What tropical cyclone is next on the horizon, I wonder? That’s easy to find out. First, though, you ought to check out this Western Hemisphere Satellite Map full of tropical depressions and tropical cyclones. It’s rather awesome!
Tropical cyclones with maximum sustained surface winds of less than 39 mph are called tropical depressions. Once the tropical cyclone reaches winds of at least 39 mph it is typically referred to as a tropical storm and given a name. If winds reach 74 mph, then the storm falls into one of the following categories supplied by the AOML, depending on its Ocean of origin: Let us hope and pray that Gustav (staff of the gods) beats itself out before making landfall.