The Saffir-Simpson Scale — which measures the strength of a hurricane’s winds on a scale of Category 1 to Category 5, with 5 ...

Here's a troubling phrase hurricane forecasters hate but often hear: “It's just a Category 1. Nothing to worry about.” ...

A Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale is considered a major hurricane, and a Category 4 storm packs sustained winds of at least 130 miles per hour (209 kilometers per hour).

The NHC said that Beryl's maximum sustained winds have already increased to nearly 160km/h A Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale is considered a major hurricane, and a Category 4 ...

Some households were already boarding up their properties. A Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale is considered a major hurricane, and a Category 4 storm packs sustained winds of at ...

Much of the southeast Caribbean was on alert Saturday (local time) as Beryl strengthened into the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, with forecasters warning it will swiftly become a ...

At their weakest, hurricanes cause some damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Small boats may be damaged or capsized. Storm surge typically 4-5 feet above normal. More extensive damage to roofs ...

Some households were already boarding up their properties. A major hurricane is considered a Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with winds of at least 111 miles per hour. Such a ...

Beryl is forecast to slam Barbados on Monday. Hurricane Beryl picked up power and speed on Sunday as it churned in the Caribbean and was upgraded to a major Category 4 storm, the first hurricane ...

A major hurricane is considered a Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with winds of at least 111 miles per hour. Such a powerful storm forming this early in the Atlantic hurricane ...