What's the difference between a Category 1 and a Category 3 hurricane? It's all about sustained wind speeds within the storm and how strong those winds are, as well as the potential damage to ...

Once a tropical storm's wind speed hits 74 mph or more, it becomes a hurricane and is categorized using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which ranks hurricanes from Category 1 to Category ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 that ...

(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.

From grocery stores to neighborhoods, a hurricane's category might be among the most discussed aspects of a threatening storm. Those categories are based on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale ...

A year-by-year "what if" filling in a century-long gap of Academy Awards recognition for noteworthy stunt artistry and design ...

The 2025 hurricane season officially kicks off on Sunday, June 1, and NOAA’s forecast is far from reassuring for families living near the U.S. Atlantic basin. The agency projects a 60 percent ...

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Hurricane season starts Sunday June 1, and Lowcountry officials want to make sure residents are prepared for anything. One thing Berkeley Electric Cooperative ...