Hurricane season: What is the Saffir-Simpson scale; how does it work; is there a Category 6?
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973. Here’s a look at the system ...
Hurricane safety: What are hurricane categories and what do they mean?
A hurricane is a rotating low-pressure weather system that converts the energy of warm air into winds and waves. Hurricanes ...
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale: What to expect from each storm category
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.
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What do the tropical systems & hurricane categories mean?
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Hurricane categories are measured by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, originally developed by wind engineer Herb Saffir and meteorologist Bob Simpson, according to the ...
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Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale: What to expect from each storm category
Hurricanes are categorized by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. This scale classifies hurricanes into five categories based on their sustained wind speeds, with each category representing a ...
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Helene now forecast to become "catastrophic" category 4 hurricane
The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Helene is getting stronger, and is expected to have sustained winds up to 130 ...
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Hurricane to intensify over Gulf of Mexico, to be strongest to strike US this season
on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. However, it could reach Category 4 status at some point while it is over the Gulf of Mexico. At this time, the storm's eye is most likely to track along ...
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Helene to become major hurricane in Gulf of Mexico, strike US
on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. However, it could reach Category 4 status (130-156 mph) at some point while it is over the Gulf of Mexico. At this time, Helene's eye is most likely to ...
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As Hurricane Francine approaches landfall, differences between new, old cone of concern clear
The Saffir-Simpson scale tells you peak wind (associated with a tropical storm or hurricane) but it may not be that over your community. "A Category 5 hurricane over Vero Beach doesn't mean ...