Hello everyone...I'm new to this forum, just joined today.

I've always enjoyed studying the weather, including tropical systems, since I was a teenager and am glad to have the opportunity to discuss that here.

These are my general thoughts on Hurricane Gustav:

I'm sure everyone else feels the same way, but it is quite alarming how quickly Gustav has developed (even for being a small storm). I guess big things do come in small packages after all....

I really hope this thing doesn't get into the Gulf...that would mean serious trouble.

I guess we'll see what happens....you just never know with these storms.