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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Julia Musto

Category 6 is the new hurricane normal, scientists warn

Thought Category 5 was as bad as a hurricane could get? Think again.

As Hurricane Melissa barrels off into the Atlantic after devastating Jamaica and Cuba, some scientists say the age of Category 6 hurricanes is now upon us.

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