Cat 4 Hurricane Ida

 All eyes on Hurricane Ida currently a Cat 4 hurricane with 150 mph winds and a pressure of 933 mb as of 8:00 am eastern time. Ida is expected to intensify just a little more before landfall perhaps reaching 155 mph. Ida is about 50 miles away from making official landfall. 

Catastrophic storm surge is expected 12-16 feet in Southeastern Louisiana between Morgan city and mouth of the Mississippi river.

The time has run out to evacuate, you do not want to be stuck in traffic while the Hurricane is making landfall. Shelter in place and be prepared to power outages for long periods of time. The NHC has strong wording mentioning some areas may be unlivable for a period of time.

Please stay tuned to the NHC and the National Weather Service for immediate broadcast.

Ohio Valley 

We will see 6-10 inches of rain by the time Ida reaches our area, at that time Ida will be a Tropical Depression. A hydrological outlook has been issued along with a Moderate Risk for flooding on day 3.

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Hot & Humid weather ahead, Special Weather Statement

Temperatures in the mid to perhaps upper 90s will combine with sufficient humidity to produce afternoon heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees at least the next couple of afternoons.

Take extra precautions to prevent heat stress if you work outside or engage in strenuous outdoor activities. Drink plenty of fluids and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.

Never leave people or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.

Slight Risk for severe storms this afternoon into tonight

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Clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop and move through around 3 pm to midnight. The greatest threats are damaging winds, hail, and lightning, especially in the slight risk areas in yellow.

15% chance of damaging wind gusts in yellow and 5% in brown.

Low end hail threat with 5% in brown

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Heat Advisory

 

Heat Advisory

* WHAT...Heat Index values of 105 to 109 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana, mainly west of Interstate 65.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM EST.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Learn more about heat safety at www.weather.gov/safety/heat.

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency...call 9 1 1.