Kdubs
(Weather Watcher)
Wed Sep 15 2004 04:18 PM
Re: Ivan strengthening?

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Does this look like Ivan is still strengthening? Pretty updated image too.



I agree with you LI Phil. If nothing else, the eye is definitely becoming more defined with less cloud interference and a clear circular pattern. It still looks like a large eye as well.

This link - http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/DATA/RT/float-ir4-loop.html - shows definite strengthening on the west side of the storm. What would that mean for the residents of the coast? Will that intensity circle around the storm and hit the coast or will it stay off in the gulf? Also, isn't it unusual for a storm to strengthen when part of it is already affecting the coast?

Questions from a rookie - Thanks


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