Cyclone Freddy reaches Category 4 intensity
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JMA Himawari-9 Infrared Window (10.4 µm) images (above) showed Cyclone Freddy in the South Indian Ocean as it was rapidly intensifying from a Category 1 to a Category 3 storm by 12 UTC on 11 February 2023 (JTWC discussion), eventually presenting a ragged eye for several hours — then briefly reaching... Read More