
Do we need a 'Category 6' for hurricanes?
The Climate Question
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Debating the Need for a Category 6 Hurricane Classification
Exploring the arguments for and against introducing a Category 6 for hurricanes, including critiques on redundancy, imprecision in wind speed measurement, and global scale challenges. Insights from the US National Hurricane Centre on risk communication and decision-making regarding storm categorization, with a focus on preparing for intensifying storms due to climate change and reducing fatalities through innovative storm preparedness strategies.
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