The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973. Here’s a look at the system that ranks tropical cyclones by their potential destructive power ...

NOAA forecasters are predicting an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season in 2024, saying there's an 85% chance it will be more active than usual.

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 nothing about impacts from storm surge, flooding rain and tornadoes.

Watch the video below for a visual breakdown of the Saffir-Simpson scale of hurricane intensity for each category. The scale was developed by structural engineer Herbert Saffir in 1969 as part of ...

Due to the number of hurricanes that have undergone rapid intensification, some researchers have discussed adding a Category 6 to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Skip to content NOWCAST ...

Here is the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale currently in use: Cat 1: 74-95 mph. Very dangerous winds with some damage to roofs and siding. Shallow rooted trees may topple, Power outages likely.

How does the Saffir-Simpson scale work? The scale has five categories ranging from Category 1 — with winds from 74 mph to 95 mph to Category 5 — with sustained winds in excess of 155 mph.

How does the Saffir-Simpson scale work? The scale has five categories ranging from Category 1 — with winds from 74 mph to 95 mph to Category 5 — with sustained winds in excess of 155 mph.

How does the Saffir-Simpson scale work? The scale has five categories ranging from Category 1 — with winds from 74 mph to 95 mph to Category 5 — with sustained winds in excess of 155 mph.

How does the Saffir-Simpson scale work? The scale has five categories ranging from Category 1 — with winds from 74 mph to 95 mph to Category 5 — with sustained winds in excess of 155 mph.