its really interesting to get the opinion of the professional mets regarding the future path of Katrina... I've read during the past hour or so on the internet that several have commented that the ridge is alot stronger than anticipated and that the system would be more west than forecasted by the NHC.... then again several have discussed that its going to go to the big bend area of Florida... all these mets are pros, they do this for a living... and they're the best in the world at what they do, they have access to the best equipment and data analysis available ... and they can't and don't agree.... that''s what makes this systems so facinating and addictive to follow.... bottom line, I'm going with the NHC because they are the best of the best , but they to can and do sometimes miss the boat 4-5 days out in their predictions.......