Is a Category 6 hurricane possible? What research says
After some time as a Category 4 storm Tuesday, Hurricane Milton is back up to a Category 5 storm, the highest possible on the Saffir-Simpson strength scale.
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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.
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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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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.