https://pjmedia.com/weathernerd/2008/09/01/gustav-a-cat-3-in-name-only-eastern-core-disappears/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 04:01:06 -0400<![CDATA[Three years ago, as Hurricane Katrina was approaching the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts, the storm&#8217;s western eyewall &#8212; which was poised to track over, or very near, New Orleans &#8212; suddenly weakened drastically, sparing the Crescent City a much more severe blow.]]>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:55:58 -0400<![CDATA[Brendan Loy]]>https://pjmedia.com/brendan-loy/2008/09/01/gustav-a-cat-3-in-name-only-eastern-core-disappears-n183075