Dr. Lyons on TWC said that Katrina could push NE before landfall. That would be good for NO but bad for those in MS/AL/FL. UKMET hints that may happen.
-------------------- Direct Hits:
Hurricane Erin (1995) 100 mph
Hurricane Opal (1995) 115 mph
Hurricane Ivan (2004) 130 mph
Hurricane Dennis (2005) 120 mph
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