Hurricane Isaac Discussion thread #18

I'm in metairie right now on west esplanade and causeway

wwl tv

Pressure still falling at MSY.

Conditions at: KMSY observed 29 August 2012 10:46 UTC
Temperature: 26.0°C (79°F)
Dewpoint: 24.0°C (75°F) [RH = 89%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.05 inches Hg (983.8 mb)
Winds: from the ENE (70 degrees) at 37 MPH (32 knots; 16.6 m/s)
gusting to 60 MPH (52 knots; 27.0 m/s)
Visibility: 2.00 miles (3.22 km)
Ceiling: 1100 feet AGL
Clouds: overcast cloud deck at 1100 feet AGL
Present Weather: -RA BR (light rain, mist)
KMSY 291046Z 07032G52KT 2SM -RA BR OVC011 26/24 A2905 RMK AO2 PK WND 08065/1007 P0037

Dennis to me the difference is Gustav moved, so I only sat under the worst of it for a little while. This thing is just spinning on top of us. I am hearing a lot more things hit the roof than I did during Gustav. Katrina was more intense for me but I may not be saying that in another 6 hours.

Several power flickers in Reserve since 0425L, but as of now, still on. According to WeatherBug, ENE-E wind at 37mph (higher gusts) and heavy rain. I think the door to my shed blew off. Getting louder.

River Parishes, your wx is going to be going downhill as the day goes on.