well someone is about to peak out an eye soon! who's peaking out? I'm going with a Cat 3 to a weak 4 within the next 24-36hrs... i expect the rapid intensification is under way on Gustav and i think he could reach a stong hurricane before running across the western tip of Cuba... i expect will will see some amazing pressure drops in the next day or two... and once Gustav hits the loop current i think the only limiting factor is going to be like the NHC notes.. the nw shear in the northern GOM, which should help keep Gustav from getting to well organized and expanding its wind field.

~edit.. brain fart.. there's 24hrs in a day... duh not 36

and by the way...incase you haven't read!!! He's BACK!!! so important that the NHC placed the article on the main page! Guess who's back?