'Now is the time': Hurricane category 6 could be introduced under new storm severity scale
The current hurricane classification does not consider storm surge and rainfall risks, which cause almost 80% of hurricane-related deaths. A new scale could help people better prepare for storms.
You’re gonna need a bigger number: Scientists consider a Category 6 for mega-hurricane era
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As climate changes supercharges storms, scientists are calling for an extra hurricane category | CBC News
As climate change supercharges some hurricanes, scientists are exploring how to better communicate their force to the public — including adding an extra category to reflect their power.
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