Ida is forecast to bring major storm surge and flooding when it makes landfall Sunday.
Aug. 28, 2021, 2:45 PM UTCHurricane Ida, the latest storm in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, is expected to strengthen Saturday before reaching Louisiana on Sunday.
, according to the National Hurricane Center. Meteorologists warn it will likely intensify as it passes through the Gulf Coast, nearing major hurricane strength at landfall. A storm surge watch is in place for Louisiana and Mississippi.
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