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 ...

CATEGORY 1: It’s the first category that a hurricane can be labeled on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale. The winds for a “CAT 1” ranges from 74-95 mph.

"The Saffir-Simpson scale is a measure of wind speed. But far more people die from hurricane flooding than from strong winds. Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wilmington as a Category 1 storm.

Most hurricanes take weeks to develop, but some hit the increasingly warm ocean waters and rapidly develop into monsters within days or even hours.

A major hurricane is defined as a Category 3, 4 or 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.Erick is currently a Category 1 hurricane. The NHC said that Erick had reached 85 mph in ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — With the hurricane season starting soon, you are certain to hear about categories and other terms used to describe hurricane strength. Tropical systems tracked by the National ...