Joe Bastardi@BigJoeBastardi (twitter) 5 hours ago I believe evidence will show this does cat 2-3 wind damage in the parishes south of New Orleans. Wind comes down to sfc in tightening storms
Tornado warning, New Orleans street flooding and the 18-mile stretch of levee in Plaquemines Parish over-topping mentioned in the UPDATES list section under this article.
Live: Hurricane Isaac Along Louisiana Coast
Flooding was and always is the concern here. Also, it basically stalled overnight. If it goes west, the gulf water there has more heat content.