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

Both storms were categorized as major hurricanes - that’s a Category 3 or higher. And those categories, they’re known as the Saffir-Simpson scale, likely saved many lives by warning of the potential ...

Hurricane Rafael strengthened overnight and had 120 mph winds on Friday morning, making it a strong Category 3 hurricane.

Video: Simulation shows full scale of damage on a house from Category 4 storm as Hurricane Ian closes in on Florida The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based only on a ...

Hurricane Rafael made landfall in western Cuba Wednesday afternoon after it became a Category 3 hurricane earlier in the day.

As global temperatures continue to increase, making storms more intense, some researchers say that the Saffir-Simpson scale, which measures a hurricane's wind speeds, doesn't adequately address ...

Currently, the Saffir-Simpson scale has five levels based on a storm’s sustained wind speed: As of Tuesday morning, the National Hurricane Center says Milton’s maximum sustained winds are 150 ...

An Oct. 8 Threads post (direct link, archive link) claims a hurricane reached a new level of intensity as it approached Florida. “Hurricane Milton is now a Category 6,” the post’s text states.

the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences published a study that looked at the creation of a Category 6 on the Saffir–Simpson Scale, the standard gauge for measuring hurricanes created ...

The NHC rates hurricane intensity using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. This scale rates hurricanes based on their maximum sustained wind speed, meaning the hurricane is constantly ...