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Thu Sep 07 2023 08:57 PM

Re: Heading into Peak With Eyes Wide Open

Powerhouse mean wind speed in the lowest 150m of the NE eyewall.

Between this and reliable SFMR above 140 KTS suggests Lee might be Cat 5 already, tho I would like to see a little more before biting.

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