Fico then reintensified back to Category 4 strength the next day.

The storm continued strengthening, and briefly peaked at Category 4 strength.

It scraped the western edge of Cuba at Category 3 strength.

Less than a day later, the storm deteriorated to Category 2 strength.

Gustav continued its rapid deepening trend, and three hours later, it had already reached Category 4 strength.

It attained a secondary peak of Category 2 strength the following day, and later turned toward the west.

However, the typhoon couldn't maintain Category 5 strength for a long time.

It continued to grow reaching Category 2 strength by September 3.

The hurricane peaked at Category 4 strength during her life.

It moved westward, reached Category 2 strength, and recurved out to sea without hitting any land mass.