The scale has been in use for decades and gives an idea about what kind of wind damage a hurricane can produce, but it says ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – While most Floridians associate hurricanes with howling winds strong enough to knock down trees and pummel buildings, water is actually the deadliest element of any storm. NOAA’s ...

As hurricane season approaches, researchers at the University of South Florida are turning to the public to help government ...

Hurricanes may only be rated by their sustained wind on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, but it’s important not to ...

In recent years, the question of whether a Category 6 designation should be added to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale has sparked considerable debate among experts. Hurricanes are a force ...

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has started issuing its daily tropical weather outlooks to provide crucial information on ...

Hurricanes are rated according to intensity on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. The 1-5 scale estimates potential property damage due to maximum sustained wind speed. A Category 3 or ...

Some of the names for hurricanes in 2025 include Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dexter, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto and ...

Hurricanes may only be rated by their sustained wind on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, but it’s important not to overlook the power of water when a tropical cyclone is bearing down on the ...

which is a Category 3 hurricane or higher on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Category 3 hurricanes have maximum sustained winds of 111-129 mph. AccuWeather hurricane experts predict ...