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Forecasters warned residents along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast to rush preparations ahead of an intensifying Hurricane Ida, which is expected to bring winds as high as 130 mph (209 kph), life-threatening storm surge and flooding rain when it slams ashore in Louisiana on Sunday.
Several communities have been evacuated ahead of the storm.
Hurricane Ida strengthens to a Category 2 storm as it approaches Louisiana; expected to get stronger.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Forecasters warned residents along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast to rush preparations Saturday ahead of an intensifying Hurricane Ida, which is expected to bring winds
Hurricane Ida has strengthened to a Category 2 storm in the Gulf of Mexico as it approaches Louisiana.