Hurricane Milton becomes a Category 5 storm, signaling potential catastrophic damage.
The National Hurricane Center categorizes hurricanes using the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale, ranging from Category 1 to 5 based on maximum sustained wind speeds. Hurricane Milton is currently a Category 5 storm, signaling potential catastrophic damage. The naming of hurricanes, initiated by the U.S. in 1953, aids in tracking storms. Names are assigned alphabetically and reused every six years, with alternatives used when lists are exhausted.
October 07, 2024
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