https://pjmedia.com/weathernerd/2008/08/29/gustav-almost-a-hurricane/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 05:31:45 -0400<![CDATA[As of 2pm EDT, Gustav&#8217;s winds are up to 70 mph (from 65), and its pressure is down to 984 mb (from 988). The storm could become a hurricane &#8220;AT ANY TIME TODAY,&#8221; and could become a major hurricane before swiping western Cuba tomorrow. [UPDATE: It is now a hurricane, as of 3:15 PM EDT, with 75 mph winds.]]]>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:16:11 -0400<![CDATA[Brendan Loy]]>https://pjmedia.com/brendan-loy/2008/08/29/gustav-almost-a-hurricane-n183005