Hurricanes and Storms Video

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Bob Turk tracks the course of Gustav as it heads for Jamaica.

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As Gustav approaches in the Gulf, one place that could be particularly vulnerable is the West Bank of Jefferson Parish.

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Texas Governor Rick Perry issued a disaster declaration in advance of Gustav's landfall. In Austin, National Guard troops were practicing for possible rescue situations.

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With Gustav approaching hurricane strength and showing no signs of veering off a track to slam into the Gulf Coast, authorities across the region began laying the groundwork Thursday to get the sick, elderly and poor away from the shoreline. (Aug. 28)

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Gustav is heading towards the Gulf and North Texas could be impacted by the storm. Meteorologist Larry Mowry has the latest forecast.

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Residents in north Durham County are dealing with the damage the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay caused on Wednesday.

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Watch Carl's video chat, recorded at 2 pm Thursday, on Gustav as he answers your questions.

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A Bethel Park man is going to the Gulf Coast ahead of Tropical Storm Gustav which is expected to reach hurricane strength; KDKA's Stephanie Watson reports.

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Gustav has hit Haiti hard leaving dozens dead and causing massive flooding and mudslides. Kathryn Brown reports.

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At Naval Station Norfolk, the Navy forecasters are watching Tropical Storm Gustav and its possible impact on the Gulf coast.

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Here's the latest news for Thursday, Aug. 28: Obama prepares for acceptance speech; Tracking Gustav; Georgia launches new complaints; Wheaties unveils new champion boxes.

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One day shy of the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's onslaught, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff has scheduled meetings with Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin. (Aug. 28)

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FEMA administrator David Paulison details the preparations being made ahead of Gustav.

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Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff discusses preparations for a possible landfall of Gustav on the Gulf Coast.

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Louisiana declares emergency as it prepares for Gustav

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Forecasters say Gustav might slip between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and the western tip of Cuba on Sunday, then march toward a Tuesday collision with the U.S. Gulf Coast anywhere from south Texas to the Florida panhandle.

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San Antonio is getting ready for a possible brush with Gustav as the tropical storm continues heading toward the Gulf of Mexico.

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The New Orleans area is skittishly watching as a storm marches across the Caribbean on the eve of Hurricane Katrina's third anniversary. (Aug. 28)

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St. Charles Parish is watching Gustav a little more closely with the slight jog to the west in the projection track. If the storm would go that way, it could pose a big threat to the Westbank of St. Charles. Tab Troxler with the St. Charles Parish emergency management.

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The New Orleans Criminal Court system outlined its plans in the event that Tropical Storm Gustav would become a problem for the area. They've already announced some closings.

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America's top emergency manager is in New Orleans Thursday, making sure the federal response is in place if Gustav does in fact head to New Orleans. He promises that if the worst happens, disaster aid will be swift and complete.

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It's still unclear where Gustav will hit, but New Orleans, still recovering from Hurricane Katrina three years ago, isn't taking chances.

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Whether New Orleans is ready to handle another storm as fierce as Katrina, with CNBC's Carl Quintanilla

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Insight on whether New Orleans is prepared for Gustav, with Chris Accardo, Army Corps of Engineers

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Crude's climb toward $120 a barrel on worries Gustav could damage energy infrastructure, with Ray Carbone, Paramount Options and CNBC's Rebecca Jarvis

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Tropical Storm Gustav was heading toward Jamaica early Thursday while many miles away, residents in the New Orleans area watched it with a nervous eye. (Aug. 28)

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Watching Gustav's every move as it makes its way across the Gulf, with Debbie Singletary, Lowe's regional vice president

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Powerful storm Gustav might make landfall in the U.S. as a category 3 hurricane.

Harris County emergency crews will be at the ready to respond to electrical, wind or flood problems.

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Col. Jerry Sneed from the city's Office of Homeland Security tatlks about the steps the city is taking to prepare for Gustav.

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Preparing for hurricane Gustav, with John Tovar, Home Depot Gulf region vice president

Fears of a hurricane have prompted the US state of Louisiana to declare a state of emergency.

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Tropical Storm Gustav is still expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico. Plus we will see a few isolated storms the next few days. Meteorologist Larry Mowry has the latest forecast.

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Harris County Judge Ed Emmett said the Astrodome will not be open for evacuees if Gustav hits New Orleans. The reason, according to county officials, is common sense.

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One New Orleans evacuee has been preparing to move from Houston back to the Big Easy. Gules Ford said his move will ironically take place just days before Gustav could hit.

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Street flooding was reported in Lee County after the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay dumped heavy rain.