Storm Could Be Among the Strongest to Hit Louisiana Since the 1850s, Governor Warns Having hit Cuba, Hurricane Ida is expected to strike Louisiana on Sunday, the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, as an “extremely dangerous major hurricane.” This briefing has ended. The storm is expected to hit Louisiana later Sunday, the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, as an “extremely dangerous major hurricane,” the center said. A storm surge warning was also issued for the coastal areas in east Alabama and Florida. “Fifteen-foot sure can do a lot of damage,” said Barry Keim, a professor at Louisiana State University and Louisiana State Climatologist. Storm surge is defined as an abnormal rise in the ocean level generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide.

Source: International New York Times August 28, 2021 13:09 UTC