Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale - National Hurricane Center
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based only on a hurricane's maximum sustained wind speed. This scale does not take into account other potentially deadly hazards such as storm surge, rainfall flooding, and tornadoes.
May 28, 2021 · Iwa (passing just northwest of Kauai in 1982) and Hurricane Dot (landfall on Kauai in 1959) are examples of Category 1 hurricanes that directly impacted Hawaii. Category Two Hurricane (Sustained winds 96-110 mph, 83-95 kt, or 154-177 km/h). Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage
National Hurricane Center
2 days ago · Top News of the Day... view past news. Last update Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:10:22 UTC. The NWS is Soliciting Comments on the Proposed Termination of the Tropical Weather Summary through November 20, 2024. NHC Cone Heads in a New Direction.
Hurricanes in History - National Hurricane Center
Rapid strengthening occurred, with Andrew reaching hurricane strength on the 22nd and Category 4 status on the 23rd. After briefly weakening over the Bahamas, Andrew regained Category 4 status as it blasted its way across south Florida on August 24.
U.S. Hurricane Strikes by Decade - National Hurricane Center
Number of hurricanes by Saffir-Simpson Category to strike the mainland U.S. each decade. Note: The number and intensities of U.S. hurricane is underestimated here before 1901 because of the sparsely populated U.S. coastline, particularly along part of Florida, Louisiana, and Texas.
NHC Active Tropical Cyclones - National Hurricane Center
1 day ago · Central North Pacific (140°W to 180°) Tropical Weather Outlook. 200 PM HST Tue Nov 12 2024. There are no tropical cyclones in the Central North Pacific at this time.
Tropical Storm HELENE - National Hurricane Center
Helene is forecast to intensify and be near hurricane strength when it reaches the far northwestern Caribbean Sea early Wednesday. Tropical storm conditions are expected over portions of western Cuba and the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula with hurricane conditions possible.
Atlantic 7-Day Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook
Atlantic 7-Day Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook. This product is updated at approximately 1 AM, 7 AM, 1 PM, and 7 PM EST from June 1 to November 30, with special outlooks issued at any time as conditions warrant. The graphic displays all currently active tropical cyclones, and disturbances with tropical cyclone formation potential over the ...
NHC Data Archive - National Hurricane Center
Apr 26, 2024 · The National Hurricane Center's Tropical Cyclone Reports (formerly called Preliminary Reports) contain comprehensive information on each storm, including synoptic history, meteorological statistics, casualties and damages, and the post-analysis best track (six-hourly positions and intensities).
Hurricane IAN
Ian is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Further weakening is expected for the next day or so, but Ian could be near hurricane strength when it moves over the Florida East coast tomorrow, and when it approaches the northeastern Florida, Georgia and South Carolina coasts late Friday.