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Lexington Herald-LeaderFlash flood watch issued for Central Kentucky as remains of Hurricane Ida heads north
Heavy rainfall is predicted starting Tuesday
- USA TODAY
Hurricane Ida slams downtown New Orleans with heavy rain and wind
New Orleans sees strong gusts of wind and rainfall as Hurricane Ida approaches the downtown area.
- The AV Club
Matthew Mindler, child actor from Our Idiot Brother, found dead
Matthew Mindler has died. Formerly a child actor, who was best known for his co-starring role in the 2011 film Our Idiot Brother, Mindler had previously been reported missing at Millersville University in Pennsylvania. According to TMZ, Mindler was 19.
- NBC News
Louisiana governor says Hurricane Ida will be one of the strongest since the 1850s
The National Weather Service warned: "If you are under evacuation order or can leave, PLEASE LEAVE. DEVASTATING conditions WILL happen."
- Barrons.com
Hurricane Ida Lashes Gulf Coast With 150mph Winds
U.S. stock markets were poised to open slightly higher at Monday’s opening bell. S&P 500 futures rose 0.04% on Sunday evening, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 0.02%. Nasdaq futures edged 0.01% higher.
- The Weather Network
Hurricane Ida rapidly intensifying in the Gulf as it heads for Louisiana
Hurricane Ida began to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday as it makes its final approach toward southern Louisiana.
- WGAL - Lancaster/Harrisburg
Remnants of Ida expected to bring rain to central Pennsylvania
A flash flood watch will be in effect from 8 a.m. Wednesday through 8 a.m. Thursday. The remnants of Ida will pass south of Pennsylvania, leading to heavy rain across the Susquehanna Valley. Flash flooding, flooding on small streams and creeks, and river flooding is possible, as 3-5" of rain falls. Updates to come.
- Food & Wine
New Orleans Loses Power After Hurricane Ida, World Central Kitchen Already on the Scene
Many of the city's famed restaurants were shuttered in anticipation of the storm.
- The Independent
Hurricane Ida: Louisiana braced for devastation as category 4 storm nears US coast
Tens of thousands flee as the ‘extremely life-threatening’ hurricane closes in
- Axios
Hurricane Ida’s rapid intensification spurred by climate change, bad luck
Data: EPA; Chart: Sara Wise/AxiosHurricane Ida jumped from a 105-mph Category Two hurricane on Saturday to a high-end Category 4 monster by Sunday morning, in a feat enabled by climate change, seasonal timing and a dose of bad luck.Why it matters: Understanding how Mother Nature's most powerful storms are changing is key to learning how to better protect coastal communities around the world — everywhere from the mega-cities of Southeast Asia to the small towns of the Louisiana Bayou.Get market n
- USA TODAY
Hurricane Ida was so powerful it reversed the flow of the Mississippi River
A U.S. Geological Survey gauge at Belle Chasse, south of New Orleans, detected the Mississippi River's flow reversing around midday Sunday.
- CBS-Philadelphia
Weather Update: Tracking Hurricane Ida's Impacts In Philadelphia Region
Lauren Casey reports.
- CBS-Philadelphia
Parents Have Mixed Feelings About Kids Heading Back To School For In-Person Learning
Alicia Roberts reports.
- Storyful
Hurricane Ida Bears Down on New Orleans
Hurricane Ida moved inland in Louisiana after making landfall as a category 4 storm on Sunday, August 29, maintaining sustained winds of 130 mph into the afternoon.The National Hurricane Center said on Sunday evening that Ida was moving further inland over southeastern Louisiana, bringing “catastrophic” storm surges, extreme winds, and flash flooding.This footage was captured by officials with Louisiana’s St. Bernard Parish on Sunday. Credit: St. Bernard Parish via Storyful
- CBS News Videos
Louisiana prepares for Hurricane Ida landfall
As Hurricane Ida bears down on Louisiana, residents are preparing for a potentially catastrophic storm with life-threatening storm surges and flooding. Correspondent Omar Villafranca reports on preparations in New Orleans.
- The Week
1st death attributed to Hurricane Ida reported in Louisiana
1st death attributed to Hurricane Ida reported in Louisiana
- CBS News Videos
Florida power utility crews deploy to Louisiana to help with Hurricane Ida recovery efforts
As all eyes are on Hurricane Ida's looming landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast, crews from Florida are heading out to help with power restoration efforts after the storm hits. CBS affiliate WKMG-TV's Amanda Castro reports.
- CBS News Videos
Hurricane Ida set to inflict "catastrophic damage" along Gulf Coast
CBS News meteorologist Jeff Berardelli is tracking the latest on Hurricane Ida’s path and strength.