Is it getting stronger??

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Is it getting stronger??

#1 Postby hurricanedude » Tue Sep 16, 2003 2:51 pm

looks like it to me
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#2 Postby JCT777 » Tue Sep 16, 2003 2:59 pm

I think she is starting to intensify, and will do so for at least the next 24 hours. Then again, I don't know very much so I could be completely wrong. :wink:
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#3 Postby alicia-w » Tue Sep 16, 2003 2:59 pm

What makes you say that? Would like to learn, because from what little I know, I dont see that.

http://wwwghcc.msfc.nasa.gov/GOES/goeseastconuswv.html
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Re: Is it getting stronger??

#4 Postby Heatseeker » Tue Sep 16, 2003 3:00 pm

hurricanedude wrote:looks like it to me

Looks like it to me too, though I'm hardly an expert.

Considering your location, be sure to stay safe & secure.
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#5 Postby JetMaxx » Tue Sep 16, 2003 5:01 pm

It has strengthened slightly Dude...IMO borderline cat 3 right now...based on 111 kts at flight level and a pressure of 958 mb.

Maybe it will track far enough SW and W of greater Norfolk to spare that heavily populated area the core. I expect 100+ mph wind gusts and a 8-12' storm surge in that area...but that's still much better than if it passes within 50 miles of ORF.
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#6 Postby ohiostorm » Tue Sep 16, 2003 5:04 pm

Yeah she is reintensifying some. Looks like an eye may be starting to reform on the latest frames on the visible loop. We could see a strong Cat 3 at landfall.
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#7 Postby JetMaxx » Tue Sep 16, 2003 9:29 pm

I agree with you Luke...I'm forecasting a 130 mph hurricane at landfall between Cape Lookout and Cape Hatteras...945 mb or so; but admit a 938 mb/ 135-140 mph cat-4 won't surprise me....not with Isabel's history of extreme intensity.
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