The latest report is that maximum sustained winds have jumped all the way up to 125 knots. Frankly, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Category 5 at some point on Gustav's highly ocean-heat laden journey.
I just talked to the family in New Orleans. They are in Pensacola, and headed to Atlanta....
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This may be premature by an hour or two, and if so, I'll update again, but there is enough new information on Gustav to provide an update.
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Glad to hear your family is relocating. Saddened by the prospect of another major hurricane hitting New Orleans. Thanks for keeping us posted....
Is there a way you could post a map that shows both Gustav and Hanna together? I saw some blogger (forgot who) do this and THAT looks scary!
Nagin orders NOLA evacuation.