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.

Hurricane Milton has already reached max limits, which has led to calls for a new Category 6 designation. Milton reached ...

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 ...

No, a Category 6 will not be added to the hurricane scale.

“MILTON RAPIDLY INTENSIFIES INTO A CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE,” the NHC announced. “Data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter ...

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 ...

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 ...

“Hurricane Milton is now a Category 6,” the post’s text states. There is no “Category 6” on the five-level Saffir-Simpson scale. While a sixth tier has been discussed in hypothetical ...

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 ...