Hurricane Erin raced from a Category 1 to a Category 5 storm. If Erin keeps ramping up, is there a Category 6?

These storms are the biggest and the baddest that the Earth can produce. Erin was added to the list of rare storms in 2025.

Hurricane Erin briefly strengthened into a Category 5 storm. It is not expected to make a direct hit on the U.S. but will create dangerous surf.

Anyone who rides out a Cat 5 storm in a high-rise should be prepared for an eyes-wide-open nightmare and an apocalyptic ...

Hurricane Erin could 'at least double or triple in size' next week and the track has shifted south, but remains likely to turn away from the East Coast.

Update: Sustained winds as of 11:35 am EST have increased to 160 mph since this article was published. It is now Category 5.

Kiko has re-intensified to a category 5 hurricane on its approach to the Central Pacific basin.

Storms that ramp up so quickly complicate forecasting and make it harder for government agencies to plan for emergencies.

Hurricane Erin was downgraded to Category 3 early morning on Sunday, Aug. 17, per the National Hurricane Center. However, the ...

The storm is not currently forecast to hit land, but its strong winds are impacting nearby islands, prompting warnings of ...

Hurricane Kiko is expected to bring dangerous surf conditions to the waters off Hawaii by the end of the weekend.