The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973. Here’s a look at the system ...

Tropical storms do happen in Georgia, so it’s important to prepare ahead of time. Here’s what you should know about what to ...

A hurricane is a rotating low-pressure weather system that converts the energy of warm air into winds and waves. Hurricanes ...

Another storm system is taking aim at Florida, this time possibly at the Panhandle or Big Bend area, with storm<a ...

The National Hurricane Center projects that Helene will make landfall Thursday evening along the Big Bend or Panhandle area ...

Tropical storms and hurricanes are relatively rare in north Georgia — but when they do happen, it’s important to prepare ahead of time.

According to the Saffir-Simpson scale ... where the air above the ocean's surface takes in heat and moisture. As the hot air rises, it leaves a lower pressure region below it.

That’s because the Saffir-Simpson ... lowest pressure was 943 millibars, or 27.85 inches. According to the weather service the Mobile Regional Airport set an all-time recorded low barometric ...

This well-known hurricane ranking, called the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, is based only on peak ... to storm surge.” “Warmer air holds more moisture. That’s potential for higher ...

Hurricane Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana in the Parish of Terrebonne, about 30 miles south-southwest of Morgan City, as a Category 2 (Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale) storm at 5: ...

Gusty winds, drought and dry air triggered ... RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes on the islands is less than one. The RealImpact™ Scale factors in more than the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale ...