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Hurricane Milton is a dangerous Category 5
Meteorologist Explains Why Category 6 Hurricanes Can't Exist Amid Theories Milton Could Reach New Level
With Hurricane Milton's winds surpassing 180 mph on Monday and the storm already being classified as the second-strongest Gulf hurricane in recorded history, internet chatter is suggesting that the hurricane might reach intensity to top Category 5,
Can Hurricane Milton Reach ‘Category 6’ Level? Here’s Why It's Not Possible
However, a Category 6 hurricane is impossible because there is no such designation for one, as the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale only consists of five hurricane categories based on sustained wind speed. Here is a breakdown for each of the categories, according to the National Weather Service.
Could Milton become a Category 6 hurricane? Is that even possible?
The rapidly developing hurricane that shows no signs of stopping won’t technically become a Category 6 because the category doesn't exist at the moment. But it could soon reach the level of a hypothetical Category 6 experts have discussed and stir up arguments about whether the National Hurricane Center’s long-used scale for classifying hurricane wind speeds from Category 1 to 5 might need an overhaul.
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Hurricane Milton Can’t Be A ‘Category 6’—But Some Researchers Think It’s Time To Create A New Tier For The Strongest Storms
As climate change continues to intensify global weather events—like hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean—some think it’s time to ...
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Powerful winds from Hurricane Milton rekindle debate: Is it time for a 'Category 6'?
Does a Category 6 hurricane exist? Some experts argue that it should, although it may not happen any time soon.
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Category 6 Hurricanes: Is There Such a Thing?
Some experts argue that we need a Category 6 classification for hurricanes with wind speeds exceeding 192 mph.
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Should a Category 6 be added to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane scale?
Due to the number of hurricanes that have undergone rapid intensification, some researchers have discussed adding a Category ...
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