but looking at new orleans now, you are starting to see some of these really heavy rain bands begin to push in with even additional lightning, too. we showed the storm surge numbers of where they are now. this is where they are expected to peak. this pink area 12 to 16 feet, here 8 to 12. some of these numbers have gone up one to two feet from a few hours ago because the storm is stronger. c some of these numbers may have changed from what they were when you went to bed last night. the other thing, too, phil and christi, those winds. it's not just the storm surge, but the winds. which is why power outages are expected to be such a widespread concern as well. >> allison, thank you so much for the update. let's go to cnn's derek van dam live in louisiana. help us understand what it's like there because according to the radar it looked like you would be feeling this right now. i think i hear some rain behind you. what do you see? >> reporter: definitely the