Event Briefing, 5 September 2008 - Gustav became the 7th named system of the 2008 hurricane season on 25 August when it was positioned to the south of Hispaniola.

Event Briefing, 5 September 2008 - Hanna became the 8th named system of the 2008 hurricane season on 28 August when it formed as a Tropical Depression east of the northern Lesser Antilles.