lunkerhunter
(Storm Tracker)
Fri Aug 26 2005 11:08 PM
Re: Katrina's Forecast Track Shifts West, Northern Gulf Needs to Watch

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115 held for 48 hours? That looks dangerous




Why does the NHC do this....keep it as a Cat 4 but hint at the two models pointing to a 5? Instead of erring on the conservative side for loss of life, just come out and predict a Cat 5 to get everyone and their brother out of LA/MS/AL. If it hits as a 3 or 4 then everyone's happy anyway.


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