part of 5pm... Based on models... shear just doesn't appear it will let up... very slim chance of returning to TS prior to landfall... it could happen.. but chances are low
THE OFFICIAL FORECAST CALLS FOR SLIGHT STRENGTHENING BEFORE THE CYCLONE APPROACHES THE NORTH GULF COAST LATE SATURDAY. HOWEVER...DEGENERATION INTO AN OPEN TROUGH IS ALSO POSSIBLE.
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Wx Data: KFLPANAM23 / CW8771
2012== 23/10/9/5 sys/strms/hurr/majh