What is left of Tropical Storm Fay is making its way across the Southeast United States and cleanup is beginning in many areas. Now we have Tropical Storm Gustav that has a path taking it through the Caribbean and into the Gulf of Mexico. At this point its certain path is unknown. As we saw with Tropical Storm Fay and many other preceding storms, predicted paths change relatively quickly.

Later today Tropical Storm Gustav is predicted to become a hurricane and go over Haiti. The 5-day National Hurricane has Tampa Bay and areas south of Tampa bay in the cone of uncertainty. Even though Tampa Bay was not hugely impacted by Tropical Storm Fay, this is not the time to become complacent.

Many individuals may feel annoyed by what they call media hype concerning the storms but preparation is always important because we never know exactly when and where these storm are coming.

Forecasters have Tropical Storm Fay making landfall south of the Tampa Bay area. When we went to be last night the track had the storm making landfall north of Tampa Bay in North West Florida. The track continues to changes and everyone should be preparing for the storm because Tampa Bay is in the cone of uncertainty.

Many people had to go into work today, but a few things are to remember to have a full tank of gas and also know what hurricane zone you are in. Also know the evacuation shelters in your area. Even if we do not take a direct hit some area may lose power so try to stock up on nonperishable foods and flashlights.

The National Hurricane Center has Information on what should be your Disaster Supply Kit

Source: National Hurricane Center

Tropical Storm Fay projected path has most of Florida in her cone of uncertainty. The forecast hast Fay’s path a little west of the earlier projected path. As of the 5 pm. advisory a hurricane watch is on the west coast of Florida from the Florida Keys to Tarpon Springs. The east coast of Florida from Jupiter southward is currently under a tropical storm watch. Cuba and most of the keys are also facing a tropical storm warning.