"I will go on a limb and theorize that the wave will be a cat2 by tomorrow afternoon"

This is the type of post that we don't encourage on CFHC. Remember that the by-line for CFHC is Hurricanes without the Hype. This system is likely to be ashore in about a day and a half - two at the most. It is VERY disorganized in structure and by the time it gains any real organization it will be close to landfall. Is a TS possible from this system - of course. Is a Cat II Hurricane likely out of this system? Of course not! We try not to scare folks here with unwarranted hype, so please, everybody calm down and take a deep breath.

Its certainly a good idea to review your storm preparation checklist (or to make one), but do it for the systems that are currently east of us, i.e., Ana and Bill.
Thanks,
ED