When does a tropical depression become a tropical storm? And when does a tropical storm become a hurricane? What's the difference between a Category 1 and a Category 3 hurricane? It's all about ...
Hurricane Maria in 2017 leads the list of hurricanes that had the highest wind speeds when making landfall, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Five monster storms have slammed into the United States with sustained winds 155 mph or higher. Here's how they rank.
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Since 1971, hurricanes have been rated using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS). Researchers at the University of Florida say this scale needs to be updated because ...
The storm is expected to lash parts of the Caribbean with heavy rain and strong winds through the weekend. Hurricane experts ...
Warm Caribbean waters should fuel Melissa into a Category 4 hurricane or higher in the coming days. Though odds are low for ...