Will be interesting to see what effects the mountains of Haiti will have on Gustav. Recall Fay also transversed this terrain but with no llc only mid and upper level development, therefore it really did not have much effect on her. Mountainous terrain could effect an organized and stacked system with a llc, such as Gustav much differently. Have to keep in mind, however, crossing at the narrowest point

unfortunately will most likely only postpone the inevitable intensification.
(the last frames of vis sat almost seems center moving right along spine of sw pen of Haiti, if this is case could disrupt circulation even more)