Hurricane Categories and Effects

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Category 6 is the new hurricane normal. Why scientists say we need to rethink what we know about storms

As Hurricane Melissa barrels off into the Atlantic after devastating Jamaica and Cuba, some scientists say the age of Category 6 hurricanes is now upon us.

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Revisiting The Category 6 Conversation After Hurricane Melissa

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Deadly Hurricane Melissa weakens to Category 2 storm; 36 die

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Jamaican Farms Reel From Hurricane Melissa, Fueling Fears of Food Shortages

On Tuesday, Melissa's 185-mph (298-kph) winds tore across the western side of the island, damaging Brumley's facility and killing thousands of chickens.

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Hurricane Melissa death toll tops 60; 'apocalyptic' Caribbean damage. Updates.

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Hurricane death toll rises as Jamaica aid effort struggles

Scientific American

Is It Time to Classify Hurricanes as Category 6?

Hurricane Melissa’s powerful winds and drenching rains devastated Jamaica. But is its wrath a sign that we need a new designation for monster storms?

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Why Hurricane Melissa turned into a supercharged monster

Hotter-than-average Caribbean water made Hurricane Melissa stronger and wetter. Its part of a trend that scientists link back to climate change.

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Watch: Hurricane Hunters get front row seat to 'stadium effect' as they fly into Category 5 Melissa eyewall

Footage shared by the NOAA shows hurricane hunters flying directly into the chaos of Melissa, showing intense turbulence as the storm recorded wind speeds of up to 185 mph.