Danielle has the spotlight

Enhanced IR Satellite image of Danielle 215PM EDT.

Here is the late morning update on Danielle from the National Hurricane Center.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 105 MPH...165 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER

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GUSTS. DANIELLE IS A CATEGORY TWO HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON

HURRICANE WIND SCALE. SOME STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE

NEXT 24-36 HOURS...AND DANIELLE COULD BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE BY

TONIGHT OR FRIDAY.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 40 MILES...65 KM...FROM

THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 175 MILES...280 KM.

See the previous blog for the forecast track of Danielle. Tropical Storm Earl has the potential to increase to hurricane strength by Saturday.

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