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 won her third Oscar last night, but The Artist was evening's big winner taking five awards including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director. By Florence Waters. 7:06AM GMT 27 Feb 2012. The Artist, a black and white tribute to Hollywood's golden age, is the first silent film to take the main award since the Oscars began 83 years ago. The film, which has been described as the most joyful movie of the year, took three of the five big awards at this year's Oscars including Best Actor for Jean Dujardin.