The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973.

The scale has been in use for decades and gives an idea about what kind of wind damage a hurricane can produce, but it says nothing about impacts from storm surge, flooding rain and tornadoes.

The Saffir-Simpson Scale tracks hurricane strength. Here's what to know about the categories, and why there isn't a Category 6.

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After undergoing rapid intensification, Erick made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast on Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane.

A remnants of formed over Mexico Monday afternoon Eastern time threatening to become the next named storm of the 2025 ...

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973.

The scale has been in use for decades and gives an idea about what kind of wind damage a hurricane can produce, but it says nothing about impacts from storm surge, flooding rain and tornadoes.