Hurricane force wind are already being felt in portions of southeast Louisiana as the northern eyewall of Hurricane Ida approaches the Bayou State the latest advisory has Ida as a category 4 storm with sustained winds at 150 mph moving NW at 14 mph.
State Climatologist Barry Keim says in addition to high winds that will be felt even 100 miles inland, Ida will dump plenty of rain on the state.
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The state Department of Children and Family Services has opened shelters to house Hurricane Ida evacuees. The first shelters to open are in Shreveport on Jewella Avenue in the former Sam’s Club building and in Bastrop on East Madison Street. DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says you can get shelter information by calling 2-1-1 or text 898 211 and enter l-a-shelter
Ida is also expected to be responsible for massive power outages due to high winds and plenty of water, which could make restoration even more difficult. Entergy advises customers that they could be without for power for as long as three weeks. Customers are encouraged to sign up for text notifications on Entergy’s website and download the my Entergy app on their smartphone to receive updates on restoration efforts.