What If a Category 6 Storm Existed?
• Scientists are considering a Category 6 hurricane due to rising ocean temperatures and increasingly intense storms.
• A Category 6 hurricane could have sustained winds exceeding 190 mph, causing catastrophic damage beyond current Category 5 storms.
• Addressing climate change and enhancing coastal resilience are crucial to mitigate the risks associated with more intense hurricanes.
Debating a Category 6 hurricane possibility
The Saffir-Simpson scale currently tops out at Category 5 for hurricanes, but as our climate changes, some scientists and meteorologists are contemplating the possibility of a Category 6 storm. What would a Category 6 hurricane entail, and why is it being discussed now?
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