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 ...

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 nothing about impacts from storm surge, flooding rain and tornadoes.

Simpson Hurricane Wind ScaleWhat is a major hurricane? A major hurricane is a Category 3, 4, or 5 storm with winds of at ...

Many homes are vulnerable to hurricane damage, but you can take steps now to ensure that you and your family can weather the ...

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale classifies hurricanes based on their maximum sustained wind speed, and rates their ...

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

With hurricane season officially underway, we explore whether or not the Saffir-Simpson scale is the best way to rate a ...

At that point, the NHC uses the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale of intensity to categorize it on a scale of 1-5. Category 1: Sustained winds between 74-95 mph. Examples of Category 1 hurricanes that ...

At that point, the NHC uses the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale of intensity to categorize it on a scale of 1-5. Category 1: Sustained winds between 74-95 mph. Examples of Category 1 hurricanes ...