Saffir–Simpson scale Hurricane Categories

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Is Melissa a Category 6 hurricane? What to know about the Saffir-Simpson scale

Hurricane Melissa is approaching Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with 180 mph winds.

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Category 6 is the new hurricane normal. Why scientists say we need to rethink what we know about storms

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Experts call for new Category 6 to classify Melissa: 'It's impossible to boil the threats of a hurricane down'

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Hurricane leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean

The scale of devastation left by Hurricane Melissa is becoming clear after the record-setting storm tore through Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, leaving at least 32 people dead.

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Jamaicans recount battle to survive Hurricane Melissa

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How to Help People Affected by Hurricane Melissa

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Hurricane Melissa leaves 49 dead in Caribbean, churns north

Authorities across the region, struggling to keep track of the devastation, confirmed 25 deaths in Haiti - 10 of them children - and four in Jamaica.

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Four deaths from Hurricane Melissa confirmed in Jamaica as storm leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean

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Caribbean islands reel from Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact as storm heads north

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Is It Time to Classify Hurricanes as Category 6?

Hurricane Melissa’s powerful winds and drenching rains devastated Jamaica. But is its wrath a sign that we need a new designation for monster storms?

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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Categories Explained

When you hear terms like Category 1, Category 3 or even the rare Category 5 mentioned regarding hurricanes, what is being discussed is the classification system for hurricanes based on their winds. Here is what the scale means: The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane ...

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Melissa now a category 3 hurricane on Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale, US forecaster says

Melissa is now a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale, the U.S. Hurricane Center said on Saturday. The hurricane was located about 280 miles (450 km) from Port-au-Prince, Haiti,

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Influencer Faces Backlash After Posting Videos from Jamaica, Joking Category 5 Hurricane Is 'Messing with' Her Vacation

Influencer Hannah Grubbs is facing criticism after posting content from her trip to Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa. The tropical cyclone is expected to hit the island on Oct. 28. At least seven people have died in connection with the Category 5 storm,