Hurricane season 2026: What is the Saffir-Simpson intensity scale?

How much damage can a Category 1 hurricane do vs. a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson intensity scale? Plus examples ...
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Hurricane season hasn't started yet, but one area is already being watched for development

The official start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is on Monday, June 1, but AccuWeather hurricane experts are already ...

Tropics are quiet as Florida prepares for 2026 hurricane season

Will it rain today? Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 to Nov. 30, 2026, with most tropical storm activity between August ...

Are you ready? Hurricane season begins next week

Forecasters aren’t sure what the future holds. In April, an influential hurricane forecast brought a mixed bag of news.

Hurricane season 2026: What do you do with your kids during a hurricane?

To cut down on your child’s anxiety, not to mention the cries of “I’m bored,” we’ve compiled a list of things to prepare them ...

Florida emergency chief hopes FEMA funding delays in past heading into hurricane season

Kevin Guthrie said new DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin has made changes that may smooth the process for the Sunshine State.
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Looking for hurricane shutters but overwhelmed? Let's break it down

Hurricane season is right around the corner and now it the time to start preparing. Thinking about hurricane shutters. From plywood to fabric, there is a large variety out there to choose from.

Hurricane season 2026: How do you protect your home from trees?

NOAA expects ‘below normal’ hurricane season, thanks to strong El Niño National Hurricane Center begins regular tropical ...