Isaac spins into New Orleans on slow slog inlandNEW ORLEANS - Hurricane Isaac began a slow, drenching slog inland from the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, pushing water over a rural Louisi...- So far, Isaac has been less severe than Katrina, but the tropical storm has broken his sister's rainfall record.
- Entergy reports widespread power outages across Louisiana. Check the map here:
- NewsOK weather blogger Bryan Painter has been blogging throughout the day about the storm. Here's his latest post about Isaac's potential track.
Tropical Storm Isaac potential track from the National Hurricane Center | Oklahoma Weather BlogThank you for joining our conversation on Oklahoma Weather Blog. We encourage your discussion but ask that you stay within the bounds of ...- In addition to flooding, officials are also worried about tornadoes sweeping through certain areas.
Tornado warning issued in southern Mississippi as Hurricane #Isaac moves inland: apne.ws/Ox3K7F -CJ
Tornado warning again for Harrison County, MS including Gulfport until 4:15 pm CDT! #isaac http://pic.twitter.com/2Vs8AINC- As of 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, more than 126,000 people were without power in Orleans Parish. Media outlets are reporting more widespread outages now.
- NOLA Ready has been compiling a list of reported flooding and areas that have been damaged in New Orleans. http://new.nola.gov/ready On the agency's Twitter account, it is encouraging people to stay safe despite reports of the storm weakening.
We want to reiterate @MayorLandrieu's warnings: Do not get complacent. We have a lot of rain & a lot of wind to come. #Isaac #NOLAready- We're stronger, smarter & better than #Isaac. He wants to hang out w/us; we'll wait him out. Common sense, stay safe. #NOLApride #NOLAready
- Residents and reporters have been capturing Isaac on video for the past few days. Here are some clips from YouTube.
- According to the Associated Press, Isaac has been downgraded to a tropical storm; however, it continues to hit Louisiana with heavy rains and strong winds about 70 mph. Overall, forecasters said Isaac appears to be weakening, but flooding is still a concern.
Hurricane Isaac pummels LouisianaIsaac was still maintaining Category 1 hurricane strength, but just barely, with sustained winds of 75 mph, the National Hurricane Center...
#Isaac downgraded to tropical storm wind-wise, but surge risk from its slow movement and heavy rain still very high usatoday.com/weather/storms…
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