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

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. Here is what the scale means: The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane ...

For the last few years, I have opined about the inadequacy of the Saffir — Simpson scale for conveying the full impacts of hurricanes. Harvey (2017), Milton (2024) and Helene (2024) are examples of hurricanes that altered landscapes and entire regions ...

As climate change continues to alter the landscape with more intense weather patterns, some scientists argue that a new Category 6 might need to be considered, as storms continue to intensify in strength. Introduced in the 1960s and refined in the 1970s ...

John Morales, a meteorologist with NBC New York, is going viral for his raw reaction during an on-air segment before the storm made landfall Tuesday. In a clip posted to social media, Morales' fellow meteorologist Adam Berg shared that a new advisory had been released by the National Hurricane Center.

When we talk about hurricanes, the first number you usually hear is wind speed. That makes sense. Wind is what tears off roofs, knocks down trees, and turns debris into dangerous missiles. Wind kicks up waves and pushes storm surge onto beaches.

As climate change continues to reshape the intensity and behavior of hurricanes, meteorologists and researchers are examining whether the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, a decades-old classification system, still adequately communicates the full scope ...

Hurricane Melissa, maintaining its status as a Category 5 storm—the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson scale—has slightly increased its speed and