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News in English (USA) / 08.10.2024 / 17:00

Hurricane Milton: A Major Threat and the Future of Storm Classification

As Hurricane Milton intensifies, questions arise regarding its potential to reach an unprecedented Category 6 status, despite current classifications capping at Category 5. Experts are debating the implications of rapidly intensifying storms, with Milton already being one of the strongest hurricanes recorded in the Atlantic. Residents are evacuating and local attractions, including Disney World, are closing. Climate change plays a significant role in amplifying these storms, with marine heat waves further contributing to their strength. Scientists continue to assert that controlling the path and power of hurricanes remains a distant dream, as research suggests hurricanes may be intensifying more rapidly than ever. While many are concerned about the increasing danger posed by such storms, a consensus among experts acknowledges that hurricanes are part of a changing climate landscape, prompting discussions on potential new classifications for future hurricanes.
Miami Herald, USA TODAY, Forbes, The Associated Press, Deadline, CBS News, WAFB, The New York Times, ABC11 Raleigh-Durham, The Hill