Irmas now Cat. 2 as per cnn. no link.

[trof]

[Warpy]

1. Per NOAA, also

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?atlc

It's still expected to be at hurricane strength when it starts to move up into AL and GA. Then it will fizzle fast except for the torrential rain.

"Only" a category 2 is no bargain. Sustained 110 MPH winds plus higher gusts are still no joke and can do a lot of damage.

[Beartracks]

2. The fact it's not a Cat 5 is all the rightwing talking heads will need...

... to cry, "See? It was all a liberal hoax! The planet is fine!"

Because they are paid to do so, and have no souls.

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[Initech]

3. They sold their souls 40 years ago.

[Flaleftist]

4. Most of their audience thinks Earth is 6,000 years old

You can forget about them understanding climate change.

[cwydro]

6. The damage will become apparent tomorrow.

They can't hide this.

I've already seen a lot of pictures of the Keys. (Not wiped out as so many here seemed to wish)

But the damage is extensive.

[Beartracks]

7. Why would some here wish for the Keys to be wiped out?

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[cwydro]

5. Yes, but still a nasty storm.

We're not even in the direct path here in NC, but we've had wind all day.

Rain expected by morning, with more wind. I can already see her on the radar here.