The Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale has nothing on the Waffle House Index. Beloved Southern breakfast mainstay Waffle House announced it will close dozens of Florida locations in Hurricane Milton’s path in ...

The company announced on Tuesday afternoon that it closed restaurants in the Tampa area, CBS News reported. The company expanded the list of restaurants temporarily closed on Wednesday morning.

Waffle House on Tuesday announced that it had closed its Tampa-area locations ahead of the projected landfall of Hurricane Milton, citing the so-called Waffle House Index as a measure of the storm's ...

The "Waffle House Index" is unofficially used by locals in extreme weather situations Waffle House is preparing for Hurricane Milton. The storm is projected to cause catastrophic damage as it makes ...

A trademark of most towns in the southeastern United States is the recognizable yellow and black sign signaling guests toward the famous Waffle House.Golden ...

Waffle House isn't only famous for its waffles and 24-hour service, its also known for its unofficial storm index. The national restaurant chain rarely closes, often providing food and resources to ...