Hurricane Ida continues to move north towards the US Gulf Coast this morning. At 3am it was in the central part of the Gulf of Mexico, moving north-northeastward at 16 mph.
Hurricane Ida continues to move north towards the US Gulf Coast this morning. At 3 am it was in the central part of the Gulf of Mexico, moving north-northeastward at 16 mph. Winds have decreased to 80 miles per hour with higher gusts.
A turn toward the north with an increase in forward speed is expected today, followed by a turn toward the Norteast on Tuesday. Ida is expected to make landfall overnight. The graphic from the National Hurricane Center shows the expected path. Red indicates the coastal areas with Hurricane Warnings posted, and the blue shows Tropical Storm Warnings.
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With continued weakening, Ida’s main danger appears to be heavy rains with up to 8 inches in some areas, and a large storm surge which could raise water levels by as much as 4 to 6 feet, accompanied by large and destructive waves.
