Tropical storm Ida is expected to make landfall near Mobile, Ala., around 6 a.m. tomorrow morning, said Barry Keim, Louisiana state climatologist.
Winds are moving at 70 mph, putting it just below hurricane status and is traveling over “relatively cool water,” so there is an expectation Ida will weaken more before it makes landfall.
Keim said Ida’s effects will be minimal in Baton Rouge.
“It will be breezy this afternoon into tonight, with some higher gusts, but nothing overly dangerous,” Keim said. “You will knowsomething is going on.”
There is an 80 percent chance of rain today, but it is expected to clear up Tuesday, with “delightful weather” from Wednesday on.
The University Emergency Operations Center is monitoring the situation, but there are no class cancellations to report, said Kristine Calongne, assistant vice chancellor of Public Affairs.
“The EOC has also been in touch with other state agencies that provide services during such weather events, including DHH and DSS,” Calongne said. “LSU will continue to monitor the storm, to work with state officials, and will, as always, make all decisions with safety as its top priority.
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