The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Dean is now a Category 2 storm in the Atlantic. (warm, temperatures)

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on cnn.. developing...

[hiknapster]

It looks to be a very powerful storm, but all models take it well south of Florida. However, it is STILL very early, that could change. It is very unusual for a storm this far out to be this strong. However, once again, all models take it well south of Florida.

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http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT04/AL0407W5.gif (broken link)

[SouthernBelle3]

Looks like another Gulf Coast threat. I hope it doesn't get as bad as a cat 4 or 5 with the warm water temperatures. At least here in Florida, it looks like it will stay way to the west and miss us.

[SRQ_Sioux]

People need to remember hitting the Texas and or Louisiana coast will effect gas prices. Refineries are there.

[Chimpie]

Originally Posted by SouthernBelle3

Looks like another Gulf Coast threat. I hope it doesn't get as bad as a cat 4 or 5 with the warm water temperatures. At least here in Florida, it looks like it will stay way to the west and miss us.

Now a Cat. 4. :-)

[raider042678]

I live in San Antonio, Texas and we were just flooded by Tropical Storm Erin, so if Dean comes this way, we are in trouble!

[Floridanative2]

Looks like it may become a cat 5-a monster! Thank God it is not coming to Florida! However, I feel for the people that will get it.

[sheena]

Originally Posted by Floridanative2

Looks like it may become a cat 5-a monster! Thank God it is not coming to Florida! However, I feel for the people that will get it.

Hopefully everyone will get out of it's way!