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Hurricane Igor Explodes in Intensity to Cat 4

Agonizingly intense, Igor has escalated to a Category 4 hurricane and could potentially transform into a Category 5 hurricane soon.

Written byChris Mooney
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Yesss, master...I've been amazed at what has happened with Igor today...yesterday, master, this storm wasn't even a hurricane, but now it is a Category 4:

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It's certainly possible Igor may reach Category 5, master...according to the Hurricane Center, it is still intensifying

, yesss. And it has plenty of uninhibited time over open water. Welcome to the peak of hurricane season, master.

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