What do the tropical systems & hurricane categories mean?
While tropical storms and categories 1 and 2 are not to be taken lightly, it's when we reach Category 3 that a storm reaches ...
As Hurricane Francine approaches landfall, differences between new, old cone of concern clear
The National Hurricane Center's experimental cone of concern displays how far inland residents can expect to feel impacts ...
How Hurricanes Are Categorized on an Imperfect Scale
As it approached Louisiana’s coastline, Tropical Storm Francine was threatening to grow into a Category 1 hurricane. That ...
10/11 Weather Academy - Hurricanes, tropical systems, and the Saffir-Simpson scale
Bill Rentschler and Carmelo Lattuca go over what CAPE, CIN, and the cap are and whey they're important in severe weather ...
Tropical Storm Francine: What is the highest category hurricane?
Tropical Storm Francine is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall in Louisiana. The storm is expected ...
Panama City News Herald on MSN5d
Hurricane Francine to make landfall today. Here's what to expect in Bay County
Hurricane Francine is set to make landfall is Louisiana tonight. Impacts to be felt across the Gulf Coast. Weather advisories ...
Detroit Free Press6d
As Hurricane Francine approaches landfall, differences between new, old cone of concern clear
"We hope it gets people to stop fixating on less reliable tools like the Saffir-Simpson Scale. There are more accurate ways to convey actual wind impacts in your community and at your home.