We continue to monitor Ida as it approaches, expected to make landfall Sunday afternoon/evening. A hurricane Warning is in effect for areas of southern/central LA. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for parts of coastal/southern MS and western LA. #LAwx #MSwx
We want to continue to stress that this WILL be a DANGEROUS and LIFE-THREATENING storm. There WILL be significant wind damage. Prepare for widespread power outages and tree/structural damage in these purple/red areas on the graphic below.
Hurricane Ida is expected to deliver LIFE-THREATENING Flash Flooding for portions of Louisiana and coastal MS. 8-16 inches of rainfall is possible and a Flash Flood Watch is in effect due to this.
DEVASTATING storm surge is expected in purple highlighted areas in the graphic below. EXTENSIVE storm surge in red/orange areas. A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for southern LA and coastal MS. A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for parts of the AL border and western LA coast.
We also have the potential to see isolated tornadoes across southern/eastern Louisiana and coastal Mississippi.
Please finish up all preparations by SUNSET this evening. Tropical storm force winds could arrive as early as overnight. If you are leaving you need to do so TODAY. If you wait until Sunday morning it will be too late.
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