Hurricane Force Winds Battering Southeastern Louisiana

GUSTAV UPDATE...
   Hurricane Force Winds Moving On Shore In Southeastern Louisiana; Tornado Warning Issued For Orleans Parish...


     Reports from the Southwestern Pass, Louisiana has indicated sustained winds of 75MPH with gusts to 108MPH. Across New Orleans Lake Front sustained winds are at 40MPH with gusts to 50MPH. At Boothville, Louisiana winds are sustained at 44MPH with gusts to 61MPH. Winds across all areas will continue to increase. Not only along the Southeastern Louisiana coast but across the rest of the Louisiana coast, and back across the Mississippi, and Alabama coast.
     Of next concern is the severe weather potential, as far as thunderstorms go. Currently a Tornado warning has been issued for Orleans Parish in Louisiana, and another one for Mobile, Alabama. These warnings are in effect until 4AM. Tornadoes will continue to be possible across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Coastal Alabama well into tomorrow.
     Satellite trends continue to indicate a weakening Hurricane. I would not be surprised if at the 4AM CDT advisory if it is down to a Category 2 hurricane. This is somewhat good news for people across the region but unfortunately even if it is a Category 2 hurricane it will likely make landfall as a strong category 2. This will still cause widespread destruction, and significant and life threatening storm surge flooding. Stay tuned for further updates!