Milton’s race from a Category 2 to a Category 5 hurricane in just a few hours has left people wondering if the powerhouse storm could possibly become a Category 6.

Based upon Atlantic basin records, Milton has tied Hurricane Maria (2017) for the second-fastest intensification from a Category 1 to Category 5 hurricane, taking just 18 hours.

Milton’s race from a Category 2 to a Category 5 hurricane has left people wondering if the hurricane could keep ramping up to a Category 6.

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Hurricane Hunters at 2 pm found winds of 80 mph, making Milton a Category 1 hurricane. Milton is expected to strengthen further and possibly become a Category 3 major hurricane by Monday.

Planet Earth Weather Hurricanes Hurricane Milton is tied for the fastest-forming Category 5 hurricane on record. It could become the new normal.

Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton, now a Category 1 storm, set to hit the Gulf Coast soon, while recovering from Hurricane Helene.

Milton becomes hurricane, heads away from Texas but likely to strike Florida as Category 3 storm By Roberto Villalpando, Staff writer Updated Oct 6, 2024 5:16 p.m.

Hurricane Milton intensified to a Category 5 storm on Oct. 7, becoming one of the strongest this season and in recent history.

Days after Helene struck Florida’s Big Bend coast as a Category 4 hurricane, Milton rapidly intensified into a hurricane and appeared to aim at Florida.

Hurricane Hunters at 2 pm found winds of 80 mph, making Milton a Category 1 hurricane. Milton is expected to strengthen further and possibly become a Category 3 major hurricane by Monday.