There are five categories of hurricanes that make up the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale. They are Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Category 4 and Category 5. The most dangerous part of a hurricane ...

Hurricanes are assigned a category based on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale. This gives hurricanes the designation of a ...

As Hurricane Florence neared the North ... from roof damage and shingles in a Category 1, to total destruction of framed houses in Category 5,” says Michael Brennan, branch chief of the ...

Tropical Storm Francine is now a Category 1 hurricane. The weather pattern strengthened on Tuesday night, reaching 75 mph ...

Hurricanes in categories 3, 4 and 5 are considered major hurricanes due to their potential for significant loss of life and damage. Even Category 1 hurricanes can be dangerous and require preparation.

According to the National Hurricane Center’s 5 pm Tuesday advisory, Tropical Storm Francine is 135 miles east of Mouth of the ...

Hurricane Debby, a category one, killed five people, while early estimates put the losses between $12.3bn and $28bn (£9.5-22bn). Hurricane Sandy, also classed a category one, is ranked as the ...

The current forecast calls for a Category 1 hurricane strike Wednesday evening on the central Louisiana coast. While not a ...

Tropical Storm Hone Increases to Category 1 Hurricane Strength While Approaching ... The eastern and southeastern parts of the Big Island could get 5 to 10 inches (11 to 25 centimeters) of rain.

With sustained winds of nearly 75 mph, Francine has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane. The storm is moving slowly ...

Don't be lured into a false sense of security by a category one hurricane – storm surges and flooding mean they can still be incredibly dangerous. As Hurricane Ernesto – classed a category one ...