This thing is massive.
Currently:
Here is hoping that the somewhat-cooler waters of the northern Gulf will lessen the storm's strength as it reaches the shore.
Currently:
Mayor Ray Nagin late Saturday warned that Gustav is the "mother of all storms" and ordered a mandatory evacuation for the West Bank of New Orleans for 8 a.m. Sunday and noon for the East Bank.
"We want 100 percent evacuation," said Nagin. "It has the potential to impact every area of this metropolitan.
Katrina had a footprint of about 400 miles, he said. Gustav is about 900 miles and growing, Nagin said.
"This is worse than a Betsy, worse than a Katrina," Nagin said.
The mayor speculated that Gustav is so fierce Baton Rouge likely will experience 100 mph winds.
Here is hoping that the somewhat-cooler waters of the northern Gulf will lessen the storm's strength as it reaches the shore.