Iona is the first named storm of 2025 in the Central Pacific and is currently a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson ...

The AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes categorizes storms on a six-point scale. Like the Saffir-Simpson Scale, the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes uses a 1 to 5 rating but also ...

The National Hurricane Center gives the latest update on Hurricane Iona and says it is "rapidly weakening" to the south of ...

Wind speed plays a key role in the damage that a tropical cyclone will leave in its wake. Current models exist for ...

Hurricane Iona has strengthened into a Category 3 storm far southeast of the Hawaiian Islands. The NHC is also tracking more ...

Scales Have Flaws To be clear, I have argued in recent years that the Saffir-Simpson Scale used for hurricane risk communication has its flaws. It was designed as a wind scale and conveys very ...

The Central Pacific Hurricane Basin has seen a surprising uptick in storms in late July from both major Hurricane Iona and ...

Whether you live near the coast or have tropical vacation plans, it’s important to refresh your tropics knowledge during hurricane season. Here are some catch-all infographics of the most important ...

HONOLULU – Hurricane Iona strengthened into a Category 3 storm hundreds of miles southeast of Honolulu late Monday night local time, as Tropical Storm Keli follows on Iona’s heels several hundred ...

News 12's Chief Meteorologist Donnie Cox spoke with the National Hurricane Center's Jamie Rhome. Here's their one-on-one ...