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we have rain bands not only on florida still, the east coast, but off the east florida coast about 390 miles from the center. this is a huge storm, not intensity wise, but a huge storm and why its impacts will be felt for two days in the north central gulf starting tomorrow morning. >> we appreciate it. this is the havoc that hurricane katrina wreekds in new orleans when it came ashore as a category 3 storm seven years ago on wednesday. severe flooding when levees failed leaving 80% of new orleans under water. katrina killed more than 1800 people, although the final death toll in new orleans was never determined. officials this time around they say they are getting ready. >> we have issued a state declaration of emergency for the storm. >> it's really important that we as a region stay together and stay focused and now is a time to get what we call in battle rhythm. >> it's always been serious business for those on the gulf coast states like louisiana. gabe gutierrez joins me from new orleans. what are officials doing this time around, especially to make sure that people are fully info
we have rain bands not only on florida still, the east coast, but off the east florida coast about 390 miles from the center. this is a huge storm, not intensity wise, but a huge storm and why its impacts will be felt for two days in the north central gulf starting tomorrow morning. >> we appreciate it. this is the havoc that hurricane katrina wreekds in new orleans when it came ashore as a category 3 storm seven years ago on wednesday. severe flooding when levees failed leaving 80% of...
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. >> that trip in florida was also -- the news about florida was bookended by mr. romney cancelling a planned trip to orlando. the candidate's campaign initially cited exhaustion and said he wasn't exhausted, he was busy. and then abc news reported he was spotted spending some time in the gym. i don't know why they're avoiding the orlando stop. is there a rational reason for the republican new ticket to avoid a lot of time in florida right now? >> absolutely. you covered it when you covered the newspaper headlines in florida saying rather straight out that ryan could be a problem for romney in florida. my personal opinion before this vice presidential pick was that florida was shaded probably for romney. now, i think it's shaded at least slightly for obama. one thing we need to keep in mind, rachel, and i'm reminded myself, i have been covering politics since way before tim tebow was born, but these things unfold as time goes on. and while right now ryan looks like he is toxic for the ticket, it could be as we get deeper in the campaign, that this intelligent man,
. >> that trip in florida was also -- the news about florida was bookended by mr. romney cancelling a planned trip to orlando. the candidate's campaign initially cited exhaustion and said he wasn't exhausted, he was busy. and then abc news reported he was spotted spending some time in the gym. i don't know why they're avoiding the orlando stop. is there a rational reason for the republican new ticket to avoid a lot of time in florida right now? >> absolutely. you covered it when you...
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south florida there. it is just off south florida, but the key, you could take a direct from a category 1 hurricane. a we head out, there's tuesday. as we mentioned; it has hist shifted more to the west. there is new orleans. and the center of the storm coming right of new orleans. but i don't want to you focus on the center of the storm because anywhere within this cone is where we could see a landfall. they are saying category 2 upon landfall, but there is a chance we could see a stronger hurricane. that's what the national hurricane center is warning folks about this. this is a preliminary advisory. we could potentially see a stronger, major storm. just want to show you one of our tropical storm models that puts out the precipitation estimates, as we head further out in time. isolated amounts of 10 inches plus across south florida and take a look. this is one of the latest model guidances with the potential for 10 inch, possibly 12 inches along the coast of louisiana. again, if we have a tropical syste
south florida there. it is just off south florida, but the key, you could take a direct from a category 1 hurricane. a we head out, there's tuesday. as we mentioned; it has hist shifted more to the west. there is new orleans. and the center of the storm coming right of new orleans. but i don't want to you focus on the center of the storm because anywhere within this cone is where we could see a landfall. they are saying category 2 upon landfall, but there is a chance we could see a stronger...
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communities from florida to louisiana prepare for the impact. reporter karen brown in key largo florida >>> right now buys it intensifies as it heads towards the gulf mandatory evacuation orders in place in low-lying areas of florida and alabama and louisiana. they are starting to clean up locals call the storm category none. fierce winds whipped through the keeps knocking down trees, while isaacs' rains caused flooding in south florida by sunday afternoon the dolphins are back out swimming and carol anderson takes down her storm shutters >>> not as bad as i thought >>> and you dodged a bullet >>> yes i did >>> officials say 23,000 visitors last ahead of the storm but they expect to beat up and running for labor day weekend >>> eyes against northwest and forecasters say it could strengthen to category 2 hurricane and make landfall among the northern gulf course louisiana governor declared state of emergency low-lying areas our evacuating his new orleans on high alert. >>> we have learned to be prepared for the unexpected and caution the better p
communities from florida to louisiana prepare for the impact. reporter karen brown in key largo florida >>> right now buys it intensifies as it heads towards the gulf mandatory evacuation orders in place in low-lying areas of florida and alabama and louisiana. they are starting to clean up locals call the storm category none. fierce winds whipped through the keeps knocking down trees, while isaacs' rains caused flooding in south florida by sunday afternoon the dolphins are back out...
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doesn't even look at florida anymore. one little model over destin, the rest somewhere new orleans, points east, points west. >> oh, boy. >> remember, don, this forecast is right through here. even though new orleans is here, you would still get that same surge all the way from dauphin island all the way through biloxi, which is right through there. just get the same type of surge that you would have if it ever got that big. here's the projected path, only projected to be a 2. i don't say that tongue-in-cheek, but it's not the 4 that katrina was. there's still a lot of ocean heat out there, 100 miles per hour coming onshore, anywhere from plaquemines to mobile, left to right of there, but this change, shifting left and right, one of the things i said a couple days ago is the best chance i can give you is the most i could probably guarantee you is this is going to change and it certainly is. now the people of louisiana have hurricane warnings and even for new orleans. >> we keep saying 2, 4, what have you, but still the is
doesn't even look at florida anymore. one little model over destin, the rest somewhere new orleans, points east, points west. >> oh, boy. >> remember, don, this forecast is right through here. even though new orleans is here, you would still get that same surge all the way from dauphin island all the way through biloxi, which is right through there. just get the same type of surge that you would have if it ever got that big. here's the projected path, only projected to be a 2. i...
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fredricka wilson of florida. the advancement project also with us. thank you. >>> what's going on according to rescue efforts, reporting from slidell, according to the chief of police, 45 people and their pets rescued in is this area. also in the old towne area of slidell. an area that has seen flooding pouring in because of fast-moving surges of water that came in on people unprepared. again, about, you know, anywhere between 40 to 100 people rescued by police so far. you can see all the standing water. it's not receding anytime soon. >>> we're back after this. one is for a clean, wedomestic energy future that puts us in control. our abundant natural gas is already saving us money, producing cleaner electricity, putting us to work here in america and supporting wind and solar. though all energy development comes with some risk, we're committed to safely and responsibly producing natural gas. it's not a dream. america's natural gas... putting us in control of our energy future, now. my name is adam frucci and i'm
fredricka wilson of florida. the advancement project also with us. thank you. >>> what's going on according to rescue efforts, reporting from slidell, according to the chief of police, 45 people and their pets rescued in is this area. also in the old towne area of slidell. an area that has seen flooding pouring in because of fast-moving surges of water that came in on people unprepared. again, about, you know, anywhere between 40 to 100 people rescued by police so far. you can see all...
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la florida. prefieren a 0 bam sobre romney 50% contra 46. segÚn el ultimo sondeo. na nacionalmente ambos estÁn virtualmente empatados. e l joe la florida para presentar a mitt romney a nivel nacional. nadie se asemeja a la florida el sentir nacional. somos como una prueba laboratorio >>> la florida es uno de lo estados mÁs afectados por el desempleo y el colapso inmobiliario del 2008 y tener casi un millÓn y medio de lectores latinos. lo que le isa a las hispanos es como los latinoamericanos. trabajo y ganar mÁs dinero. le estas o 23re 100ed algo mejor. estÁn decidido a ganar este apoyo. por medio de una nuevo propaganda y una seguidilla de oradores hispanos en sepa convenciÓn. susana martins se siente orgullosa de ser escogida. los republicanos quieren utilizar la economÍa como in mano, la inmigraciÓn sigue siendo el tema. para otra oportunidad dijo martÍnez hay que esperar a ver. si los lectores estÁn dispuestos a esperar. regresamos a tampa. >>> josÉ la im% tanz de la florida. clar
la florida. prefieren a 0 bam sobre romney 50% contra 46. segÚn el ultimo sondeo. na nacionalmente ambos estÁn virtualmente empatados. e l joe la florida para presentar a mitt romney a nivel nacional. nadie se asemeja a la florida el sentir nacional. somos como una prueba laboratorio >>> la florida es uno de lo estados mÁs afectados por el desempleo y el colapso inmobiliario del 2008 y tener casi un millÓn y medio de lectores latinos. lo que le isa a las hispanos es como los...
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c-span is in tampa, florida. you can see a live shot their of the tampa bay times forum, where things are getting ready. we have behind-the-scenes look for preparations of the speeches. over 13,000 members of the media are intact but this week covering this event. c-span is not the only one there. bringing you news from television, also all kinds of media are on hand. there are over 7500 volunteers to help out during the week. we have been learning about to get back, the city itself. we have to doing a spotlight on tampa series. this week we spoke with the mayor, a democrat, who is supporting the events here. tampa has over 335,000 residents, largest city in hillsborough county, the county seat and the third most populous city in the state of florida. it is the 11th congressional district, represented by cathy kastor, and florida senators are marco rubio and bill nelson, a democrat. for that is of interest, but to us in washington journal. give us more perspective about florida is susan macmanus cannot and politi
c-span is in tampa, florida. you can see a live shot their of the tampa bay times forum, where things are getting ready. we have behind-the-scenes look for preparations of the speeches. over 13,000 members of the media are intact but this week covering this event. c-span is not the only one there. bringing you news from television, also all kinds of media are on hand. there are over 7500 volunteers to help out during the week. we have been learning about to get back, the city itself. we have to...
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the florida keys. jim, the keys could get florida's first brush with isaac and what are you seeing there? >> the winds have definitely picked up this morning, randi. no rain yet. yesterday we saw some squalls, but steadily over to the last three hours we have seen the wind pick up. it is not a wind event but a rain event. they are almost positive to get some sort of flooding here which can happen with a regular thunderstorm. from what we will see from isaac, that is the main fear. the main thing they want to have done as far as preparations is to get people out of the way of the storm as it comes in later today, randi. >> yes, the flr roridians have n through this before, and know how the prepare, but what about the vacationers? do they know how to get out? >> yes, they want to get the vacationers out of here, and the locals and the residents are more experienced. they didn't encourage those people to leave, but to stay inside and yesterday they added flights and we saw planes taking off all day yester
the florida keys. jim, the keys could get florida's first brush with isaac and what are you seeing there? >> the winds have definitely picked up this morning, randi. no rain yet. yesterday we saw some squalls, but steadily over to the last three hours we have seen the wind pick up. it is not a wind event but a rain event. they are almost positive to get some sort of flooding here which can happen with a regular thunderstorm. from what we will see from isaac, that is the main fear. the...
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a direct impact has florida residents preparing now. nbc's kirk gregory has the latest. >> reporter: wind and rain in puerto rico. a glancing blow from tropical storm isaac as the system meanders across the caribbean. hurricane warnings are in effect for the dominican republic and in haiti where aid groups are mobilizing to assist the thousands of people still struggling i make-shift shelters 2.5 years after an earthquake destroyed the capitol city. >> the next 24 hours will be critical for the population of haiti and the international red cross is concerned. >> reporter: concern is spreading throughout florida as well. the latest projection map shows the state feeling the storm's force as early as sunday. in cape coral, firemen wasted no time in securing a storm curtain around city hall. >> to protect the glass and any debris that comes up against it. >> reporter: and along florida's gulf coast. >> i'd rather be early than late. >> reporter: preparations for isaac are underway. just as the final touches are added to tampa's big party.
a direct impact has florida residents preparing now. nbc's kirk gregory has the latest. >> reporter: wind and rain in puerto rico. a glancing blow from tropical storm isaac as the system meanders across the caribbean. hurricane warnings are in effect for the dominican republic and in haiti where aid groups are mobilizing to assist the thousands of people still struggling i make-shift shelters 2.5 years after an earthquake destroyed the capitol city. >> the next 24 hours will be...
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kind of leaving the florida keys. right now you're looking at the east coast of south florida, right off the miami beach there, courtesy of wsvn out of miami. the surf is still kicking up pretty good there. lots of high winds but right now, the focus willing on the west coast of florida and beyond, along the gulf coast. as tropical storm isaac makes its way into the gulf of mexico. and before reaching hurricane strength potentially. chad myers with us now on flight cancellations that have resulted in south florida, namely in miami-dade. >> 294 arrivals and 261 departures out of miami did not arrive and did not leave. finally planes in the air, 19. should be more like 119 in the air. people are trying to get out, american, american eagle, especially the smaller planes didn't try to fly in 40, 50, 60 mile per hour winds. that's good news. things are moving, just not as fast as you might like. here we go, tropical storm isaac not as impressive i guess as people were looking for. had a 70 mile per hour wind at boca chica.
kind of leaving the florida keys. right now you're looking at the east coast of south florida, right off the miami beach there, courtesy of wsvn out of miami. the surf is still kicking up pretty good there. lots of high winds but right now, the focus willing on the west coast of florida and beyond, along the gulf coast. as tropical storm isaac makes its way into the gulf of mexico. and before reaching hurricane strength potentially. chad myers with us now on flight cancellations that have...
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this is in boynton beach, florida. bill says he's lived through hurricane francis, will ma and john. he's seen a lot heavier thunderstorms but the florida department of emergency management has told us they are getting inundated from calls from south florida residents asking whether or not if they should evacuate. one resident who was thankful he did not evacuate was frank guido. he sent this in from ft. lauderdale, shot from the apartment complex he was staying in. he says water poured into the lobby of the apartment complex. he says he feels he made the right decision in staying put there in ft. lauderdale. but fredericka, some of the most dramatic video we saw, that's from the freedom of the seas cruise ship, right in the florida straits between cuba and florida. take a look at this video. >> what an idiot. >> some of the cruise ship passengers are taking a break, going inside, shooting the individual row from inside the cruise ship. that cruise ship is now safe. they experienced winds as high as 65 miles per hour.
this is in boynton beach, florida. bill says he's lived through hurricane francis, will ma and john. he's seen a lot heavier thunderstorms but the florida department of emergency management has told us they are getting inundated from calls from south florida residents asking whether or not if they should evacuate. one resident who was thankful he did not evacuate was frank guido. he sent this in from ft. lauderdale, shot from the apartment complex he was staying in. he says water poured into...
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now florida bracing for a hurricane. we'll take you there live. >>> and politics are no match for mother nature as isaac moves north. the republican convention is under threat with some events already canceled. >>> one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. >> mankind loses a legend. the life, the career, the inspiration of neil armstrong. >>> it is sunday, august 26. good morning, everyone. i'm randi kaye. glad you're with us. we begin this morning with tropical storm isaac. it's already killed at least two people in haiti where streets are rivers. now the storm is barreling toward florida just in time for the republican national convention in tampa. it's throwing a wrench into the rnc's carefully planned schedule. monday's big opening events now on hold. more in a moment. isaac could strengthen into a hurricane whether it crosses the -- when it crosses the keys as soon as tonight. heavy rains expected all through today. we're covering isaac for you from all the angles. cnn's jim spellman is in the florida keys
now florida bracing for a hurricane. we'll take you there live. >>> and politics are no match for mother nature as isaac moves north. the republican convention is under threat with some events already canceled. >>> one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. >> mankind loses a legend. the life, the career, the inspiration of neil armstrong. >>> it is sunday, august 26. good morning, everyone. i'm randi kaye. glad you're with us. we begin this morning...
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now, this is toxic in florida. i'm not saying romney will lose florida, i'm saying as of today, he has less chance of carrying it than he had before, which is one reason he went to florida by himself. i think it's fairly obvious it's one reason he didn't go to orlando. >> the rachel maddow show 9:00 p.m. eastern. >>> elsewhere in politics, new jersey governor chris christie will be giving the keynote speak at the republican national committee. christie said he plans to make an emphatic speech, making the case for electing mitt romney and paul ryan. christie told "u.s.a. today" he's grinding away on the fourth draft of his speech. he said he's going to be offering some very direct and hard truths to the people of the country about the trouble that we're in. >>> well a policeman and two others are dead this morning after a dunnman opened fire near texas a&m university monday. the suspected gunman, 35-year-old thomas alton kauffell was being served an eviction notice before he opened fire from inside a home. a county
now, this is toxic in florida. i'm not saying romney will lose florida, i'm saying as of today, he has less chance of carrying it than he had before, which is one reason he went to florida by himself. i think it's fairly obvious it's one reason he didn't go to orlando. >> the rachel maddow show 9:00 p.m. eastern. >>> elsewhere in politics, new jersey governor chris christie will be giving the keynote speak at the republican national committee. christie said he plans to make an...
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as the it swept the keys and south florida. heavy rain caused some pockets of flooding but no major damage was reported so far. across the gulf coast, nerves are on edge this evening as tropical storm gathers strength. nbc's jay gray is in myers, florida with the latest on preparation and what is expected to be one of the hardest hit areas. >> reporter: dramatic images, as the massive storm rips across haiti leaving floodwater, shelters, twisted and torn away, and at least one fatality. the pictures and problems and ominous calling card for this massive system that will soon turn its attention to florida and the gulf coast. everybody from louisiana over through florida need to be watching carefully and taking initial preparations. >> reporter: residents are moving sandbags into place in southwest, florida. >> it looks like it is going to be pretty serious. again with the category i, that's just the wind. but it's the storm surge and the size of the storm itself that were's concerned with. so, we're very anxious about this. >> r
as the it swept the keys and south florida. heavy rain caused some pockets of flooding but no major damage was reported so far. across the gulf coast, nerves are on edge this evening as tropical storm gathers strength. nbc's jay gray is in myers, florida with the latest on preparation and what is expected to be one of the hardest hit areas. >> reporter: dramatic images, as the massive storm rips across haiti leaving floodwater, shelters, twisted and torn away, and at least one fatality....
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former florida governor charlie crist is public enemy number one in florida. >>> today's trivia question -- since 1948 which city has hosted more presidential nominating conventions than any other city? tweet me the answer. the first correct answer gets a call on monday from us. the answer and more coming up. i don't know the answer yet so hurry up and tweet me before i know. join the twitter conversation about the conventions. use the hash tag msnbc2012. we'll be right back. [ male announcer ] if you stash tissues like a squirrel stashes nuts, you may be muddling through allergies. try zyrtec® liquid gels. nothing starts working faster than zyrtec® at relieving your allergy symptoms for 24 hours. zyrtec®. love the air. and also to build my career. so i'm not about to always let my frequent bladder urges, or the worry my pipes might leak get in the way of my busy lifestyle. that's why i take care, with vesicare. once-daily vesicare can help control your bladder muscle and is proven to treat overactive bladder with symptoms of frequent urges and leaks day and night. if you have certain
former florida governor charlie crist is public enemy number one in florida. >>> today's trivia question -- since 1948 which city has hosted more presidential nominating conventions than any other city? tweet me the answer. the first correct answer gets a call on monday from us. the answer and more coming up. i don't know the answer yet so hurry up and tweet me before i know. join the twitter conversation about the conventions. use the hash tag msnbc2012. we'll be right back. [ male...
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now florida is bracing for a hurricane. we'll take you there live. >>> and politics are no match for mother nature as isaac moves north. the republican convention is under threat with some events already canceled. >>> that's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. >> mankind loses a legend. the life, the career, the inspiration of neil armstrong. >>> good morning, everyone, i'm randi kaye. it is 7:00 on the east coast. 4:00 a.m. out west. thank you very much for starting your morning with us. florida is under a state of emergency right now. tropical storm isaac racing toward the florida keys after trashing haiti and killing at least two people this. isaac could become a hurricane by the time it moves across the keys and into the gulf of mexico, possibly within hours. governor scott says florida knows what it has to do to get prepared. the keys, they've already started battening up the hatches. even as delegates arrived at the airport, the republican national convention is not taking any chances. it will open as
now florida is bracing for a hurricane. we'll take you there live. >>> and politics are no match for mother nature as isaac moves north. the republican convention is under threat with some events already canceled. >>> that's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. >> mankind loses a legend. the life, the career, the inspiration of neil armstrong. >>> good morning, everyone, i'm randi kaye. it is 7:00 on the east coast. 4:00 a.m. out west. thank you...
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a lot of heavy rain through the florida keys, through the florida straits. we had some here, but the worst of the weather has moved on out. this is very warm water, water temperatures, 87, 88 degrees. that's why we're forecasting for other reasons, too, and intensifying isaac becoming a hurricane today or tonight. wave heights out here, 6 toate feet, and we had a lot of beach erosion. let's take you to the eastern side of cuba where now in the recovery phase in guantanamo. also the other provinces and the santiago area. they're recovering from what they dealt with. let's go and take a look at the wave action. this is a sea wall area where people like to gather. they have those across a lot of latin american countries, especially down here in the caribbean. they have one in havana. the waves crashing over the sea wall and into homes, at least 24 homes were damaged and three were destroyed. now, as we come down the beach here, you can see the fact that we have had some debris. we have tiki huts that have been ripped from their moorings and they're thrown down
a lot of heavy rain through the florida keys, through the florida straits. we had some here, but the worst of the weather has moved on out. this is very warm water, water temperatures, 87, 88 degrees. that's why we're forecasting for other reasons, too, and intensifying isaac becoming a hurricane today or tonight. wave heights out here, 6 toate feet, and we had a lot of beach erosion. let's take you to the eastern side of cuba where now in the recovery phase in guantanamo. also the other...
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, florida. >> scott, good information and godspeed. you'll be seeing a lot of that in the days to come. >>> coming up on 9 news now this sunday a local man got an unpleasant surprise walking into his own garage, that story when we come back. >> and, of course, keeping a close eye on tropical storm isaac. stay with us. >>> poisonous snakes, they may be more common around here than you might think. a herndon man found out the hard way when he got bitten a copperhead snake in his garage. surae chinn has the story and how you may want to protect your home. >> reporter: jon hanna was taking his dog out when he stepped on the snake in his garage. the bite sent him to the hospital last week and he spent three days in intensive care. >> i didn't turn the height on when i went out to the garage -- light on when i went out to the garage and the dog went running out and i followed him and after a few steps didn't look down and the copperhead was on the floor. i stepped on him. >> reporter: the snake sunk its teeth into his heel. >> i felt excruci
, florida. >> scott, good information and godspeed. you'll be seeing a lot of that in the days to come. >>> coming up on 9 news now this sunday a local man got an unpleasant surprise walking into his own garage, that story when we come back. >> and, of course, keeping a close eye on tropical storm isaac. stay with us. >>> poisonous snakes, they may be more common around here than you might think. a herndon man found out the hard way when he got bitten a copperhead...
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isaac's fierce winds are battering south florida, including the vulnerable florida keys. millions preparing tonight. changes to the republican convention in tampa under way. our extreme weather team across the region tonight. leading us off, sam champion. he's in naples, "nightline," tonigh florida, tonight, with the late latest. >> reporter: david, you topped that big headline. the recent hurricane warnings are out. and they include that city, new orleans, and a good part of the gulf coast they didn't include earlier. look at the warnings out now. they go from morgan city, louisiana, run all the way to decembs destin, florida. there's a tropical storm warning out for the rest of the troch call coast. there's less of an impact expected in florida. there will be coastal flooding and you'll get that coastal flooding. that push will go behind that parallel level. we are focused on the nose of that storm and where it's headed right now. it looks like it's got that bulls eye, if you follow this path, by early wednesday morning, right across gulfport. that means that track, if
isaac's fierce winds are battering south florida, including the vulnerable florida keys. millions preparing tonight. changes to the republican convention in tampa under way. our extreme weather team across the region tonight. leading us off, sam champion. he's in naples, "nightline," tonigh florida, tonight, with the late latest. >> reporter: david, you topped that big headline. the recent hurricane warnings are out. and they include that city, new orleans, and a good part of...
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en la costa, en florida central, mÁs al norte. alerta de tormenta tropical. la zona de los cayos estos modelos ubicando 15 pulgadas y parte de esta actividad se traslada al norte, los aviones reconociendo el Área, una tormenta errÁtica y problematica los modelos lo traen desde pensacola, sobre todo noroeste de la florida, lo traerÍa a las inmediaciÓn de pensacola esta es la trayectoria oficial pudiera ganar fuerza en el golfo de mÉxico, y entonces esto tiene otra consecuencia oleaje que puede ser bastante fuerte y lluvia aquÍ tenemos 4 cra caracterÍstica, a esto es lo principal que tengo. >>> eduardo gracias, vamos a seguir pendientes de tu informaciÓn, y aunque isaac esta lejos de tampa sus vientos afectan la actividad de la convenciÓn republicana programada para el lunes en esta ciudad, dirigentes tomaron decisiÓn sobre la inauguracion del evento y nuestro enviado especial nos dice de quÉ se trata. >>> es oficial a pesar de preparativos el partido republicano pospuso por un dÍa su convenciÓn, el cielo se ve apasible pero el lu necesario Á dife
en la costa, en florida central, mÁs al norte. alerta de tormenta tropical. la zona de los cayos estos modelos ubicando 15 pulgadas y parte de esta actividad se traslada al norte, los aviones reconociendo el Área, una tormenta errÁtica y problematica los modelos lo traen desde pensacola, sobre todo noroeste de la florida, lo traerÍa a las inmediaciÓn de pensacola esta es la trayectoria oficial pudiera ganar fuerza en el golfo de mÉxico, y entonces esto tiene otra consecuencia oleaje que...
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en noviembre. >>> la florida es sumamente importante, pero no es solamente la florida, nevada es importante, nuevo méxico es importante, o sea a nivel nacional, esto es lo que es importante. >>> por supuesto otro desafío de elos republicanos es la tormenta tropical isaac que se acerca, el gobernador ha ordenado el estado de emergencia los republicanos quieren seguir adelante con la convención pero si la tormenta tropical isaac se acerca demasiado, la ciudad podría tener una evacuación. >>> a dos meses de las elecciones en noviembre, casi una cuarta parte de los votantes de estados unidos no sabe por quién va a votar, el sector podría ser decisivo en unos comicios como estos, donde tanto el presidente barack obama como mitt romney les costará conquistar votos >>> es momento de nuestra primera pausa y al regresar una explosión en la refinería más grande de venezuela deja una veintena de muertos y heridos. 8m >>> este domingo en al punto, falta poco para que comience la convención nacional republicana, donde mitt romney será mnombrado candidato a la presidencia, qué planean los r
en noviembre. >>> la florida es sumamente importante, pero no es solamente la florida, nevada es importante, nuevo méxico es importante, o sea a nivel nacional, esto es lo que es importante. >>> por supuesto otro desafío de elos republicanos es la tormenta tropical isaac que se acerca, el gobernador ha ordenado el estado de emergencia los republicanos quieren seguir adelante con la convención pero si la tormenta tropical isaac se acerca demasiado, la ciudad podría tener...
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florida. you put florida more in the democratic camp. solidified iowa, and if you lose -- not only do you have ohio, as the mayor said but if you lose iowa and florida, you can't put it together. >> yeah, i don't see it either. celinda lake, a democratic pollster and president of lake research partners, thank you again for joining us inside "the war room." >> thank for having me. >> up next what was paul ryan doing before he started making republican pundits melt like teenage girls? we'll show you. and it's up next only on "the war room." >>> you're back inside "the war room." i'm jennifer grandholm. we came across an interesting tidbit today. there was an cnn poll taken before paul ryan was picked that found that 54% of those surveyed did not know enough about him to even form an opinion. so we wanted to give a little bit of background. ryan is 42 years old. he has served in congress since 1998. he was just 28 years old when he was first elected. he was the youngest member of the in-coming fr
florida. you put florida more in the democratic camp. solidified iowa, and if you lose -- not only do you have ohio, as the mayor said but if you lose iowa and florida, you can't put it together. >> yeah, i don't see it either. celinda lake, a democratic pollster and president of lake research partners, thank you again for joining us inside "the war room." >> thank for having me. >> up next what was paul ryan doing before he started making republican pundits melt...
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south florida, we have the risk for tornadoes. not only throughout the day but into the overnight and into tomorrow. they are weak tornadoes but they can cause damage because of the outer bands and the counterclockwise motion going across land so tornado watch in effect until 5:00 p.m. but this is just the tip of the iceberg. we'll see tornado watches all up and down the florida coastline. there is your latest advisory again, new advisory coming out, at 11:00, sometimes we get it early and as soon as it comes out we are going to air, because every moment is crucial as this storm is going to travel across very warm gulf waters, and i think we are possibly going to see another shift at 11 o'clock and this will include more of the new orleans area, unfortunately. so as we go further out in time, tampa, you will still feel tropical storm force condition and could see storm surge and will see tornado watches, et cetera, et cetera, but this is the area i'm really concerned with as we head into tuesday and wednesday. category-2, but that
south florida, we have the risk for tornadoes. not only throughout the day but into the overnight and into tomorrow. they are weak tornadoes but they can cause damage because of the outer bands and the counterclockwise motion going across land so tornado watch in effect until 5:00 p.m. but this is just the tip of the iceberg. we'll see tornado watches all up and down the florida coastline. there is your latest advisory again, new advisory coming out, at 11:00, sometimes we get it early and as...
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the beautiful florida keys. good morning to you. let's begin with the possibility. i know there had been warnings that you would declare this local state of emergency today. do you think that will happen? >> good morning. we are issuing a local state of emergency at noon. we had made some decisions regarding the response to tropical storm but one thing i will emphasize, we will not have a general residence evacuation, that is not planned. although we are considering a visitor evacuation. we will evaluate that movement and have a final decision by this afternoon. we did make decisions as far as the county government that the county government offices are closed on monday as well as the courts. and the sheriff's administrative offices. we are preparing special needs for movement and encouraging residents to make sure to check their emergency kit supplies. >> check the kit -- >> sure, you may end up bearing the brunt of it at some point pretty quickly. i'm curious, irene, why evacuate potentially tourists but not t
the beautiful florida keys. good morning to you. let's begin with the possibility. i know there had been warnings that you would declare this local state of emergency today. do you think that will happen? >> good morning. we are issuing a local state of emergency at noon. we had made some decisions regarding the response to tropical storm but one thing i will emphasize, we will not have a general residence evacuation, that is not planned. although we are considering a visitor evacuation....
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>> so what's going on in florida? since 2003 the state is required that third graders scoring at the lowest level on the fcat reading test be retained. i put required, well, required me not exactly the right word because there are a variety of exemptions mention in the policy. for example, limited english proficient students who have received less than two years of instruction in english are exempted, as our moore's categories of special education students. students have the ability to demonstrate their proficiency on an approved alternative standardized test. they can demonstrate their proficiency through a portfolio that is aligned to the state content standards. as a result of these exemptions i think calling the policy test-based promotion is something of a misnomer. it would be more accurate to say a low test score changes the default decision that would be made for this student such that in an affirmative case needs to be made they are ready to be promoted to the fourth grade. the policy doesn't simply require t
>> so what's going on in florida? since 2003 the state is required that third graders scoring at the lowest level on the fcat reading test be retained. i put required, well, required me not exactly the right word because there are a variety of exemptions mention in the policy. for example, limited english proficient students who have received less than two years of instruction in english are exempted, as our moore's categories of special education students. students have the ability to...
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. >> florida, feeling the pain. and seeing some rain. b but at the national convention they are trying to roll with the bunch of the storms. >> they head on down. >> in moment more changes for the rnc. and the lathes track on isaac as it heads toward the gulf coast and possibly new orleans. >> that is where we begin tonight. hours ago the national hurricane center issued a hurricane warning extending from the florida panhandle through louisiana including new orleans. the certainty of isaac. theres is moving into the gulf of mexico at 15 miles per hour. it is packing winds of 65 miles per hour. tropical storm pores winds extend outward from this thing from the eye for 200 miles. this is an enormous storm. forecasters say it is expected to become a category 2 hurricane making land fall late tuesday early wednesday. wednesday 7 years to the day from when hurricane katrina stormed the shore and rewrote louisiana coastline. then in 2005 caused much of the pain in new orleans. it was a 12-foot surge when the center of isaac collides with the c
. >> florida, feeling the pain. and seeing some rain. b but at the national convention they are trying to roll with the bunch of the storms. >> they head on down. >> in moment more changes for the rnc. and the lathes track on isaac as it heads toward the gulf coast and possibly new orleans. >> that is where we begin tonight. hours ago the national hurricane center issued a hurricane warning extending from the florida panhandle through louisiana including new orleans. the...
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a hurricane warning is up for the florida keys. that means hurricane conditions are expected when isaac approaches tomorrow. cnn's jim spelman is joining us from key west down in florida. are you people being evacuated from the keys? what's the latest information? what's going on where you are? >> reporter: short of an evacuation, they're encouraging all visitors, tourists that come here every weekend in the summer and all yearlong to get off of the keys. they are trying to get people who flew in out of the island. after that, there's about 120 miles of two-lane roads to get back to the mainland of florida. they want everybody who is leaving to leave, everybody who stays to stay indoors and stay safe. >> what about people who stay back in key west, what should they be doing? what are they telling folks to do if they decideto stay there? >> well, they've opened four shelters in the keys here and they especially are encouraging people who live in trailer homes and on their boats to get out of the boats, out of the trailers and go int
a hurricane warning is up for the florida keys. that means hurricane conditions are expected when isaac approaches tomorrow. cnn's jim spelman is joining us from key west down in florida. are you people being evacuated from the keys? what's the latest information? what's going on where you are? >> reporter: short of an evacuation, they're encouraging all visitors, tourists that come here every weekend in the summer and all yearlong to get off of the keys. they are trying to get people who...
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a hurricane warning is up for the florida keys. that means hurricane conditions are expected when isaac approaches tomorrow. cnn's jim spelman is joining us from key west down in florida. are you people being evacuated from the keys? what's the latest information? what's going on where you are? >> reporter: short of an evacuation, they're encouraging all visitors, tourists that come here every weekend in the summer and all yearlong to get off of the keys. they are trying to get people who flew in out of the island. after that, there's about 120 miles of two-lane roads to get back to the mainland of florida. they want everybody who is leaving to leave, everybody who stays to stay indoors and stay safe. >> what about people who stay back in key west, what should they be doing? what are they telling folks to do if they decide to stay there? >> well, they've opened four shelters in the keys here and they especially are encouraging people who live in trailer homes and on their boats to get out of the boats, out of the trailers and go in
a hurricane warning is up for the florida keys. that means hurricane conditions are expected when isaac approaches tomorrow. cnn's jim spelman is joining us from key west down in florida. are you people being evacuated from the keys? what's the latest information? what's going on where you are? >> reporter: short of an evacuation, they're encouraging all visitors, tourists that come here every weekend in the summer and all yearlong to get off of the keys. they are trying to get people who...
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the florida panhandle could be next, and brian kuhn is the director of florida emergency management and he is joining us on the phone now. are you there? >> i am. good morning. >> good morning. thank you for taking the time to speak with us this morning. we really appreciate it. what is the priority for you this morning? >> well, two-fold. one, we will be checking the florida southern counties to find out the damage assessment they may have suffered yesterday, and now at first light, our initial damage assessment from them yesterday evening was good, minimal damage in that things were getting back to normal as the storm passed. we'll also be focused on the florida panhandle today, keeping a close eye on that because as bonnie said, the storm's path is still uncertain and we want to make sure that the western panhandle is prepared for heavy winds, heavy rain and potential storm surge. >> and how concerned are you about the panhandle and that possible category 2 hit on wednesday? >> well, we're very concerned. the amount of rain that that storm could drop as well as those heavy winds coul
the florida panhandle could be next, and brian kuhn is the director of florida emergency management and he is joining us on the phone now. are you there? >> i am. good morning. >> good morning. thank you for taking the time to speak with us this morning. we really appreciate it. what is the priority for you this morning? >> well, two-fold. one, we will be checking the florida southern counties to find out the damage assessment they may have suffered yesterday, and now at first...
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thousands in florida are already without power. hundreds of flights have been canceled, and mandatory evacuations are under way in some coastal towns. >> we're very vulnerable. we're about 2 feet above sea level. >> reporter: southern parts of the state in the panhandle could get up to 12 inches of rain. over the next few days, the majority of florida is expected to feel the massive system, which has tropical storm-force winds spanning more than 350 miles. >> everybody from louisiana over through florida needs to be watching this very carefully. >> reporter: in tampa the republican national convention was pushed back based on earlier pro jekjections of isaac's path. though it's not expected to hit it head on, florida's governor says you must be vigilant. >> we have rain and wind and storm surge and the risk of tornadoes. >> reporter: tropical storm isaac made landfall in eastern cuba yesterday. fortunately, no deaths or injuries were reported. sadly that was not the dmas haiti. at least 7 were killed. strong winds and heavy rains l
thousands in florida are already without power. hundreds of flights have been canceled, and mandatory evacuations are under way in some coastal towns. >> we're very vulnerable. we're about 2 feet above sea level. >> reporter: southern parts of the state in the panhandle could get up to 12 inches of rain. over the next few days, the majority of florida is expected to feel the massive system, which has tropical storm-force winds spanning more than 350 miles. >> everybody from...
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airports are closed in the florida keys. here in key west, the runway turned into a swollen pond. >> it looks like the airport is absolutely packed. most of the cars are parked here to get out of the flooding zon one of the highest points in all of key west. go inside this airport, and, it is absolutely empty. wind capsized some boats, damaging others. the highway passable. some city streets have already flooded out. and an elusive storm from the start, isaac's drift west toward new orleans sent chills through a city forever haunted by hurricane katrina. drivers there already lining up for gas. buying plywood. officials warn residents to be prepared for anything. >> brings back all kind of weird feelings for sure. with katrina, we were like that's not coming toward us. and ended up being the worst. want to make sure we don't do that again. >> i have my raincoat on. so i am ready for some weather. >> reporter: isaac has been deadly. at least seven confirmed dead in haiti where streams dry three days ago turned into roaring re
airports are closed in the florida keys. here in key west, the runway turned into a swollen pond. >> it looks like the airport is absolutely packed. most of the cars are parked here to get out of the flooding zon one of the highest points in all of key west. go inside this airport, and, it is absolutely empty. wind capsized some boats, damaging others. the highway passable. some city streets have already flooded out. and an elusive storm from the start, isaac's drift west toward new...
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in north reddington beach, florida, jay gray, news 4. >>> it's all hands on deck for utilities in florida. local crews from dominion virginia power are on their way south to len a hand if isaac knocks out power to parts of the state. they're from hampton, richmond, charlottesville and fairfax. several local red cross volunteers are also headed to florida. stay with news 4, we'll continue to track isaac as it makes its way toward the gulf coast. isaac also prompting big changes for the long-planned republican national convention in tampa, day one has been canceled. party leaders say the storm will not get in the way of their message. nbc's steve handelsman has more on the changes being made tonight from tampa. >> reporter: arriving in tampa ahead of the storm, some republicans are worried. >> you know, we've got a lot of activities will be outside. there's going to be a lot of just heavy winds and rain. >> reporter: it's already gusty downtown, steady rain expected overnight. even with isaac tracking west of tampa, getting to a monday convention session would have been miserably wet. no ch
in north reddington beach, florida, jay gray, news 4. >>> it's all hands on deck for utilities in florida. local crews from dominion virginia power are on their way south to len a hand if isaac knocks out power to parts of the state. they're from hampton, richmond, charlottesville and fairfax. several local red cross volunteers are also headed to florida. stay with news 4, we'll continue to track isaac as it makes its way toward the gulf coast. isaac also prompting big changes for the...
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the florida panhandle up through louisiana. rick is joining us with the latest. >>> the national hurricane center updated a bit ago. they are saying it is moving further toward the west. the images you are seeing from key west bringing heavy rain and strong winds. winds at some time today got up to around 60 miles an hour. those are the strongest winds. storm makes its way toward the central golf. the rain will continue to fall and potentially bring a let for tornadoes tonight. rain band heading into the tampa area. it will be in the 30 to 40 mile an hour range. the storms continuing to pull up toward the west. it is moving toward the west. the national hurricane center is potentially bringing this further to the west. coming right through the new orleans area. this will put new orleans on the bad site. it will cause a flooding situation. florida you are looking better new orleans you are unber tunde gun. now back to "hubbing key -- bac "huckabee." chances are, you're not made of money, so don't overpay for motorcycle insurance
the florida panhandle up through louisiana. rick is joining us with the latest. >>> the national hurricane center updated a bit ago. they are saying it is moving further toward the west. the images you are seeing from key west bringing heavy rain and strong winds. winds at some time today got up to around 60 miles an hour. those are the strongest winds. storm makes its way toward the central golf. the rain will continue to fall and potentially bring a let for tornadoes tonight. rain...