upper level steering currents are def. more favorable to guid this bit## our way, but the critical element is the 'turn' once it emerges into the G.O.M.

i follow every storm thoroughly. this was always a passion of mine (wish i wouldve majored in meteorology/climatology in college!)

fingers crossed; plywood waiting; fridge full.


edit:: even though the waters in the GOM are down to 83°F, there is little/nothing in the way of stopping the intensity of this...

i predict, unfortunately, C4.... (no chance ofa C5 due to the lower temps)<---hopes