According to the NHC, the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, developed in 1971 by civil engineer Herbert Saffir and ...

Human-caused climate change is making major hurricanes like Melissa much stronger, faster and ultimately more ...

Stronger and more destructive hurricanes fueled by climate change may require a rethinking of how storms are classified, according to a new study that suggests adding a Category 6 for ranking them to ...

FIU ‘s Erik Salna and team demonstrated what hurricane force winds can do to both a fortified and unfortified house at the Engineering Center’s Wall of Wind in Miami. (Courtesy of Florida ...