Ida is no longer a tropical storm. Earlier this morning, she was downgraded from a tropical storm to just a depression. Based on satellite photographs and surface analysis, the low-pressure area that was once Ida was centered over South/Central or SW Alabama. She was moving toward the NE at about 9 mph. She will gradually turn more toward the east when she becomes absorbed by a front on Wednesday. Sustained winds were all the way down to 35 mph.
She may no longer be a tropical storm, but Ida is still doing a good job of dumping widespread rain. Extensive rain was continuing this afternoon, especially from near Montgomery, Selma and Demopolis northward. The extreme west/central and NW part of the state was getting very little. The heaviest rain extended from Demopolis and Moundville northward through Tuscaloosa, Walker, Winston, Cullman and Morgan Counties. Moderate to heavy rain also continued in parts of the greater Birmingham area. Brisk winds continue and with temperatures only in the 50s over the north this afternoon, it felt quite cool.
Following is a partial list of rain totals through 12 Noon today since the rain started yesterday:
2.82 Birmingham Airport
1.91 Roebuck
1.50 Anniston Airport
3.37 Shelby County Airport
1.05 Huntsville
3.61 Mobile
2.37 Montgomery
2.89 Tuscaloosa
4.00 Tri-County (near where Jefferson, Blount and St. Clair join)
2.40 Clay/Pinson (Womack Road)
2.87 NE Trussville (Peppertree Subdivision)
2.65 Alexander City
5.12 Elberta
4.14 Tillman’s Corner
6.61 Foley
5.00 Orange Beach
5.40 Opelika
2.20 Greystone Cove
VETERAN’S DAY
Dry weather is expected to return tomorrow for that important day. High temperatures will be in the 60s.
