Which of the following may NOT increase with increasing category on the Saffir-Simpson scale?
A) wind speed
B) storm surge amounts
C) central pressures
D) rainfall amounts
E) All of the above will increase for larger categories of storms.

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The Saffir-Simpson scale specifically categorizes hurricanes based on their maximum sustained wind speed. While wind speed and storm surge amounts typically increase with higher categories, and central pressures decrease (implying an increase in the strength of the hurricane), rainfall amounts are not directly correlated with the scale. Rainfall can vary widely depending on a storm's speed, size, and interaction with other weather systems, rather than its category alone.

Which of the Following May NOT Increase with Increasing Category