Hurricanes are classified under the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which ranks storms based on their sustained wind ...

Each year, June 1 marks the beginning of the Atlantic Ocean’s hurricane season, the time when the environmental ingredients come together for these powerful, destructive storms to develop. Tropical ...

When hurricanes form, the category number is often the first thing people want to know. It's important to understand what the ratings really mean.

ORLANDO, Fla. – During hurricane season, you’ll likely hear a lot of terms such as “cone of uncertainty,” “eyewall replacement,” or “storm surge.” Some of these might sound familiar while others may ...

As Hurricane Melissa moved ominously toward Jamaica, meteorologists issued grave warnings about its severity, and CNN explained why the storm was so uniquely alarming to experts. "The water around ...