News DetailBREAKING NEWS: Hurricane John intensifying rapidly tonight!
Posted At: September 1, 2006 @ 1:03 AM
Posted By: Reed Timmer
Related Categories: Hurricanes
As expected, Hurricane John appears to be intensifying rapidly tonight, with intense convection exploding and the eye becoming much more defined on satellite. It looks like John will definitely be a category 3 or 4 at landfall. In fact, John is now looking INCREDIBLE! However, it appears that John is moving more towards the west now, which could lead to the storm completely missing the Baja Peninsula, especially considering it's such a small tropical cyclone. This could be a temporary "wobble", and it could regain its NNW movement and pummel is in the morning. We'll keep you updated, and will post more video updates as the storm comes ashore.
The hotel staff informed us of an observation deck on the 5th floor of the hotel, so we're planning on documenting the hurricane from there, where the winds will be the strongest. They are forcing all others who stayed behind into the "ball room" where no windows are present.
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The hotel staff informed us of an observation deck on the 5th floor of the hotel, so we're planning on documenting the hurricane from there, where the winds will be the strongest. They are forcing all others who stayed behind into the "ball room" where no windows are present.
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definitely some rapid strengthening going on tonight. Will be VERY interesting to see the 2am PDT NHC update. Although I fear they'll shift the track left enlight of the recent westward wobble...if its a wobble at all. Too bad you don't have a westerly option to reposition if needed. Still may panout though. I'll on top of it the rest of the night!
John is looking incredible this morning. Extremely cold cloud tops and a more symmetric storm. You guys are probably sleeping right now. TS force winds should be nearing Cabo anytime.
Bring it on John!