On Fri, 26 Aug 2005 23:08:46 +0100, Nick
wrote:


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4184580.stm

Updated now:

"...leaving at least six dead and 1.4 million without power.
Katrina's winds reached 100mph (160 km/h), and the hurricane is
gathering strength as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico towards north-west
Florida. The authorities said it would take days to restore power to
those affected by the lashing winds and rain."

So much for "minimal hurricane", as it was described in the media..
They really should stop using such misleading descriptions - it's even
worse than "mini tornado" - which can also kill.

--
Dave