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Weather anchors refer to developing or impending hurricanes using a "category" scale. The categories define in detail potential property damage and flooding.

Katrina was one of the five deadliest hurricanes to ever strike the U.S. and caused extensive damage in the coastal areas along the Gulf of Mexico.

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale was developed by Herbert Saffir and Robert Simpson to estimate property damage and flooding caused by a hurricane with wind speed

Although The Casa Marina has history, grandeur and a beautiful landscape, it is quite expensive and lacks some standard amenities.

Hurricanes cause extensive damage every year during and after hurricane season. Knowing their categories helps predict how much damage a hurricane may cause.

Poor storm tracking and ineffective flood control at Lake Okeechobee brought on more disastrous effects of the powerful hurricane that struck Palm Beach Florida in 1928.

Camille took a sudden turn and battered the U.S. Gulf Coast as a Category 5 hurricane and caused widespread damage as far north as the Appalachian Mountains.

Despite Hurricane Katrina being the costliest hurricane in American history, the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 had the highest death toll ever recorded in the USA.

On the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the hard data showed that the New Orleans area is still struggling to recover from America's greatest natural disaster.

A hurricane named Katrina hit New Orleans harder than anyone ever imagined and for a husband and wife the tragedy is captured on a personal video camera.

Building and homeowners insurance cost adjusters may soon take a lesson from hurricane, snow, mould and flood testing at a University of Western Ontario research center.

Assessing the 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season, with 15 named storms, while extreme drought plagued the SW and SE United States, heat waves led to wildfires in the West.

Hurricane Hazel left a path of destruction in Grenada, Haiti, Bahamas, South and North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, and Toronto.

The recent destruction caused by the Category 2 hurricane in Texas highlights why storm surge warnings should be taken seriously.

One of the most devastating storms in Atlantic Canada history, Hurricane Juan made landfall near Halifax, Nova Scotia on September 29, 2003.

The Volcanic Explosivity Index, the Richter Scale, the Saffir-Simpson Scale and the Fujita Tornado Scale are used to warn communities of natural hazards.

Meteorologists met in Orlando, Florida to adjust the 2013 names list for tropical cyclones. Hurricanes Dean, Felix & Noel were retired from the list of available names.

Hanna, the 8th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, aims at the Bahamas; while Gustav, a Category 4 Hurricane, has forecasters scrambling to check their data.

The projected path of Hurricane Isidore was to make landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. Instead it turned westward and hit Mexico as a Category 3.

Hurricane season begins June 1st and lasts for six months. Buy tools and supplies in the spring to reduce stress and save valuable time when storm warnings occur.

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center announced that conditions are favorable for a potentially volatile storm season, causing concern, particularly on the Gulf Coast

Water level observing stations measure storm and severe weather conditions allowing development of accurate forecasts to support coastal public safety.

An overall increase in hurricane activity started in 1995 with 2005 proving to be the most active year including legendary hurricanes Katrina, Dennis, Rita and Wilma.

Pets were left behind during Hurricane Katrina. Other pet owners refused to evacuate so they could care for their pets. But for Hurricane Gustav, animals were evacuated.

By assigning a category to a hurricane, scientists are able to warn coastal populations as to the probable intensity of the hazard and help prepare residents.

Understanding hurricanes and tropical cyclones is important to boaters on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts and this knowledge will contribute to boating safety

A mere three years after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, the city is faced with yet another disaster as Hurricane Gustav closes in on Louisiana.

Bermuda Petrels (Cahows), nest on offshore islands in Bermuda. Hurricanes wash away sections of these islands and threaten the breeding season of the endangered birds.

Locals claim that Wreckhouse is the second windiest place in the world, and it's not hard to believe; the winds have been known to gust in excess of 200km per hour here!

Countdown of the ten worst natural disasters in the United States related to hurricanes, tornadoes, drought, earthquakes, fires and floods.

What is a derecho? What are some examples of this fearsome storm and what damages can it cause?

Though today global warming is a popular subject, that wasn't always the case. Now, a new idea presented by Garret Gruener and Daniel Kammen might be the best solution

Travel to South Florida for a wild girlfriend getaway in Homestead. Traveling chicks will bond when encountering gators, orchids and sipping tropical wine.

Read this Hawaiian paradise business success story about how one company overcame disaster, literally turning rags to riches and ended up prospering and making money.

Generators and chain saws top the list of equipment that can cause injury during hurricanes. Age, poor health, and lack of common sense increase the chances for harm.

Learn how to protect a house during a hurricane using hurricane shutters, hurricane glass, hurricane fabric, garage door bracing and more.