Hurricane Milton is a Category 5. With more intense storms becoming more frequent, do we need something higher than Category ...

As climate change continues to reshape the intensity and behavior of hurricanes, meteorologists and researchers are examining whether the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, a decades-old ...

When you hear terms like Category 1, Category 3 or even the rare Category 5 mentioned regarding hurricanes, what is being discussed is the classification system for hurricanes based on their winds.

Humberto is now the 44th hurricane in the Atlantic to hit Category 5 intensity. This is the 12th storm to achieve that feat in the past ten years, and the sixth to do so since 2022.

Tropical Storm Jerry formed on Tuesday, the 10th named storm of the Atlantic season. Forecasters expect it to become a ...

Delta re-strengthened into a Category Three Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, with additional strengthening expected on Thursday night, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Humberto has strengthened into a Category 5. Meanwhile, Tropical Depression Nine is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm Saturday night or early Sunday. Heavy ...

Kiko surged to Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, with maximum sustained winds of approximately 145 miles per hour (233 kilometers per hour), on Wednesday.

Eta has strengthened into a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale and is forecast to make landfall in Nicaragua on Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center said on Monday.

Hurricane Imelda intensifies with 75 mph winds, posing a threat to Bermuda as it moves northeast towards the island.