Looks like Gordon has ingested a bit of dry air within the past hour - that relentless higher-than-forecast shear others have noted above taking a toll, no doubt. Very close to hurricane, but probably in the books as high-end T.S. Clean radar velocities of up to 80 MPH at 1,500' may easily still produce a hurricane-force gust here and there - just not as possible for sustained. The eyewall has been fanning out. Good sign for those in the inner core of Gordon's immediate direct path, but issues to come. Water rising rapidly now in places, etc.
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Re: Tropical Storm Gordon Approaching North Gulf Coast