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![]() Back to Tropical Cyclones Records Page | Back to Main FAQ Page Subject: E8) What hurricanes have been at Category Five status the longest ? Contributed by Neal Dorst (HRD) Here are lists of storms which sustained Cat 5 status (winds > 155mph) the longest for three basins since the start of the reconnaissance era (1944). These times are based on the six hourly advisories issued by NHC or JTWC.
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