Ida strengthens into hurricane, as New Orleans officials make remarks
Ida strengthens into hurricane, as New Orleans officials make remarks

Ida strengthens into hurricane, as New Orleans officials make remarks

Data from an Air Force Reserve aircraft indicated that Ida had strengthened into a hurricane Friday afternoon as it approached the Isle of Youth, Cuba. Ida could be a major Category 3 hurricane by the time it finally reaches the U.S. coast, prompting a hurricane watch for New Orleans.

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