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dixiegrrrrl

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1. We need a catagory 6.

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Sun Sep 1, 2019, 12:58 PM

Sep 2019

The Saffir Simpson scale measures categories by 25 to 30 mph changes,
except Cat. 5 is any speed above 156 mph.
Following the scale demarcations, a 180 mph hurricane would be a Cat. 6.

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We need a catagory 6. dixiegrrrrl Sep 2019 #1

There's no need for a cat 6 designation. defacto7 Sep 2019 #2