Based on the dropsonde pressure (~973 hPa), #Ida has deepened about 11 hPa in the 6 hours between recon missions. We'll see if intensification continues at the same rate (or faster) overnight. Also, the wind field is rather broad, which could increase surge impacts. pic.twitter.com/6jwW2wjP8J

— Andy Hazelton (@AndyHazelton) August 28, 2021