80 mi SSE of the mouth of the Mississippi River
165 mi SE of New Orleans LA
Max sustained winds 70mph, 976mb
Moving NW at 10mph
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There is absolutely NO WAY this storm is still 70 MPH tropical storm.
Every indicator out there scream 80 MPH plus hurricane — 976 MB central pressure, flight level winds in excess of 80 Knots, closed eye structure now on SAT and radar.
Yet NHC REFUSES to upgrade it.
Are they afraid they might have to call the poser in cheap off the Golf Course if they do?????