Breaking News Reporter Hurricane Milton’s ferocious winds that peaked at 180 mph have people asking yet again—is it time for the National Hurricane Center to add a “Category 6 ...

“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 ...

This phenomenon has reignited the debate about the potential introduction of a Category 6 for hurricanes.. Is it possible for Milton to become a Category 6 hurricane? If Milton reaches winds of ...

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 ...

While some scientists have proposed adding a Category 6, the NHC has not officially considered such a change. The NHC rates hurricane intensity using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.