The following day, the hurricane re-intensified and again reached Category 2 status.
The storm did not drop below Category 2 status until it was almost across 40N.
The storm reached Category 2 status as it moved southward.
A brief period of rapid development took place as the storm strengthened just below Category 1 status.
The season did not produce any major hurricanes, storms of Category 3 status, the first such occurrence since 1986.
Less than 12 hours after landfall, the storm weakened below Category 3 status.
Earl was the strongest hurricane of the season, reaching Category 2 status.
Later that day, it weakened to Category 1 status, although quickly re-intensified.
Early next day, the hurricane reorganized as it reached winds just al little bit below of Category 5 status.
The storm moved southward where it reached Category 1 status on the same day.
