The storm re-strengthened to a 70 mph (110 km/h) before reaching the Gulf of Mexico on September 4. Ella maintained this intensity for approximately 48 hours while moving west-northwestward, but began to weaken again on September 6.
The storm intensified to a 70 mph (110 km/h) before reaching the Gulf of Mexico on September 4. It maintained this strength for approximately 48 hours while moving west-northwestward, but began to weaken again on September 6.