Definitely a sizable storm. The next few hours will be telling as the inner bands begin to circle around the NW fringes. Can also see a slightly northern jog the last few frames.
I saw a bunch of flights delayed yesterday due to staffing shortages. Our flight from Charlotte was delayed 3 hours because they couldn't find another flight attendant. I saw 10 flights canceled on the screen in Charlotte showing cancelled, with many more being delayed. I think the mandatory vaccines/unemployment is really messing up staffing across the US. We all need to get back to work.
Maximum Sustained Wind Overall (mph): 150 mph
Maximum Sustained Wind at Landfall (mph): 130 mph
Pressure at Landfall (mb): 943 mb
Landfall Location: Morgan City
Louisana has been getting destroyed by hurricanes the last 2 years. Just last year they had Laura (High end Cat 4), Delta (High End Cat 2), and Zeta (Upgraded to Cat 3) and likely another major with Ida
This is why I'm still scared to travel international. What happens if you test positive before you leave or when you come back? The risk is always there. No testing needed while traveling domestically.
Iceland remains my all time favorite trip. So diverse, around every corner is a breathtaking view. I would love to go back in winter to see the northern lights.