The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is used to rank hurricanes based on their sustained wind speeds. While the category ...

Tropical systems are categorized by wind speed, but experts say there's much more to the story when it comes to storm impacts ...

Months after Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby, the Gulfport Marina is still recovering. Boaters are now doing all ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in charge of the South Jetty repair efforts. The project is a complex, multi-year ...

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 ...

Here are some things you can do now to make sure you get the best insurance payout possible, should your home be damaged this hurricane season.

When a hurricane causes extreme damage or loss of life, its name is retired from future use out of respect and to avoid ...

Storm surge is one of the deadliest impacts of hurricanes. Find out what it looks like, who’s most at risk and the plan to ...

The NBC 6 First Alert Weather Team has developed a handy guide to help South Floridians get ready to weather any storm.

Hurricane season begins this Sunday, and the public is urged to be prepared. That includes packing a go-bag, making an emergency plan and reviewing your insurance policies. Homeowners must have a ...

Hopefully, we won’t experience such damage this hurricane season, but it’s a good idea to take time to check your trees.

Homes constructed or retrofitted to better withstand intense wind and rain had fewer insurance claims after Hurricane Sally ...