https://pjmedia.com/weathernerd/2008/08/31/gustav-fails-to-strengthen-significantly-over-loop-current/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-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 07:02:13 -0400<![CDATA[For nearly a week now, forecasters have been worried about what would happen when Hurricane Gustav tracked over the warm, deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico&#8217;s Loop Current. It&#8217;s easy to see why: it was the Loop Current, after all, that strengthened Katrina and Rita into Category Five super-hurricanes in 2005. It seemed almost a fait accompli that something similar would happen with Gustav, particularly once it strengthened to a 150-mph Category Four monster yesterday over the Caribbean, meaning it would presumably have a more advanced &#8220;starting point&#8221; for its expected intensification in the Gulf.]]>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:33:50 -0400<![CDATA[Brendan Loy]]>https://pjmedia.com/brendan-loy/2008/08/31/gustav-fails-to-strengthen-significantly-over-loop-current-n183060