Devastated the state 16 years ago today. Its too early to assess idas huge swath of damage, but the Wrecking Power is obvious. Just look at this Video Right here. Flooding is widespread in Idas Path and some areas could see up to 20 inches of rain. More than a half million homes and businesses are without power, and that number is sure to climb. Officials say it could take weeks to restore power. The Levee System in New Orleans vastly upgraded after katrina is holding so far. The States Governor says Hurricane Ida will be the levees most severe test. Lets go to the Cnn Weather Center and meteorologist tom sater. Tom, are you surprised this is still a category 4 storm hours after it made landfall . Very surprised really. We knew it was going to hit with a punch, and we knew because it was kind of small and compact in its size that it would act as a cannonball and shoot inward. Just moments ago, we can now say its weakened to a category 3. Thats still amazing to me. To see the outline in
Surge and torrential rain all slamming louisiana 16 years to the Day Hurricane Katrina made landfall. More than 400,000 customers without power right now. That number expected to keep going up as ida makes its way inland. Ida is tied with Hurricane Laura as the strongest storm on record ever to hit louisiana. The Storms Strength no match for the Mississippi River, partially reversing its flow. Lets begin with Jason Carroll In Houma, louisiana. What can you tell us . Reporter jim, we have shifted position again to an area thats even closer to this brick building, because the conditions have deteriorated to a point where we just need to be more mindful of our safety. Thats where i was standing during the last live report we did with you just a few moments ago. You can see another tree as come down over there. Looking from that Vantage Point you get a real sense of just how strong the wind is. I could stand there ten minutes ago. Ten minutes later, no longer. If you look right out here, y
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