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Blanco asked people who evacauted the metropolitan New Orleans area to remain outside the region until they are told by local officials that it is safe to return. While the hurricane-force winds will sweep through by the early afternoon, there will be tropical storm-like gusts into the evening.

Anybody who tries to return to the area tonight will likely not be able to reach their destinations, Blanco said. "You will hamper search and rescue efforts," the governor said. "It will be impossible for you to get where you need to go."