A hurricane is a type of tropical system that forms either in the Atlantic or Pacific ocean, on either side of North America. These storms can range in size from small tropical wind storms to massive ...

Hurricane Erin is now a Category 1 hurricane in the early stages of transitioning into a post-tropical storm, the National Hurricane Center said early Friday morning. It's expected to keep moving ...

Hurricanes are some of the most powerful forces on Earth, ranked from Category 1 to Category 5 based on wind speeds and damage potential. But what do these categories really mean? In this video, we ...

As Hurricane Helene and John hit parts of the United States, it’s worth noting that hurricanes are classified into different categories based on their wind speeds and potential for damage. The ...

Here's a troubling phrase hurricane forecasters hate but often hear: “It's just a Category 1. Nothing to worry about.” Or even worse: “Tropical storm? Just some wind and rain.” But look at Hurricane ...