Do we need a Category 6 for hurricanes?

WRAL In-Depth with Dan Haggerty

Do we need a Category 6 for hurricanes?

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Published on Feb 8, 2024, 11:59:16 AM
Total time: 00:07:40

Episode Description

The possibility of more powerful tropical storms due to climate change has led to the proposal of a sixth category of major hurricanes, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Dan goes in depth on what that would mean, how many storms would be categorized as a cat 6.

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