The fifth named storm of the season begins her run through the Caribbean and the current track has her heading to the Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami figures Emily will become a hurricane.
Tropical Storm Cindy Likes Cajun
Tropical storm Cindy heads for the coast of Louisiana as authorities issue warnings and begin preparations for the storm. Communities started nailing things down and oil companies started evacuating their offshore facilities.
Tropical Storm Fears Keep Oil Above $54
Fears that a tropical storm moving into the U.S. Gulf area have kept oil prices above $54 a barrel. Traders are concerned that the storm will disrupt production in the area.