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Isaac Now Officially a Hurricane

Winds are hitting 75mph

By the Associated Press

Posted Aug 28, 2012 11:35 AM CDT

(AP) – It's Tropical Storm Isaac no more. Forecasters say Isaac has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane with 75mph winds as it makes its way toward Louisiana. The US National Hurricane Center reports that Isaac gained strength as it moved over the warm, open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It's expected to make landfall over southeastern Louisiana, possibly the New Orleans area, either late tonight or early tomorrow. President Obama has some advice for residents living in its path...

The first real impacts of Isaac reach the beaches of Gulf Shores, Ala. at high tide as all access to the beaches is closed on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. The National Hurricane Center predicted Isaac would grow to a Category 1 hurricane over the warm Gulf and possibly hit late...
The first real impacts of Isaac reach the beaches of Gulf Shores, Ala. at high tide as all access to the beaches is closed on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. The National Hurricane Center predicted Isaac would...   (Butch Dill)
Richard Sackfield, center, fills a sandbag for Annie Savoie, left, as Isaac nears landfall Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Houma, La. Isaac is churning it's way across the Gulf of Mexico heading towards Louisiana.
Richard Sackfield, center, fills a sandbag for Annie Savoie, left, as Isaac nears landfall Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Houma, La. Isaac is churning it's way across the Gulf of Mexico heading towards Louisiana....   (David J. Phillip)
Dylan Lacoste, 14, fishes from the 17th Street Canal bridge Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in New Orleans. Seven years ago this week Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. Tropical Storm Isaac is churning it's way across the Gulf of Mexico and could make landfall near New Orleans later this week.
Dylan Lacoste, 14, fishes from the 17th Street Canal bridge Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in New Orleans. Seven years ago this week Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. Tropical Storm Isaac is churning it's way...   (David J. Phillip)
Stacey Davis, left, and his board up windows on their home before Tropical Storm Isaac hits Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in New Orleans. Tropical Storm Isaac is churning it's way across the Gulf of Mexico towards New Orleans.
Stacey Davis, left, and his board up windows on their home before Tropical Storm Isaac hits Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in New Orleans. Tropical Storm Isaac is churning it's way across the Gulf of Mexico...   (David J. Phillip)
President Barack Obama arrives in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, to talk about Tropical Storm Isaac.
President Barack Obama arrives in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, to talk about Tropical Storm Isaac.   (Carolyn Kaster)
Brandon Ellis of Waveland takes advantage of the height of his ATV to ride up to the waves coming over the seawall alongside Beach Boulevard in Waveland, Miss., as Isaac's winds begin to hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012.
Brandon Ellis of Waveland takes advantage of the height of his ATV to ride up to the waves coming over the seawall alongside Beach Boulevard in Waveland, Miss., as Isaac's winds begin to hit the Mississippi...   (Rogelio V. Solis)
The new pumping station at the 17th Street Canal levee is shown Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in New Orleans. A portion of the levee broke seven years ago when Hurricane Katrina hit. Tropical Storm Isaac is churning it's way across the Gulf of Mexico and could make landfall near New...
The new pumping station at the 17th Street Canal levee is shown Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in New Orleans. A portion of the levee broke seven years ago when Hurricane Katrina hit. Tropical Storm Isaac is...   (David J. Phillip)
Senior hurricane specialist Stacy Stewart tracks Isaac at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012.
Senior hurricane specialist Stacy Stewart tracks Isaac at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012.   (Alan Diaz)
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LoginsSuck
Aug 28, 2012 2:23 PM CDT
Time to batten down the hatches. Be safe all. 
bubbahotep
Aug 28, 2012 12:30 PM CDT
Don't worry about the hurricane, GOP. You can all hide behind Chris Christie.
ObamaliberalsSuck
Aug 28, 2012 11:42 AM CDT
I hope Mayor Nyugen's Chocolate town takes a Direst Hit again! i hope it is under water by tomorrow,  10 Billion later and this is still a chocolate cesspool!!

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