Why hurricane wind speeds don't tell the full story 02:53. Tropical systems begin as tropical depressions, which are areas of low pressure with wind speeds of up to 38 miles per hour.

Wind speeds determine the category of a hurricane, as well as the potential for damage. Category 1: Winds 74 to 95 mph. Power outages. Some siding removed, shingles blown off.

It's all about sustained wind speeds within the storm and how strong those winds are, as well as the potential damage to homes, buildings, and life. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 ...

Last year's devastating and destructive Hurricane Michael has officially been upgraded to a Category 5 storm.

It was believed to have had peak wind gusts of 115 mph, which is comparable to a Cat. 2 or Cat. 3 hurricanes. Image 1 of 22 The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-2 tornado hit parts of ...

Hurricane Rafael will strengthen to a cat 2 By Adam Clark , Chandlor Jordan , Von Gaskin , Tony Chiavaroli and Eric Zernich Published : Nov. 4, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST | Updated : Nov. 5, 2024 at 10: ...

Climate change increased maximum wind speeds for every Atlantic hurricane in 2024, according to a Climate Central analysis based on new, peer-reviewed research. About us. About us; ...

The National Hurricane Center uses the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale to categorize hurricanes. Hurricanes are assigned Category 1-5 depending on their wind speeds. We break down the ...

HNN chief meteorologist Jennifer Robbins and meteorologist Drew Davis went live to discuss all things hurricane-related and answer your storm-related questions. You can view current conditions ...