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Originally Posted by Solecismic
It's better news for New Orleans, that's for sure. But they're by no means out of the woods. The eye is still 4-5 hours from that area, and a ten-mile jog back to the west could greatly increase the damage.
Hurricanes can change direction suddenly, and a westward jog would also be an indication of increased strength.
No one knows yet whether Lake Pontchartrain will break the levees.
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From everything I'm hearing, your last statement appears to be the key...
No matter how hard the storm hits, whether it's a direct hit, etc... if the levees break, New Orleans is in a world of hurt...