Hurricane Ida Slams Into New Orleans, Tests Levee System

The video discusses changes in storm classification over the past 30 years, highlighting how more storms are named now compared to the past. It examines the performance of levees in New Orleans post-Hurricane Ida, comparing it to the issues faced during Hurricane Katrina. The video also covers the assessment of wind and water damage, recovery efforts, and the impact of weather on travel, with a focus on rainfall predictions for the Tennessee River Valley and beyond.

How has the classification of storms changed over the last 30 years?

• Storms are no longer named.

• The criteria for naming storms have become stricter.

• Fewer storms are named now than before.

• More storms are named now than before.

What was the main cause of flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina?

• Tsunami

• Rainfall and rising lake levels

• Storm surge

• High winds

What is the current status of the storm's wind speed as it moves inland?

• 60 miles an hour

• 150 miles an hour

• 100 miles an hour

• 200 miles an hour

What is the expected rainfall in the Tennessee River Valley over the next 36 hours?

• 1 to 2 inches

• 2 to 4 inches

• 4 to 8 inches

• 8 to 12 inches

By when is the storm system expected to be out of the continental United States?

• By tomorrow

• By the weekend

• By next month

• By the end of the year