11PM update on #Ida is in from NHC.
Winds still steady at 105mph as the pressure falls to 964mb.
Satellite presentation continues to improve, but we'll have to wait until the next recon plane arrives in a few hours to see whether that's translating to stronger winds.
Winds still steady at 105mph as the pressure falls to 964mb.
Satellite presentation continues to improve, but we'll have to wait until the next recon plane arrives in a few hours to see whether that's translating to stronger winds.
Winds haven't come up as much as anticipated today, due largely to some lingering chaos in the inner core after Cuba.
But the storm has picked up tons of energy, dropping its central pressure by >20mb and pushing hurricane force winds dozens of miles from the center.
But the storm has picked up tons of energy, dropping its central pressure by >20mb and pushing hurricane force winds dozens of miles from the center.
All environmental and satellite indicators continue to point towards rapid intensification tonight.
That's what folks should expect and plan on.
Regardless of what max winds a few spots see in the eyewall, surge and rain will be catastrophic.
That's what folks should expect and plan on.
Regardless of what max winds a few spots see in the eyewall, surge and rain will be catastrophic.
If you're in Ida's path, hunker down and take this seriously.
Hope the core dysfunction continues, but don't count on it.
I don't have anything else useful to add this evening. I'll be back early in the morning after we get some recon data.
Godspeed, #LAwx.
Hope the core dysfunction continues, but don't count on it.
I don't have anything else useful to add this evening. I'll be back early in the morning after we get some recon data.
Godspeed, #LAwx.
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