From Reykjavik, North Carolina (Raleigh)
Not as intense as May 10th but still very visible to the naked eye including the color (especially the reds). This is incredibly rare to have two aurora events this far south in one year.
As I recall May 10th started in the middle of the day and lasted many hours after dark. All hope is definitely not lost. SWPC expects the high Kp numbers to persist after sunset. There will likely be a number of substorms as well.
Right now I would bet the under on the expected landfall intensity which would be better news if that does happen. We shall see what adjustments are made shortly.
This storm is definitely feeling some decent shear now and I am not sure it will intensify again for the moment. Looks cloud tops have warmed in the northern half as well.
929mb and 145mph on the intermediate advisory. In my experience, the storm almost always weakens more than the official forecast during an EWRC. We will see how it rebuilds now that it has completed.