I still think in the end it will be a Texas storm, it now seems to be moving more westerly than before.
We could still definitely use it in parts of the state, maybe officially put an end to this drought and get rid of all the water restrictions around here.
But with the BP oil spill possibly harming the coast of LA, 75 mph winds for 2 days, flooding will occur in NOLA as well. Storm surge over the levees, Lake Pontchartrain. FEMA will fail. Obama and the Dem mayor will not get any criticisms, Jindal will be blamed.