08-09-2015, 06:37 PM
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Originally posted by TomK
Leilaniguy, PM2 is just having a bit of fun!
The more southerly track is actually a good thing, it shows Hilda is weakening a little quicker than originally expected. Recent satellite images show it started encountering some significant shear today, and the weaker it becomes, the more the trade winds influence the track, hence a more southerly track.
The Hurricane Hunters took off late this afternoon and are probably in the system right now. When the data from that mission gets into the forecast, we should have a much better idea of what to expect. I'm hoping that'll be in the 11pm update tonight.
Thank you for that, Tom. You are correct. Just a little relieved that the forecast is currently looking less dangerous than some of us might have earlier dared expect. One would be mistaken to read much of anything into it beyond that.
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