Hurricane Irma remains potential threat to the East Coast, possibly matching Harveys wind strength

[jpak]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2017/09/02/hurricane-irma-remains-a-potential-u-s-threat-expected-to-become-a-category-4-in-days-ahead/?utm_term=.4711359527b1

On the heels of Hurricane Harvey, now estimated to be the second costliest storm in U.S. history, attention is turning to the next threat, Hurricane Irma.

Irma, which weakened slightly overnight — now down to Category 2 strength with sustained winds of 110 mph — is currently marching westward across the Atlantic Ocean. Irma’s center of circulation is still more than 2,000 miles away from U.S. coast, but signs continue for future concern.

As highlighted Friday, this storm will definitely be one to watch over the next several days — particularly along the East Coast — despite the high uncertainty in impacts at this juncture.

Current status

Although it has dropped to Category 2 strength, Irma continues to look quite healthy on satellite images, as of this morning.

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[Not Ruth]

1. Not for nothing, but the target area is all Trump homes

[jpak]

2. The Euro model is a bit frightening - 931 mb

not good

[Pope George Ringo II]

3. I wonder how Ted Cruz will vote on funding for relief after this one hits?