This SYSTEM actually started with "Danielle." The Atlantic Ocean is already elevated in the path of Danielle. The system has the potential to deliver far higher tidal surges than is 'usual' for a Cat 3 storm.
This system CANNOT be treated as a Cat 3 and TS "Fiona." The 'COMBINED' effect of these storms could be far worse than 'veterans of coastal hurricanes' are actually recalling and preparing for.
Wilmington, North Carolina has at least a dangerous hurricane once a decade. The town is a fortress due to that reality. However, the 'beach communities' always evacate inland. But, the 'towns people' of Wilmington pride themselves in 'living through' some of the most dangerous storms known to the USA. The storms, even "Floyd" were no more than Cat 3 storms when they came ashore. Wilmington, due to its location on the planet frequently sees a hurricane 'eye' pass over it.
"Earl" may be a Cat 3, but, it is sliding along the coast after a huge hurricane already blew through the Atlantic and is accompanied by a 'sister' storm. The effects of "Earl" are going to be far worse than even "Floyd."
No one should feel so confident in their insight anywhere along the East Coast of the USA to believe they are an authority on hurricane survival. This is unprecedented and will cause deaths and property damage that is currently unexpected.
GET THEM OUT OF THERE !!!!!!!!!!!
Find the 'verbiage' that will motivate them. Please.
Stating the storm has been downgraded is unhelpful. There is always a chance under this 'hot troposphere' this system could 'share' velocities and even fuel "Earl" back up to a Cat 4 or higher while it remains at sea on a HOT OCEAN.
