>>>>Let's hope it keeps on a northerly track...
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>>>That's what NHC is predicting right now - even northeast of Bermuda. But right now the IR animation is showing Bertha traveling pretty much due west.
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>>>It's lost its eye and most of its intensity - down to 80mph sustained from 120mph.
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>>>Current position about 57W, 23N
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>>Bertha has re-intensified to 105mph - regained its distinct eye.
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>>Now about 59W, 25N. I imagine Bermudians are keeping a close eye on it ...
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>The forecast 'discussions' that NHC puts out makes for interesting reading. A bit more material than the 'advisories'.
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>http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCDAT2+shtml/101527.shtml
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>You've probably already seen 'em since you appear to have a keen interest, even if you're on the other side of the continent. The swell from Bertha is supposed to start showing tonight and fill in for the weekend. If you leave now you might catch some.

Yes, those detailed discussions are interesting.

Bertha back down to about 75mph, but a fairly large storm. Bermuda has already seen some outer cloud bands, if it hangs around there for a while like NHC predicts they'll have to watch it closely.