By Rod Hill on 2010-09-01
Hurricane Earl will get lots of media attention in the coming days. The Category 4 storm is showing increased likelihood of moving close to the east coast of the United States. Current projections take the storm center near the outer banks of the Carolina's Thursday night and Friday morning. The track continues to parallel the U.S. coast line all the way north into New England. Here at the 5 classes of hurricane strength defined by wind speed:
#1 74-95 mph sustained winds
#2 96-110 mph
#3 111-130 mph
#4 131-155 mph (EARL)
#5 >155 mph
You may follow the Hurricane Center Forecast Track at: www.nhc.noaa.gov
The above link will take you to a map of the storms. Click on each storm to see the forecast path.
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