Did Ida Make Landfall?

Hurricane Ida made landfall near Port Fourchon, Louisiana, at 11:55 a.m. CT on August 29, 2021, as a Category 4 with winds of 150 mph.

What was Ida when it made landfall?

Hurricane Ida made landfall near Port Fourchon, La., as a strengthening Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. Just shy of a Category 5, Ida delivered a disastrous blow on arrival, coinciding with the 16-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Where is Hurricane Ida currently?

Ida is currently centered 440 miles southeast of New Orleans and is tracking northwest at 15 mph. Maximum sustained winds are 85 mph, making Ida a Category 1 hurricane. Hurricane Ida is expected to intensify into a category 4 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico as it moves northwestward.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.