Hurricane Milton's 5th category could become the new normal
undefined 16, 2024
Hurricane Milton hit Florida's west coast as a Category 3 storm on October 9, bringing 120 mph winds, tornadoes, and 28-foot waves. It made landfall near Sarasota and weakened to a Category 1 as it moved across the state. Rapidly intensifying from a tropical depression to a Category 5 in two days, Milton set records for storm strength, fueled by climate change and warmer ocean temperatures. Experts warn that such intense hurricanes are becoming more frequent and propose expanding the storm rating scale.
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