Hurricane Ida has strengthened once again with winds now 150 mph. Wind gusts of 93 mph are being reported in southeast Louisiana.
Ida, which became a Category 1 hurricane Friday afternoon, is forecast to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane with 140 mph winds before landfall in Louisiana late Sunday.
The latest forecast track has Ida coming ashore in southeast Louisiana on Sunday late afternoon/early evening.The storm is forecast to land the same day 16 years ago that Hurricane Katrina, a Category 3 storm, ravaged the Gulf Coast. Katrinia unleashed a series of events, taking the lives ofHere are the latest developments. All times Eastern.A new tornado watch has been issued from New Orleans to Pensacola, Florida. A few tornadoes will be possible as Ida comes ashore.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hurricane Ida strengthens into Category 4 storm as it approaches Gulf CoastHurricane Ida has rapidly intensified into a Category 4 storm, with sustained winds of 130 mph
Read more »
Hurricane Ida storm surge could bring ‘utter devastation’ to outlying areas: reportOne of the big questions facing Louisiana as Hurricane Ida drew closer to shore: How bad will the storm surge be?
Read more »
Hurricane Ida Live Cam: Watch as New Orleans, Gulf Coast prepare for dangerous stormHurricane Ida is gaining intensity as it barrels through the Gulf of Mexico, and it's expected to be a very dangerous storm at landfall.
Read more »
Hurricane Ida developing into a 'dangerous, catastrophic' storm overnightA Category 3 or 4 by sunrise is not out of the question as Ida roars toward the Louisiana-Mississippi coasts, only to make landfall on Katrina's 16th anniversary Sunday.
Read more »
Tropical Storm Ida Intensifies, Could Hit Louisiana As A Major HurricaneA hurricane watch for New Orleans and an emergency declaration for the state of Louisiana were declared.
Read more »