Indlala From Space

A Category 2 hurricane is suspected to be stronger near Madagascar, with forecasts suggesting a potential Category 4 hurricane landfall.

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Last night the JTWC said this one was a Category 2 but I suspect it's much stronger than that now. The latest satellite based estimates from Cooperative Institute for Meteorlogical Satellite Studies say closer to Category 4. Madagascar could have a bad landfall ahead...

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