 Reaching Category 4 on 18 February, the storm peaked with maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h (115 mph).After peak intensity, the storm began to move erratically, executing multiple cyclonic loops and decelerating between 20 February and 25 February.At that time, Kerry weakened significantly due to dry air, falling to Category 3 on 21 February and Category 2 on 24 February.