I have been watching Gustav become stronger today and a little weaker with the 11PM advisory with a pressure of 948mb and maximum winds at 140mph. The forecast from the NHC is for Gustav to become a category 5 hurricane tomorrow and at least maintain category 4 status through landfall on Monday or Tuesday along the northern Gulf coast.
Hanna on the other hand was moving erratically late this afternoon and this evening. As of 11PM her maximum winds were at 50mph and the pressure has remained steady at 1000mb. The forecast track is still uncertain but south Florida remains in the forecast cone. The official forecast call for Hanna to continue moving in a more westerly direction until Wednesday when Hanna turns towards the northwest and is located in the eastern Bahama late Thursday. The forecast is certain to change as the models get a better handle on her so please check back for more tomorrow. Intensity forecast for Hanna does not strengthen her beyond a tropical storm at this time though there are a good number of models who do.
If you have not done so already please make sure you are prepared for whatever may come your way.
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