Aug. 31 - The storm has left a trail of destruction in its wake as it heads on towards the U.S.
Hurricane Gustav was downgraded to a dangerous Category three on the five-stage Saffir-Simpson scale of intensity but is expected to gather strength again over the Gulf of Mexico.
Paul Chapman reports.
SOUNDBITE: Ray Nagin, Mayor of New Orleans.
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