The authors propose a Category 6 hurricane rating to address the increasing severity and frequency of hurricanes in recent years. As climate change continues to impact our planet, hurricanes are becoming stronger and more destructive, causing significant damage to coastal regions and putting millions of lives at risk.



目前，薩菲爾-辛普森颶風等級根據持續風速將颶風分為1至5級。雖然該等級在颶風分類和防災準備方面卓有成效，但它在準確反映最強颶風的真實威力及其潛在破壞性方面仍存在不足。作者認為，有必要引入新的6級颶風等級，以便更準確地傳達這些極端天氣事件所帶來的危險。

A Category 6 hurricane would represent wind speeds above 200 miles per hour, capable of causing catastrophic destruction and complete devastation. By introducing this new category, it would better inform and educate the public about the potential dangers they may face, allowing for more effective evacuation plans and emergency preparations.

六級颶風評級的提議也符合氣象技術和認知的進步。隨著工具和模型的改進，科學家現在能夠更準確地預測和追蹤颶風，從而提供及時的預警並採取積極主動的應對措施。然而，目前的颶風等級劃分未能充分反映預測能力的提升以及這些強度更大的風暴可能帶來的風險。

此外，六級颶風評級也將警醒各國政府和政策制定者，促使他們採取更積極主動的措施來緩解和適應氣候變遷的影響。透過承認這些風暴的嚴重性，這將推動制定和實施更嚴格的建築規範、改善基礎設施以及加強災害應變計畫。

批評者認為，增設六級颶風評級可能會在公眾中引發不必要的恐慌和混亂。然而，支持者則認為，提供準確透明的資訊至關重要，這能確保個人和社區充分了解情況，並為日益嚴峻的極端天氣事件威脅做好充分準備。

In conclusion, the authors propose a Category 6 hurricane rating to address the evolving nature of hurricanes and the need for a more accurate representation of their power and potential devastation. By introducing this new category, it would better inform and prepare individuals, communities, and policymakers for the increasing risks associated with these extreme weather events. Ultimately, the aim is to save lives, protect communities, and build a more resilient future in the face of climate change.