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New study looks into whether we need a Category 6 on the hurricane scale

Does the hurricane scale need a Category 6? A new study found that several recent storms have met the hypothetical threshold – and as climate change continues to fuel storms that produce stronger winds, we may see more of these "Cat 6" storms.
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