Tropp Scale Storm News Today

Going to see a southeastern louisiana landfall. a lot of our computers still pinpointing that area from new orleans southward. it does bring the worst of that storm surge through eastern louisiana, lake pontchartrain back up into areas of mississippi. let me explain whats been happening with the storm and why it didnt become a hurricane. the bottom half of the storm looks very healthy. if you only stared at that part, it looks like a hurricane. the northern portion has been sucking in this dry a...

Back to you. bill karins is tracking isaac. what is the latest? >> some good overnight. it hasnt intensified. still only a tropp scale storm. it has never been a hurricane. it is still a huge storm. it will be with us for the next 48 hours before it begins to weaken as it moves into areas of louisiana, mississippi. 208 miles away from new orleans. the tropical storm force winds are beginning to arrive in coastal areas. here is the new forecast path by the hurricane center. it didnt change much...

Those stores and more are ahead. this is "first look" on msnbc. we are going to begin this morning with that gathering storm. as tropical storm isaac takes aim at new orleans, the next 24 hours are going to determine just how destructive this storm is going to be. nbcs danielle lee joins us from new orleans. good morning. >> reporter: it is starting out as a relatively calm morning here in new orleans. people are not letting that receive them. many businesses have laid out sandbags and the pre...