• Why do tropical cyclone freddy develop in late summer?

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Tropical cyclones, including Tropical Cyclone Freddy, tend to develop in late summer because the conditions at this time of year are most favorable for their development. Late summer is when the sea surface temperatures in the tropics are at their warmest, which provides the energy needed for tropical cyclones to form and strengthen.

Additionally, late summer is when atmospheric conditions are often conducive to the development of tropical cyclones, including low wind shear and high moisture levels. These conditions allow for the formation of the organized thunderstorms and rotating areas of low pressure that are characteristic of tropical cyclones.

Overall, late summer provides the perfect combination of warm ocean temperatures and favorable atmospheric conditions for tropical cyclones to develop and intensify, which is why many tropical cyclones tend to form during this time of year.