As of the 9 p.m. forecast, Hurricane Ida is moving toward the north-northwest near 14 mph. A turn toward the north and an increase in forward speed are expected during the next 24 hours, followed by a turn to the northeast on Monday night.

Ida is expected to cross the Gulf of Mexico tonight and Monday and approach the northern Gulf Coast Monday night or early Tuesday.

A wind advisory remains in effect for Dallas County and surrounding areas.

Ida is now a Category 2 storm. Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast, but Ida is expected to remain a hurricane as it approaches the northern Gulf Coast.

The next update is 12 a.m. unless weather conditions warrant otherwise. Please check back often during this weather alert time for breaking news.