Tropical Storm Ida isn't going anywhere anytime soon. It's still drifting east across the central Atlantic, with an eventual wobble to the north, northeast and northwest through the weekend.

Models keep this system around for quite some time, with nothing steering it into the north Atlantic. In any case, Ida will not impact Florida.

  • Location at 5 p.m. Wednesday: 19.9 N, 46.6 W
  • How far is it?
    • 1,085 mi. E of the northern Leeward Islands
    • 2,212 mi. ESE of Melbourne
  • Winds: 40 mph
  • Movement: E at 5 mph
  • Pressure: 1,005 mb / 29.68 inches


Tropical Storm Ida Advisory

5 a.m. — Ida disorganized but forecast to linger for several more days.

Watches and Warnings

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Discussion and 48-hour outlook

At 5 p.m., the center of Tropical Storm Ida was located near latitude 19.9 north, longitude 46.6 west.

Ida is moving toward the east near 5 mph. An eastward drift should continue tonight, but a gradual turn toward the north and north-northwest should begin tomorrow.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph, with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles, primarily to the east of the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1,005 mb (29.68 inches).

Hazards affecting land

None.

Next Advisory

The next complete advisory is at 11 p.m.

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