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Originally Posted by sounding
Despite boiling oceans and epic heat waves, Francine only attained Cat 1 status and never had a chance of attaining the anticipated major hurricane status. Why? The Tonga volcano prevented the hurricane helper, called La Nina, from developing, and it made the tropical atmosphere more stable - thus inhibiting tropical activity.
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I've so far contacted over 30 news media and weather reporting agencies, who are sure Francine was a Cat 2 storm -- and so far -- none can provide data confirming Francine's Cat 2 status. It's amazing how many have unthinking respect for authority.