The catastrophic category was added after the Canberra/Vic fires...

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    The catastrophic category was added after the Canberra/Vic fires a few years ago to indicate life threatening situations. Although I think its a bit overused, should be really be used when the temperature is very high and the wind is blowing a gale. 
 
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