A hurricane's "category" is only based on wind speed. But its size and speed are also important for considering its potential impacts.

Sustained winds are considered “damaging” when they reach 50 knots, or 58 m.p.h., and can start to break tree limbs and tear off roof shingles. More widespread damage occurs as winds reach and exceed hurricane force, which is 74 m.p.h.

Hurricane Fausto is heading toward Hilo, Hawaii, and the National Hurricane Center has provided maps and trackers to accompany the forecast. "Fausto continues westward" and is "expected to move into the central Pacific early Sunday," according to the ...

Pensacola area residents have just a few more hours to make last-minute preparations for Hurricane Isaias. Here's what you need to know Friday.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nolo has been upgraded to a hurricane and is tracking toward Hawaii, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in an advisory Thursday night. Forecasters previously anticipated the storm ...

As Hurricane Lowell approaches the westernmost of the main Hawaiian Islands, heavy rainfall and strong winds are a major concern. In response, the Hawaiʻi Mesonet and Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal (HCDP) team at the University of Hawaiʻi created a new ...