June 1 marks the official start of the hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean—and once again, the season looks like it will ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season from June 1 ...

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is used to rank hurricanes based on their sustained wind speeds. While the category ...

When a watch or warning is issued during hurricane season, you need to know the difference, regardless of what the threat or ...

Local meteorologists are making significant strides in predicting the likelihood of a storm impacting the country. Director ...

The scale has been in use for decades and gives an idea about what kind of wind damage a hurricane can produce, but it says ...

EVEN AFTER YOU PREPARE YOUR HOME, ONE OF THE MOST FRIGHTENING ASPECTS OF HURRICANES IS RAPID INTENSIFICATION. YOU MIGHT GO TO SLEEP WITH A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE IN THE GULF, BUT WAKE UP TO A MAJOR ...

After weathering four powerful hurricanes in two years, Florida Gulf Coast residents are preparing for the 2025 hurricane ...

How much damage can a Category 1 hurricane do vs. a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson intensity scale? Plus examples ...

As 2025 hurricane season begins, forecasters and emergency officials are urging South Florida residents to prepare now — lessons learned from the devastating 2024 season serve as a stark reminder of ...

FEMA denied North Carolina's request for the agency to match 100% of the state funds for Hurricane Helene cleanup, according ...

When a hurricane causes extreme damage or loss of life, its name is retired from future use out of respect and to avoid ...