Louisiana is below sea level. Was Katrina a cat 2 or 3 at landfall. That was a long time ago
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Rapid intensification is likely with ida.
New Orleans is above sea level that’s why the French built there; they had it figured out.
Due to the unique nature of the land surrounding the initial New Orleans settlement, the city has a very unique elevation, with parts of it actually being below sea level. Studies have shown that the average elevation of New Orleans is between 1 foot (0.3 m) and 2 feet (0.6 m) below sea level.Jan 5, 2021
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Due to the unique nature of the land surrounding the initial New Orleans settlement, the city has a very unique elevation, with parts of it actually being below sea level. Studies have shown that the average elevation of New Orleans is between 1 foot (0.3 m) and 2 feet (0.6 m) below sea level.Jan 5, 2021
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Allow me to amend that to the French Quarter.
Allow me to amend that to the French Quarter.
And with the forecasted 7-11 ft Storm Surge predicted for the anticipated Cat 2 landfall of Ida somewhere nearby, there may be snorkel tours of the Quarter this fall...
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Ida will be a major hurricane at landfall. This could be a hurricane today.
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Ida will become a hurricane today and it will be a MAJOR hurricane at landfall.
Joe I need your help with something in here.
IDA MAKES LANDFALL AS A HURRICANE ON THE ISLE OF YOUTH.
STORM SURGE AND HURRICANE WARNINGS ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN GULF COAST.
Ida could become a cat 4 at landfall
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