NEW ORLEANS - Residents along the Gulf Coast are bracing for the first Atlantic hurricane to target the United States this year.

Hurricane Ida is slowly moving toward the region with 105 mph winds, bringing the threat of flooding and storm surges.

Forecasters have issued a hurricane warning for the Gulf Coast from Mississippi to Florida. Tropical storm warnings and hurricane watches are in effect along much of the coastline. That includes New Orleans.

Louisiana's governor has declared a state of emergency as a precaution.

Authorities say Ida could make landfall as early as Tuesday morning, although it's forecast to weaken by then.

Officials and residents are keeping a close eye on the Category 2 hurricane as it approaches, though there are no immediate plans for evacuations.

Rainfall totals are expected to be from 3 to 5 inches with some areas getting up to 8 inches.