Could Hurricane Milton become a Category 6? Why does the NHC's scale stop at 5?
Hurricane Milton is a Category 5. With more intense storms becoming more frequent, do we need something higher than Category ...
Category what? Hurricane breakdowns, from the ‘very dangerous' to ‘catastrophic'
First Helene, now Milton. Two major hurricanes battered or are set to batter parts of Florida in the last week and a half, ...
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 season: What is the Saffir-Simpson scale; how does it work; is there a Category 6?
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973. Here’s a look at the system ...
Is a Category 6 Hurricane Possible? The Storm Scale Explained
“MILTON RAPIDLY INTENSIFIES INTO A CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE,” the NHC announced. “Data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter ...
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'Uninhabitable for weeks or months': Why Helene's hurricane category matters
This scale – officially known as the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale – is a rating based on maximum sustained wind speed, which ranges from 74 to 157 mph, or higher. But it's ...
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Could Hurricane Milton become a Category 6? Why does the NHC's scale stop at 5?
Some experts say yes, but don't expect to see one any time soon. According to the NHC, the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, developed in 1971 by civil engineer Herbert Saffir and ...