The oceans are heating so fast, some scientists call for a new “Category 6” hurricane classification

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The oceans are heating so fast, some scientists call for a new “Category 6” hurricane classification

There’s never been a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane this early in the year before. But supercharged by “absolutely crazy” ocean temperatures, Hurricane Beryl rapidly accelerated from a minor storm to a category 4 event in just two days—so fast that a new rating system is being called for.