In New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A August 29, 2021, a man rides a bike in Bourbon Street at The French Quarter, just before Hurricane Ida. Marco Bello/REUTERS
This live video shows Hurricane Ida pounding New Orleans with heavy rains and high winds.
The EarthCam livestream shows a storm-struck Bourbon Street.
16 years after Hurricane Katrina made landfall, Hurricane Ida is now affecting the New Orleans region.
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A camera from EarthCam is currently perched on the Cats Meow balcony's second floor overlooking a empty Bourbon Street.
The sound of thunder and torrential rain have intensified since the camera started streaming. As the wind speed increased, outdoor furniture shakes and signs move. The live video can be viewed below.
Another video was shot by stormchasers SevereStudios. It shows multiple live streams of strong winds and heavy rain in several Louisiana cities like Raceland and Galliano.
Hurricane Ida strikes New Orleans 16 years after Hurricane Katrina made landfall.
According to reports, the Category 4 storm has reached maximum wind speeds of 150 mph and is expected to continue to move through Louisiana and western Mississippi on Sunday night and Monday.
The hurricane is expected cause widespread power outages along the Gulf coast and to cause more than $200 billion worth of property damage. Officials from the Louisiana government have asked residents to seek shelter and to conserve power while emergency services respond.
Continue reading: Live updates: Hurricane Ida, a Category 4 hurricane, makes landfall in Louisiana
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