Thread by @NWSNewOrleans

There is some confusion surrounding the impacts that will occur across our area. Here is a breakdown of all the impacts we are expecting from Hurricane #Ida below by area/region. #Ida is a dangerous hurricane and it WILL produce LIFE-THREATENING impacts. #mswx #lawx

For the Baton Rouge metro area: Expect winds >110mph sustained. Rainfall 10-15” with 20”+ possible. Brief tornadoes possible. #lawx

For the River Parishes: Expect winds >110mph sustained. Rainfall 10-15” with 20”+ possible. Brief tornadoes possible. 5-8 ft of inundation in Lake Pontchartrain. #lawx

For Northshore: Expect winds >110mph sustained. Rainfall 15-20” with 20”+ possible. Brief tornadoes possible. 5-8ft of inundation in Lake Pontchartrain. #lawx

For metro NOLA: Expect winds >110mph sustained. Rainfall 15-20” with 20”+ possible. Brief tornadoes possible.

For the Coastal LA: Expect winds >110mph sustained. Rainfall 10-15” with 20”+ possible. Brief tornadoes possible. 10-15ft of inundation.

For SW MS: Expect winds >74mph sustained. Rainfall 8-12” with locally higher possible. Brief tornadoes possible.#mswx

For coastal MS: Expect winds >74mph sustained. Rainfall 8-12” with locally higher possible. Brief tornadoes possible. 7-11ft of inundation. 4-7ft inundation ocean springs to AL/MS line. #mswx

Conditions will begin to deteriorate TONIGHT! All preparations need to be completed by then. If you are under ANY evacuation order, PLEASE LEAVE! Your LIFE is worth more than your property. Stay safe! #mswx #lawx