What are the projections for strength of Ivan if it stays on

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What are the projections for strength of Ivan if it stays on

#1 Postby Canehater » Thu Sep 09, 2004 8:35 am

its current path and goes through Cuba. Any guesses how strong it would be IF it hits Fla on its current path???
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#2 Postby Cookiely » Thu Sep 09, 2004 9:15 am

Bump. anybody want to hazard a guess who is experienced.
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#3 Postby Brent » Thu Sep 09, 2004 9:22 am

Category 4. It'll almost certainly be a major(Category 3).
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#4 Postby Guest » Thu Sep 09, 2004 9:24 am

Brent is right Cat 4 Naples if it keeps up its track.
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Re: What are the projections for strength of Ivan if it stay

#5 Postby otowntiger » Thu Sep 09, 2004 9:25 am

Canehater wrote:its current path and goes through Cuba. Any guesses how strong it would be IF it hits Fla on its current path???


The TPC/NHC says 115kts = 130-135mph. I would tend to agree simply based on the interaction with land. In central and eastern Cuba there are mountains, alo in Jamaica.
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