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
Tens of Thousands Without Power in Wake of Laura
Currently, SWEPCO is reporting over 91,000 customers with power outages
Lake Charles Casino Riverboat Pushed Into I-10 Bridge
The destruction from Laura is jaw dropping.
Daylight Reveals The Extent Of Hurricane Laura’s Devastation In Lake Charles
In the middle of the night, we saw photos and videos of Hurricane Laura ripping through Lake Charles.
Laura Leaves Wake Of Destruction as Storm Moves North
Natchitoches Parish is reporting hurricane winds and damage due to Laura.
Ochsner LSU Health is Closing Shreveport Clinics Due to Laura
Severe weather is causing Ochsner to close their locations today.
Caddo Suspends Sandbag Operation for the Day
If you need sandbags, you're going to have to find them some where else.
Photos Of Ryan Street In Lake Charles Are Almost Unrecognizable After Hurricane Laura
As we get the first light of day we are able to see the aftermath of Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles.
Update: Bossier & Caddo Now Under Tropical Storm Warning
The Hurricane Warning has been canceled
How Serious is Laura? The Waffle House in Lake Charles Has Closed
The Waffle House index is a real thing used by FEMA to determine how bad a natural disaster is affecting an area.
Hurricane Laura Timeline, Storm Surge Info, Wind Speeds and More [Video]
What time will we see conditions deteriorate, how bad will the storm surge be, how much rain will we get, and when will it all be over?
Update: Hurricane Laura is Now a Cat 4 Major Hurricane
The National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service are anticipating the storm will maintain Hurricane strength as it reaches the Shreveport-Bossier area.
Video from Inside Eyewall of Hurricane Katrina [VIDEO]
The eyewall of Katrina was calm, sunny and quite stunning.