Gallery: The Calm Before The Storm, Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida approaches Louisiana in what could be the strongest Hurricane to hit the state, on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A…
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – AUGUST 29: A man walks in the French Quarter prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The neighborhood is mostly quiet as residents of New Orleans continue to prepare, while the outer bands of Hurricane Ida begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida approaches Louisiana in what could be the strongest Hurricane to hit the state, on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: A man walks his dog prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is mostly quiet as residents of New Orleans continue to prepare, while the outer bands of Hurricane Ida begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: A woman walks past a boarded-up business in the French Quarter prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The neighborhood is mostly quiet as residents of New Orleans continue to prepare, while the outer bands of Hurricane Ida begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: People walk in the French Quarter prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The neighborhood is mostly quiet as residents of New Orleans continue to prepare, while the outer bands of Hurricane Ida begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: People walk in the French Quarter prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The neighborhood is mostly quiet as residents of New Orleans continue to prepare, while the outer bands of Hurricane Ida begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: People walk past a boarded up business in the French Quarter prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The neighborhood is mostly quiet as residents of New Orleans continue to prepare, while the outer bands of Hurricane Ida begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: A man walks in the French Quarter prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The neighborhood is mostly quiet as residents of New Orleans continue to prepare, while the outer bands of Hurricane Ida begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: A man rides his bike in the French Quarter prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The neighborhood is mostly quiet as residents of New Orleans continue to prepare, while the outer bands of Hurricane Ida begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: People walk in the French Quarter prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The neighborhood is mostly quiet as residents of New Orleans continue to prepare, while the outer bands of Hurricane Ida begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: People walk in the French Quarter prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The neighborhood is mostly quiet as residents of New Orleans continue to prepare, while the outer bands of Hurricane Ida begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: A man stands on the sidewalk prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The French Quarter is mostly quiet as residents of New Orleans continue to prepare, while the outer bands of Hurricane Ida begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: A man runs through the rain prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The French Quarter is mostly quiet as residents of New Orleans continue to prepare, while the outer bands of Hurricane Ida begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: The Mississippi River is seen ahead of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Residents of New Orleans continue to prepare as the outer bands of the hurricane begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: A person walks through the French Quarter ahead of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Residents of New Orleans continue to prepare as the outer bands of the hurricane begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: People do last-minute shopping ahead of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Residents of New Orleans continue to prepare as the outer bands of the hurricane begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: The streets are empty in the French Quarter ahead of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Residents of New Orleans continue to prepare as the outer bands of the hurricane begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: Ray Cronk, 84, sits on his porch ahead of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. "Usually, I will board up my home ahead of the storms, but I have gotten too old and cancer has taken a toll. I'm going to have to wait this one out and just hope for the best," said Cronk when asked about his preparations for the storm. Residents of New Orleans continue to prepare as the outer bands of the hurricane begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: The Boudreaux family sits on their front porch as they await the arrival of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Residents of New Orleans continue to prepare as the outer bands of the hurricane begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: A person walks through the French Quarter ahead of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Residents of New Orleans continue to prepare as the outer bands of the hurricane begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: A person walks through the French Quarter ahead of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Residents of New Orleans continue to prepare as the outer bands of the hurricane begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: A person sits at a train stop for shelter ahead of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Residents of New Orleans continue to prepare as the outer bands of the hurricane begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: A person sits at a train stop for shelter ahead of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Residents of New Orleans continue to prepare as the outer bands of the hurricane begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: A person sits at a train stop for shelter ahead of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Residents of New Orleans continue to prepare as the outer bands of the hurricane begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ida Bears Down On Louisiana As A Major Storm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: Ray Cronk, 84, sits on his porch ahead of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. "Usually, I will board up my home ahead of the storms, but I have gotten too old and cancer has taken a toll. I'm going to have to wait this one out and just hope for the best," said Cronk when asked about his preparations for the storm. Residents of New Orleans continue to prepare as the outer bands of the hurricane begin to cut across the city. Ida is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm later today. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
