Understanding Hurricane Scales: Why Flood & Storm Surge Warnings Matter More Than Category 6
There is no such thing as a Category 6 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. This scale categorises hurricanes based on their wind speeds, with Category 1 being the weakest and Category 5 being the strongest. Beyond Category 5, more nuanced and practical warnings (such as flood warnings or storm surge warnings) provide additional and valuable information to the public.