Gustav- now just a tropical storm- is forecast by the hurricane models to veer south of Cuba and enter the Gulf of Mexico in the next few days.
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In the Gulf- Gustav is forecast to reach at least category-4 strength.
The 2 operational hurricane models (shown here) indicate a landfall somewhere in the vicinity of New Orleans early next week.
Regardless- all interests along the U.S. Gulf coast should keep informed on Gustav- and make preliminary preparations for a possible landfall around Labor Day (Sept. 1).
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