Well, after 7 years New Orleans is back in the weather news. Hurricane Isaac is camped over the Crescent City dumping copious amounts of rain, blowing winds of 50-60mph and flooding some unprotected areas south of the city in Plaquemines Parish. It appears the storm is now a tropical storm, downgraded from hurricane status, much to the relief of locals. Tulane University closed until after Labor Day and keeping students on campus during the storm.
The storm track will continue northeastward bringing much needed rain to the cornbelt, although much to late for most farmers.
The good news is that the Army Corps' work over the last 5 years was completed just in time. Storm walls have been in place around the city for a few years and the weakest areas around Lake Ponchartrain are holding as per the design.
It may help the city to have this test after all these years, but it is also a reminder that they can expect another hurricane at anytime.
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