Storm Isaac to be downgraded
Tropical storm Isaac is forecast to become a tropical depression by the National Hurricane Centre later today. The Mayor of New Orleans has enforced a dawn-to-dusk curfew as Isaac continues to lash the city.
New Orleans 'hunkers down' for Hurricane Isaac
Residents of New Orleans are 'hunkering down' for Hurricane Isaac to pass through their city. Some say they are feeling anxious and emotional, and reported that many of their neighbours have evacuated.
Others say they are not feeling so nervous, as the storm is a category 1 hurricane, and have taken to the pub.
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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.
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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.
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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.