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

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

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

Helene is almost a major hurricane with additional strengthening forecast before landfall in the Florida Big Bend region.

"Most likely, the storm will create its own environment and bring a surge in moisture to the currently dry air over the ... on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. However, it could reach ...

"Most likely, Helene will create its own environment and bring a surge in moisture to the currently dry air over the ... on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. However, it could reach ...

"There is the potential that this storm could further strengthen into a major hurricane, which is a Category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale with ... central pressure is 1003 mb.

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

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