Hurricane Ida continues to strengthen as it remains over warmer waters. The system is now a category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale with maximum sustained winds of 100 MPH. Hurricane Watches are in place for the northern U.S. Gulf coast from Grand Isle, Louisiana to Mexico Beach, Florida. A Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible in the watch area within 36 hours. New Orleans and Tampa are not in the Watch area.
Interests in the Watch area should immediately begin hurricane preparations. Storm surge along the gulf coast may be a major problem with Ida and boat preparations should be underway. NHC Is advising that some areas may see up to 8” of rain from Ida.
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