Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Gustav: This is One Serious Hurricane


Gustav is one to watch. We'll know a lot more Wednesday morning. Here's a quote from the SciGuy:

"That is, where have storms that formed in the northern Caribbean during August typically wound up?

I'm going to approach the question from a couple of ways, but the bottom line is that -- historically -- Texas is generally the likeliest target for such storms at this time. Mexico and Louisiana are the second likeliest areas to be struck by August storms located near Gustav."

That was earlier today. It has slowed down after hitting Haiti but will gain speed in the warm waters between the Yucatan and Cuba. This one is all over the map, folks. That is why it is called the "cone of uncertainty". Basically anywhere from Mexico to Florida. Cat 4-5 is not out of the question.

What does that mean for me? Get to see how my house bunkers down. Bring it on! Unfortunately if it hits Texas it may be on the holiday, so no days off of work. Oh well.

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