This storm is intensifying more than expected. Winds are at 60 mph already. Meanwhile--and I know it's dangerous to do this, but I will do so anyway--there's certainly a distinct possiblity that this one could end up in the Gulf. Of course, uncertainties in the long range forecast are massive.
P.S.: For more on this storm, check out this great website from the University of Wisconsin...
P.P.S.: Just noticed that the NHC's forecast wind speeds now take Chris up to 65 knots over the 72 hour period. If that's right--a big if--then this will be our season's first hurricane....
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Well, 15.9 actually, 7.9 of them hurricanes and 3.5 of them intense hurricanes (Cat 3, 4, 5). See here (PDF).
Especially since El Nino went away (
Chris does NOT need to visit LA this time!
Chris? Did they name it for you -- in honor of the paperback edition of your book?
The storm's last name is Kristofferson, if that's any consolation.