What Does a Hurricane’s Category Tell Us?
The hurricane scale classifies storms based on wind speeds and predicts potential impacts, which can help people prepare for ...
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More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating
In 2005, Hurricane Dennis landed near the Alabama-Florida state line as a Category 3 hurricane. Far to the east, Florida's ...
Hurricane Helene: See when it will reach the Upstate. 'It's going to be howling'
Hurricane Helene is picking up in power and is expected to make landfall this evening in Florida's Big Bend area. On Thursday ...
Hurricane season: What is the Saffir-Simpson scale; how does it work; is there a Category 6?
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973. Here’s a look at the system ...
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‘Rapid intensification’ often happens as hurricanes near shore – what does that mean?
That’s a jump of about two categories on the Saffir-Simpson scale, which grades hurricane strength from 1 to 5. Track of ...
Hurricane Helene isn't first storm to bear the name: History of 1958 season
Hurricane Helene in 1958 didn't touch Florida and never made landfall, but it would have been a Category 4 storm if it formed ...
What is storm surge and why is it so dangerous?
While wind can tear off roofs, knock down trees and snap power lines, storm surge can push buildings completely off their ...
What is a tropical storm? What is a hurricane? And what is heading towards Knoxville?
All this talk about Hurricane Helene can be confusing. What is the difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane?
Hurricane Helene to have 'wide-scale' impact on Georgia: officials
Officials warn of 'wide-scale event' across the state of Georgia from Hurricane Helene:::: Atlanta, Georgia:: Chris Stallings ...