Earl poses threat to U.S.

As Hurricane Earl batters portions of the Lesser Antilles and Puerto Rico, it has intensified significantly to a Category 4 storm, making it the strongest hurricane this year to date. It has sustained winds of 135 mph and possible strengthening is possible as Earl passes over 30 deg C waters! The depth of the warm pool in these waters are enough to possibly catapult Earl into Category 5 status!

The track of Earl is expected to flirt with the U.S. East Coast, taking it very close to North Carolina and possibly New England region. It is still unknown for sure, but all models are in agreement that Earl will start to move northwest and then take a more northerly path. Earl is expected to keep its major hurricane status as it skirts by North Carolina. People located along the coast of North Carolina and Massachusetts should keep their eyes on this storm.