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scale colors?

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Out of curiosity, does someone know where did the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane scale color scheme start out? for example, http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/atlantic/

the current article (as of sept. 28) uses an alternative scale coloring scheme (white, yellow, orange, red)

Adding Ian

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Ian was the third most damaging Atlantic Hurricane on record, only behind Harvey and Katrina. It definitely deserves some spot on this list. ✶Mitch199811 18:56, 11 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Nope Ian does not deserve a spot as it didnt make landfall as a Category 5 hurricane, as the rule of thumb has been that a system has to both peak and make landfall at the same intensity before it is listed. This is why Katrina isnt included.Jason Rees (talk) 02:00, 2 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]
But neither does Milton, by that logic. Milton never made Category 5 landfall, it only hit Florida at Category 3. 80.2.69.220 (talk) 16:06, 14 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I have reverted the change. ✶Quxyz 16:10, 14 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Possible additional source for the section on proposed extensions

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The growing inadequacy of an open-ended Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale in a warming world, a study by Wehner and Kossin, is currently seeing a lot of media coverage for its findings that a Category 6 is increasingly justified. 166.181.82.178 (talk) 00:46, 7 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I agree. A category 6 for hurricanes seems to be increasingly relevant, and the count of category 5 (and above, when applicable) hurricanes seems to increase lately, and it seems prudent to consider this. --Tanek (talk) 17:29, 7 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Proposed Intuitive Color scheme

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This is my proposed color scheme for the Saffir-Simpson scale. Any opinions and suggestions?

Saffir–Simpson scale, 1-minute maximum sustained winds
Category m/s knots mph km/h
5 ≥ 70 ≥ 137 ≥ 157 ≥ 252
4 58–70 113–136 130–156 209–251
3 50–58 96–112 111–129 178–208
2 43–49 83–95 96–110 154–177
1 33–42 64–82 74–95 119–153
TS 18–32 34–63 39–73 63–118
TD ≤ 17 ≤ 33 ≤ 38 ≤ 62
INFIYNJTE (talk) 16:19, 9 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
As another smaller point, consensus can change, however, any new discussions need to have new evidence not previously discussed to convince editors why X consensus should be looked at/overturned. Given how long and detailed the discussion is, a smaller post like this isn't going to change that consensus. The Weather Event Writer (Talk Page) 18:42, 14 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Alright, then I will drop my proposal. The other thing took a long time and required rigorous revision to make it color-blind friendly, and that is more important than intuitive color schemes.
Hence, I'm dropping my proposal indefinitely. INFIYNJTE (talk) 19:20, 14 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Cat 5 Section

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A "Hipped Roof" is an overhang but the proceeding line claims that no overhangs... Doesn't make sense.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.150.81.19 (talk) 14:37, 8 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Update C3 landfall

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LESLIE landfalled at Cat 3 intensity, please update. 50.39.162.24 (talk) 14:21, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Erm... no, it didn't? Not sure where you're getting your information. Dylan620 (he/him • talkedits) 19:28, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]