How many times have you heard the expression "It is only a category 1 hurricane"? Since 2010, those storms have caused 175 direct deaths and about 103 BILLION dollars of damage in the United States. Focus on the hazards, not the category! More: https://t.co/f5cqCrFTQu pic.twitter.com/NBBByBaF3N

— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) May 5, 2020