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

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

Human-caused climate change is making major hurricanes like Melissa much stronger, faster and ultimately more ...

When you hear terms like Category 1, Category 3 or even the rare Category 5 mentioned regarding hurricanes, what is being discussed is the classification system for hurricanes based on their winds.

Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a Category 5 cyclone, the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson, where even well-built ...

A Georgia Tech researcher says we may need more tools to measure the full impacts of strong hurricanes like Melissa.

Melissa is expected to strengthen from a tropical storm into a major hurricane this weekend, bringing “life-threatening and ...

The storm is expected to bring catastrophic winds, flooding, and storm surge as it crawls across the Caribbean this week.

Hurricane Melissa has hit Cuba after leaving a trail of destruction in Jamaica, though the full extent of its impact remains ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Many in Jamaica are preparing for the worst as a potentially devastating storm bears down on the ...