Hurricane Ida Update

Hurricane Ida continues to churn towards the Gulf Coast as a category two. All eyes have been on an approaching trough which will eventually turn the tropical cyclone eastward. Timing is everything with this system and the current thinking is that Ida will make a landfall along the Gulf Coast. Hurricane warnings are now up from Destin, FL eastward to Indian Pass. Hurricane wind warnings are also in place along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm wind warnings are in place for Choctaw and Wilcox counties southward. Weather conditions over West Central Alabama will go downhill quickly over the next 12 hours. Look for winds overnight averaging 15-25 mph. There may be wind gusts in excess of 30 mph as Ida passes to our southeast. Heavy rain will also be associated with this system overnight and tomorrow. Be sure to stay with WVUA for continuing coverage and will also continue to post frequent updates on the blog as Ida approaches. Stay tuned!