[fishntex]

is suggesting to me that the storm is becoming more robust.

F. 151 DEG 121 KT

Do you recall what the last readings were? I remember winds less than 121K . . . I think.

[raygun]

I'm not looking at winds. I'm looking at clues about the thermodynamics of the heat-engine of Rita. I don't believe upper level winds will increase. But if the core parameters continue to get more robust, the only conclusion I can draw is that its getting nastier on the surface.