Ernesto poses MAJOR threat

I have reserved my postings until I was certain there was at least a 40% chance of Ernesto affecting our weather. After seeing the developments today (center redevelop NE) I am fairly confident the North Central/North East Gulf will have to deal with Hurricane to be Ernesto. Ernesto is forecasted to become a major hurricane in the gulf of Mexico with the potential of reaching cat 4 status prior to landfall. Strengthening will begin once an Upper Level Low moves off to the west causing a favorable upper air environment to form over Ernesto. All interests from Tampa, FL to Galveston Bay, TX should closely monitor the progress of this developing situation. Once the storm passes Jamaica I will have updates every 4-5 hours depending on its impact on our area.