Currently the Safir-Simpson scale goes from 1-5, but there is a push

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Oct 8, 2024, 11:11 AM

to add a Category 6 Hurricane designation due to ever increasing storm strength (I've seen above 192 or 195 mph). I was surprised to read that there have been 5 storms in the last 10 years that would have reached Cat 6, Milton was just shy.

From the NHC

Category One Hurricane
Winds 74-95 mph (64-82 kt or 119-153 km/hr). Very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days. Irene of 1999, Katrina of 2005, and several others were Category One hurricanes at landfall in South Florida.

Category Two Hurricane
Winds 96-110 mph (83-95 kt or 154-177 km/hr). Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage: Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks. Frances of 2004 was a Category Two when it hit just north of Palm Beach County, along with at least 10 other hurricanes which have struck South Florida since 1894.

Category Three Hurricane
Winds 111-129 mph (96-112 kt or 178-208 km/hr). Devastating damage will occur: Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes. Unnamed hurricanes of 1909, 1910, 1929, 1933, 1945, and 1949 were all Category 3 storms when they struck South Florida, as were King of 1950, Betsy of 1965, Jeanne of 2004, and Irma of 2017.

Category Four Hurricane
Winds 130-156 mph (113-136 kt or 209-251 km/hr). Catastrophic damage will occur: Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months. The 1888, 1900, 1919, 1926 Great Miami, 1928 Lake Okeechobee/Palm Beach, 1947, Donna of 1960 made landfall in South Florida as Category Four hurricanes.

Category Five Hurricane
Winds 157 mph or higher (137 kt or higher or 252 km/hr or higher). Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months. The Keys Hurricane of 1935 and Andrew of 1992 made landfall in South Florida as Category Five hurricanes.

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Sadly hearing Hurricane Milton at 180 mph or Cat 6

Pretty sure others have phones and tv.

That was petty ClemsonSCTiger

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Re: Pretty sure others have phones and tv.

Jerk post***

Pretty Sure We Have Enough Snarky Dewshers

Re: Pretty sure others have phones and tv.

Good luck with that if your in WNC***

Can we start a douchey POTD?***

Re: Sadly hearing Hurricane Milton at 180 mph or Cat 6

Re: Sadly hearing Hurricane Milton at 180 mph or Cat 6

Re: Sadly hearing Hurricane Milton at 180 mph or Cat 6

there is no such thing as a cat 6 bill, just stop***

There's no such thing as a Cat 6

Yes there is and you can get 6ft of it for $9.99 on Amazon

Re: Yes there is and you can get 6ft of it for $9.99 on Amazon

well done sir***

Re: Sadly hearing Hurricane Milton at 180 mph or Cat 6

Re: Sadly hearing Hurricane Milton at 180 mph or Cat 6

LBB has always been a pleasant individual. Take your lumps & ask for forgiveness***

Currently the Safir-Simpson scale goes from 1-5, but there is a push

Re: Currently the Safir-Simpson scale goes from 1-5, but there is a push

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