There is definately a NW motion at this moment, whether it continues I don't know but it can't bode well for New Orleans. I can see it with my own eyes. Just have to see if it's a trend. It's NOT moving due west as of now.
-------------------- 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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