No matter how perfect conditions may get, a hurricane can only get so strong.

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida’s west coast, many are wondering how powerful a storm can become. Discover more about ...

It's a 1 to 5 rating based only on a hurricane's maximum sustained wind speed and doesn't consider ... per the NHC. Category 1 (max sustained winds of 74-95 mph): Very dangerous winds will produce ...

The latest news on Hurricane Milton as it heads toward Florida, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene just weeks ago. Follow ...

Hurricane Milton, which forecasters say poses an "extremely serious threat," is expected to roar into Florida tomorrow.

Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified to Category 5 strength over warm gulf waters. Hurricane Milton rapidly developed into a ...

Hurricane Milton, now a dangerous Category 5 storm, has become one of the most rapidly intensifying storms on record after ...

Hurricane Milton is a Category 5. With more intense storms becoming more frequent, do we need something higher than Category 5 to describe them?

Milton, which blew up into a Category 5 hurricane Monday and ... Atmospheric and Earth Science. The maximum potential intensity represents a theoretical speed limit, he said.

Milton, which blew up into a Category 5 hurricane ... wind speed — at 185 mph — before weakening. Milton could still get there. The latest forecast calls for Milton to max out at 185 mph ...

Milton, which blew up into a Category 5 hurricane ... wind speed — at 185 mph — before weakening. Milton could still get there. The latest forecast calls for Milton to max out at 185 mph ...

Milton, which blew up into a Category 5 hurricane Monday and ... in 2005 had a higher recorded wind speed — at 185 mph — before weakening. Milton could still get there. The latest forecast calls for ...