flahurricane
(Weather Hobbyist)
Thu Sep 11 2008 12:01 AM
Re: Huge Hurricane Ike in Gulf, Hurricane Watches Issued

It appears that strengthening is continuing. A recent increase of convection near the eye - very cold cloud tops. It also looks like there is less dry air penetrating the storm. It will be interesting to see if the storm increases in size now that its cleared some of the dry air from its structure. Also, based on satellite imagery, looks like is slowing and making more of a westward jog. We'll have to see if that trend continues. Night ya'll from Tally.


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