Well is seems as though TD#5 has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Erin. This means that we now have two storms that have formed. Tropical Storm Erin is morer than likely going to strenghten in the Gulf Coast, as these waters are very warm in August, and it seems as though maybe Erin and Dean are doing the same thing. Both are slowing down, but at the same time gaining strength in both the Carribean Waters and the Gulf Coast. Miami local news station CBS 4 predicts that Erin will ne a threat to Texas. It also seems as though Texas is already taking precautions. Galveston, South of the Border, Houston and the Coast of Freeport are all under a tropical storm warning. For more info on Tropical Storm Erin, see this website: http://cbs4.com/topstories/topstories_story_226232256.html

Now as for Dean, at 11:00am EST, Tropical Storm Dean has winds that have sustained 60 MPH, Dean has a pressure of 997 Mb, it is at 12.4 N and 45.0 W, latitude and logdidtude, it is moving west at 20 mph, and it is 1045 miles east of the lesser antilles. The national hurricaine center has stated that Dean is strenghthening over the Central Atlantic Ocean, and they are predicting that this storm will continue to strengthen as it moves into the west because of the warmer water and the lessening of the wind shear. The high pressure twords the north is what has been steering the storm the last several days on its track. By Friday at 8:00am, they are anticipating a category one for Dean. As the storm moves twords the carribean waters, the storm is predicted to be a Category 2 for Saturday and Sunday and then a Category 3 on Monday. At this point is looks as though the speed will be 16, winds sustained of 120mph, and moving at a WNW pattern.

Flossie has issued a national state of emergency for Hawaii. They do not think Flossie will touch Hawaii, but brisk it. The waves are increaing for her however, and in turn Hawaii's coasts are taking a huge impact from this.

Is it a possibility for Dean to take a turn and head for the US? Or is Dean going to follow the track of Erin and possibly meet up with her and strenghten. All is unknown right now, and the Coast of Florida is urged to start preparing because as this storm increases, it may take a hit at Miami and Florida's coast.

These are some updates