A major hurricane is defined as Category 3 or higher and wind speeds of at least 111 mph. Forecasters said further strengthening is expected and devastating wind damage is possible near where the ...

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Hurricane Erick has strengthened to a powerful Category 3 storm as it barrels down on Mexico's Pacific coast, the US National Hurricane Center said Wednesday ...

HONOLULU -- Iona strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane several hundred miles south-southeast of Hawaii, but poses no threat to the islands, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Tuesday.

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Erick powered up into a Category 3 major hurricane Wednesday evening as it bore down on the southern Mexico coast, threatening to unleash destructive winds ...

Knowing about each category can help predict what damage an incoming storm may inflict – and how best to prepare. The categories are defined by wind speed, with a storm of Category 3, 4, or 5 ...

Hurricane Iona remained a Category 3 storm well south of the Hawaiian Islands this morning while Tropical Storm Keli continued to track westward far to the southeast of the state, according to the ...