Should there be a 'Category 6' hurricane?

AccuWeather 2024-07-31

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There have been discussions about creating a "Category 6" hurricane in the Saffir-Simpson scale. AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter weighs in on whether a new category should be added or not.
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