What Does a Hurricane’s Category Tell Us?
The hurricane scale classifies storms based on wind speeds and predicts potential impacts, which can help people prepare for ...
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 ...
National Hurricane Center tracking 2 systems: Tropical Storm Helene, tropical wave
Along with the expected hurricane in the Gulf, a disturbance in the eastern Atlantic is likely to become a tropical ...
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A Hurricane Helene preparation checklist from a storm-tested veteran in Tallahassee
Retired Miami Herald senior writer and lead hurricane writer Martin Merzer experienced and covered scores of hurricanes – and ...
National Hurricane Center tracking 2 systems with high chances of development
Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 has the potential to rapidly intensify into powerful Category 3 hurricane, according to AccuWeather.
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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 ...
Hurricane Helene to be 'Monster' Storm. Path Update, Tracker For Florida
One weather-modeling system has predicted a Category 5 hurricane—the strongest possible level, with winds over 155mph.
Category 4 Hurricane Helene expected to be a 'wide scale event'
Hurricane Helene is expected to strengthen and bring intense flash flooding as well as life threatening storm surge.
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'Uninhabitable for weeks or months': Why Helene's hurricane category matters
This scale – officially known as the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale – is a rating based on maximum sustained wind speed, which ranges from 74 to 157 mph, or higher. But it's important to note ...
Hurricane Helene upgraded to terrifying Category 3 storm as it barrels towards Florida
Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida later today and has been strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane ...
Hurricane Helene, live: updates, path, weather forecast and affected areas
Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida, with officials warnings of the potential destruction to come. The latest on the path and impacts.