Tropical Storm Humberto formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday afternoon, forecasters said. Here's the latest on the storm's path:

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How hurricanes are rated

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained winds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . Category 3 and above are considered major hurricanes, but precautions should still be taken for Category 1 and Category 2 storms. NOAA and Weather.gov put together the following information that explains how each storm category is defined and what type of damage is expected.

Tropical Depression

A tropical depression is a

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