Tropical Storm Gustav Strengthens

   &nsbp Although infrared satellite does not seem to show an impressive storm as earlier, the cloud cover overall has become better organized and now Gustav is 4 MPH away from being a Category 1 hurricane. Minimum central pressure has also dropped another 6 millibars since earlier, which is also a sign of strengthening. Sustained winds are at 70MPH, with higher gusts, and additional strengthening is expected prior to Gustav's landfall or near landfall over Haiti.
     Models are slowly coming into better agreement, and it brings Gustav over Haiti and just off the southern Coast of Cuba and then into the Gulf of Mexico. As stated before all persons along the Gulf Coast should monitor Gustav closely. Yes this is still many days away. But there is very real possibility this storm could make landfall on the gulf coast, of most concern is Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and The Florida Panhandle. Gustav will likely become the first Major hurricane of this season.