Tropical Storm Gustav – 2:00PM

Shea — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:42:49 +0000

So this storm has already made a move that none of the computer models had predicted. This morning it took a sharp turn downward and went almost due south for a few hours before returning to its original path of NW. Now almost all 6 computer models show the system heading for New Orleans. I believe the state issued a “state of emergency” on Monday for its coastal cities, but this is still unconfirmed. I still have a little hunch that the storm will not be directly hitting Louisiana. I believe it may continue to travel a little more West possibly scratching the surface of the Yucatan Peninsula before heading North again towards Texas OR the low pressure system hanging around lower Mexico (shown below) will resurface into the Gulf and push Gustav East towards the Alabama/Florida line.

Here are the models. I’ll update when something changes.

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Tropical Storm Hanna 2:00PM

Shea — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:24:40 +0000

Hello Hanna! We’re getting close to the end of August as the eighth named storm of the season gathers strength. Even though it is far from anywhere right now, it is still a storm to watch. Since almost EVERY meterologist got Fay wrong a few weeks ago, we have to start watching these a little closer. The National Hurricane Center gives Hanna a 42% chance of becoming a Hurricane within the next 48 hours which actually increases to a 62% chance in 72 hours. Although the storm is still way out in the middle of nowhere heading NW, most computer models according to wunderground (see below), predict that it’ll be taking a sharp turn sometime Sunday. This will be caused by a high pressure system moving off the east coast.

I will update when things change. Until then, keep an eye on Gustav!

Shea Allen » storm

Tropical Storm Gustav – 2:00PM

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Tropical Storm Hanna 2:00PM

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