A tropical storm is classified as a hurricane when ____.
A) a clear eye becomes visible on a satellite photograph
B) the central pressure drops below 950 mb
C) the winds exceed 64 knots (74 MPH)
D) it reaches Category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson scale
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