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 that ranks tropical cyclones by their potential destructive power, how it works and the men who invented it. The scale rates the potential for damage from hurricanes based on the storm’s sustained wind speed.
'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 that the scale does not take into account ...
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.
Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall in Florida as Powerful Category 4
Hurricane Helene has made landfall in Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm after forecasters predicted "a catastrophic and deadly storm surge" for the Sunshine State. Helene battered the shores around 11:10 p.
Hurricane Helene live updates: Storm strengthens to Category 4
Helene -- which strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday -- is taking aim at Florida, where it's forecast to make landfall along the Big Bend area.
Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall in Florida as Category 4 Storm
Florida residents are preparing for a heavy blow from Hurricane Helene as it moves toward Tallahassee, where it’s expected to make landfall Thursday night with winds reaching 140 mph and life-threatening storm surges.
Hurricane Helene becomes powerful Category 4 storm before landfall
Helene strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane ahead of its anticipated landfall in Florida. The storm's maximum sustained winds have increased to 130 mph.
Storm surge from Hurricane Helene proving to be devastating. Here's why and what that means
And in the case of Hurricane Helene, experts were predicting that the storm surge would be devastating in the coastal areas ...
Yes, there was another Hurricane Helene 66 years ago, but it never made landfall
Another Hurricane Helene battered the Carolinas in September 1958. Like the 2024 hurricane, it would have been a Category 4 ...
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Hurricane season 2024: How long it lasts and what to expect
According to the Saffir-Simpson scale, here are the sustained winds linked to categories 2 through 5 hurricanes: Category 2: 96 to 110 mph (154 to 177 km/h) Category 3: 111 to 129 mph (178 to 208 ...
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Hurricane safety: What are hurricane categories and what do they mean?
The Saffir-Simpson scale was developed to help determine damage and flooding before it strikes. A hurricane is a rotating low-pressure weather system that converts the energy of warm air into ...
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What was the strongest hurricane ever recorded? Where and when was it?
Since 1924 there have been 41 Category 5 hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin, including the most recent, Hurricane Beryl, which occurred in July this year. The strongest recorded hurricane to make ...
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Zombie hurricane John intensifies, leaves trail of destruction
Hurricane John referred to as the "zombie hurricane," has been wreaking havoc off the coast of Mexico since Monday. It was ...
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Hurricane John roars back with deadly force off Mexico coast
Hurricane John, referred to as the "zombie hurricane," has been wreaking havoc off the coast of Mexico since Monday. It was ...
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Helene forecast to become a major hurricane: What does that mean?
Hurricane Helene is making its way toward the southeastern United States, but before it reaches American soil on Thursday, it is forecast to become a major storm, potentially a Category 3.Hurricanes ...