danielwAdministrator
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Tue Jul 15 2008 10:43 PM
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Didn't Humberto last year go from nothing to hurricane in about 36 hours just about as close to land?



Yes, Humberto pulled off a rapid spin up off the La and TX Coast last year.
This system has the opportunity to develop a bit more. The upper air currents are currently favorable for slight intensification. But with the trough nearby the window of opportunity is very narrow.


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