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Hurricane Milton Revives Debate About Need for a ‘Cat 6’ Storm Designation

TOTAL DESTRUCTION

A string of powerful hurricanes has some researchers ready to make a new designation. Others think it wouldn’t be productive.

Josh Fiallo
Josh Fiallo 

Breaking News Reporter

Hurricane Milton approaching Florida on Wednesday captured by satellite.
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Josh Fiallo

Josh Fiallo

Breaking News Reporter

ByJoshFiallo

Josh.Fiallo@thedailybeast.com

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