https://pjmedia.com/weathernerd/2008/08/30/gustav-rapidly-intensifies-to-category-3/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 10:48:24 -0400<![CDATA[The much-feared &#8220;rapid intensification&#8221; happened overnight, as Gustav exploded into a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds. It&#8217;s expected to get stronger. Meanwhile the expected track continues to target the western two-thirds of Louisiana, though some models anticipate a left turn toward Texas at the tail end of the forecast.]]>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:09:08 -0400<![CDATA[Brendan Loy]]>https://pjmedia.com/brendan-loy/2008/08/30/gustav-rapidly-intensifies-to-category-3-n183017