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Hurricane categories: What do they mean?
Hurricane categories are ranked on a scale of 1-5. A hurricane’s category is based on its wind speed. Each category is associated with damage that get progressively worse as the number increases.
Here’s what the hurricane categories mean
Hurricane Milton intensified from a Category 1 to a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale over the ...
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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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Milton on path for Florida landfall as potentially historic major hurricane
Hurricane Milton barreled across the Gulf of Mexico’s warm waters Tuesday on a path for the west coast of Florida, where mass evacuations clogged highways as people prepared for a potentially historic ...
Milton weakens slightly. Hurricane, storm surge warnings issued for portions of Florida's East Coast
The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Milton could double in size by the time it makes landfall Wednesday night.
Hurricane Milton close to Category 5 strength; winds at 155 mph. Florida finalizing preparations
The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Milton could double in size by the time it makes landfall Wednesday night.
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Hurricane Milton weakens to Category 4 but still poses ‘serious threat' to Florida
Hurricane Milton has been downgraded to Category 4 on its path to Florida with sustained winds of 155 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Latest update from the NHC on Category 4 Hurricane Milton for Tuesday, Oct 8
Article last updated: Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, 5 p.m. ET ...