Downgraded to a tropical storm, but still a threat.
If Gustav holds to its projected course, the storm will plow into southwest Louisiana some time next week.
GUSTAV IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHWEST NEAR 5 MPH...7 KM/HR. A TURN TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST IS EXPECTED LATER TODAY. A WEST- NORTHWEST TO WEST TRACK IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO WITH A GRADUAL INCREASE IN FORWARD SPEED. ON THE FORECAST TRACK...GUSTAV SHOULD PASS BETWEEN JAMAICA AND THE SOUTHEASTERN COAST OF CUBA ON THURSDAY.
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS REMAIN NEAR 60 MPH...95 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS. SLOW STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST AND GUSTAV COULD REGAIN HURRICANE STRENGTH ON THURSDAY ONCE IT MOVES AWAY FROM HAITI.
