Tropical cyclone scales
Preliminary Pavala scale
North and South Uqe
Wind speeds in the North and South Uqe basins are given in kezpíga per úko, rounded to the nearest 10 (in base 12). Conversions to knots are rounded to 5. Measurements are 1-<soleani minute>/144 úko (or approx. 10-minute) averages.
| Classification | English translation | Wind speed (kts) | Wind speed (kpg/ú) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ikpaga da kóhhakne | Unnamed tropical storm | < 32 kts | < 100 kpg/ú |
| ikpaga | Tropical storm | 32 - 47 kts | 100 - 15b kpg/ú |
| ikpaga náka | Severe tropical storm | 48 - 62 kts | 160 - 1bb kpg/ú |
| šunokįka | Tropical cyclone | 63 - 94 kts | 200 - 2bb kpg/ú |
| šunokįka náka | Intense tropical cyclone | 95 - 125 kts | 300 - 3bb kpg/ú |
| šunokįka idapa | Violent tropical cyclone | ≥ 126 kts | ≥ 400 kpg/ú |