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Are we ready for the era of 'Category 6' hurricanes?

Something shifted in the world of meteorology in early 2024 that had scientists and storm researchers talking for months. A ...
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What does a hurricane's 'category' mean, and how do meteorologists determine it?

With hurricane season in full swing, there's a lot of talk from meteorologists about hurricane "categories." What do they mean, and what do they tell us about a storm? It turns out, a hurricane's ...