However, I'm not sure how the the hurricane's rapid forward speed is factored into the long range models. The forecasts had been factoring in trough/ridge that would influence Dean's direction. As well, a storm moving this quickly is typically hindered in strengthening.
I think Doc Frank sees that. He didn’t think much of Erin...at all. In fact, I don’t think he felt it should have been upgraded to a TS. The un-organization of it is what he continued to talk about. He knew it would not strengthen at all.