Thursday morning. Streep, who was nominated for best supporting actress in Disney's Into the Woods, is, by far, the most-nominated actor of all time. Despite her 19 nods, Streep has only won three times â for Kramer Vs. Kramer (1979), Sophie's Choice (1982), and The Iron Lady (2012). No other actor comes close to Streep's 19 nominations. We've compiled a list of the actors with the most nominations for film roles consulting the Academy Awards Databases. The 87th Academy Awards will air Sun., Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.