11 PM Discussion is now saying Ike may not strengthen to Cat 3. THAT is certainly good news...
I’ve been a little worried, since IKE seems to be pushing away all the dry air to the west. It’s looking more circular again... I’ve been afraid that would lead to some strengthening... but, still we have no real eye.
Please Lord, just let it come on in before it gets wound up.
Instead of a small tight ring of the strongest Category 2 winds wrapped around the eye, Ike’s maximum sustained winds extend out a whopping 80 miles from the center. The maximum wind field is jaw dropping.