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2 minutes ago, DeltaT13 said:

What exactly was critical about determining rapid intensification this morning?  It's not like it makes any tangible difference when you have a Cat 4 or Cat 5 storm.  135mph, 150mph, 160mph, it's all basically the same at this point.  It's not like we suddenly started taking it seriously after that recon pass.  Once the storm is this close to making landfall they shouldnt even send those guys out, it's unnecessary.  

There are still important data to collect for research purposes.  As the models get finer and finer resolution, there needs to be observational checks on their output.

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6 minutes ago, DeltaT13 said:

What exactly was critical about determining rapid intensification this morning?  It's not like it makes any tangible difference when you have a Cat 4 or Cat 5 storm.  135mph, 150mph, 160mph, it's all basically the same at this point.  It's not like we suddenly started taking it seriously after that recon pass.  Once the storm is this close to making landfall they shouldnt even send those guys out, it's unnecessary.  

One good reason a Cat 4 vs. Cat 5 designation matters is because it factors into the amount of financial assistance that can be authorized to aid in recovery.

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One good reason a Cat 4 vs. Cat 5 designation matters is because it factors into the amount of financial assistance that can be authorized to aid in recovery.
This is getting bantery but I do not think category dictates the financial restitution in any given legislative or emergency coordinated relief and assistance. A distaster is a disaster mitigated by the severness of the aftermath.
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1 minute ago, weatherguysc said:

I do as well but the new update at 11:32 shows 222.8 in that same area.

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I just found that too :yikes: 

1 minute ago, KPITSnow said:

Just a quick question, since when it moves onshore winds will be blowing over land rather than water will that reduce maximum winds on that quadrant or will it really not matter 

That's a bit out of my area of knowledge but I would think there would be some reduction of wind over land, however, in this case I don't think it really matters. I mean when talking about winds of this magnitude is there really much of a difference?

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Someone else feel free to chime in but considering the intensity, size, surge prone coast being affected, major population area, high end real estate and rainfall associated flooding could this be the costliest CONUS hurricane of all time by the time ALL is said and done?  Katrina stands out in front of the pack but have to believe this will make it into the top 5.  Any thoughts?

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Just now, MANDA said:

Someone else feel free to chime in but considering the intensity, size, surge prone coast being affected, major population area, high end real estate and rainfall associated flooding could this be the costliest CONUS hurricane of all time by the time ALL is said and done?  Katrina stands out in front of the pack but have to believe this will make it into the top 5.  Any thoughts?

Definitely top 5 and depending on what happens further northeast-inland FL, NE FL and SC/GA it could be top 3

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