[RegulatorCountry]

It’s possible that unseasonably warm ocean waters could sustain a hurricane further up the eastern seaboard.

But, the reason I brought up the eye being close to the coast is that the storm can tend to lose intensity when approaching or over land, even where the water is unquestionably warm.

Maybe we’re just misunderstanding one another. No offense intended, apologies if any was taken.

[Gay State Conservative]

Maybe we’re just misunderstanding one another. No offense intended, apologies if any was taken.

No need to apologize...I,for one,am absolutely clueless on this general subject.I guess we'll all have to see what does,and doesn't,happen here.Hopefully things don't get too bad for anyone who *is* affected.

[numberonepal]

You're both right. The Gulf Stream curves back toward the west at the Carolina coast. The water there is warmer than the water off the coast of Daytona Beach. If the eye of Matthew hangs with the Gulf Stream, losing intensity is a low probability.

Interesting fact:
If the Gulf Stream stops, the planet dies.