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Ida briefly will reach Category 4 strength before striking the southern Louisiana coast Sunday evening as a Category 3 storm, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center said. "Ida is expected to be an extremely dangerous major hurricane when it approaches the northern Gulf coast on Sunday," the hurricane center noted. As for storm surge: Water reaching 10 to 15 feet above ground could move ashore if surge and high tide combine in an area from Morgan City, Louisiana, to the mouth of the Mississippi River, the hurricane center said. Damaging winds can reach up to 110 miles per hour.  LMTA is asking that you communicate with us, if possible, any issues you might be having so we can put together a team to support your area. Contact Renee Amar at 225-287-0117 by phone or text or email at renee@lmta.la.

RESOURCES: For updates from the Governor’s Office, text the word ‘IDA’ to 67283. National Weather Center updates, latest storm tracks and warnings For local emergency resources, contact your local Parish OHSEP office. If travel is in your plans, visit www.511.la.org for updates on road conditions. For preparedness tips and information, visit getagameplan.org. The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness can be found here: https://gohsep.la.gov/.  For comprehensive emergency preparedness and response information, visit emergency.la.gov.  Members of the public should continue to monitor local news outlets for weather updates and follow guidance from local officials.

FMCSA Updates, Emergency Declarations, etc. As of Saturday, August 28 FMCSA's HOS exemption applies under Louisiana's current emergency declaration (Proclamation 165 JBE 2021). This extends to interstate transportation if providing direct assistance, for more information please read FMCSA FAQ on this topic. The LMTA will send an email update on any additional FMCSA announcements due to Hurricane Delta. We suggest that members monitor the FMCSA website for the most up-to-date information.

Gov. Edwards Declares State of Emergency due to Tropical Storm Ida Gov. John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency due to the potential impacts and further development of Tropical Storm Ida. According to the National Hurricane Center, this system is forecast to approach the northern Gulf Coast at or near major hurricane intensity Sunday.    While there is some forecast uncertainty since the system is just forming, there is the potential for dangerous storm surge, damaging hurricane-force wind and heavy rainfall Sunday and Monday along the coast of Louisiana. A state of emergency is an administrative step that authorizes the use of state resources to aid in storm response efforts.  The Emergency Operations Center at the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is activated, monitoring the potential storm, and coordinating with both FEMA and parish offices of emergency preparedness. GOHSEP is urging all Louisianans to plan accordingly. Hurricane force winds of 110 miles per hour are currently forecasted. That is a strong Category 2 hurricane, and we should always prepare for a storm one category higher. Flash flooding from heavy rains can happen very quickly. While flooded roadways, flash flooding and storm surge are the immediate concerns, there is the potential for additional weather issues beginning as early as early Sunday morning with the arrival of tropical storm force winds.

View Proclamation 165 JBE 2021

LA DOTD Updates, Announcements & Resources As of Saturday, August 28 there are over a half dozen project updates from Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development updates due to Hurricane Ida. The LMTA will send an email update on any additional LA DOTD announcements due to Hurricane Delta. We suggest that members monitor the LA DOTD website for the most up-to-date information. 511 Traveler Information:  Travelers can also find information regarding road closures by visiting the 511 Traveler Information website at www.511la.org or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information.  Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).

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