Tracking Potential Tropical Cyclone Nineteen - The New York Times
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Saffir–Simpson scale - Wikipedia
The Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale (SSHWS) classifies hurricanes—which in the Western Hemisphere are tropical cyclones that exceed the intensities of tropical depressions and tropical storms—into five categories distinguished by the intensities of their sustained winds.
A Category 6 hurricane? Stronger storms spark debate among ... - ABC News
Feb 7, 2024 · Hurricane experts are debating adding a Category 6 on the current scale to highlight the increasing possibility of stronger storms as ocean waters continue to warm.
Does the hurricane scale need a Category 6? New climate ... - CBS News
Feb 5, 2024 · Researchers say five storms since 2013 had wind speeds that could categorize them as a Category 6 hurricane or cyclone — and that climate change will only make such intense storms more frequent.
What Do Hurricane Categories Mean? - The New York Times
Jun 29, 2022 · Hurricanes are categorized by their wind speeds on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. The scale was first developed by Herb Saffir, a structural engineer, and Bob Simpson, a meteorologist ...
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale - National Hurricane Center
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based only on a hurricane's maximum sustained wind speed. This scale does not take into account other potentially deadly hazards such as storm surge, rainfall flooding, and tornadoes.
Does the Saffir-Simpson Scale for hurricanes need a Category 6?
Feb 5, 2024 · Wehner and Kossin introduce a hypothetical Category 6 extension to the traditional Saffir-Simpson wind scale. They argue that such a classification may be appropriate to communicate how climate change has significantly boosted the winds of …
Category six hurricane rating proposed as study warns of ... - Sky News
Feb 6, 2024 · Hurricanes becoming significantly more intense due to climate change requires a new category six classification, a new study has warned. Currently, the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale measures ...
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale - National Weather Service
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes because of their potential for …
A new hurricane cone was meant to improve storm warnings.
1 day ago · A new experimental version of the cone released this year features one of the biggest changes ever to the graphic: the addition of watches and warnings for inland tropical storm and hurricane winds.