#Breaking: Hurricane Ida is now a category 3, major hurricane with maximum winds of at least 115 mph, per the 1AM CDT advisory from NHC.
MSLP down to 955mb and falling as rapid intensification continues.#Ida is likely stronger than indicated. Recon yet to sample NE eyewall.
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 29, 2021