Yesterday it looked like the big one had been dodged...

Today, there are reports that hundreds may have been killed in Katrina. No schools operating in New Orleans for at least the next two months. At least two levees have broken alongside Lake Ponchartrain - which is what everyone was really worried about - and the "bowl" of the Big Easy is filling fast.

Here's some of the more haunting pictures I've been finding...

I spoke prematurely yesterday when I thought this had been almost too easy. Not just in Louisiana but hundreds are being reported dead in Mississippi and elsewhere.

I never thought I'd live to see a storm that would topple Andrew in '92 as being the most destructive in American history. But, here it is.

Thoughts and prayers to everyone who's been affected by Katrina.