Rapid intensification is defined by the National Hurricane Center as an increase in the maximum sustained winds of a tropical cyclone of at least 30 knots, about 35 mph, in 24 hours.
Hurricanes have been getting stronger thanks in part to warmer ocean waters linked to climate change, study authors Dr.
Some experts argue that we need a Category 6 classification for hurricanes with wind speeds exceeding 192 mph.
Joe Burbank/ Orlando Sentinel via APBy  MIKE SCHNEIDER and HAVEN DALEY Updated 10:28 PM CDT, October 7, 2024 BELLEAIR BEACH, ...
Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified to a Category 5 storm and is poised to make landfall on Florida's west coast, ...
#Milton is now forecast to become a Category 5 #hurricane and reach a max intensity of 165 mph. If that forecast verifies, it ...
BELLEAIR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Milton strengthened rapidly Monday into a Category 5 hurricane on a path toward Florida, ...
Monday into a Category 5 hurricane on a path toward Florida, threatening the densely populated Tampa area with a potential ...
Eversource crews have been released from their week-long mission to help in recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, but ...
Florida is gearing up for what could be a massive evacuation not seen since 2017 as Hurricane Milton strengthens over warm ...
Milton is rapidly strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to become a Category 5 hurricane on a path toward ...