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Earlier today, the NOAA's National Hurricane Center classified an area of low pressure following behind Hurricane Earl as Tropical Storm Fiona, bypassing the Tropical Depression classification. Hurricane Earl also has been upgraded to a Category 4 storm, making it the second major hurricane of the season. Currently, Earl has sustained winds of 145MPH and is expected to retain this strength as it approaches the US east coast. The models still have not agreed on a consensus for landfall; however, the NHC and other hurricane experts are giving Earl a 25% chance of landfall in the continental US, possibly in North Carolina by the end of the week.
The affect of Earl on general aviation could be significant, especially with what appears to be the next system, Fiona, following almost directly in his footsteps. (rest of the story at National General Aviation Examiner.)
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