Is a Category 6 Hurricane Possible? | The Weather Channel
Sep 10, 2018 · But should either of those storms be considered a Category 6? The only way that is possible is if the National Hurricane Center (NHC) decides in the future to adjust its Saffir-Simpson Scale.
Scientists renew call for Category 6 hurricane designation : NPR
Feb 6, 2024 · Scientists are renewing calls for a new Category 6 designation for the the most powerful hurricanes and typhoons, such as Haiyan. Aaron Favila/AP. Hurricanes are rated on a scale from one to...
Is a Category 6 hurricane possible? Milton has people talking
Oct 7, 2024 · 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...
Should There Be A Category 6 For Hurricanes? | Weather.com
Feb 8, 2024 · The National Hurricane Center weighed in on Tuesday, saying there are no plans to add Category 6, in part because the scale isn’t a very effective tool. But what changes do need to be made in...
Category 6 hurricane? That's what a new study suggests. Here ...
Feb 5, 2024 · They used a hypothetical Category 6, with a minimum threshold of 192 mph, to study hurricanes that have occurred in the modern satellite era, since around 1980. They found five hurricanes and...
Category 6-level hurricanes are already here, a new study says
Feb 6, 2024 · With 215-mile-per-hour winds, faster than a severe tornado, the fictional Luna is the world’s first Category 6 hurricane.
Category 6? Climate-boosted hurricanes push scientists to ...
Feb 6, 2024 · Stronger and more destructive hurricanes fueled by climate change may require a rethinking of how storms are classified, according to a new study that suggests adding a Category 6 for ranking...