Colorado-based weather researchers say three hurricanes formed in the Atlantic this year, two fewer than they predicted before the season started.
Ida has been downgraded to a tropical storm as heavy rainfall continues over much of northern and eastern Nicaragua. Its maximum sustained winds have decreased to 65 mph.
The legislative body on Saturday is expected to vote on whether to begin debate -- also known as invoking cloture -- on its version of the health care bill, which was introduced Wednesday by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
As Democrats try to make sure they can count on all their members in a key Senate vote on health care tomorrow night, they've been sparring with Republicans on the Senate floor.
Overnight expect partly cloudy skies with dense fog developing late. Lows near 63. The weekend looks mild, muggy and a little wet at times.