Wxwatcher2
(Storm Tracker)
Mon Sep 08 2008 10:41 AM
Re: Ike Weaker, Over Cuba

Not much room for the eye South of Cuban coast. The water will help a bit but The Cuban terrain has mountains that will not be conducive to strengthening. I see a Cat 1 at best entering the Gulf and like Gustav, Ike will have a struggle to regain CAT 3 or 4 intensity.


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