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 ...

Extremely dangerous Hurricane Erick made landfall along Mexico’s southwestern coast as a Category 3 storm on Thursday morning, unleashing destructive winds and torrential rain, leading to life ...

National Hurricane Center data reports Category 3 Hurricane Kirk, with a maximum sustained wind of 120 mph is moving 10 mph to the northwest, as of Thursday, October 03, 2024, 5:00 ET.

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 ...

CEDAR KEY, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Idalia has made landfall on Florida’s west coast as a dangerous Category 3 storm on Wednesday and threatens to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall.

Hurricane Erick has made landfall along the western coast of Mexico as a Category 3 storm. Maximum sustained winds were 125 mph at landfall, dropping from 140 mph only hours earlier.

READ MORE: Hurricane Erick threatens to bring flooding and mudslides to Mexico’s Pacific coast The storm was downgraded slightly before making landfall, from a powerful Category 4 to a Category 3.