Looks like the Outer Banks may escape by the skin of their teeth! As long as the track doesnt shift left Alex's dangerous core should remain just offshore. However, i do expect somewhere along the coast to experience hurricane force wind gusts. The eye seems better defined on Radar from Wilmington now than an hour ago too, so perhaps Alex could strengthen a little more. If he carries on strengthening he could possibly make it near Cat 2 intensity later today.

Even though the TNumbers for 91L may have dropped a little, its appearance is excellent, and i think we will see it classified today. I am guessing the only reason it wasnt classified at 0900z is that they may be waiting for the visibles to try and see if that sheds more light on the structure and intensity of this one. Think the islands should watch it very closely!

Regards