Named Storm Ida will be entering the southeastern Gulf of Mexico Friday evening, August 27. This storm will be traveling northwest over the very warm waters of the Gulf and will strengthen quickly. We are recommending that all persons from the Texas – Louisiana border to northwestern Florida be prepared for a Category 2 or possibly a major Category 3 Hurricane. The effects of ‘Ida’ will start to be felt along the Northern Gulf Coast as early as Saturday, August 28, with the outer bands coming on shore first along a wide area of the Gulf Coast and conditions will deteriorate as the storm moves closer. Persons in the affected areas can expect winds in excess of 105 MPH near the center of the storm along with a storm surge, high waves, torrential rain, localized flooding, lightning, power outages and some tornadoes. Please monitor your local media and Emergency Government broadcasts for local evacuation orders and other information.
Secondary Info: Named Storm Julian 2021 formed in the Mid Atlantic on August 29. This storm will stay out to sea and will not affect the US. This will be our only mention of Named Storm Julian 2021.
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Tropical Storm Research Center, Southern, Alabama.
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