Frances has developed that "perfect ring"

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Frances has developed that "perfect ring"

#1 Postby Sean in New Orleans » Sat Aug 28, 2004 2:30 pm

This storm has really come together in the last few frames. I wouldn't be surprised one bit if Frances is a category 4 right now. All we can do is watch--the storm is soo far away, but, it's one mean looking system this afternoon. http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/DATA/RT ... -loop.html
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#2 Postby bfez1 » Sat Aug 28, 2004 2:30 pm

Very dangerous storm, indeed!
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#3 Postby lilbump3000 » Sat Aug 28, 2004 2:31 pm

The NRL site has it 115kts which is basicly a cat. 4, if not then a strong cat. 3
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#4 Postby Guest » Sat Aug 28, 2004 2:33 pm

Its definitly a cat 4. It has the look of a potential cat 5. I wouldn't be surprised to see a cat 5 by tonight or tomorrow.
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#5 Postby ChaserUK » Sat Aug 28, 2004 2:34 pm

I agree - Cat 5 for sure by the end of the weekend. Favourable conditions - what else do you need?
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#6 Postby Sean in New Orleans » Sat Aug 28, 2004 4:22 pm

I was thinking it was a category 4, for sure....and I fully expect it to become a category 5...maybe it will "exhaust" itself over the next week or so before it hits land.....of course, that's just wishful thinking!
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