08/28/2021
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POSTED 6 AM SATURDAY: Here is the latest thinking on maximum wind gusts for Ida. Coastal areas near the center could experience wind gusts over 140 mph.
The highest winds will depend on the track. If the track shifts east by just 25-50 miles then New Orleans metro could see higher winds than shown here. If track shifts further west then the highest winds would miss the metro. Too close to call. Here's a breakdown Parish-by-Parish ( This is based on the current forecast and could change. Check back frequently).
New Orleans Metro
(Orleans, Upper Jefferson, Upper St. Bernard, Upper Plaquemines)
Wind: 60-70 mph, gusts to 100 mph
Storm surge: 4-7 feet for Lake Pontchartrain.
Storm Surge: 7-11 feet outside hurricane protection levee in Orleans
Rainfall: Less than 6-10"
Few tornadoes possible
St. Tammany
Wind: 40-50 mph, gusts to 70mph
Storm surge: 4-7 feet for Lake Pontchartrain
Rainfall: Less than 5-10"
Few tornadoes possible
Lower Plaquemines & East St. Bernard
Wind: 45-55 mph, gusts to 80 mph
Storm surge: 7-11 feet east bank & 10-15 feet west bank.
Rainfall: Around 4-8"
Few tornadoes possible
Lower Jefferson (Grand Isle, Jean Laffite)
Wind: 75-85 mph, gusts to 100+ mph
Storm surge: 10-15 feet
Rainfall: Less than 5-10"
Few tornadoes possible
Terrebonne & Lafourche
Wind: 100-120 gust to 140+ mph
Storm surge: 10-15 feet
Rainfall: Less than 5-10"
Few tornadoes possible
St. Charles, St. James, St. John, Assumption
Wind: 80-90 gust to 100+ mph
Storm surge: 4-7 feet for Lake Pontchartrain and 3-5 Lake Maurepas
Rainfall: Around 8-12” few sports around 15 inches.
Few tornadoes possible
Hancock and Pearl River counties, MS
Wind: 30-40 mph, gusts to 70 mph
Storm surge: 7-11 feet
Rainfall: Less than 4-8"
Few tornadoes possible
Washington
Wind: 40-50 mph, gusts to 70 mph
Rainfall: 5-8"
Few tornadoes possible
Tangipahoa
Wind: 50-60, gusts to 80 mph
Storm surge: 4-6 feet for Lake Pontchartrain and 3-5 Lake Maurepas
Rainfall: 6-10"
Few tornadoes possible
