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

Louisiana Homeowner Gets Creative Ahead of Hurricane Laura
One Louisiana homeowner decided to get creative in order to protect his home ahead of this week's storm.

President to Lake Charles Residents: “We Will Take Care of You”
Watch the President's visit to Lake Charles and his remarks to residents devastated by the storm.

Inmates from Southwest Louisiana Being Moved to Shreveport
Because of a water outage at a lockup in southwest Louisiana, dozens of inmates are being moved to the Caddo Correctional Center in Shreveport.
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Hurricane Laura Blasting Through Lake Charles Sounds Like a Horror Movie [Video]
Yes, seeing the storm is frightening but the sound of the wind passing through the doors sounds like "A Nightmare on Elm St", and a nightmare it certainly was and continues to be.
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Local Damage Caused By Hurricane Laura [GALLERY]
Some of the damage seen locally is nothing short of jaw dropping.

Why Laura’s Devastating Storm Surge Missed Lake Charles
A track change of fewer than 20 miles made all the difference between Hurricane Laura being remembered as a wind event versus a water event.

Here’s How Can You Help Hurricane Laura Victims
Would you like to help those in need? Here's how you can.

Are You Prepared to not Have Power Until September?
Septemeber 2nd to be exact. That's the question many of us now have to find an answer for.

UPDATE: Storm Shelter Opens for Shreveport Residents
UPDATE: This shelter is now closed.
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State’s Homeland Security Plans Tested by Hurricane Laura [VIDEO]
Casey Tingle from GOHSEP and Emergency Preparedness talks about the destruction across the state and the clean up plan in the wake of Hurricane Laura.
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SWEPCO Repair Crews Could Total 3,000 [VIDEO]
SWEPCO's Michael Corbin talks about the massive power outages and how soon electricity can be restored after Hurricane Laura moves out of the ArkLaTex.

SPD Releases List of Road Closures Due to Laura
Hurricane Laura is beginning to shutdown roads in our area. Be safe if you HAVE to be out.