News DetailLarge Tropical Storm Florence intensifying Slowly
Posted At: September 6, 2006 @ 9:43 AM
Posted By: Reed Timmer
Related Categories: Hurricanes
Tropical Storm Flo now has sustained estimated winds at 45 kts, and is expected to intensify to 95 kts in 4 days. Larger tropical cyclones tend to intensify more slowly than smaller storms, thus rapid intensification is not anticipated. A large East Coast trough is expected to steer Florence to the north in the 4-6 day period, thus this large tropical cyclone will likely miss the U.S. However, there is a possibility that Bermuda could sustain a direct hit. As seen below in the IR (left) and visible (right) imagery from this morning (Wednesday), most of the intense convection is focused northeast of the center, which is consistent with its slow intensification. We are monitoring this system closely, and we might book a ticket to Bermuda if we feel like a gamble.
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I say let's do it!!! Let me know when the flight leaves.
Just don't expect me to film if it's raining heavily with a calm wind.
We might even have more room to maneuver out there than Cabo.
We should definately pack an inflatable raft and some paddles.
In 72 hours flourance is given a 15% chance of being a cat 4-5... track directly over bermuda.... I expect updates from tornadovideos.net shortly, live from ground zero.