What to expect as Hurricane Ida nears landfall as a Category 4

7 a.m. Sunday: Ida has strengthened into a CAT 4 hurricane and is particularly concerning for parts of the Gulf Coast as it nears landfall.

Ida exploded overnight into a Category 4 hurricane and is particularly concerning for parts of the Gulf Coast, according to the latest updates from the National Hurricane Center.

A Hurricane Warning has been issued for practically the entire Louisiana and Mississippi coast.

As of 6 a.m. Sunday, Ida was 65 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi River and was moving northwest at 15 mph.

It's still expected to make landfall in southeast Louisiana Sunday afternoon or evening as a major hurricane with winds in excess of 140 mph.

As of Sunday morning, Ida's winds are near 145 mph with higher gusts up to 165 mph as the center is now in open, Gulf waters. You can also now see a well-defined eye as it lifts north through the Gulf Of Mexico.

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