Cat5 Duration Question

[clearwater]

I saw someone mention this info earlier, but I was skimming and can't remember which thread it was in -- what's the longest a hurricane has maintained a Cat5 standing?

[ericinmia]

I believe isabell had it for almost 3 days... however that is a shot into the dark recess of my head late at night...

I know she was also on and off the cat5...
-Eric

[South Tampa]

5 Days Cat 5 three times

[quickychick]

In a perfect environment (hot water, no shear, not going over land mass) can a hurricane get so intense it blows itself right out (i.e. unable to maintain itself due to physics constraints)?

Since most or all weaken due to interaction with other things such as those mentioned above...just curious to hear some thoughts/knowledge about a ginormous storm.

-qc

[AussieMark]

CATEGORY 5 DURATION

3 DAYS
Hurricane Allen (1980)


2.25 DAYS
Hurriane Dog (1950)


1.75 DAYS
Hurricane David (1979)
Hurricane Mitch (1998)
Hurricane Isabel (2003)


1.25 DAYS
Hurricane #4 (1947)
Hurricane Camille (1969)


1 DAY
Hurricane #4 (1932)
Hurricane Gilbert (1988)


0.75 DAYS
Hurricane #4 (1938)
Hurricane Easy (1951)
Hurricane Janet (1955)
Hurricane Carla (1961)
Hurricane Hattie (1961)
Hurricane Beulah (1967)


0.50 DAYS
Hurricane #4 (1928)
Hurricane Donna (1960)
Hurricane Anita (1977)
Hurricane Andrew (1992)


0.25 DAYS
Hurricane #2 (1935)
Hurricane Cleo (1958)
Hurricane Ethel (1960)
Hurricane Hugo (1989)

[clearwater]

Thanks for the all info, everyone. And thanks especially for the details tropicalweatherwatcher.

[patsmsg]

That's some very interesting information. Thanks TWWatcher.