6:30 pm Dean update...

Dean is looking very healthy this evening. The hurricane finished and eyewall replacement cycle earlier in the day, and unless the system gets dry air from Hispanola involved in its circulation, I think Dean will become a Category 5 hurricane this evening or tonight.

A new recon flight will arrive in the system around 7:30pm or so...we will know more then.

Jamaica looks to take a brutal hit from Dean. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers...