I appears that most of the Metroblogging New Orleans ^[1] contributors are heading off to higher ground. I certainly can understand why, especially after reading this horrific report ^[2] on the consequences of a category 4 or 5 storm hitting the city from the south.

Right now the storm is a category 5. I seem to remember that maintaining this level of intensity for more than 24 hrs is quite difficult. I certainly hope so, they are looking at floods lasting up to 6 months and a death toll that would dwarf 9/11.

…and they won’t even be able to feel better by bombing/invading anyone.