OPHELIA BECOMES STRONGER AS IT MOVES ACROSS THE TROPICAL ATLANTIC

[dipsydoodle]

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Boards on the window.........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RjqcTsxx-8

[SheilaT]

1. It still looks like they're only

predicting tropical storm status for it.

Here's another link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26295161/ns/weather/t/hurricane-tracker/#.TnoenuwzxyE
and that one goes out 120 hours, still showing it as a tropical storm, and with only 40 mph winds, compared to 60 mph winds right now.. Yes, I realize that even a TS can cause a fair amount of damage, but not to panic yet.

It's late enough in the season that the Atlantic is probably noticeably cooler than it was when Irene came along.

[dipsydoodle]

4. They are generally all TS status at that distance.

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[SheilaT]

6. Yes, but it shows it weakening,

not gaining strength. Granted, it could get very strong, maybe even become a cat 5 hurricane, but at this point it's set to remain a tropical storm for at least the next five days.

[Shagbark Hickory]

2. Wow. With an ALL CAPS title, I really felt a sense of urgency.

[dipsydoodle]

3. I cut and pasted their banner

:blush:

[Shagbark Hickory]

5. Well it really sent a shiver down my spine, I tell ya.

:silly: