Hurricane Season is Upon Us

[Youngblood]

The earlier predictions for hurricane Ike showed it heading into the east coast of Florida, but as of today the forecasting track has changed. As much as this is good news for east Florida, it isn't for gulf coast residents.

Ike has taken a south westerly track and as of now looks to be heading into Cuba. Although this will weaken its status, all signs point for it to be heading into the gulf. Once there, it should regain strength. Determining factors, such as how it interacts with land, any southern or northern deviation to track can and will change its current trajectory. The next 48 hours will be important in its development as well as direction. As of now, it is heading towards Cuba a Cat. 3, and will likely strengthen into a strong Cat. 4. Haiti, still reeling from hurricane Gustav and Hannah, is expected to take a glancing blow with TS winds and rain to an already saturated landscape.

No one seems to be saying much regarding it's potential track, for most northern gulf residents don't want to even consider the possibility of what could come. That being another strike very close to New Orleans. But as of now, early in the forecast, the possibility is definately there.

All gulf residents should be paying close attention to it.

Hurricane IKE


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