Dean is a frighteningly damn strong hurricane. Currently Cat 4 with 145 MPH winds.
I fully expect Cat 5 winds/central pressure within a day. The Carribean is incredibly warm (as is the Gulf).
I'm thinking we may see a record low central pressure (currently Wilma with 880 mb).
The conditions are just stunning.
As far as where it's going in the US - seems like Mexico/south Texas.
BUT - everyone in the Gulf coast area needs to watch this thing.
(And hope to God it doesn't hit Houston dead on. You wanna complain about gas prices now - you ain't seen nothin'.)
It's possible the Low hovering over Florida may move into the central Gulf - causing Dean to turn northward ala Ivan.
If this storm is coming anywhere near you - don't pass Go. Get the hell out.
Some COLD clouds. (That is bad...)
I fully expect Cat 5 winds/central pressure within a day. The Carribean is incredibly warm (as is the Gulf).
I'm thinking we may see a record low central pressure (currently Wilma with 880 mb).
The conditions are just stunning.
As far as where it's going in the US - seems like Mexico/south Texas.
BUT - everyone in the Gulf coast area needs to watch this thing.
(And hope to God it doesn't hit Houston dead on. You wanna complain about gas prices now - you ain't seen nothin'.)
It's possible the Low hovering over Florida may move into the central Gulf - causing Dean to turn northward ala Ivan.
If this storm is coming anywhere near you - don't pass Go. Get the hell out.
Some COLD clouds. (That is bad...)