According to the NHC, the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, developed in 1971 by civil engineer Herbert Saffir and ...

It also marks the first time in 20 years that three or more Category 5 hurricanes have developed over the Atlantic Basin in ...

Category 6 is the new hurricane normal. Why scientists say we need to rethink what we know about storms - Human-caused ...

Hurricane Melissa’s powerful winds and drenching rains devastated Jamaica. But is its wrath a sign that we need a new ...

Hurricane Melissa has hit southwestern Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, causing heavy flooding and wind damage.

Hurricane Melissa may be the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the Atlantic basin. It has also ignited discussion about the need for a Category 6 designation.

And that follows Hurricane Milton last year, which was the most intense Gulf of Mexico hurricane in recorded history. And ...

The National Hurricane Center's 1 p.m. Thursday update reported that Category 2 Hurricane Melissa is in the Atlantic Ocean, ...

Hurricane Melissa’s exceptional power, endurance and ability to overcome obstacles stunned meteorologists. Here’s what to ...

The National Hurricane Center's 8 a.m. Wednesday update reported that Category 2 Hurricane Melissa is 45 miles northwest of ...

The National Hurricane Center's 2 p.m. Thursday update reported that Category 2 Hurricane Melissa is in the Atlantic Ocean, ...

The National Hurricane Center's 4 a.m. Friday update reported that Category 2 Hurricane Melissa is in the Atlantic Ocean, 160 ...