The radar data from Havana showed a well developed eye and eyewall structure as Lily approached the southwestern tip of the Isle of Youth. In fact, it seems that it is only recently as the circulation to the north of the centre interacts with Cuba itself, that the eyewall has begun to collapse. The transition across Cuba and back into the Gulf of Mexico should not take more than a few hours, so this is most likely only a temporary interruption to the system. Just found it of interest though, as this part of Cuba is relatively flat, and i did not think it would have as much effect on the Hurricane as it has.

OK, time for my predicted landfall... somewhere near Morgan City later Thursday....

Rich B
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