danielwAdministrator
(Moderator)
Fri Sep 03 2004 07:25 AM
Re:Orange

John, that's a really good link from LSU. The yellow is indicating cloud temperatures in the minus 70-75degree range.
The orange, what we are seeing now, minus 75-80 degrees.
Should we see red that would be in the minus80-85 degree range.
These temps are the estimated cloud top temps, and indicate that the clouds are growing higher. In other words, she could be intensifying, especially if the oranges and reds form a circle around the "eye" area.



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