Ike is a Cat 4 Hurricane and is expected to maintain strength and possibly strengthen. After traversing moderate waters around 75 degrees, he is poised to move into much more favorable conditions over the next 48 hours.
While the path and strength of Ike remains an unknown in terms of landfall, Ike poses a very credible threat to all in its path.
Ike is demonstrating excellent outflow, and has a well defined eye. Southern Florida should monitor this storm, as well as interests in the Gulf of Mexico.
Hanna has weakened somewhat and appears to be headed for the Carolina’s as Josephine seems determined to go play with the occassional flying fish.