Hurricane Ida, is now a category 2 hurricane and is moving across the gulf of Mexico where a hurricane watch has been extended into Florida. Ida also hit Cancun on Sunday bringing with it strong winds and heavy rain.

Ida has reached speeds of up to 100mph in the state of Florida and is expected to reach the gulf coast of Mexico by today or tomorrow.

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Here is an image of the Hurricane Ida Path. For more information, visit the National Hurricane Center website

As Ida is nearing US Gulf Coast, some of the offshore oil and gas rigs were evacuated. Meanwhile, the price of oil has jumped to over $78 a barrel, as Bloomberg reports.

Governor Charlie Crist declares a State of Emergency as weakening Ida nears the Fla. Panhandle.  Read more here

Hurricane Forecast

For more information about Hurricane Ida, visit the National Hurricane Center.

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Posted by:  BBParks

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