Margie Kieper has the latest on Tropical Cyclone Gonu, which is skirting the coast of Oman as a Category 1 storm. Thank goodness for the weakening — but this is still the first hurricane-strength cyclone to directly impact Oman since records have been kept.

It’s now expected to head toward the coast of Iran. I blame Bush.

P.S. The Oil Drum looks at the possible energy implications.