Curfew in force as Isaac is downgraded to tropical storm
A dusk-to-dawn curfew is in force in New Orleans tonight after Hurricane Isaac brought flooding and stranded dozens of people.
Hurricane Isaac arrives exactly 7 years after Katrina
With mean winds of 80mph and higher gusts, flooding is the biggest threat as Hurricane Isaac pushes up through Louisiana.
Hurricane Isaac hits Louisiana seven years after Katrina
New Orleans has been left with localised flooding and 70% of people are without power as Hurricane Isaac passes up Louisiana.
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Roads submerged as Hurricane Isaac moves along US Gulf
Large parts of Biloxi, an area east of New Orleans, have been left under water. This image posted on Twitter shows how some main roads are completely submerged.
RT @extremestorms: Downtown #Biloxi underwater #Hurricane #Isaac shot minutes ago with @stormvisuals http://t.co/7ISFAAzd
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Isaac weakens as it moves inland
The National Hurricane Centre has said that Hurricane Isaac has weakened slightly as it has moved inland.
Hurricane Isaac arrives exactly 7 years after Katrina
With mean winds of 80mph and higher gusts, flooding is the biggest threat as Hurricane Isaac pushes up through Louisiana.
Read the full storyHurricane Isaac leaves people trapped by flood water
News reporter Maya Rodriguez has tweeted that there are people trapped by flooding in New Orleans.
Plaquemines Parish attempting to get a firm number on how many people are trapped by flooding on the east bank because of Hurricane #Isaac.
From @MRodriguezWWL on Twitter:Up to 70% of New Orleans is without power
New Orleans Mayor Landrieu is reported to have said that 70% of New Orleans is now without power.
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Reports of 12ft of water in homes in New Orleans
Local radio station is told that "it doesn't matter if the levels have given way or if they are "over-topping," as there are already reports of 10-12ft of water in homes in Braithwaite in New Orleans.
AUDIO: Billy Nunguesser: Doesn't matter if levee is breached or overtopped, there is 10-12 ft of water in Braithwaite http://t.co/1jP3ZSV5
From @WWLAMFM on Twitter:Latest pictures of Hurricane Isaac as it hits land
Latest pictures as Hurricane Isaac makes its way across Louisiana show rain soaked streets and fallen trees as the winds whistles past the battened down buildings in New Orleans.
Hurricane Isaac moves inland over Louisiana
The centre of Hurricane Isaac is moving inland over southeastern Louisiana.
Flash flood warnings as levees struggle to cope with Hurricane Isaac
There have been warnings of flash floods as levees have started to be overwhelmed water around New Orleans, meteorologists and radio stations have been keeping residents up to date on Twitter:
Flash Flood Warning for Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard and St. Charles Parish in LA until 6:45am Wednesday. #lawx
From @MargaretOrr on Twitter:NWS reports: A back levee in Plaquemines Parish is being overtopped..some evacuations underway
From @SamChampion on Twitter:Nunguesser: Massive overtopping Eastbank levee in Scarsdale area.. "Cant tell ya" if levee is breached or not
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