"Rising Intensity: Scientists Propose Category 6 for Hurricanes"

A new study suggests that hurricanes are becoming so strong due to the climate crisis that a new "category 6" should be added to the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale, with sustained winds of 192mph or more. The study argues that the intensity of major storms has notably increased due to a super-heated ocean providing extra energy, and that a category 6 would highlight the heightened risks brought by the climate crisis. While there is no indication that hurricanes will soon be officially classified as category 6, the proposal aims to raise awareness about the impact of climate change on the most intense storms.