As of 1:00 p.m. EST, Tropical Storm Ida winds were at 70 mph. Rain bans from the system are currently effecting the northern Gulf coast and rain and storm surge will be the primary concerns for Ida. It should be noted that flooding is a major hazard and more people die from flooding than winds, so people are urged to exercise caution.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Grand Isle, LA to Aucilla River, FL (this includes New Orleans). A Tropical Storm Warning means that Tropical Storm are expected within 24 hours.
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