Hurricanes are becoming increasingly stronger, so much so that there’s a good chance a new category will enter the line-up.

A category 1 storm is the weakest of the hurricanes with winds between 74-95 mph. The storm will cause some flooding, but no real structural damage. A category 2 storm has winds between 96-110 mph.

With the hurricane season starting soon, you are certain to hear about categories and other terms used to describe hurricane ...

Read on to find out what the Bureau of Meteorology says. READ MORE: Cyclone Alfred live updates  Categories rank the ...

Cyclones intensify due to climate change, impacting ecosystems and societies globally, especially in SSP5-8.5 scenario.

The cyclone is forecast to hit land on Saturday ... The scale divides hurricanes into five categories of strength based on their sustained wind speeds. The highest is Category 5, which causes ...

Followed categories will be added to My News ... Take your emergency kit in with you while sheltering from the storm or cyclone. Check your insurance policy Natural disasters happen in Queensland ...

Slow-moving Cyclone Alfred is barrelling toward Brisbane ... More storms are reaching higher categories, bringing destructive winds and heavier rainfall, which can lead to devastating floods.