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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From grocery stores to neighborhoods, a hurricane's category might be among the most discussed aspects of a threatening storm.

The National Hurricane Center uses the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale to categorize hurricanes. Hurricanes are assigned Category 1-5 depending on their wind speeds. We break down the potential ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – On this week’s “Weather Wednesday,” we explore the Saffir-Simpson as HURRICANE SEASON 2025 begins to sizzle in both the Gulf of America and Atlantic Basin. Year after year, you ...

When does a tropical depression become a tropical storm? And when does a tropical storm become a hurricane? What's the difference between a Category 1 and a Category 3 hurricane? It's all about ...