Let’s have some fun and see whose prediction can come closest to where Gustav 08 will make landfall in the US. From looking over past hurricanes I see Gustav’s track very similar to Galveston 1900 (made landfall on Sept 8 1900) and also Claudette of 79 (Grand Isle Louisiana). Look back at these tracks and it looks pretty scary. I would love to see the Gulf Coast spared as this guy looks like he will become very angry as soon as he hits open waters again. Predict your date, location, and which category you think. No prizes except a pat on the back and that a boy (or girl). I know we are still at least a week away but this is what makes it fun. (Now only about 3-4 days away - I still continue with my prediction)
My prediction is in or around Galveston on September 2 at a Cat 4.
What others had to say:
psumet

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another blog
Posted: (August 29, 2008 01:15 am)
might be needed by early next week if Hanna continues to be near the east coast
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Everyone
Posted: (August 28, 2008 09:03 pm)
seems to shy away from what some models are predicting. I think this hits the Texas/Louisiana border on Sep 3.
robguarino
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Models bouncing around
Posted: (August 28, 2008 09:06 am)
The new eye of Gustav makes this an interesting storm. Throw Hanna in the mix and the retrograding LOW off New England and oh my this could be a challenge. My call is HOUMA LA as a high CAT 3 on Sept 2.
78YANKS
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Ahhh
Posted: (August 28, 2008 05:55 am)
It looks like it will hit Panama this Morning, but I'll say Texas, Louisiana.. Ukmet model go with it.. I almost forgot Landfall Sept.2/3 midnight
psumet
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going with...
Posted: (August 28, 2008 01:36 am)
MS/AL border, CAT 2, tues (Sept 2) morning
this will be the labor day storm of '08
Posted: (August 27, 2008 10:26 am)
hate to think that this is could be another disaster for the gulfport/biloxi area, strong cat 3, new iberia-- marsh island LA is my landfall, monday noonish landfall
FSU-WENNER
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Guess
Posted: (August 27, 2008 07:47 am)
Lake Charles Louisiana area, Cat 4, evening of September 2nd