My name is Earl

Hurricane fever has Web on high alert

As Earl strengthens, Web searchers can prepare with storm-tracking tools and readiness tips.  

Quick updates 

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Based on the 5 day track from the National Hurricane Center, Earl will be roaring up the East Coast towards the end of this week. It's a big storm -- and powerful. Looks like Earl will maintain winds over up to 115 mph through Friday, when it will be off the Mid-Atlantic coast.

NHC's Earl page is here. 

The Weather Channel's Earl page is here.