Hurrican Gustav is coming.. Will it affect my flight leaving Houston on Sunday?

Question

I've read that it's expected to hit the gulf on the 31st - will it be close enough to delay my flight? I'm flying to Amsterdam, so the plane will probably head east/northeast.

Any thoughts?

Answer 1

It is not likely to hit texas

Answer 2

Too soon to tell, but it's not likely to get near Houston before Sunday.

Answer 3

i think you should try to fly out tonight. hurricane is coming :(.  

Answer 4

yea it will, They just shut down all airports in that area for 3 weeks

Answer 5

You will probably be OK because Gustav is predicted to still be a long way from the USA on Sunday.  

http://www.weather.com/maps/news/atlstor...

However, you need to call the airline and the airport to ask about their plans. Airports sometimes close up to 24 hours before a hurricane is predicted to even start affecting local weather and you don't want to be caught by that.  Airlines allow passenders to change their trip plans without penalty when weather events may disrupt air traffic. You may want to depart on Saturday to eliminate to chance of a problem.

Good luck!