A record-breaking 252-mph wind reading measured by a dropsonde launched from an NOAA Hurricane Hunter airplane during a mission into Hurricane Melissa has been verified, making it the strongest wind ...

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The incredible 252 mph peak wind gust measured in Hurricane Melissa as it approached Jamaica was verified this week. That wind gust is now officially the highest wind speed ever recorded by the ...

When you hear terms like Category 1, Category 3 or even the rare Category 5 mentioned regarding hurricanes, what is being discussed is the classification system for hurricanes based on their winds.

The strength of the deadly storm prompted the most severe wind warning from the National Weather Service on Tuesday.

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PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Hurricane Katrina set a historical precedent for hurricanes that achieve the frightening caliber of Category 5 intensity. Aug. 29 this year marks the 20 years since one of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The incredible 252 mph peak wind gust measured in Hurricane Melissa as it approached Jamaica was verified this week. That wind ...