[Dog Gone]

I don't like where the models are generally pointing.

[dogbyte12]

You almost always get that curve in the gulf. These are not looking good for the Gulf Coast.

[abb]

Note, however, the western quadrant of the storm is impinging on the dry air. Sort of like it's smushing it.

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/east/carb/loop-wv.html
http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/east/carb/loop-avn.html