With tropical cyclones, too often people get fixated on category of the storm. While intensity is important, the physical size of the storm also matters.
Meteorologists in this vid compare 2 hurricanes of the same strength which struck in the same area 18 years apart.
The vid is meant for US viewers but is worthwhile for anyone who can figure out our archaic measuring systems.
https://youtu.be/_Jyew-aePzI
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