The Hurricane Gustav Thread

Dawn · Aug 25th, 2008, 04:21 PM

Tropical Storm Gustav forms in central Caribbean

MIAMI (AP) — The National Hurricane center says Tropical Storm Gustav has formed in the central Caribbean, and is heading for the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
At 2 p.m. EST Monday reports from an Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicated that the storm had maximum winds near 60 mph.
Earlier in the day, when the storm was a tropical depression, forecasters said the center of the storm would be moving near or over southwestern Haiti on Tuesday.
The Dominican Republic and Haiti both issued tropical storm warnings for the southern and western parts of the island shared by the two countries.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
MIAMI (AP) — The seventh tropical depression of the Atlantic hurricane season has formed in the central Caribbean, and is heading for the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
At 11 a.m. EDT on Monday, the center of the storm was located about 260 miles southeast of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The depression was moving toward the northwest near 15 mph with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph.
The National Hurricane Center predicts a gradual decrease in speed over the next day or two. Forecasters say the center of the storm will be moving near or over southwestern Haiti on Tuesday.
The Dominican Republic and Haiti have both issued tropical storm warnings for the southern and western parts of the island shared by the two countries.

Dawn · Aug 25th, 2008, 05:23 PM

lol my story is BOR-ING.
I was so excited to post some breaking news! hahahaha

Veelyn · Aug 25th, 2008, 09:31 PM

Oh no! Thats never good. Hope people will be safe!

twin53 · Aug 26th, 2008, 09:18 AM

it's a hurricane now

Dawn · Aug 26th, 2008, 09:47 AM

thanks for the update twin53!
here's more info:
Hurricane Gustav

Charles · Aug 26th, 2008, 11:22 AM

This one isn't looking good. It's going to strengthen even more.

gacats · Aug 27th, 2008, 08:28 AM

How do the folks in the Caribbean deal with these storms every year?

twin53 · Aug 27th, 2008, 03:48 PM

i'm trying to get to the FL panhandle area. may try to leave tomorrow and head home saturday morning.

Compass Rose · Aug 27th, 2008, 03:55 PM

I feel sorry for Louisana..........again. So sad that it will no doubt be a Cat 3.

Megs · Aug 27th, 2008, 04:38 PM

^ Never know... it is strengthening then weakens. And all of the High pressures are having it behave erratically.. hopefully it won't be too bad for anyone

BiloxiBlu · Aug 27th, 2008, 04:43 PM

Lovely, the folks here are already in a panic. Supposedly there is a "rumor" that Jim Cantore is in town.... The local paper says its bunk, but my paralegal says her sister's friends who work at the hotel checked him in.... (gotta love the gossip chain!)

Roo · Aug 27th, 2008, 05:13 PM

I hope this one does not end up being a big one... too many flashbacks of Katrina

BiloxiBlu · Aug 27th, 2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roo

too many flashbacks of Katrina

You took the words right out of my mouth.

eckertle · Aug 27th, 2008, 06:50 PM

I'm not happy about this. I'm away on business, so my fiance and my mom will have to pack up my stuff.

graceful · Aug 27th, 2008, 07:02 PM

Everyone has been talking about this, in the elevators, in the bathrooms, at the gym, at lunch.....I don't think anyone is really getting much work done. My friends / coworkers have already started booking rooms in Memphis, Jackson, Baton Rouge. It is CRAZY and this Friday is the 3 year anniversary of Katrina.

Aug 25th, 2008, 04:21 PM	#1
Dawn Seriously? Location: Northern Virginia	The Hurricane Gustav Thread Tropical Storm Gustav forms in central Caribbean MIAMI (AP) — The National Hurricane center says Tropical Storm Gustav has formed in the central Caribbean, and is heading for the Dominican Republic and Haiti. At 2 p.m. EST Monday reports from an Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicated that the storm had maximum winds near 60 mph. Earlier in the day, when the storm was a tropical depression, forecasters said the center of the storm would be moving near or over southwestern Haiti on Tuesday. The Dominican Republic and Haiti both issued tropical storm warnings for the southern and western parts of the island shared by the two countries. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below. MIAMI (AP) — The seventh tropical depression of the Atlantic hurricane season has formed in the central Caribbean, and is heading for the Dominican Republic and Haiti. At 11 a.m. EDT on Monday, the center of the storm was located about 260 miles southeast of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The depression was moving toward the northwest near 15 mph with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. The National Hurricane Center predicts a gradual decrease in speed over the next day or two. Forecasters say the center of the storm will be moving near or over southwestern Haiti on Tuesday. The Dominican Republic and Haiti have both issued tropical storm warnings for the southern and western parts of the island shared by the two countries.

Aug 25th, 2008, 09:31 PM	#3
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Aug 27th, 2008, 08:28 AM	#7
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Aug 27th, 2008, 03:55 PM	#9
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Location: Southwest Florida	I feel sorry for Louisana..........again. So sad that it will no doubt be a Cat 3. __________________ Teddie says......"They'll never find me in here"! Visit Me! www.greenfeatherdesigns.com

Aug 27th, 2008, 04:43 PM	#11
BiloxiBlu Bless your heart :) Location: Biloxi, Mississippi	Lovely, the folks here are already in a panic. Supposedly there is a "rumor" that Jim Cantore is in town.... The local paper says its bunk, but my paralegal says her sister's friends who work at the hotel checked him in.... (gotta love the gossip chain!) __________________ Welcome to Dramaville. Pop. 1.

Aug 25th, 2008, 05:23 PM	#2
Dawn Seriously? Location: Northern Virginia	lol my story is BOR-ING. I was so excited to post some breaking news! hahahaha

Aug 26th, 2008, 09:18 AM	#4
twin53 Member Location: Georgia	it's a hurricane now

Aug 26th, 2008, 09:47 AM	#5
Dawn Seriously? Location: Northern Virginia	thanks for the update twin53! here's more info: Hurricane Gustav

Aug 26th, 2008, 11:22 AM	#6
Charles Sucks at budgeting Location: Jacksonville, Fl	This one isn't looking good. It's going to strengthen even more.

Aug 27th, 2008, 03:48 PM	#8
twin53 Member Location: Georgia	i'm trying to get to the FL panhandle area. may try to leave tomorrow and head home saturday morning.

Aug 27th, 2008, 04:38 PM	#10
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Aug 27th, 2008, 05:13 PM	#12
Roo Up to the Minute Mod Location: Rue Roo	I hope this one does not end up being a big one... too many flashbacks of Katrina __________________ " We are the first nation in the history of the world to go to the poorhouse in an automobile." -- WILL ROGERS

Aug 27th, 2008, 06:50 PM	#14
eckertle tPF addict Location: the South	I'm not happy about this. I'm away on business, so my fiance and my mom will have to pack up my stuff.

Aug 27th, 2008, 07:02 PM	#15
graceful Member Location: Metairie/New Orleans	Everyone has been talking about this, in the elevators, in the bathrooms, at the gym, at lunch.....I don't think anyone is really getting much work done. My friends / coworkers have already started booking rooms in Memphis, Jackson, Baton Rouge. It is CRAZY and this Friday is the 3 year anniversary of Katrina.