Fox News reporter battles Hurricane Ida wind in New Orleans

Fox News weather reporter Robert Ray got a little more than he bargained for when demonstrating the force of the wind as Hurricane Ida slammed the Gulf Coast. Reporting on Fox Report With Jon Scott from a parking garage in New Orleans Sunday, Ray said gusts were reaching up to 90 miles per hour. He then stepped into the wind and was nearly blown off screen. Ray had to fight his way back, but was being moved even when trying to stand still. He eventually grabbed hold of the entrance to the parking garage and pulled himself in. After the demonstration, Ray recommended that people stay out of the wind.

“Very serious situation here right now,” Ray said. “If anyone is out there they need to get into shelter, cannot stress it enough, as this storm is just battering New Orleans right now.”

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- We've had gusts up to almost 90 miles an hour, sustained over 60. The second I stepped out, you're going to see--

- On "Fox Report With Jon Scott," Sunday, Fox weather reporter Robert Ray decided to demonstrate the force of the wind in New Orleans as Hurricane Ida pounded the Gulf Coast. And that demonstration nearly kept Ray from getting back to safety.

- I'm trying to get back. But I just want to show you the power of this wind right now, very close to the Mississippi River. This is no joke, folks.

- And following the demonstration, Ray recommended that people stay out of the wind.

- Very serious situation here right now. If anyone is out there, they need to get into shelter, cannot stress enough, as this storm is just battering New Orleans right now, John.