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weather1 year ago•6 min saved

"Rethinking Hurricane Categories: The Case for Category 6"

Scientists are proposing the addition of a Category 6 to the Saffir-Simpson scale for hurricanes, as recent storms have surpassed the current Category 5 threshold. Climate change is fueling more intense storms, with the potential for Category 6 hurricanes to become more common. However, some experts argue that adding a new category could lead to confusion and miscommunication about the most significant hurricane risks, such as storm surges and flooding. Instead, they advocate for a focus on communicating these risks more effectively to coastal residents.

via Gizmodo|

#category-6 #climate-change #hurricanes

environment1 year ago•3 min saved

"Rethinking Hurricane Classifications: The Case for Category 6 Storms"

Scientists are proposing the addition of a Category 6 to the Saffir-Simpson Scale to account for increasingly intense hurricanes, with wind speeds exceeding 192 mph. Climate change is contributing to the rise of these mega-hurricanes, which are becoming more common due to warming oceans and atmosphere. The proposed Category 6 would include storms with sustained winds of 192 mph or more, and recent examples that could fit this classification include Haiyan, Patricia, Meranti, Goni, and Surigae. The researchers acknowledge the limitations of the current scale and emphasize the need for updated measures to reflect the impact of climate change on storm intensity.

via Jalopnik|

#category-6 #climate-change #environment

climate-science1 year ago•4 min saved

"Rising Intensity: The Case for a Category 6 Hurricane"

Scientists propose the addition of a new category, category six, to the Saffir-Simpson Windscale to measure hurricanes with wind speeds exceeding 192 mph, as a result of climate change. They argue that the current scale underestimates the risk posed by increasingly powerful storms, which are becoming more common due to warming oceans. The addition of category six would better reflect the potential damage caused by these mega-hurricanes, which are fueled by the increased heat energy in the oceans.

via Daily Mail|

#category-six #climate-change #climate-science

weather2 years ago•2 min saved

"Hurricane Lee Strengthens, Poses Threat to New England"

Hurricane Lee, currently a Category 3 storm, may impact Maine and the rest of New England as it moves towards the northeast Caribbean. The storm's path is uncertain, with two possible scenarios: one where it moves towards New England or the Canadian Maritimes, and another where a surface trough takes it farther out to sea. The level of impact in Maine will depend on various weather features and the storm's intensity, which is expected to slow down in the coming days. Major coastal surf is expected regardless of the storm's track.

via WMTW Portland|

#hurricane-lee #maine #new-england