The Tropical Storm Nate is gaining strength now as it moves through the Caribbeans. It is now estimated to make landfall in New Orleans as a Category 1 Hurricane. Afterwards, it is expected to keep a Tropical Storm status as it continues on to the east coast as far as Atlanta.

You can read more about the storm on JIT RE’s blog tracking developments. The Weather Channel is also providing great updates as they happen.

(map courtesy NOAA)