A Cat 5 hurricane is the strongest storm category with winds exceeding 157 mph. Learn about catastrophic damage, historical examples like Katrina, storm surge risks, and essential survival strategies. Discover how climate change intensifies these destructive systems.

Discover the biggest hurricane ever recorded by wind speed and size. Compare Patricia, Tip and Katrina with damage data and learn life-saving storm preparation strategies.

Discover how long hurricanes typically last at each stage, key factors affecting duration (ocean temps, wind shear, land interaction), regional differences, and a practical preparation timeline based on storm lifespan.