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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Could Hurricane Milton become a Category 6? Why does the NHC's scale stop at 5?
If it keeps going, would Category 5 be enough to describe it? Do we need to add a Category 6? Some experts say yes, but don't expect to see one any time soon. According to the NHC, the Saffir ...
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Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 storm. Florida orders evacuations
Milton rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane ... foot storm surge (2.4 to 3.6 meters) in Tampa Bay and said flash and river flooding could result from 5 to 10 inches (13 to 25 ...
Milton strengthens into Category 5 hurricane, triggers storm surge warnings for Florida's Gulf Coast
Life-threatening storm surges are expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast this week with the arrival of Hurricane Milton, which ...
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Hurricane Milton is a Category 5. Florida orders evacuations and scrambles to clear Helene’s debris
(AP) — Florida’s storm-battered Gulf Coast raced against a Category 5 hurricane Monday as workers ... of a possible 8- to 12-foot (2.4- to 3.6-meter) storm surge in Tampa Bay.
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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.
Category 6 Hurricanes: Is There Such a Thing?
Some experts argue that we need a Category 6 classification for hurricanes with wind speeds exceeding 192 mph.
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Is a Category 6 hurricane possible? What research says
That put it just within Category 5 strength. While strong, that wouldn’t be enough for it to be considered a Category 6 storm ...