Hurricane Ida

As Hurricane Ida approaches the Gulf Coast, there is a concern for heavy rainfall with flooding, gusty winds, and a few tornadoes for Central Alabama Monday into Tuesday.

Hurricane Ida's arrival has caused several area school systems to adjust their hours in an effort to keep students and faculty safe.

Hurricane Ida is making its way east from Louisiana beginning Sunday afternoon, and West Alabama businesses are preparing to temporarily shut down as everyone braces for the storm's impact.

The mayor expects a possible bevy of evacuees to make their way inland, as the storm is set to overtake much of the Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama coasts.

The National Weather Service believes Ida will "rapidly intensify" before reaching the coast, possibly hitting Louisiana as a Category 4 storm.

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama around 11 a.m. CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.