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Thursday, 10 a.m.: Tropical Storm Isaac is weakening as it slowly moves over central Louisiana, the National Weather Service reports.
Wind speeds have decreased to 40 mph, and the NWS predicts Isaac to become a tropical depression later tonight.
Baton Rouge is no longer under a tropical storm warning.
As reported by the NWS’s National Hurricane Center at 10 a.m.:
Location: 31.7°N 92.1°W Moving: NNW at 9 mph Min pressure: 987 mb Max sustained: 40 mph
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Thursday 7 a.m.: While the wind and rain on campus and around Baton Rouge have died down, Tropical Storm Isaac is still moving slowly northwestward into central Louisiana, according to the National Weather Service. Despite the storm moving further inland, it’s still bringing heavy rains, severe weather and Gulf Coast water levels are still high, according to the NWS.
As reported by the NWS’s National Hurricane Center at 7 a.m.:
Location: 31.1°N 91.8°W Moving: NW at 8 mph Min pressure: 985 mb Max sustained: 45 mph
Thursday 1:31 a.m.: As late night and early morning press on Baton Rouge and on campus, Tropical Storm Isaac is continuing to progress inland, according to the National Weather Service. FEMA announced Louisiana officials will be able to use federal aid to supplement recovery efforts.
As reported by the NWS’s National Hurricane Center at 1 a.m.:
Location: 30.5°N 91.3°W Moving: NW at 5 mph Min pressure: 981 mb Max sustained: 50 mph
Wednesday 10:17 p.m.: As night falls, Tropical Storm Isaac is moving inland as the Northern Gulf Coast’s water level remain high, according to the National Weather Service.
As reported by the NWS’s National Hurricane Center at 10 p.m.:
Location: 30.3°N 91.2°W Moving: NW at 6 mph Min pressure: 980 mb Max sustained: 60 mph
Wednesday 7:56 p.m.: Tropical Storm Isaac is still thrashing through Baton Rouge with strong winds and heavy rains, according to the National Weather Service.
As reported by the NWS’s National Hurricane Center at 7 p.m.:
Location: 30.1°N 91.1°W Moving: NW at 5 mph Min pressure: 977 mb Max sustained: 60 mph
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Wednesday, 5:10 p.m.: East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Melvin “Kip” Holden has announced a 6 p.m. curfew parish-wide.
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Wednesday, 2:10 p.m.: While it’s barreling into Baton Rouge, Isaac has been downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, according to the National Weather Service. 
Though the storm’s been downgraded, the NWS is reporting that life-threatening storm-surge hazards are still occurring. 
As reported by the NWS’s National Hurricane Center at 2 p.m.:
Location: 29.8°N 90.9°W Moving: NW at 6 mph Min pressure: 974 mb Max sustained: 70 mph
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Wednesday, 1:12 p.m.: Hurricane Isaac’s center is about 55 miles southeast of Baton Rouge, the National Weather Service reports.
As reported by the NWS’s National Hurricane Center at 1 p.m.:
Location: 29.8°N 90.8°W Moving: NW at 6 mph Min pressure: 974 mb Max sustained: 75 mph
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Wednesday, 11:06 a.m.: The center of Hurricane Isaac is currently near Houma, La.
The National Weather Service said Isaac’s continued slow movement could result in a “prolonged threat of flooding from heavy rains. High water levels are expected Wednesday, the NWS reports.
Winds in Baton Rouge are expected to be between 40 and 60 mph, with maximum gusts of 80 mph.
As reported by the NWS’s National Hurricane Center at 11 a.m.:
Location: 24.7°N 46.9°W Moving: WNW at 12 mph Min pressure: 1007 mb Max sustained: 45 mph
VIDEO: Image of Hurricane Isaac from International Space Station
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Wednesday, 9:24 a.m.: Hurricane Isaac is expected to reach Baton Rouge on Thursday at 1 a.m., according to National Weather Service projections.
Isaac continues to move slowly at 6 mph. The NWS called its movement “quasi-stationary.”
The storm is moving northwest and is expected to continue in that direction. 
As reported by the NWS’s National Hurricane Center at 9 a.m.:
Location: 29.6°N 90.6°W Moving: NW at 6 mph Min pressure: 972 mb Max sustained: 75 mph
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Tuesday, 10:04 p.m.: The National Weather Service reports that Hurricane Isaac is producing a strong storm surge along the northern Gulf Coast with flooding expected.
Isaac continues to move at 8 mph and is expected make landfall near Grand Isle. 
It’s forecasted to reach Baton Rouge on Wednesday around 7 p.m.
Only a slight change in strength is expected over the next 12 hours, according to the NWS. The storm will likely weaken later Wednesday as it grows farther inland.
Hurricane Isaac’s slow motion is projected to cause a lengthy period of strong wind, heavy rainfall and possible flooding.
As reported by the NWS’s National Hurricane Center at 10 p.m.:
Location: 29.0°N 89.7°W Moving: NW at 8 mph Min pressure: 968 mb Max sustained: 80 mph
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Tuesday 9:11 p.m.: Hurricane Isaac has moved westward, and its center is back over water to the west of the Mississippi River, according to the National Weather Service.
As reported by the NWS’s National Hurricane Center at 9 p.m.:
Location: 28.9°N 89.7°W Moving: NW at 8 mph Min pressure: 968 mb Max sustained: 80 mph
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Tuesday 8:31 p.m.: CNN reports Hurricane Isaac will make a direct hit on Baton Rouge either tonight or early tomorrow morning.
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Tuesday 8:08 p.m.: Hurricane Isaac continues to move northwestward along the state’s southeastern coast at 8 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
The hurricane’s center will continue along the coast for the next few hours, and is then projected to move farther inland Wednesday.
As reported by the NWS’s National Hurricane Center at 8 p.m.:
Location: 29.0°N 89.6°W Moving: NW at 8 mph Min pressure: 968 mb Max sustained: 80 mph
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Tuesday 7:09 p.m.: Hurricane Isaac officially made landfall at 7 p.m. in Southeastern Louisiana, according to the National Weather Service. The gulf coast is experiencing strong winds and an intense storm surge.
As reported by the NWS’s National Hurricane Center at 7 p.m.:
Location: 29.0°N 89.4°W Moving: NW at 8 mph Min pressure: 970 mb Max sustained: 80 mph
The Associated Press reported Hurricane Isaac has made landfall in Plaquemines Parish.
Tuesday 6:50 p.m.: Hurricane Isaac’s center is still moving closer to the coast of southeastern Louisiana, according to the National Weather Service.
East Baton Rouge Parish is now under a tornado watch, and remains under a tropical storm warning.
As reported by the NWS’s National Hurricane Center at 6 p.m.: Location: 28.9°N 89.2°W Moving: NW at 8 mph Min pressure: 970 mb Max sustained: 80 mph
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Tuesday 4:23 p.m.: Hurricane Isaac is currently moving northwestward toward the mouth of the Mississippi River and drawing nearer to southeastern Louisiana, according to the National Weather Service’s tracking.
Isaac is a Category 1 hurricane with a maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. The storm could gain strength before making landfall, and is expected to weaken after landing, the NWS reports.
The hurricane’s center is expected to reach the southeastern Louisiana this evening.
East Baton Rouge is under a tropical storm warning and flash flood watch.
Tropical storm conditions are expected to persist from late this afternoon until Wednesday night. Hurricane-force winds will extend outward up to 60 miles, and tropical-storm-force winds will extend outward up to 185 miles.
Hurricane Isaac is expected to produce seven to 14 inches of rainfall over Louisiana, southern Mississippi and southern Alabama.
As reported by the NWS’s National Hurricane Center at 4 p.m.: Location: 28.7°N 89.2°W Moving: NW at 8 mph Min pressure: 975 mb Max sustained: 80 mph
According to the NWS, Baton Rouge’s seven-day forecast is as follows:
– Late afternoon: Tropical storm conditions expected. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a high near 88. North wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%
– Tonight: Tropical storm conditions expected. Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 75. North wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
– Wednesday: Tropical storm conditions expected. Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 83. North wind 45 to 55 mph becoming east. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
– Wednesday night: Tropical storm conditions expected. Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 76. South wind 35 to 45 mph becoming southwest. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
– Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 88. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
– Thursday night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
– Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
– Friday night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
– Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92.
– Saturday night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
– Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
– Sunday night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
– Labor Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
– Monday night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
– Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. 
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