Here, from the National Hurricane Center, are the categories for the scale: Category 1: Maximum sustained winds are at 74-95 mph. Very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed ...

The higher the number, the more intense the hurricane. Hurricanes are rated on this scale based on the following factors: wind speed, storm surge and damage potential. There are five categories of ...

Last year's hurricane season was more active than usual, with Florida seeing major hits. Here's what we know so far about this year's season ...

The National Hurricane Center released a full tropical cyclone report on Hurricane Helene, just six months after it made ...

The five categories of hurricanes refer to the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale, which is what is used to estimate how much potential property damage a storm is capable of inflicting on an area.

A hurricane or typhoon is a type of tropical ... Hurricanes and typhoons can cause catastrophic damage to coastlines and several hundred miles inland. They can produce winds exceeding 155 miles ...

Saffir-Simpson wind scale used to rate hurricane strength ... Considered a major hurricane. Impact: Devastating damage will occur. Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal ...