How to create a storm L Tropical Low 1-9mph D Tropical depression 10-39mph F Subtropical depression 10-39 S Tropical storm 40-72 mph A Subtropical storm 40-72mph 1 Category1 73-95mph 2 Category2 96-109mph 3 Category3 110-129mph 4 Category4 130-156mph 5 Category5 >157mph X Extratropical and wind speed