The National Hurricane Center uses the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale which estimates potential property damage using a ...

When does a tropical depression become a tropical storm? And when does a tropical storm become a hurricane? What's the ...

Since the turn of the century, major hurricanes hitting the U.S. have had one key feature in common. Location. The Gulf of ...

Hurricane Season: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast a range of 13 to 19 total named storms during ...

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(Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator) As hurricane season begins June 1, new studies point to an increasing risk of loss from severe wind and water damage common during these intense storms.

let’s remind you about the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. This scale is designed to categorize hurricanes based on wind speed and is made up of five categories. A Category 1 storm is ...

"These states experience the highest hurricane activity and associated wind-related losses in the U.S.," says Cha. "They represent a critical region for understanding how climate change may alter ...

TAMPA, Fla. - Morgan Exteriors, among the most respected home improvement companies in Florida, has announced it will extend ...

Severe storms with wind gusts up to 75 mph hit Michigan late ... according to power outage maps. Update: Consumers Energy says some power will be out for days. 2 tornadoes confirmed in Michigan ...