JOURNAL ARTICLE

Calling Hurricanes a Category 6 Risks Creating Deadly Confusion.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sullivan, Brian K. 3 of 3

Abstract

Scientists are suggesting the creation of a Category 6 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale to better describe the increasing power of hurricanes due to climate change. Currently, a Category 5 is the highest level on the scale, assigned when storm winds reach 157 miles per hour. The scientists propose that anything over 192 mph should be considered a Category 6. However, there are concerns that this theoretical change could cause confusion among the public and that the Saffir-Simpson scale itself has limitations, as it only measures wind speed and does not account for flood risks or storm surge. The US National Hurricane Center is working on new tools to better communicate these risks to the public. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2024/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:175393385
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