Scientists claim that when it comes to the Saffir-Simpson scale, which gauges a hurricane’s wind speed, storm intensity is reaching never-before-seen levels. Researchers are now beginning to question the scale and are requesting that a new, higher threshold of risk be established for the most gruesome storms.
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Five years ago Hurricane Michael caused significant damage to the Florida Panhandle, wiping out approximately 60,000 homes and $25 billion in total damages, however, certain homes were built well enough to withstand the Category 5 winds and now developers are working to replicate those to survive severe weather in the future.
Read More Some Florida Homes Are Being Engineered for Hurricane Resilience and Emission Reduction
Winds of at least 108 mph have hit France’s Atlantic coast leaving seven dead, dozens injured and millions without electricity.
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Hurricane Lee has been upgraded to a Category 5 storm over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced on Thursday.
Read More Hurricane Lee Increases To Powerful Category 5
Hurricane Idalia has slammed Florida with strong winds and heavy rain as it makes its way into South Georgia.
Read More Hurricane Idalia Slams Florida, Crosses Into Georgia
Florida Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency for a large portion of his state on Saturday as a potential tropical storm brewed in the Gulf of Mexico.
Read More DeSantis Declares State Of Emergency For 33 Florida Counties To Prepare For Tropical Storm