Some experts argue that we need a Category 6 classification for hurricanes with wind speeds exceeding 192 mph.

Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified over a matter of hours Monday from a Category 2 storm to a dangerous Category 5.

While the number of hurricanes may have remained the same, the intensity has grown with heavier winds and more rain. Is a ...

Hurricane Milton’s ferocious winds that peaked at 180 mph have people asking yet again—is it time for the National Hurricane ...

The Saffir-Simpson scale only has five levels. While a "Category 6" has been discussed hypothetically, it's not a real ...

Because of this, they suggested a hypothetical Category 6 could become the top step on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Currently, the Saffir-Simpson scale has five levels based on a storm’s sustained ...

This phenomenon has reignited the debate about the potential introduction of a Category 6 for hurricanes.. Is it possible for Milton to become a Category 6 hurricane? If Milton reaches winds of ...

Milton’s race from a Category 2 to a Category 5 hurricane in just a few hours has left people wondering if the powerhouse storm could possibly become a Category 6. The hurricane grew very strong very ...

Is there such as thing as a category 6 storm? Currently, storms with winds of 157 mph or higher are Category 5. The study's authors said that open-ended grouping doesn't warn people enough about ...