The World Meteorological Organization is considering whether tropical cyclone Freddy should be named the longest-running tropical cyclone on record as it clocks up its 32nd day
Freddy has probably lasted so long because the surrounding wind conditions have been unusually light, says Ritchie-Tyo. Normally, tropical cyclones in this region encounter strong winds that push them south over colder waters and cause them to dissipate, she says.
The current record-holder for the longest-lasting tropical cyclone is one called John that lasted for 31 days in the Pacific Ocean in 1994.Although Freddy has already lasted longer than John did, it has at times dropped below tropical cyclone strength while passing over land. “One question that we will be addressing is the fact that throughout its long lifetime, the storm has periodically weakened below tropical storm status,”
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