Am I reading thhis correctly? Based on the color key of that graphic, the forecast for us in the Sandhills of NC is that Ernesto will be at tropical storm strength when he comes through?? I thought it is forecasted to strengthen as it left Florida and got into the Gulf Stream and hit the Carolinas as a hurricane? If this pans out, I will be happy. Of course, I will be even happier if Ernesto just dies on out.
Quite frankly, I wouldn't pay any attention to the forecast track that far out at the moment unless you are directly along the coast. If Ernesto does pay you a visit, it will be as a rainmaker.
I heard today that there is a high pressure area hitting the Mid Atlantic states that will hold the storm over the Carolinas. This should produce a lot of rain.
Have you heard this or has this changed?