[nwctwx]

It looks like there is an eye beginning to form. It can be seen on both Charleston and Wilmington radars. I believe we probably are at minimal hurricane strength now.

[Raebie]

I think you're right. It will be interesting to see if the pressure begins to drop.

[NautiNurse]

I definitely saw the eye forming on the radar a little while ago.

[txhurl]

Yes, and eye looks tacking a due north path?

[dirtboy]

I think that small gap was a transient feature in the circulation. I'm more concerned with that new feeder band that is starting to develop in the clear air to the north of the general center of circulation - that could bring some brief, nasty weather when it hits land.

It seems like the circulation near the center also seems to be elongating a bit W to E.