LoisCane
(Veteran Storm Chaser)
Fri Sep 05 2008 02:47 AM
Re: Hanna Approaches Carolinas, Ike Remains Major

Yes, recon needs to get in there however I would really like to see the Gulfstream Jet fly around a bit and get some good measurements. That would help models a lot.

On the other hand, Ike's eye is so wide open right now you can see deep down inside.

That Gulfstream Jet that measures the atmosphere that Ike is moving in can tell a lot about where any weaknesses are and any subtle changes to the track.

The more information we have the better, so far we have been going on Dvorak and sat imagery. Rarely have I seen so much white in a solid ball in a dvorak image as I did today showing a very intense storm.



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