EUMETSAT Metop-A Image: Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans

On the 7th anniversary of the day Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Hurricane Isaac hits the city (right-hand image). 

Unlike Katrina, which was a devastating Category 5 hurricane, Isaac is a Category 1 hurricane with wind speeds of around 80mph (128 km/h).

Left-hand image show Isaac approaching on 28 Aug. 0

Composite from 28/08/12 15:46 and 29/08/12 03:01 UTC Archive of Images

Credit the EUMETSAT Site