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Scientists say hurricanes are growing so powerful that we need to add a Category 6. Here's what that would look like.

Scientists argue that we need to add a Category 6 to the Hurricane Wind scale. Category 6 hurricanes would describe storms with wind speeds of at least 192 mph. Such a storm would be a "major disaster ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Scientists explore whether to add a "Category 6" designation for hurricanes

Hurricanes are rated on a scale from one to five, depending on their wind speeds. The higher the speed, the higher the category. But as climate change makes powerful storms more common, it may be ...
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Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale: What to expect from each storm category

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — NOAA forecasters are predicting an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season in 2024, saying there’s an 85% chance it will be more active than usual. This increased activity is due ...
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Explaining the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As hurricane season is quickly approaching, let’s remind you about the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. This scale is designed to categorize hurricanes based on wind speed and is ...