PJ Mediahttps://pjmedia.com/weathernerd/2008/08/31/gustav-slowly-intensifying-new-orleans-likely-to-dodge-the-worst/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 08:16:31 -0400Gustav slowly intensifying; New Orleans likely to dodge the worst<![CDATA[According to a recon report at 7:03 PM EDT, Hurricane Gustav&#8217;s minimum central pressure has fallen another 4 millibars &#8212; from 957 to 953 millibars &#8212; since 3:17 PM. That&#8217;s in addition to the 5-millibar drop between 9:48 AM and 3:17 PM EDT. Gustav&#8217;s intensification isn&#8217;t rapid, but it&#8217;s steady, and the storm is looking better on the visible satellite loop.]]>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:59:07 -0400<![CDATA[Brendan Loy]]>https://pjmedia.com/brendan-loy/2008/08/31/gustav-slowly-intensifying-new-orleans-likely-to-dodge-the-worst-n183063