However, a Category 6 hurricane is impossible because there is no such designation for one, as the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale only consists of five hurricane categories based on sustained wind speed. Here is a breakdown for each of the categories, according to the National Weather Service.

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Storm surge in Fort Myers could reach 6 to 10 feet. As Milton moves over Florida, winds ahead of the system could push storm surge up to 5 feet in Jacksonville and up to 4 feet in Savannah. Wind gusts could climb over 130 mph in the St. Petersburg area.