We get it — the last thing that's on your mind is hurricanes; however, the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is rapidly ...

A National Weather Service with insufficient data and an exhausted and demoralized staff will struggle to keep up with the ...

though there is some debate as to whether another category should be added to the scale. The reason a sixth hurricane category doesn't exist is that it isn't needed. A Category 5 hurricane is ...

The hurricane term generally refers to Category 1 and 2 hurricanes while major hurricanes are Category 3 storms and above. Here is now the National Hurricane Center describes each hurricane category.

It runs Category 1-5 based on wind speeds. But that could change. Sign up for our Newsletters Phil Klotzbach is a research ...

Hurricane Ian made landfall near the island of Cayo Costa, Fla., Wednesday afternoon as a Category 4 storm. More than a million customers across the state lost power. Photo: Sean Rayford/Getty Images ...

Category 2 hurricane: Wind speed and damage expected Wind speed: 96-110 mph Impact: Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage. Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof ...