Hurricane Gustav - Gulf Waters Hot Spots 2005

Dr. Jeff Masters WunderBlog August Hurricane Outlook-Sea Surface Temperatures-SSTs
Predicted computer storm tracks keep moving further west, but are still all over the Gulf Coast from Florida Panhandle to the middle of the Texas coast.

Once Gustav passes Cuba, it will enter the 'Sweet Spot', the dreaded hot spot in the Gulf waters that feeds hurricane strength. This is the areas that made Hurricanes Katrina and Rita into Category 5 with winds over 150 mph.

Tomorrow we will know the dread news, where Gustav will hit the Gulf Coast.