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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.
Hurricane Ida strengthens to a Category 2 storm as it approaches Louisiana; expected to get stronger.
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Residents across Louisiana’s coast rushed to prepare for the approach of an intensifying Hurricane Ida.
Hurricane Ida strengthens to a Category 2 storm as it approaches Louisiana; expected to get stronger.
Hurricane Ida strengthens to a Category 2 storm as it approaches Louisiana; expected to get stronger.