[topher]

Yea, just noticed that the eye has become more disorganized in the last few images....could just be a short term trend...the next couple of hours should clue us in. If the eye continues being very ragged...may just make landfall as a Cat 1....if we see a narrowing of the eye again...a sure sign of regained strength. Keep in mind though, that the storm is moving further away from the JAX radar...could be an artifact of that. Aircraft recon observations will help in the next few hours.

NOAA has option to view Short Range Reflect and Long Range.

When I select Savannah, GA, I get the Charleston, SC map, and I am able to select the Long Range Reflect. But I have not done that since about 12:30AM EDT.

[wxdawg]

Eye has opened up on the SE side according to satellite. Just have to hope this is more than a short term trend. In any case, the warned areas of SC/NC should prepare for a Cat 2 storm.

Thanks y'all for a great intro to FR. Sorry it wasn't under better circumstances. I am off to bed...everyone have a good night...