The Midwest drought continues to result in low river flow.

And on August 26th its like Deja Vu all over again. AMC TV network runs a Groundhog Day marathon, running the same movie over and over. And in between Sonny and Cher renditions on the clock radio we learn that soon to be Hurricane Isaac has turned west from its Florida landfall and is headed straight across the Gulf toward New Orleans. Landfall is expected early Wednesday morning.

The Governor and the Mayor both declare States of Emergency. Low lying parts of Jefferson and Plaquemines begin to evacuate. Hotels book up across the area. Lines form at the most popular gas stations. Convenience stores run out of batteries.

As of Monday morning Isaac is on course to make landfall at 2am Wednesday morning as a Category 1 hurricane with winds around 90 mph. Most New Orleanians yawn and catch another cup of coffee before wondering if they will experience power outages. One model shows a more westerly course with landfall past Lake Charles.