The Saffir-Simpson scale ranks hurricanes on their wind speeds, on a scale from 1 to 5. But critics say the scale doesn't represent the true danger.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a 55% chance of a below-normal hurricane season for 2026, the first time since 2015, after two years of above-normal activity predictions.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Erin exploded in strength to a Category 5 storm in Atlantic waters just north of the Caribbean on Saturday, rapidly powering up from a tropical storm in a single day, the National Hurricane Center said. While the ...

A post-season analysis released Feb. 25 by the National Hurricane Center has upgraded Hurricane Melissa to a Category 5 storm, stating the storm reached sustained winds of 190 mph at peak intensity. The updated assessment, based on satellite data and NOAA ...