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

But what, exactly, does that mean? Here's what different hurricane categories mean and how they are measured. What are the categories for hurricanes? Saffir-Simpson wind scale used to rate hurricane ...

A hurricane's category describes potential wind damage but does not describe other deadly hurricane hazards such as storm ...

From critics, one learns that the Saffir-Simpson scale mainly considers wind speeds when categorizing a hurricane. Still, the storms are composed of other catastrophic aspects like storm surges, ...

AccuWeather is expecting the storm to make landfall as a major hurricane of Category 3 strength (111-129 mph) on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. However, it could reach Category 4 status ...

"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 maximum sustained winds of 111-129 ...

AccuWeather is expecting Helene to make landfall as a major hurricane of Category 3 strength (sustained winds of 111-129 mph) on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. However, it could reach ...

By Monday afternoon, John was upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale, which goes up to 5. The Mexican government, said the NHC, has issued a hurricane warning from west of ...

AccuWeather is expecting the storm to make landfall as a major hurricane of Category 3 strength (111-129 mph) on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. However, it could reach Category 4 status at ...

That would classify Helene as a Category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which uses a rising 1-5 rating based on a hurricane’s sustained wind speed. The warm waters of the Gulf of ...