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We’ve all heard about storms rated by category, like Category 5. But right now there is no simple numerical scale to communicate a hurricane’s potential to cause flooding. www.nytimes.com/2024/10/05/u...

The Problem With the Hurricane Category Rating
The Problem With the Hurricane Category Rating

After Helene, it may be time to rethink how to communicate the risks posed by storms, especially extreme rain.

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