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- 1Hurricane Polo Sparks Debate Over a Category 6●Hurricane Polo Is Forcing Scientists To Talk About Category 6 - And It's Terrifying
Hurricane Polo is drawing attention to a growing debate among scientists about whether a Category 6 classification should exist for storms exceeding the current Category 5 maximum. Discussion centres on whether intensifying hurricanes are outgrowing the existing Saffir-Simpson scale, with many calling the prospect alarming. Exact details about the storm's strength and official statements remain limited.