Hugh
(Senior Storm Chaser)
Tue Oct 18 2005 07:46 PM
Re: Vortex message

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actually slightly higher than the flight-level winds in that area. If the same relationship holds true in the northern eyewall, the max surface intensity is close to 100 knots. The flight-level winds in the northern eyewall increased from 75 knots on the inbound leg to 101 knots on the last outbound leg, in a span of about 3 hours.



Given the current satellite signature (very impressive), it's definately on the way to Cat 3 (100 kts+) if it's not already there.

Intermediate advisory headline says it succintly:
"...Wilma undergoing rapid intensification..."

"only" up to 100mph so far, but that'll probably change by 11pm, if not before.


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