(August 27, 2008)--Gustav was headed toward Cuba Wednesday as a tropical storm, but forecasters warn it's still a major threat to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico.
Forecasts suggest Gustav could re-strengthen and head toward the U.S. Gulf Coast as a dangerous Category 3 hurricane next week.
The tentative forecast track points toward Louisiana, but forecasters say it might hit anywhere from south Texas to the Florida Panhandle if it continues to develop.
As a hurricane, Gustav triggered flooding and landslides that killed at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
At last report, Gustav was centered about 125 miles southeast of Guantanamo, Cuba, with maximum sustained winds near 60 miles-an-hour.
A hurricane warning is in effect for parts of Cuba.
At the U.S. military base at Guantanamo Bay, troops were enjoying a breezy day after Gustav slowed and was downgraded to a tropical storm.
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