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Why there isn’t a Category 6 on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale

Hurricane Milton is becoming a Category 5 hurricane as it continues to intensify. Is it possible for it to reach Category 6? Here's what experts say.

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Is a Category 6 Hurricane Possible? The Storm Scale Explained

“MILTON RAPIDLY INTENSIFIES INTO A CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE,” the NHC announced. “Data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that Milton has strengthened to a category 5. The max sustained winds are estimated to be 160 mph with higher gusts.”

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Could Hurricane Milton become a Category 6? Why does the NHC's scale stop at 5?

But that kind of rapid intensification is frightening. 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.

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Are hurricanes intensifying more rapidly than ever before?

Rapid intensification is defined by the National Hurricane Center as an increase of at least 30 knots (about 35 mph) in ...

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Category what? Hurricane breakdowns, from the ‘very dangerous' to ‘catastrophic'

Milton. Two major hurricanes battered or are set to batter parts of Florida in the last week and a half, which has many ...

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What is a Category 5 hurricane?

A hurricane with maximum sustained winds of at least 157 mph is considered to be a Category 5 cyclone on the Saffir-Simpson ...

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Here’s How Fast Hurricane Milton Intensified

In just a few short hours on Monday, Hurricane Milton grew from a Category 1 to a Category 5, the strongest rating on the ...

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