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 ...
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale: What to expect from each storm category
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New 'cone of concern' shows how far watches, warnings extend inland for Hurricane Francine
National Hurricane Center's experimental cone of concern shows warnings, watches issued ahead of Hurricane Francine for ...
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 ...
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 ...
New storm gets new cone: National Hurricane Center has experimental cone up and running
The Saffir-Simpson Scale isn't that useful for gauging risk in small areas. The new cone will show watches and warnings for ...
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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.