Tropical Storm Ida is barreling toward the Gulf Coast, and by the time it reaches the region, it could bring hurricane force with it.

Ida is currently churning in the Caribbean with winds of 40 mph and will likely reach the US by Sunday, according to a Thursday evening update from the National Hurricane Center. Some areas could see up to a foot of rain, and a storm surge of 11 feet.

Louisiana residents are already preparing for the potential fallout. Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a State of Emergency Thursday due to the potential impacts of the storm, citing that hurricane force winds of 110 mph were in the forecast.