sats back up.... some pretty cold cloud tops on the west side.... would expect the 5am to increase the winds to 35mph or even a TS status.... system is looking the best it has in the last 24hrs....... sadly.... its only going to grow now from here.... did some research today....on the water SST and depth.... i think that we may see another Rita type system.... I think the GFDL is on to something with a major cane.... the conditions from what i can tell will be almost peferfect i think for a strong major cane in about 2-3days.... only way it wouldn't happen is for some dry air to disrupt the cane......one thing is for sure... it's not going anywhere anytime soon....

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