(Former Meteorologist & CFHC Forum Moderator (Ed Passed Away on May 14, 2017))

Sat Sep 24 2005 03:44 AM

Re: Recon

Excellent comment. The recon report listed above states a maximun flight level wind of 117 knots. That translates to a surface wind speed of 121mph - right in the middle of the Category III range. A Cat III is a major hurricane - and they are called 'major' for a reason - the destruction that they can cause can be quite substantial. So I agree - lets not downplay a major hurricane. To do so is not responsible and not acceptable.
ED

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