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FORECAST: No break in the heat and humidity, tracking Hurricane Ida

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Locally, the hot and humid weather continues with little-to-no rain. In the tropics, Hurricane Ida expected to make a beeline for coastal Louisiana. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 7:38 PM EDT August 28, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sunday: The second half of the weekend will be even hotter than the first! Highs will peak close to 95°…

Hurricane Ida strengthens, Louisiana braces for severe blow

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The National Hurricane Center warned that super-warm Gulf waters could rapidly magnify Ida’s destructive power, boosting it from a Category 2 storm to an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane in just 18 hours or less. Coastal highways saw heavy traffic Saturday as people moved to escape the storm’s path. Trucks pulling saltwater fishing boats and campers streamed away from the coast Interstate 65 in south Alabama. Traffic jams clogged Interstate 10 heading out of New…

Hurricane Ida could be 'dangerous major hurricane' as it approaches Gulf Coast on Sunday

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Ida is rapidly strengthening as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, according to a 4 p.m. Central update from the National Hurricane Center. The storm is located 325 miles southeast of Houma, Louisiana, and is moving northwest at 16 mph. Cone of uncertainty: See the latest graphic from the NHC Satellite images: See latest satellite image from NOAA, for a clearer…

Hurricane Ida strengthening as Louisiana braces for impact

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Ida was upgraded to a Category 2 storm Sunday afternoon. NEW ORLEANS — Forecasters warned residents along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast to rush preparations Saturday ahead of an intensifying Hurricane Ida, which is expected to bring winds as high as 130 mph (209 kph), life-threatening storm surge and flooding rain when it slams ashore in Louisiana on Sunday. Coastal highways saw heavy traffic as people moved to get out of the path of…

Ida strengthens to a Category 2 in the Gulf, expected to make landfall in Louisiana as a major hurricane

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Ida is forecast to go through rapid intensification as it nears the Louisiana coast tomorrow. A Category 3 or 4 hurricane is possible at landfall. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The historic peak of hurricane season is September 10, but it is late August and September that some of the more notable storms have formed and even impacted the Carolinas. Hurricane Ida is expected to impact the northern Gulf coast tomorrow, so preparations for life and…

A Hurricane Ida wildcard: Effects on U.S. energy supply

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Companies evacuated oil and gas platforms south of Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida but a far greater worry was potential damage to refineries and petrochemical plants in its projected path from flooding and storm surge. Nearly 300 offshore platforms — or half the manned platforms in the Gulf of Mexico — were evacuated ahead of the storm, their production temporarily halted, the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said on its website. Floating rigs…

Hurricane Ida expected to be Category 4 by the time it lands in Louisiana

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center After starting the day as a category 1 hurricane, Ida has strengthened into a category 2 hurricane as of Saturday afternoon. Hurricane Ida is expected to gain strength as it approaches the US. Forecasters predict Ida could be a dangerous and strong category 4 hurricane by the time it makes landfall near Louisiana late Sunday. That day also marks the 16th anniversary since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in the state….

Hurricane Ida strengthens to Category 2 storm as it approaches Louisiana

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Ida is expected to strengthen to an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane before making landfall likely west of New Orleans late Sunday. NEW ORLEANS — Weather forecasters warned residents along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast to rush preparations Saturday in anticipation of an intensifying Hurricane Ida, which is expected to bring winds as high as 130 mph (209 kph), life-threatening storm surge and flooding rain when it slams ashore in Louisiana on Sunday. Highways…

Alert: Hurricane Ida strengthens to a Category 2 storm as it approaches Louisiana; expected to get stronger

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Haywood County business owners fear Hurricane Ida impacts

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Ida 2021 Projected Path (Credit: NOAA) CANTON, NC (WLOS) — Tropical Storm Fred brought deadly flooding to Western North Carolina last week, and more rain could be heading to those heavily hit areas. According to the National Hurricane Center, Ida is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 hurricane over the weekend. If it stays true to the current track, Ida could impact WNC early to mid-week. – Advertisement – For business owners…

Hurricane Ida strengthens into category 2 storm; expected to be category 4 by landfall

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Residents warned as Louisiana braces for Hurricane Ida

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Ida is expected to reach an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane, with top winds of 140 mph before making landfall likely west of New Orleans late Sunday. NEW ORLEANS — Weather forecasters warned residents along Louisiana’s coast to rush preparations Saturday in anticipation of an intensifying Hurricane Ida, which is expected to bring winds as high as 140 mph (225 kph) when it slams ashore on Sunday. Authorities called a combination of voluntary and mandatory…

More than 150 animals arrive in Houston from Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Links how to donate to Louisiana animal shelters below. HOUSTON — More than 150 animals arrived in Houston from Louisiana early Saturday morning as the state prepares for Hurricane Ida. Houston SPCA posted to Facebook, saying 150 dogs and cats, as well as four rabbits, arrived at the shelter from numerous Louisiana animal shelters. “The storm victims will all receive veterinary exams this morning before Houston SPCA Emergency Response Team members load some of those…

All eyes on Ida: Hurricane expected to be category 4 when it makes landfall

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Currently a category 1, Hurricane Ida is expected to gain strength as it approaches the US. Forecasters predict Ida could be a dangerous and strong category 4 hurricane by the time it makes landfall near Louisiana late Sunday. That day also marks the 16th anniversary since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in the state. Ida was rapidly gaining strength as it moved over Cuba — winds increased from 35 mph to…

Hurricane Ida could be 'dangerous major hurricane' as it approaches Gulf coast Sunday

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Ida strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, and continues to move northwest across the southeastern Gulf of Mexico Saturday morning. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, according to a 4 a.m. Central update from the National Hurricane Center. The storm is located 510 miles southeast of New Orleans, and is moving northwest at 16 mph. As of the 4 a.m. Central advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Ida was…

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