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 ...
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The Saffir-Simpson Scale explained: How hurricanes are categorized
The Saffir-Simpson Scale explained: How hurricanes are categorized with Meteorologist Leanne Byer Milton becomes a hurricane ...
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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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
No, there is no such thing as a Category 6 hurricane
Social media is full of exaggerated claims about Hurricane Milton, but there's no such thing as a Category 6 hurricane.