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How strong will Helene be? Explanation of the hurricane category forecast.

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How strong will Helene be? Explanation of the hurricane category forecast.

Hurricane categories explained A breakdown of the Saffir-Simpson scale of hurricane intensity and expected damage for each category. Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY When monster storms like Helene hit the United States, meteorologists use five categories to predict the life-threatening consequences for residents in their path. This scale – officially known as the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind […]

Hurricane expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast this week

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Hurricane expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast this week

Gulf Coast must “closely monitor” development of tropical system The Gulf Coast is urged to monitor a tropical system as models indicate a possible hurricane could hit the region this week. Scripps News (This story has been updated to add new information.) A storm brewing in the Caribbean is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane […]