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WED 06.07.2005 1154 PM CDT
Dennis has become much better organized throughout the day today and is currently a category 1 hurricane on the saffir-simpson scale. Dennis is moving toward the WNW, and slowing down a bit. Current intensification trends could lead to a rapid development phase quite soon, and Dennis could become a major hurricane tomorrow. I expect Dennis will continue to intensify and reach strong category 4 strength in the Gulf of Mexico, where he may begin eyewall replacement cycles and/or start to feel some light southwesterly shear (the result of this is noted in the graphic as a landfall intensity of 120 KT). Current track trends have changed little, and am currently forecasting a brush of Jamaica to the north, a strike in western Cuba, and a landfall along the N Central Gulf Coast Sun-Mon. Dennis is a large storm and it is noted that effects will spread away from the center at great distances. Please stay tuned to your local television or radio station for updates on evacuations and hurricane preparedness tips. ALL residents along the Gulf Coast need to monitor the track of Dennis very closely.
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