The National Hurricane Center has classified Hurricane Laura as a 'Major Hurricane' with the potential for catastrophic storm surges, extreme winds, and flash flooding. The storm is currently a Category 3 hurricane with potential to reach a Category 4 before making landfall. Not only will this directly impact South Louisiana but could potentially cause damage in North Louisiana as well. The National Weather Storm predicts Laura could reach our area as a Category 1 hurricane and cause flash flooding, tornadoes and wind damage. Check back here for all updates on the storm.
Hurricane Laura
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Military Aircraft to Battle Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
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Nungesser on Recovery: ‘With All the Bad Comes Out the Best in People’ [VIDEO]
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser talks about the devastation across caused by Hurricane Laura and the efforts, just underway, to restore that part of the state.
2 More Hurricane Related Deaths Confirmed in Louisiana
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Bossier Sheriff Opens Donation Sites for Aid to Hurricane Victims
He's established three donation centers for the public to drop off various supplies to help residents in the Calcasieu Parish area
UPDATE: What’s the Latest on Getting Power Back on in SBC?
Crews continue to work to get power back on in SBC
Health Department Lists Deaths from Hurricane Laura
More details have been released about the victims of Hurricane Laura
Waitr Offering Free Shreveport Delivery Due to Hurricane
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Here are the agencies that need our help right now in southwest Louisiana.