4PM: Hurricane Ida's track shifts east as it approaches Louisiana

Hurricane Ida is currently located in the south-central Gulf of Mexico, approximately 325 miles southeast of Houma, Louisiana. The storm will continue to strengthen before landfall tomorrow.

On the latest forecast track, the National Hurricane Center has Ida making landfall in southeast Louisiana Sunday afternoon as a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 mph. There is always advised to plan for a category higher as there is always uncertainty with a tropical system intensity.

The storm is expected to rapidly intensify due to deep, warm ocean waters and relaxed wind shear in the Gulf of Mexico. Combined with a decent outflow, these ingredients are prime for a strong, potentially devastating storm to grow in the atmosphere.

Wind, rain, and storm surge will all be threats. We are expecting conditions to worsen tonight, throughout Sunday into Monday morning. Don't think you can wait to prepare due to a Sunday landfall as the effects will begin over the next few hours. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion NOW.

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