Topic: Hurricane Categories

Climate scientists claim that melting ice sheets in Greenland are contributing to rising sea levels and higher storm surges in the Gulf of Mexico. There is a noted shift in meteorological reporting toward using millibars instead of inches for barometric pressure to make data seem more dramatic. Additionally, the wind speed ranges for Saffir-Simpson hurricane categories are scrutinized for being inconsistent, particularly the 27-mph range assigned to Category 4 storms.

Hurricane Laura was downgraded to a category one storm after initially being categorized as a dangerous category four. The storm's path shifted northeast of Houston toward Port Arthur, sparing Austin and surrounding areas from significant rainfall.

The hosts discuss the approach of Hurricane Matthew toward the Florida coast. They advise listeners in the region to take the Category 4 storm seriously and check on neighbors. The segment notes the intensity of the storm and the potential for significant damage along the coast.

On the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the hosts play clips from 2005 featuring scientists and reporters predicting a permanent increase in devastating storms and the creation of "Category 6" hurricanes. They point out that these dire predictions of sea-level rise and constant urban extinction have failed to materialize over the last decade.