What most likely explains why the organized storm system lasted into the morning, even though the original towers looked weak?
A
Strengthening surface winds at ground level kept the towers aligned long enough for the system to hold together.B
Updrafts within the merged system continued to be energized, helping the canopy expand and the structure persist.C
Cooler gust fronts spreading beneath the system gave the impression of continued strength, even as the original towers weakened.D
Rainfall lessened for a time, allowing the storm tops to spread outward and maintain a broad canopy.