Tropical Storm Isaac Over Louisiana

In late August 2012, Hurricane Isaac struck the Gulf Coast and New Orleans, Louisiana.
Night View of Hurricane Isaac
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Night View of Hurricane Isaac

Isaac, a slow-moving storm, hit the Gulf Coast as a category 1 hurricane on August 28, 2012.

Published Aug 30, 2012

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Animation of Hurricane Isaac
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Animation of Hurricane Isaac

Super rapid scan images of Hurricane Isaac taken from geostationary orbit reveal the movement of clouds at different altitudes.

Published Aug 29, 2012

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Tropical Storm Isaac
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Tropical Storm Isaac

After making landfall, Hurricane Issac has reverted to tropical storm status.

Published Aug 29, 2012

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Hurricane Isaac
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Hurricane Isaac

The storm was expected to make landfall on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, while marching straight up the Mississippi River basin.

Published Aug 29, 2012

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Tropical Storm Isaac
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Tropical Storm Isaac

Special sensors observe the storm by moonlight.

Published Aug 28, 2012

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Tropical Storm Isaac
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Tropical Storm Isaac

Acquired August 27, 2012, this natural-color image shows Tropical Storm Isaac over the Gulf of Mexico, headed for the mouth of the Mississippi River.

Published Aug 28, 2012

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Tropical Storm Isaac Gains Energy
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Tropical Storm Isaac Gains Energy

These color-coded images show the precipitation rates and storm structure of Tropical Storm Isaac on August 24, 2012.

Published Aug 24, 2012

Atmosphere Water Severe Storms

Tropical Storm Isaac
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Tropical Storm Isaac

Acquired August 23, 2012, this image shows Tropical Storm Isaac over the Caribbean Sea.

Published Aug 24, 2012

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