Preparation, luck helped lessen Hurricane Laura’s destruction, experts say

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 08:51:00 +0200globalnews (en)

National Hurricane Center storm surge specialist Jamie Rhome referred to the storm’s last-minute course change as the “little wobble that saved” Lake Charles. In the end, the city got maybe half the storm surge it could have received, he said. The worst storm surge is to the east of a hurricane’s....

Remembering Katrina

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:45:00 +0200hammondstar (en)

My family was lucky enough to have evacuated; however, not lucky enough to avoid Katrina’s wrath entirely. An evacuation to my grandmother’s house on the Mississippi Gulf Coast proved foolish, despite my parents’ best intentions of helping our ailing grandfather with Alzheimer’s. We traded being stuck in 11 feet of water at our house in St.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:12:00 +0200gazette (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura was a monster storm that could have, even should have, wreaked much more destruction than it did, except for a few lucky breaks and some smart thinking by Gulf Coast residents, experts say. Just before striking Louisiana, Laura wobbled.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura’s devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:11:00 +0200apnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura was a monster storm that could have, even should have, wreaked much more destruction than it did, except for a few lucky breaks and some smart thinking by Gulf Coast residents, experts say. Just before striking Louisiana, Laura wobbled.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:10:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura was a monster storm that could have, even should have, wreaked much more destruction than it did, except for a few lucky breaks and some smart thinking by Gulf Coast residents, experts say. Just before striking Louisiana, Laura wobbled.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura was a monster storm that could have, even should have, wreaked much more destruction than it did, except for a few lucky breaks and some smart thinking by Gulf Coast residents, experts say. Just before striking Louisiana, Laura wobbled.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:54:00 +0200news4jax (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – Hurricane Laura was a monster storm that could have, even should have, wreaked much more destruction than it did, except for a few lucky breaks and some smart thinking by Gulf Coast residents, experts say. Just before striking Louisiana, Laura wobbled.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:52:00 +0200startribune (en)

Just before striking Louisiana, Laura wobbled. It wasn't much, maybe 15 miles (24 kilometers) for a Category 4 storm that was nearly the width of two states. But it was enough to move the worst of the storm surge east of Lake Charles and into a far less populated area.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:47:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 28, 2020 at 11:25 pm CDT By By SETH BORENSTEIN, MELINDA DESLATTE and JANET McCONNAUGHEY LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura was a monster storm that could have, even should have, wreaked much more destruction than it did, except for a few lucky breaks and some smart thinking by Gulf Coast residents, experts say.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura’s devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:39:00 +0200therepublic (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. Hurricane Laura was a monster storm that could have, even should have, wreaked much more destruction than it did, except for a few lucky breaks and some smart thinking by Gulf Coast residents, experts say. Just before striking Louisiana, Laura wobbled.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:38:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) Hurricane Laura was a monster storm that could have, even should have, wreaked much more destruction than it did, except for a few lucky breaks and some smart thinking by Gulf Coast residents, experts say. Just before striking Louisiana, Laura wobbled.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:36:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – Hurricane Laura was a monster storm that could have, even should have, wreaked much more destruction than it did, except for a few lucky breaks and some smart thinking by Gulf Coast residents, experts say. Just before striking Louisiana, Laura wobbled.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:33:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. -- Hurricane Laura was a monster storm that could have, even should have, wreaked much more destruction than it did, except for a few lucky breaks and some smart thinking by Gulf Coast residents, experts say. Just before striking Louisiana, Laura wobbled.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:31:00 +0200click2houston (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – Hurricane Laura was a monster storm that could have, even should have, wreaked much more destruction than it did, except for a few lucky breaks and some smart thinking by Gulf Coast residents, experts say. Just before striking Louisiana, Laura wobbled.

A Wobble, Luck And Preparations Lessened Laura's Devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:30:00 +0200news18 (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La.: Hurricane Laura was a monster storm that could have, even should have, wreaked much more destruction than it did, except for a few lucky breaks and some smart thinking by Gulf Coast residents, experts say. Just before striking Louisiana, Laura wobbled.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura’s devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:28:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - Hurricane Laura was a monster storm that could have, even should have, wreaked much more destruction than it did, except for a few lucky breaks and some smart thinking by Gulf Coast residents, experts say. Just before striking Louisiana, Laura wobbled.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura’s devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:26:00 +0200tribtown (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. Hurricane Laura was a monster storm that could have, even should have, wreaked much more destruction than it did, except for a few lucky breaks and some smart thinking by Gulf Coast residents, experts say. Just before striking Louisiana, Laura wobbled.

Crime/Police

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:14:00 +0200nola (en)

A Brazilian woman whose body turned up in Lake Pontchartrain after a nighttime motorboat ride in April died of an accidental drowning, an Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office spokesperson said Thursday. A man was shot on the Pontchartrain Expressway’s Tchoupitoulas Street exit on Thursday afternoon, New Orlens police said.

Hurricane Laura: 2020’s “extremely active” hurricane season, explained - Vox.com

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:34:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Laura is one of more than a dozen named Atlantic storms in what forecasters have described as an “ extremely active ” 2020 season. It follows hurricanes like Hanna and Isaias and gained steam alongside Marco . These storms brought torrential rainfall and spawned tornadoes. They have proven to be costly and deadly.

Hurricane Laura: 2020’s “extremely active” hurricane season, explained - Vox.com

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:15:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Laura is one of more than a dozen named Atlantic storms in what forecasters have described as an “ extremely active ” 2020 season. It follows hurricanes like Hanna and Isaias and gained steam alongside Marco . These storms brought torrential rainfall and spawned tornadoes. They have proven to be costly and deadly.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care for Additional Members Affected by Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:23:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

BOSTON Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura, the governor of Arkansas has declared a state of emergency. Additionally, the governors of Alabama Louisiana and Texas have expanded emergency declaration to additional areas in their states. , Inc.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care for Additional Members Affected by Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:16:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

. BOSTON Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura, the governor of Arkansas has declared a state of emergency. Additionally, the governors of Alabama Louisiana and Texas have expanded emergency declaration to additional areas in their states. , Inc.

World: WFP Latin America & Caribbean Region COVID-19 Logistics Situation Update #6 | 26 August 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

1. Highlights. Constraints. Hurricane Season. Atlantic Hurricane Marco (Category 1): It has reached hurricane (CAT 1) over Gulf of Mexico on 23 August after passing close by Yucatan Peninsula, Nicaragua and Honduras and causing minor impacts in the region as a tropical storm. Marco was dissipated on 25 August.

Are hurricanes strengthening more rapidly?

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:28:00 +0200downtoearth (en)

Hurricane Laura blew up quickly as it headed for the Louisiana coast, intensifying from a tropical storm to a major hurricane in less than 24 hours. By the time it made it landfall, it was a powerful Category 4 hurricane with 150 mile-per-hour winds. The Atlantic has seen several hurricanes rapidly intensify like this in recent years.

Tempête Laura: le bilan s’alourdit à 31 morts en Haïti

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:08:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(Port-au-Prince) La tempête Laura , passée dimanche sur Haïti, a causé la mort d’au moins 31 personnes dans le pays, selon le dernier bilan officiel publié vendredi. Agence France-Presse. Laura « a fait 31 morts, 8 disparus et 8 blessés », détaille un communiqué de la protection civile haïtienne.

In Hurricane Laura's wake, a scramble to tarp roofless homes as showers roll through Lake Charles

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:37:00 +0200nola (en)

Laura's winds, the strongest ever to make landfall in Louisiana, were responsible for most of the devastation. But water damage could become more of a concern as if rains continue to soak the homes and buildings whose roofs now lie in piles of shingles, nails and beams on the ground.

Hurricane Laura has killed at least 4 people in the US and 23 in the Caribbean. It weakened to a tropical storm after hitting Louisiana.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

An image from the National Hurricane Center showing the eye of Hurricane Laura making landfall on the US Gulf Coast. National Hurricane Center Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana as a Category 4 storm at 1 a.m. CT on Thursday morning. It's now a tropical storm moving toward Arkansas, with winds of 50 mph.

2020’s “extremely active” hurricane season, explained

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:47:00 +0200vox-energy-and-environment (en)

Laura is one of more than a dozen named Atlantic storms in what forecasters have described as an “ extremely active ” 2020 season. It follows hurricanes like Hanna and Isaias and gained steam alongside Marco . These storms brought torrential rainfall and spawned tornadoes. They have proven to be costly and deadly.

August 12, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200heraldguide (en)

The St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss Construction Approval for Heather Oaks Phase 1, which includes 90 lots of a 171-lot subdivision off E. Heather Drive in Luling, at its Sept. 3 Wendy Benedetto’s time as a council member officially ended Tuesday, effectively ending over 12 years of representing the people of St.

Hurricane Laura's winds batter Louisiana, killing six

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:17:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

At least six people have been killed as Hurricane Laura battered the US state of Louisiana. Winds of up to 150mph (240km/h) caused severe damage, with power cuts to more than half a million homes and a chemical fire from an industrial plant. But the feared 20ft (6m) storm surge was avoided as the....

Hurricane Laura's winds batter Louisiana, killing six

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:07:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

At least six people have been killed as Hurricane Laura battered the US state of Louisiana. Winds of up to 150mph (240km/h) caused severe damage, with power cuts to more than half a million homes and a chemical fire from an industrial plant. But the feared 20ft (6m) storm surge was avoided as the....

Gulf of Mexico operators returning to assets evacuated due to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:50:00 +0200offshore-energy (en)

Oil and gas operators in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico are slowly returning to their offshore facilities following an evacuation due to Hurricane Laura. The post Gulf of Mexico operators returning to assets evacuated due to Hurricane Laura appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Hurricane Laura, strongest to hit Louisiana in 150 years, brings damaging winds

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:40:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

By J. L'Heureau 28 August 2020. Hurricane Laura made land fall near Cameron, Louisiana south of Lake Charles early Thursday as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm, with sustained winds reaching 150 miles per hour, making it the most powerful hurricane to hit Louisiana in 150 years.

Hurricane Laura's winds batter Louisiana, killing six

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:41:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

At least six people have been killed as Hurricane Laura battered the US state of Louisiana. Winds of up to 150mph (240km/h) caused severe damage, with power cuts to more than half a million homes and a chemical fire from an industrial plant. But the feared 20ft (6m) storm surge was avoided as the....

Hurricanes & Chemical Plants Are A Toxic Mix

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:12:00 +0200cleantechnica (en)

I shouldn’t have to explain why hurricanes and chemical plants don’t mix that well, for obvious reasons, but the unfortunate thing is that these types of plants are numerous along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico . In Louisiana, we have what is nicknamed “cancer alley” because of all the pollution these plants produce.

What happened to Tropical Storm Marco?

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:55:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

A car drives under an ominous rain cloud from tropical storm Marco as locals prepare for the arrival of hurricane Laura near Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 25, 2020. - Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on August 25 and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana....

Hurricane kills Laura 4 in Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:44:00 +0200chillreport (en)

Hurricane Laura has killed at least four people in the US state of Louisiana. British media, BBC reported that the tree died due to the storm. The report said winds up to 240 kilometers per hour caused extensive damage, leaving more than half a million homes without electricity and a chemical fire at an industrial plant.

685,000 Americans Evacuated This Week. Could Climate Change Be Responsible?

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:28:00 +0200cleantechnica (en)

Credit: NASA So far, storms in the Atlantic are forming at a record pace. It’s not even September and yet we are already at the L’s — half way through the alphabetical list of names with still more then two months to do in the official hurricane season. Almost everyone except Mike Pence knows the basic science behind these storms.

Hurricane Laura's winds batter Louisiana, killing six

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:05:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

At least six people have been killed as Hurricane Laura battered the US state of Louisiana. Winds of up to 150mph (240km/h) caused severe damage, with power cuts to more than half a million homes and a chemical fire from an industrial plant. But the feared 20ft (6m) storm surge was avoided as the....

Where August Is the Cruelest Month

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:04:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

Baton Rouge, La. T.S. Eliot lamented April as the cruelest month, but then again, he never lived in Louisiana. In the Bayou State, it’s August that looms as the meanest spot on the calendar. August brings the peak of hurricane season, the bright bed of thorns residents annually walk through on their way to Labor Day.

Chicago: maïs, blé et soja en hausse, aidés par une demande solide

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:45:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Les cours du maïs, du blé et du soja cotés à Chicago ont terminé en hausse ce jeudi, portés par la perspective d'une demande soutenue sur le marché mondial et des inquiétudes pour les récoltes aux Etats-Unis. À lire aussi Le ministère de l’Agriculture lance une alerte sur des graines envoyées de....

Hurricane Laura batters US state of Louisiana, killing 4

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:18:00 +0200saudigazette (en)

The storm is one of the strongest to ever hit the US Gulf Coast, striking at category four packing up winds up to 150mph (240km/h). It weakened and was downgraded to a Category 2 hurricane Thursday morning as it headed northward, but it still had sustained winds of more than 100 mph.

685,000 Americans This Week. Could Climate Change Be Responsible?

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200cleantechnica (en)

685,000 Americans are subject to mandatory evacuation orders this week — 385,000 in Texas, 200,000 in Louisiana, and 100,000 in California according to Forbes. Is it possible that a warming planet had anything to do with either situation? It depends on who you ask. Credit: NASA So far, storms in the Atlantic are forming at a record pace.

Weather News

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:15:00 +02009news (en)

Powerful Hurricane Laura battered the Louisiana coastline Thursday morning after sweeping ashore as the region's strongest storm in more than a century. Victoria was buffeted by severe storms overnight, and today there are more severe fire warnings for WA — continuing this week's trend for extreme weather around the country.

Poland zoo elephants to be given CBD oil to help them relax

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:30:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Warsaw Zoo veterinarian Agnieszka Czujkowska, who is leading the project, said CBD had already been used on dogs and horses, and zoo staff hope it might work on elephants as an alternative to medication. The results could take months, she added. Conflicts can occur among elephants, she explained in....

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

More than half a million people have been told to get out of the path of Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura is expected to cause an "unsurvivable" storm surge, extreme winds and floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. The category four storm is approaching Texas and....

Texas at greater risk of hurricanes in record-setting storm season

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:54:00 +0200elpasotimes (en)

Marco and Laura barreled toward them, but in this record-setting Atlantic hurricane season, almost every coastal U.S. state east of the Mississippi River should also be on high alert. All but one of the 18 states bordering the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico face a greater risk this year of a....

Hurricane Laura's winds batter Louisiana, killing four

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:41:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

At least four people have been killed by falling trees as Hurricane Laura battered the US state of Louisiana. Winds of up to 150mph (240km/h) caused severe damage, with power cuts to more than half a million homes and a chemical fire from an industrial plant.

At least 4 dead as Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200news-az (en)

At least four people have been killed by falling trees as Hurricane Laura battered the US state of Louisiana. Winds of up to 150mph (240km/h) caused severe damage, with power cuts to more than half a million homes and a chemical fire from an industrial plant.

Record-setting season puts coastal states at increased risk of a hurricane landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:40:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

In this August 25, 2020 NOAA satellite photo, Hurricane Laura strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico while Marco drenches parts of the Southeast. Texas and Louisiana may have braced for the worst this week as back-to-back hurricanes Marco and Laura barreled toward them , but in this record-setting Atlantic hurricane season, almost every coastal U.

News Record season increases hurricane landfall risk

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:36:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Texas and Louisiana may have braced for the worst this week as back-to-back hurricanes Marco and Laura barreled toward them , but in this record-setting Atlantic hurricane season, almost every coastal U.S. state east of the Mississippi River should also be on high alert.

Maïs, blé et soja sont aidés par une demande solide

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:55:00 +0200lafranceagricole (fr)

Les cours du maïs, du blé et du soja cotés à Chicago ont terminé en hausse jeudi 27 août 2020, portés par la perspective d’une demande soutenue sur le marché mondial et des inquiétudes pour les récoltes aux États-Unis.

Hurricane Laura's winds batter Louisiana, killing four

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:38:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

At least four people have been killed by falling trees as Hurricane Laura battered the US state of Louisiana. Winds of up to 150mph (240km/h) caused severe damage, with power cuts to more than half a million homes and a chemical fire from an industrial plant.

Hurricane Laura's winds batter Louisiana, killing four

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:36:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

At least four people have been killed by falling trees as Hurricane Laura battered the US state of Louisiana. Winds of up to 150mph (240km/h) caused severe damage, with power cuts to more than half a million homes and a chemical fire from an industrial plant.

Remnants of Hurricane Laura to impact Miami Valley - WHIO Radio

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:56:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

It has been an active week in the Gulf Coast as states have been dealing with hurricanes Marco and Laura. Marco made landfall as a tropical storm earlier this week near the mouth of the Mississippi River. Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday morning as a major, Category 4 hurricane near Cameron, LA.

Map: Track the Laura storm system as it moves across the U.S.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:53:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Hurricane Laura sustained winds of 150 mph when it made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane early Thursday morning in Louisiana, near the Texas border. Laura has since been downgraded to a tropical storm. A storm surge warning was issued from Freeport, Texas, to the mouth of the Mississippi River.

Laura weakens, now a tropical storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:14:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

The First Alert Weather team is tracking Laura. The extremely dangerous storm continued to press inland through Louisiana Thursday after making landfall near 2 a.m. ET in the Cameron area. Laura made landfall as a category 4 hurricane with winds of 150 mph. It will continue moving north through Thursday as it weakens.

UK weather: Horror map as remnant of Hurricane Laura to SMASH into UK NEXT WEEK - Forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:12:00 +0200express (en)

Hurricane Laura is bringing with it dangerous winds as life-threatening storm surge is expected in the US within the next 36 hours. Hurricane warnings have been issued from Texas to intercostal Louisiana as Americans scramble to safety. Although the UK is usually unaffected by hurricanes, maps show....

Alabama at greater risk of hurricanes in record-setting storm season

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:25:00 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

Marco and Laura barreled toward them, but in this record-setting Atlantic hurricane season, almost every coastal U.S. state east of the Mississippi River should also be on high alert. All but one of the 18 states bordering the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico face a greater risk this year of a....

August 12, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:31:00 +0200heraldguide (en)

Wendy Benedetto’s time as a council member officially ended Tuesday, effectively ending over 12 years of representing the people of St. Charles Parish. “In 2007, I qualified to run for the council because it was St. Charles Parish officials are asking local residents to secure items around their....

Sibling storms Storms Marco and Laura strike the Caribbean

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:22:00 +0200economist (en)

T WO STORMS battered the Caribbean before heading towards the United States . Marco led, becoming a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico , followed by Laura, which strengthened to a category-four hurricane. The 12th named Atlantic storm this year, Laura arrived earlier than any other with that place in the sequence.

Natural disasters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:45:00 +0200pri (en)

August 27, 2020. Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain and unleashed a wall of seawater that could push 40 miles inland as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. August 24, 2020.

15:55 CYCLONE Laura, loin d’être le dernier ouragan de la saison en Atlantique nord ? Laura, ouragan de catégorie 4, a touché les côtes américaines dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi, ramenant la Louisiane et le Texas à de très mauvais souvenirs. D’autres pourraient suivre : la saison cyclonique 2020 est annoncée très active

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:32:00 +020020minutes (fr)

Un homme porte un garçon sur son dos, alors porte un enfant sur le dos alors qu'il se dirige vers un bus pour l'évacuation avant l'arrivée de l'ouragan Laura à Lake Charles, en Louisiane, le 25 août 2020 au milieu de la pandémie de coronavirus. — Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP.

Hurricane Laura causes severe damage and floods as it batters Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:30:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said early on Thursday: "We've had daylight now for a couple of hours. It appears there is more structural damage from the wind and a little less flood damage than we anticipated." He confirmed the first fatality in his state, adding: "I suspect that won't be the last, although I pray that we don't have more.

Hurricane Laura causes flash flooding as it makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:59:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Parts of Louisiana saw flooding as early as Wednesday. Louisiana Lt Gov Billy Nungesser told ABC: "We know anyone that stayed that close to the coast, we've got to pray for them, because looking at the storm surge, there would be little chance of survival.

Live Updates: Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall in Louisiana, Weakens to Category 2 Hurricane (Videos)

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:47:00 +0200ibtimes-sg (en)

Hurricane Laura has made a landfall at Louisiana as a category 4 hurricane with winds up to 150 mph. It struck the coast near Cameron, around 1 a.m. CDT on Thursday, stated the National Hurricane Center. Laura's wind speeds were just 7 mph short of becoming a Category 5 hurricane.

Track Hurricane Laura's path toward the Gulf Coast with updated spaghetti models

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:46:00 +0200tennessean (en)

Hurricane Laura slammed into the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, bringing massive winds and dangerous storm surge. The storm ripped apart buildings and hundreds of thousands are without power. "Catastrophic storm surge, hurricane force winds and flash flooding will continue this....

H-E-B returns to regular store hours as Texas prepares for storms Laura, Marco

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:36:00 +0200chron (en)

Editor's note: A previous version of this story stated that H-E-B temporarily extended store hours. H-E-B returned to normal store hours at a time that happened to coincide with the threat of Hurricane Laura in the Gulf of Mexico . H-E-B President Scott McClelland tweeted Thursday morning that only....

Weather Stories

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200wishtv (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf [...] Both hurricanes Katrina and Rita, during the historic 2005 season, rapidly intensified before releasing devastating damage to the Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Marco made landfall about 6 p.m. CDT near the mouth of the Mississippi River, the National Hurricane Center said.

Live Updates: Hurricane Laura moves north, causes widespread damage, outages. Now a Category 2 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:59:00 +0200commercialappeal (en)

This RAMMB/NOAA satellite image obtained on August 23, 2020, shows Tropical Storm Laura moving over Haiti and the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean as a second tropical storm, named Marco (upper left) moves into the Gulf Coast at 13:40 UTC on Aug. 23, 2020.

Hurricane Laura hits Gulf Coast as an “extremely dangerous” storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200vox-energy-and-environment (en)

The National Hurricane Center warned that Hurricane Laura will cause an “unsurvivable storm surge” reaching up to 40 miles inland and rising up to 20 feet as the storm made landfall in Texas and Louisiana after midnight on Thursday morning at an “ Category 4 strength, with winds reaching 140 mph.

Hurricane Laura: A Flood in Louisiana, United States

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:48:00 +0200chillreport (en)

Hurricane Laura hit the US state of Louisiana. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said there was flooding due to the storm. Hurricane Laura, which is moving off the coast with a wind speed of 240 kmph, is expected to cause severe tidal surge. The British media BBC reported this.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: As historic storm moves inland Louisiana, forecasters warn of 'life-threatening storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:30:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Fierce rain pounds Port Arthur, Texas From Port Arthur east to Lake Charles, Louisiana , transformers exploded with showers of sparks, plunging neighborhoods into darkness as windows shattered, and heavy rains lashed the area as the 25-mile-wide eye moved north at about 15 mph.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: As historic storm moves inland in Louisiana, forecasters warn of 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:09:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Fierce rain pounds Port Arthur, Texas From Port Arthur east to Lake Charles, Louisiana , transformers exploded with showers of sparks, plunging neighborhoods into darkness as windows shattered, and heavy rains lashed the area as the 25-mile-wide eye moved north at about 15 mph.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: As historic storm moves inland in Louisiana, forecasters warn of 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:02:00 +0200wausaudailyherald (en)

Fierce rain pounds Port Arthur, Texas From Port Arthur east to Lake Charles, Louisiana , transformers exploded with showers of sparks, plunging neighborhoods into darkness as windows shattered, and heavy rains lashed the area as the 25-mile-wide eye moved north at about 15 mph.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: As historic storm moves inland in Louisiana, forecasters warn of 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:00:00 +0200tennessean (en)

Fierce rain pounds Port Arthur, Texas From Port Arthur east to Lake Charles, Louisiana , transformers exploded with showers of sparks, plunging neighborhoods into darkness as windows shattered, and heavy rains lashed the area as the 25-mile-wide eye moved north at about 15 mph.

Map: Track Hurricane Laura as it moves across the U.S.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:55:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Hurricane Laura sustained winds of 150 mph when it made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane early Thursday morning in Louisiana, near the Texas border. Laura was later downgraded to a Category 2 A storm surge warning was issued from Freeport, Texas, to the mouth of the Mississippi River.

Hurricane Laura causes flash flooding as it makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:50:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in the US state of Louisiana, causing flash flooding and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power. Forecasters earlier warned that the storm, a category four when it struck the coast with winds of up to 150mph (240km/h), threatened to cause an "unsurvivable" storm surge.

Live Updates: Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall as Category 4 Hurricane, Strikes Louisiana (Videos)

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:47:00 +0200ibtimes-sg (en)

Hurricane Laura has made a landfall at Louisiana as a category 4 hurricane with winds up to 150 mph. It struck the coast near Cameron, around 1 a.m. CDT on Thursday, stated the National Hurricane Center. Laura's wind speeds were just 7 mph short of becoming a Category 5 hurricane.

Hurricane Laura officially hit land early Thursday morning; Concerns about storm surge that could be “unsurvivable”

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:25:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

The First Alert Weather team is tracking Hurricane Laura. The extremely dangerous storm will continue to press inland through Louisiana Thursday morning after making landfall near 2 a.m. ET in the Cameron area. Laura made landfall as a category 4 hurricane with winds of 150 mph. It will continue moving north through Thursday as it weakens.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: As historic storm moves inland in Louisiana, forecasters warn of 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:13:00 +0200desmoinesregister (en)

People stand in long lines before entering Costo to pick up supplies as they prepare for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other.

US – Donald Trump warns of double Gulf Coast hurricane: “unprecedented”

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:46:00 +0200chillreport (en)

It’s a horror scenario: within days, two hurricanes hit the mainland on the US Gulf Coast. US President Donald Trump believes this scenario is “somewhat unprecedented.” With two hurricanes approaching, President Donald Trump has warned of significant damage to the US coast on the Gulf of Mexico .

Hurricane Laura arrives on Louisiana coast as Category 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:46:00 +0200upi (en)

"A storm surge of that magnitude, combined with wave action, would be high enough to fully devastate the second story of structures located along the coast," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said. "Moving water with wave action has the force of being in the middle of a large river.

Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana, forecasters warn of wall of water

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:38:00 +0200radionz (en)

The category four hurricane is expected to cause an "unsurvivable" storm surge as it moves inland with wind speeds of up to 240km/h. If it maintains those speeds it would be one of the strongest storms to ever hit the US Gulf Coast. Half a million residents have been told to leave parts of Texas and Louisiana.

Dealers brace as Hurricane Laura blasts Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:35:00 +0200autonews (en)

Automotive retailers on the Gulf Coast closed their operations and braced for Hurricane Laura, which blasted Lake Charles, La., on Thursday with winds of about 150 mph, Several coastal cities and towns evacuated on Wednesday as the storm approached. The Louisiana National Guard was called out.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: After historic storm makes landfall in Louisiana, forecasters warn of 'catastrophic storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:28:00 +0200freep (en)

People stand in long lines before entering Costo to pick up supplies as they prepare for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other.

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:20:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

More than half a million people have been told to get out of the path of Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura is expected to cause an "unsurvivable" storm surge, extreme winds and floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. The category four storm is approaching Texas and....

FIRST ALERT: Laura makes landfall as a Category 4 Hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:15:00 +0200wbrc (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Laura made landfall early this morning at 1 a.m. as a powerful Category 4 hurricane with winds at 150 mph. It made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana. Laura is the strongest hurricane to make landfall in Louisiana since the Last Island Hurricane set back in 1856.

ServiceMaster Global : Prepare for a Record-Breaking Hurricane Season During COVID-19

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:12:00 +02004-traders (en)

No question, 2020 has been a troublesome year. What could make it worse? An abundance of severe storms that could affect and disrupt homes, families and businesses across the country. With a record nine named storms so far this year, expert predictions indicate that the 2020 hurricane season, which....

Thousands without power as Hurricane Laura moves inland

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:40:00 +0200upi (en)

Laura made landfall near Cameron, La., as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm at around 1 a.m., but has since weakened to a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 120 mph with higher gusts, the National Hurricane Center said. In its 4 a.m. CDT update, the NHC warned of "catastrophic storm surge,....

'People need their vodka': Residents and businesses riding out Hurricane Laura despite 'catastrophic storm surge' warnings

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:35:00 +0200skynews (en)

Residents in the path of Hurricane Laura have been urged to flee, with those refusing warned to prepare for the worst, amid warnings of catastrophic storm surges. Laura - the most powerful hurricane to strike the US so far this year - made landfall at 1am (local time) in southwestern Louisiana, east....

Un ouragan et une tempête tropicale en 48 heures, "un phénomène très rare"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:27:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

ATLANTIQUE - Devenue un ouragan, la dépression Laura doit frapper le sud des Etats-Unis dans la soirée ce mardi 25 août, moins de 24 heures après l'arrivée d'une tempête tropicale, Marco . Pour en savoir plus sur ce phénomène extrêmement rare dans le Golfe du Mexique, LCI a interrogé Thierry Dupont, de Météo-France.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: After historic storm makes landfall in Louisiana, forecasters warn of 'catastrophic storm surge' - USA TODAY

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:19:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS — Hurricane Laura roared ashore on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday morning, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind.

Laura, strongest storm to hit Louisiana in a century, makes landfall – storm updates

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:16:00 +0200usaToday (en)

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS — Hurricane Laura roared ashore on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday morning, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind.

US: Hurricane Laura strikes coast after days of dire warnings

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:13:00 +0200expressindia (en)

People gather at the Burton Complex, an event center in Lake Charles, La., Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, to evacuate the area ahead of Hurricane Laura. The city of Lake Charles and members of the U.S. military ran a joint effort to bus citizens out of the mandatory evacuation zone.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: After historic storm makes landfall in Louisiana, forecasters warn of 'catastrophic storm surge' - USA TODAY

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:08:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS — Hurricane Laura roared ashore on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday morning, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind.

"Dangerous" Hurricane Laura batters parts of US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:45:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura has caused flash flooding and power cuts as it hit the US state of Louisiana around midnight local time (0500 GMT). Half a million people were told to evacuate their homes to escape the impact of huge storm. The is expected to affect Texas and Louisiana, with wind speeds of around 150 miles per hour.

Potential hurricane, TD14, has Belize on alert

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:40:00 +0200amandala (en)

BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Aug. 20, 2020– We are headed into the teeth of the hurricane season, and while everyone is keeping their guard up to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 , the virus that causes COVID-19, our attention has expanded to include a bad weather system in the Caribbean that is headed in our direction.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:34:00 +0200heart (en)

Catastrophic storm surges and winds are expected as Laura - the most powerful hurricane to strike the US this year so far - rips along the coastlines and moves inland, the National Hurricane Centre said. In just 24 hours the storm grew nearly 90% in power, prompting forecasters to warn even....

Hurricane Laura live coverage: After historic storm makes landfall in Louisiana, forecasters warn of 'catastrophic storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:26:00 +0200azcentral (en)

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS — Hurricane Laura roared ashore on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday morning, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and disrupting cell phone service, and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:51:00 +0200piratefm (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana, east of the Texas border, as an "extremely dangerous" category four storm with 150mph winds. Catastrophic storm surges and winds are expected as Laura - the most powerful hurricane to strike the US this year so far - rips towards the coastlines.

'Catastrophic storm surges' expected as Hurricane Laura makes landfall Sky News

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:39:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana, east of the Texas border, as an "extremely dangerous" category four storm with 150mph winds. © Reuters Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana, east of the Texas border, as a category four storm with 150mph winds.

Laura makes landfall as 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:29:00 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron, La., as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, thrashing the U.S. Gulf Coast with dangerously strong winds. The National Hurricane Center said Laura is an "extremely dangerous" storm, warning of "catastrophic storm surge" and flash flooding in parts of Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura causes flash flooding as it makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Parts of Louisiana have already seen flooding. Hurricane Laura has struck the coast of Louisiana, with extreme winds causing flash flooding in the US state, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. The category four hurricane is expected to cause an "unsurvivable" storm surge as it moves inland with wind speeds of up to 150mph (240km/h).

Hurricane Laura causes flash flooding as it makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:12:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Hurricane Laura has struck the coast of Louisiana, with extreme winds causing flash flooding in the US state, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. The category four hurricane is expected to cause an "unsurvivable" storm surge as it moves inland with wind speeds of up to 150mph (240km/h).

Hurricane Laura strikes Louisiana coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:09:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Parts of Louisiana have already seen flooding. Hurricane Laura has struck the coast of Louisiana, with extreme winds causing flash flooding in the US state, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. The category four hurricane is expected to cause an....

Hurricane Laura causes flash flooding as it makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:04:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Parts of Louisiana have already seen flooding. Hurricane Laura has struck the coast of Louisiana, with extreme winds causing flash flooding in the US state, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. The category four hurricane is expected to cause an....

Hurricane Laura officially hit land early this morning; concerns about storm surge that could be “unsurvivable”

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:53:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

2 a.m. Update: Hurricane Laura officially made landfall about 1:50 a.m. EDT at Cameron, Louisiana as a preliminary category 4 storm with winds of 150 mph. The storm’s power has raised fears of a 20-foot (6-meter) storm surge that forecasters say would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities on the Texas and Louisiana coast.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall near Cameron, La., as powerful Category 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:39:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Hurricane Laura officially made landfall near Cameron, La., early Thursday morning as a very dangerous Category 4 storm. The National Hurricane Center reported on Twitter at 2 a.m. that the storm made landfall with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. The storm came dangerously close to becoming a Category 5 storm.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Hurricane Laura intensifies to Category 4, many fear the worst as forecasters issue dire warnings

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:06:00 +0200expressindia (en)

People gather at the Burton Complex, an event center in Lake Charles, La., Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, to evacuate the area ahead of Hurricane Laura. The city of Lake Charles and members of the U.S. military ran a joint effort to bus citizens out of the mandatory evacuation zone.

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:38:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Hurricane Laura is expected to cause an "unsurvivable" storm surge, extreme winds and floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. The category four storm is approaching Texas and Louisiana with maximum sustained wind speeds of 150 miles per hour (240km/h).

Hurricane Laura: Crews From Across North America Activated to Support Power Restoration

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:20:00 +0200tdworld (en)

Hurricane Laura continues to intensify and is expected to make landfall late tonight or early tomorrow morning near the Texas and Louisiana border as a strong category 4 hurricane, bringing destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and catastrophic storm and tidal surge.

'It's in full beast mode': Category 4 Hurricane Laura surges toward landfall near Texas-Louisiana border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:07:00 +0200tennessean (en)

People stand in long lines before entering Costo to pick up supplies as they prepare for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other.

Watch Live: Hurricane Laura approaches Galveston Island on its way to making landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:07:00 +0200tennessean (en)

People stand in long lines before entering Costo to pick up supplies as they prepare for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other. Sean Gardner, Getty Images.

Track Hurricane Laura's path toward the Gulf Coast with updated spaghetti models

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:07:00 +0200tennessean (en)

The Gulf Coast is preparing to take a hit from Hurricane Laura late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center said Laura grew to a Category 3 storm early Wednesday, and will "rapidly strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane" as it moved toward the Upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts later in the day.

The Latest: Louisiana governor closes part of Interstate 10

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:23:00 +0200therepublic (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said the state is closing Interstate 10 from around the Atchafalaya Bridge outside of Lafayette all the way into part of Texas, because several stretches within that area are expected to flood.

The Latest: Louisiana governor closes part of Interstate 10

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:21:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. — At least 150 people refused to evacuate a coastal Louisiana parish that could be covered by ocean water as Hurricane Laura makes landfall, officials said. Officers went door-to-door in Cameron Parish urging the roughly 7,000 residents to get out before Laura struck, and they....

Hurricane Center

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200nola (en)

President Trump’s decision to take up to $44 billion from FEMA for extra payments to unemployed workers has sparked concern that the agency might run short of money for its emergency response to Hurricane Laura and other disasters around the country. In addition to ferocious winds nearing Category....

Texas, La. dealers brace as Hurricane Laura hits Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200autonews (en)

Automotive retailers on the Texas and Louisiana coastlines on Wednesday closed their operations and braced for Hurricane Laura, which was upgraded to Category 4 and packed winds of 140 mph, Several cities and towns, , were evacuating on Wednesday as the storm approached the coast at 16 mph, projected to hit land later tonight.

Photos: Oyster growers brace for severe weather in Grand Isle as Hurricane Marco, TS Laura approach

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200nola (en)

Scott Maurer, an oyster grower, prepares beds as on the bay side of Grand Isle, La., as as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura approach Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER Oyster growers Scott Maurer and Earl Dupre ride to their oyster beds to prepare them as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura approach Grand Isle, La.

The Latest: Louisiana governor closes part of Interstate 10

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200tribtown (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. — At least 150 people refused to evacuate a coastal Louisiana parish that could be covered by ocean water as Hurricane Laura makes landfall, officials said. Officers went door-to-door in Cameron Parish urging the roughly 7,000 residents to get out before Laura struck, and they....

August 25, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:31:00 +0200heraldguide (en)

St. Charles Parish officials are asking local residents to secure items around their homes and continue to stay weather aware ahead of Hurricane Laura’s landfall in Louisiana later tonight. “We’re prepared for winds you would Now a category 3 hurricane, Hurricane Laura is anticipated to make landfall overnight as a category 4 storm.

L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3 et menace les côtes américaines

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations: les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient à affronter l'ouragan Laura dont les vents ultra-violents devaient toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir. catastrophique » a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

The Latest: Meteorologist says storm may become Category 5

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:58:00 +0200newsok (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): NEW ORLEANS — A meteorologist in western Louisiana said there are increasing signs Hurricane Laura could reach Category 5 strength. “There’s been a lot of question about whether this storm would make it to Category 5 strength before landfall -- I....

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:37:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

More than half a million people are being told to get out of the path of Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura is expected to cause an "unsurvivable" storm surge, extreme winds and flash floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. Laura was upgraded to a Category 4 storm as it....

The Latest: Arkansas declares emergency ahead of Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:26:00 +0200hjnews (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has declared an emergency ahead of Hurricane Laura and set aside $250,000 to prepare for the storm’s impact. Hutchinson said Wednesday that the state will have search and rescue teams on standby.

Map: Hurricane Laura making landfall as Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:24:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Hurricane Laura has been upgraded to a Category 4 major hurricane and is forecast to make landfall along the Gulf Coast late Wednesday. Laura, which became a hurricane Tuesday morning, is on track to stay as a Category 4 when it makes landfall in Louisiana and Texas. It has already hit Puerto Rico, Cuba and Hispaniola with heavy rainfall on Monday.

With 'unsurvivable storm surge,' Hurricane Laura bears down on Gulf Coast as near Category 5 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:10:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Rapidly intensifying Hurricane Laura became a Category 4 storm on Wednesday afternoon. Hurricane Laura is forecast to make landfall east of Houston, somewhere along the Texas-Louisiana line, Wednesday night. As of 8 p.m., the hurricane had winds as strong as 150 mph. It was located 120 miles south of Lake Charles, La.

The Latest: Louisiana refineries shut before hurricane comes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:49:00 +0200gazette (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): Refineries and liquefied natural gas terminals shut down ahead of Hurricane Laura’s arrival. Cheniere Energy Partners’ Sabine Pass LNG plant’s 500 employees were told to follow local, state and federal instructions about storm preparedness and evacuation, spokesman Eben Burnham-Snyder said.

Krystal adds barbecue sliders to its menu and more business news

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:36:00 +0200timesfreepress (en)

Krystal adds barbecue sliders to its menu. Krystal is adding Memphis barbecue sandwiches to its menu, starting Monday, for a limited period. In collaboration with the National Pork Board, the South's original quick-service chain is launching pulled pork Memphis BBQ sliders on its menu for the next six weeks.

The Latest: Arkansas declares emergency ahead of Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:29:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Forecasters also said heavy rainfall could arrive by Friday in parts of Missouri, Tennessee and Kentucky. Laura is so powerful that it’s expected to become a tropical storm again once it reaches the Atlantic Ocean, potentially threatening the Northeast.

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:27:00 +0200newsok (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): WASHINGTON — White House officials are nervously tracking the path of the storm, which they fear will make a devastating landfall. Federal Emergency Management Agency officials have been dispatched to the region and are blanketing the airwaves with....

The Latest: Several refineries along Gulf Coast shut down

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:26:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): WASHINGTON — White House officials are nervously tracking the path of the storm, which they fear will make a devastating landfall. Federal Emergency Management Agency officials have been dispatched to the region and are blanketing the airwaves with....

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:12:00 +0200sfgate (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): WASHINGTON White House officials are nervously tracking the path of the storm, which they fear will make a devastating landfall. Federal Emergency Management Agency officials have been dispatched to the region and are blanketing the airwaves with....

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:10:00 +0200tribtown (en)

Refineries and liquefied natural gas terminals shut down ahead of Hurricane Laura’s arrival. Cheniere Energy Partners’ Sabine Pass LNG plant’s 500 employees were told to follow local, state and federal instructions about storm preparedness and evacuation, spokesman Eben Burnham-Snyder said.

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:10:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

Refineries and liquefied natural gas terminals shut down ahead of Hurricane Laura’s arrival. Cheniere Energy Partners’ Sabine Pass LNG plant’s 500 employees were told to follow local, state and federal instructions about storm preparedness and evacuation, spokesman Eben Burnham-Snyder said.

Flood and Sacrifice: How an Old Convent Could Help Save New Orleans

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:02:00 +0200nytimes (en)

NEW ORLEANS — Fifteen years ago, Hurricane Katrina flooded a convent in the heart of New Orleans, scattering its nuns. Now the Sisters of St. Joseph are using the ruins of their motherhouse to create one of the country’s largest urban wetlands. It will absorb millions of gallons of runoff during storms and will, the nuns hope, help save their city.

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:58:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): WASHINGTON — White House officials are nervously tracking the path of the storm, which they fear will make a devastating landfall. Federal Emergency Management Agency officials have been dispatched to the region and are blanketing the airwaves with....

Utilities in Laura's Storm Path Prepare While Others Send Assistance

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:56:00 +0200tdworld (en)

For the second time in a month, Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) deployed employees and contractors to support power restoration following a hurricane. A first wave of more than 300 employees and contractors will assist Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Texas with their restoration efforts in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura.

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

More than half a million people are being told to get out of the path of Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura is expected to cause an "unsurvivable" storm surge, extreme winds and flash floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. Laura was upgraded to a Category 4 storm as it....

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Refineries and liquefied natural gas terminals shut down ahead of Hurricane Laura’s arrival. Cheniere Energy Partners’ Sabine Pass LNG plant’s 500 employees were told to follow local, state and federal instructions about storm preparedness and evacuation, spokesman Eben Burnham-Snyder said.

The Latest: Louisiana refineries shut before hurricane comes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:55:00 +0200click2houston (en)

This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at 2:40 p.m. EDT., and provided by NOAA, shows Hurricane Laura over the Gulf of Mexico . Hurricane Laura strengthened Wednesday into an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane," The National Hurricane Center said.

The Latest: Louisiana refineries shut before hurricane comes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:55:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at 2:40 p.m. EDT., and provided by NOAA, shows Hurricane Laura over the Gulf of Mexico . Hurricane Laura strengthened Wednesday into an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane," The National Hurricane Center said.

The Latest: Louisiana refineries shut before hurricane comes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:54:00 +0200apnews (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): WASHINGTON — White House officials are nervously tracking the path of the storm, which they fear will make a devastating landfall. Federal Emergency Management Agency officials have been dispatched to the region and are blanketing the airwaves with....

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:50:00 +0200therepublic (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): WASHINGTON — White House officials are nervously tracking the path of the storm, which they fear will make a devastating landfall. Federal Emergency Management Agency officials have been dispatched to the region and are blanketing the airwaves with....

The Latest: Louisiana refineries shut before hurricane comes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:49:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): Refineries and liquefied natural gas terminals shut down ahead of Hurricane Laura’s arrival. Cheniere Energy Partners’ Sabine Pass LNG plant’s 500 employees were told to follow local, state and federal instructions about storm preparedness and evacuation, spokesman Eben Burnham-Snyder said.

How Laura's 'unsurvivable' storm surge compares to other Louisiana hurricanes, more key info

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:47:00 +0200nola (en)

As Hurricane Laura looms over the Gulf Coast with winds that could gust as high as 170 mph, the storm surge it brings represents another potentially "unsurvivable" danger. That's the word Louisiana forecasters used to describe the potential of water pushed as high as 20 feet above sea level as the Category 4 storm makes landfall and moves inland.

The Latest: Most flights to, from Houston airport cancelled

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:42:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): HOUSTON —- More than 60% of flights Wednesday to and from Houston’s largest airport were cancelled as Hurricane Laura approached. About one-third of Thursday’s flights were scrubbed at Bush Intercontinental Airport and the city’s smaller Hobby Airport.

The Latest: Most flights to, from Houston airport canceled

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:42:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 26, 2020 at 5:31 pm CDT By The Associated Press The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): HOUSTON —- More than 60% of flights Wednesday to and from Houston’s largest airport were canceled as Hurricane Laura approached. About one-third of Thursday’s flights were scrubbed at Bush....

The Latest: Most flights to, from Houston airport canceled

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:42:00 +0200newsok (en)

Several refineries along the Gulf Coast shut down before Hurricane Laura arrived. Oil analyst Andrew Lipow said Wednesday that refineries nationwide were running at only about 80% because the pandemic has reduced demand for fuel. That means other refineries can pick up slack from shutdowns in....

The Latest: Most flights to, from Houston airport canceled

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:41:00 +0200sfgate (en)

Lipow said a major remaining concern is that pumping stations for the Colonial Pipeline could be damaged by flooding, which could stop gasoline produced in Houston-area refineries from reaching the East Coast, although the pipeline could still send fuel from refineries in New Orleans, Mississippi and Alabama.

The Latest: Several refineries along Gulf Coast shut down

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:34:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): Several refineries along the Gulf Coast shut down before Hurricane Laura arrived. Oil analyst Andrew Lipow said Wednesday that refineries nationwide were running at only about 80% because the pandemic has reduced demand for fuel.

The Latest: Most flights to, from Houston airport canceled

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:33:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): HOUSTON —- More than 60% of flights Wednesday to and from Houston’s largest airport were canceled as Hurricane Laura approached. About one-third of Thursday’s flights were scrubbed at Bush Intercontinental Airport and the city’s smaller Hobby Airport.

The Latest: Louisiana mobilizes National Guard before Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:26:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): BATON ROUGE, La. — Gov. John Bel Edwards has activated the entire Louisiana National Guard for Hurricane Laura. That includes more than 3,000 guardsmen ready for high-water vehicle and boat evacuations, search and rescue operations, levee inspections,....

The Latest: Louisiana mobilizes National Guard before Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:25:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): BATON ROUGE, La. — Gov. John Bel Edwards has activated the entire Louisiana National Guard for Hurricane Laura. That includes more than 3,000 guardsmen ready for high-water vehicle and boat evacuations, search and rescue operations, levee inspections,....

‘Unsurvivable’ storm about to hit the US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200heraldsun (en)

Hurricane Laura is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico , prompting warnings of an “unsurvivable” storm surge of up to 6m, with evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of coastal residents of Louisiana and Texas. Calling the hurricane “extremely dangerous”, the Miami-based National Hurricane Centre....

Laura becomes Category 4 hurricane as it approaches US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:57:00 +0200RTERadio (en)

Hurricane Laura has become a Category 4 storm and is expected to cause "catastrophic storm, extreme winds and flash flooding" across the northwest US Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm, located 320km south-southeast of Port Arthur in Texas, has maximum sustained winds of 230km/hr, the Miami-based forecaster said.

Utilities in the South Prepare for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:55:00 +0200tdworld (en)

Entergy on Aug. 26 said that the Entergy Arkansas storm team is finalizing its storm preparations to respond to any impacts across Arkansas from Hurricane Laura, which, as the company noted, is predicted to strike near the Texas/Louisiana border late Aug. 26 or early Aug. 27 as a Category 4 hurricane.

As storms threaten Gulf Coast, here's what you need to know about flood insurance

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200newsok (en)

Although Tropical Storm Marco has weakened, Laura could deliver a big blow to the Gulf Coast, dumping 5 to 10 inches of rain across the west-central U.S. Gulf Coast near the Texas and Louisiana border. Now a tropical storm, Laura is expected to become a hurricane before slamming into the region on Wednesday or Thursday.

Map: Hurricane Laura making landfall as Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

Hurricane Laura has been upgraded to a Category 4 major hurricane and is forecast to make landfall along the Gulf Coast late Wednesday. Laura, which became a hurricane Tuesday morning, is on track to stay as a Category 4 when it makes landfall in Louisiana and Texas.

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:03:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

More than half a million people are being told to get out of the path of Hurricane Laura Hurricane Laura is expected to cause an “unsurvivable” storm surge, extreme winds and flash floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. Laura was upgraded to a Category 4 storm as it....

News NES sends crews to Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Laura Caroline Sutton 3:46 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:57:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at 2:40 p.m. EDT., and provided by NOAA, shows Hurricane Laura over the Gulf of Mexico . Hurricane Laura strengthened Wednesday into “an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane," The National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Laura Threatens To Destroy Coastal Texas, Louisiana.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:51:00 +0200sunstkitts (en)

(BBC)– Marco and Laura brought high winds and rough seas to the Caribbean, leaving at least 20 people dead, including a baby and an eight-year-old child in Haiti. Heavy rains have also battered parts of Cuba , the Dominican Republic, and the US territory of Puerto Rico. President Trump declared a state of disaster in the territory on Saturday.

Hurricane Laura could trigger huge spike in coronavirus cases as scientists issue warning

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200express (en)

Mass evacuations have been ordered ahead of the arrival of the storm which the National Weather Service (NWS) warned will bring "life-threatening" conditions. Flooding and winds of up to 100mph are predicted when Laura makes landfall in southern states as more than half a million residents of Texas and Louisiana have been told to flee their homes.

Ouragan Laura : des dégâts catastrophiques attendus en Louisiane et au Texas Ayant tué au moins 11 personnes à Cuba et en Haïti, l'ouragan continue de se renforcer au-dessus du golfe du Mexique, à cause d'eaux plus chaudes que la normale. Il doit atteindre la côte des Etats-Unis dans la soirée de mercredi. Sur les images satellites, l’ouragan Laura prend l’apparence d’une masse blanchâtre informe. Les photographies, elles, sont bien plus effrayantes. Des trombes marines s’érigent en fines colonnes au-dessus de la mer, se... Liberation

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:43:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© Eric Gay Des habitants de Port Arthur au Texas évacuent la ville avant l'arrivé de l'ouragan Laura, ce mercredi. Ayant tué au moins 11 personnes à Cuba et en Haïti, l'ouragan continue de se renforcer au-dessus du golfe du Mexique, à cause d'eaux plus chaudes que la normale. Il doit atteindre la côte des Etats-Unis dans la soirée de mercredi.

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:07:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

More than half a million people are being told to get out of the path of Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura is expected to cause an "unsurvivable" storm surge, extreme winds and flash floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. Laura was upgraded to a Category 4 storm as it....

Category 4 Hurricane Laura to hit Texas, Louisiana with 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:02:00 +0200wausaudailyherald (en)

People stand in long lines before entering Costo to pick up supplies as they prepare for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other.

États-Unis : jugé "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura passe en catégorie 4 sur 5

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:56:00 +0200ladepeche-pf (fr)

États-Unis : jugé « extrêmement dangereux », l’ouragan Laura passe en catégorie 4 sur 5 Vents extrêmes, crues soudaines... L'ouragan Laura, renforcé en catégorie 4 ce mercredi 26 août 2020, pourrait provoquer de nombreux dégâts outre-Atlantique. Image satellite de l’ouragan Laura dans le Golfe du Mexique, le 26 août 2020.

Map: Hurricane Laura making landfall as Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:51:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Hurricane Laura has been upgraded to a Category 4 major hurricane and is forecast to make landfall along the Gulf Coast late Wednesday. Laura, which became a hurricane Tuesday morning, is on track to stay as a Category 4 when it makes landfall in Louisiana and Texas. It has already hit Puerto Rico, Cuba and Hispaniola with heavy rainfall on Monday.

Flooded roads from Hurricane Laura could cut off Grand Isle and Port Fourchon for days

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200nola (en)

Rising water along the coast in southeast Louisiana has swamped La. 1 and other roads outside the levee system and may cut off Grand Isle and the state’s main oil port for days. , the service hub for most of the offshore oil and gas production in the northern Gulf of Mexico , is facing what could be its longest closure ever.

Florida sends search-and-rescue team to Louisiana in anticipation of Hurricane Laura's landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:39:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. A Florida emergency management search-and-rescue team is heading to Louisiana in anticipation of the landfall of Hurricane Laura. The team of about a dozen people is expected to spend about two weeks, or however long it is needed, working after the storm, Division of Emergency Management spokesman Jason Mahon said Wednesday.

Flood and Sacrifice: How an Old Convent Could Help Save New Orleans

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:25:00 +0200nytimes (en)

NEW ORLEANS — Fifteen years ago, Hurricane Katrina flooded a convent in the heart of New Orleans, scattering its nuns. Now the Sisters of St. Joseph are using the ruins of their motherhouse to create one of the country’s largest urban wetlands. It will absorb millions of gallons of runoff during storms and will, the nuns hope, help save their city.

Hurricane Laura threatens to bring ‘unsurvivable’ surge to US Gulf

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:20:00 +0200finanz (en)

Laura is the second named storm to reach the Gulf this week, after Marco fizzled out off the coast of Louisiana. The National Weather Service warned Laura would be a “formidable hurricane,” making landfall along the Texas-Louisiana border after midnight on Thursday and pushing storm surges as far as 30 miles inland.

Ouragan Laura : des dégâts catastrophiques attendus en Louisiane et au Texas Liberation

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© Eric Gay Des habitants de Port Arthur au Texas évacuent la ville avant l'arrivé de l'ouragan Laura, ce mercredi. Ayant tué au moins 11 personnes à Cuba et en Haïti, l'ouragan continue de se renforcer au-dessus du golfe du Mexique, à cause d'eaux plus chaudes que la normale. Il doit atteindre la côte des Etats-Unis dans la soirée de mercredi.

Gov. Abbott: 'Power of Hurricane Laura is unprecedented' as it barrels toward Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200elpasotimes (en)

People stand in long lines before entering Costo to pick up supplies as they prepare for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other. Sean Gardner, Getty Images.

Hurricane Laura set to build to Category 4, slam US south coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES - Hurricane Laura is due to strengthen to Category 4 before slamming into the US south coast later Wednesday, forecasters said, as residents of coastal Texas and Louisiana were told to evacuate or shelter. With maximum sustained winds currently of 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour,....

L'ouragan catastrophique Laura s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0200radio-canada (fr)

Plus de 385 000 habitants ont été invités à évacuer les villes de Beaumont, Galveston et Port Arthur, au Texas, et 200 000 autres ont reçu l’ordre de quitter les paroisses de Calcasieu et de Cameron, dans le sud-ouest de la Louisiane, où des vagues de quatre mètres pourraient submerger des quartiers entiers.

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

More than half a million people are being told to get out of the path of Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura is expected to cause a "unsurvivable" storm surge, extreme winds and flash floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. Laura was upgraded to a Category 4 storm as it....

Laura grows into 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:55:00 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Hurricane Laura grew to a Category 4 storm on Wednesday afternoon and is expected to remain at that strength until it arrives on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center said Laura is an "extremely dangerous" storm and will make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday between eastern Texas and western Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura threatens to bring ‘unsurvivable’ surge to US Gulf

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:54:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

A powerful hurricane was heading towards the US’s Gulf of Mexico coast on Wednesday, threatening high winds and an “unsurvivable” surge of seawater in the heartland of American oil refining, natural gas exports and petrochemicals production. Laura is the second named storm to reach the Gulf this....

Here are some of Texas' funniest social media reactions ahead of hurricanes Laura and Marco

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:49:00 +0200chron (en)

If there's one thing you can expect from Texans, even in the midst of double hurricanes, it's memes and gifs. Yes, we know two separate hurricanes touching down at the same time is a crazy (and rare) occurrence. Yes, we're abiding by safety and preparation guidelines from statewide and national officials.

Campuses, Labs Close in Advance of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:27:00 +0200the-scientist (en)

The storma category 3 that is strengtheningwill make landfall on the Gulf Coast this evening. Evacuation orders have students heading for safety. ABOVE: Floodwaters rise at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium in Chauvin, Louisiana, August 26.

Hurricane Laura: Storm approaching US 'potentially catastrophic'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:26:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

More than half a million people are being told to get out of the path of Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura is expected to cause a "unsurvivable" storm surge, extreme winds and flash floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. Laura was upgraded to a Category 4 storm as it....

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright EPA Image caption More than half a million people are being told to get out of the path of Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura is expected to cause a "unsurvivable" storm surge, extreme winds and flash floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says.

LOOP shuts operations at Marine Terminal due to storms

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:23:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP), the largest privately owned crude terminal in the United States , on Sunday shut its Marine Terminal operations due to the threat of Tropical Storms Marco and Laura in the Gulf of Mexico . Clovelly Hub deliveries remain normal, LOOP said on its website, adding it is executing an inclement weather plan.

Hurricane Laura strengthens to a Category 4 as it approaches the NW Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:18:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Hurricane #Laura Advisory 27A: Air Force Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Reports Laura Has Become an Extremely Dangerous Category 4 Hurricane. Catastrophic Storm Surge, Extreme Winds, and Flash Flooding Expected Along the Northwest Gulf Coast Tonight. https://t.

Live Hurricane Tracker: See Latest Path, Max Winds for Laura, Now a Cat 4 Storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:16:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

While a weakened Tropical Storm Marco made landfall Monday evening, the Gulf Coast is still bracing for the far more powerful -- and potentially catastrophic -- storm of a 1-2 punch, the effects of which will start to be felt later Wednesday. Laura strengthened to a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane....

With 'unsurvivable storm surge,' Hurricane Laura bears down on Gulf Coast as Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:08:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Rapidly intensifying Hurricane Laura became a Category 4 storm on Wednesday afternoon. Hurricane Laura is forecast to make landfall east of Houston, somewhere along the Texas-Louisiana line, Wednesday night. As of 2 p.m., the hurricane had winds as strong as 130 mph.

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as hurricane nears US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:55:00 +0200RTERadio (en)

"Do everything you can to get out of the way. "Your property can be replaced," He said. "Your life cannot be replaced." President Donald Trump told residents in the path of the storm to "listen to local officials." He said: "Hurricane Laura is a very dangerous and rapidly intensifying hurricane," Trump tweeted.

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura nears US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:53:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

The National Hurricane Center said Laura was continuing to "rapidly strengthen" in the Gulf of Mexico and was packing winds of 125 miles per hour (205 kilometers per hour) at 11:00 Eastern Time (1500 GMT). Currently a Category 3 hurricane, it was forecast to become an "extremely dangerous" Category....

U.S. Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:41:00 +0200cknw (en)

After escaping Tropical Storm Marco pretty much unscathed, the U.S. Gulf Coast is preparing for a bigger storm in the form of Hurricane Laura. Global News meteorologist Ross Hull explains where the hurricane expected to land and how it will strengthen.

Florida Power and Light Co. - FPL sends first wave of crews to Louisiana, Texas to support power restoration following Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:41:00 +0200electricenergyonline (en)

For the second time in a month, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today (August 25) deployed employees and contractors to support power restoration following a hurricane. A first wave of more than 300 employees and contractors will assist Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Texas with their restoration....

'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge Feared As Hurricane Laura Nears US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Hurricane Laura was forecast to become an extremely powerful Category 4 storm Wednesday, prompting warnings of an "unsurvivable" storm surge and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of coastal residents of Louisiana and Texas. The National Hurricane Center said Laura was continuing to....

August 22, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:23:00 +0200heraldguide (en)

Now a category 3 hurricane, Hurricane Laura is anticipated to make landfall overnight as a category 4 storm. “We need everyone in southwest Louisiana paying very, very close attention to this storm and heeding the When Shamira Williams volunteered at a New Orleans STEM camp a couple of years ago,....

EXTREME WEATHER: Still hurting from Harvey, U.S. energy capital awaits Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:45:00 +0200eep (en)

, E&E News reporter Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Lina Hidalgo, the county judge for Harris County, Texas, is among the leaders calling this week for Houston-area residents to be prepared for Hurricane Laura. Office of County Judge Lina Hidalgo/Facebook HOUSTON — The U.S.

With the Gulf as a runway, Hurricane Laura could hit Louisiana and Texas as Category 3

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura has formed and could strike the central Gulf Coast this week as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing 115 mph winds and up to 13 feet of storm surge in some places. The storm appeared poised to strike the border of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday morning, and officials ordered evacuations....

Tropical Storm Laura threatens the U.S. Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:26:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Two tropical storms were headed toward the Gulf Coast on Monday. Marco and Laura could hit just a few hundred miles apart within 48 hours of each other and forecasters believe Laura could become a Category 3 hurricane when it makes landfall. Residents in low-lying areas have been ordered to evacuate.

Hurricane Laura to hit Texas, Louisiana as Category 4 with 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:11:00 +0200courier-journal (en)

People stand in long lines before entering Costo to pick up supplies as they prepare for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other.

Hurricane Laura: Storm approaching US 'potentially catastrophic'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Hurricane Laura is expected to cause a catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. Laura is currently a Category 3 storm and is due to strengthen to Category 4 before reaching Texas and Louisiana later on Wednesday.

Hurricane Laura: Storm approaching US 'potentially catastrophic'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

More than half a million people are being told to get out of the path of Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura is expected to cause a catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. Laura is currently a Category 3 storm and is due to....

L’ouragan Laura s’est rapidement intensifié et pourrait frapper la côte du golfe en tant que tempête de catégorie 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:02:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

L’ouragan Laura se dirigeait vers la côte du golfe mercredi matin et devrait toucher terre à une force de catégorie 4 avec des vents entre 130 et 156 mph mercredi soir, selon le National Hurricane Center. La tempête est maintenant suffisamment large pour amener des vents de force ouragan atteignant....

Hurricane Laura is approaching NW Gulf Coast, expected to be a Cat. 4 at landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Tropical Storm Marco is still forecast to become a hurricane later today. Hurricane and Storms Surge Warnings activated for portions of the Northern Gulf Of Mexico . 11 p.m. Update: According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Laura continued to dump heavy rains as it moved over the Dominican Republic.

Hurricane Laura near Category 4 strength off U.S. Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Hurricane Laura strengthened to a Category 3 storm early Wednesday and is expected to pick up even more wind speed before it arrives on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center said Laura should "rapidly" strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane and will maintain "major"....

Hurricane Laura to hit Texas, Louisiana as Category 4 with 'unsurvivable storm surge' - USA TODAY

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:52:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

People stand in long lines before entering Costo to pick up supplies as they prepare for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other.

FPL Sends Crews to Support Power Restoration Following Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:47:00 +0200tdworld (en)

For the second time in a month, Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) deployed employees and contractors to support power restoration following a hurricane. A first wave of more than 300 employees and contractors will assist Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Texas with their restoration efforts in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura.

Team of Thousands Ready to Respond to Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:47:00 +0200tdworld (en)

Entergy Corp. has assembled a workforce of nearly 7,400 prepared to respond to Hurricane Laura, which is forecast to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border late Wednesday or early Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding....

Transportation, Logistics Sector Braces For Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:27:00 +0200benzinga (en)

Hurricane Laura is headed toward the upper Texas and Louisiana coasts, with significant potential to disrupt freight flows in the region. Trucking fleets, ports and airports in the region are preparing for the storm, which could make landfall late Wednesday night.

'Unsurvivable:' Laura to hit Texas, Louisiana as Category 4 hurricane as hundreds of thousands evacuate - USA TODAY

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:27:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

People stand in long lines before entering Costo to pick up supplies as they prepare for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other.

With winds of 125 mph, 'unsurvivable storm surge,' Hurricane Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Hurricane Laura is intensifying rapidly and could become a devastating Category 4 storm by Wednesday afternoon. By 11 a.m., the National Hurricane Center, was tracking the storm at about 992 miles southwest of Raleigh, moving northwest at 16 mph.

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Strengthening hurricane Laura headed for Texas/Louisiana... Marco dissipates

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

The 4th Atlantic hurricane of the 2020 season - only 7 other seasons have had as many hurricanes by Aug. 25th - 1886, 1893, 1916, 1966, 1995,1996 & 2005 - Laura is - as expected - the big story coming out of the Gulf as the storm now has plenty of warm water to cross under favorable (atmospheric)....

Marco, Laura… Qui décide du nom des tempêtes et des ouragans ?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:14:00 +0200metrofrance (fr)

EXPLICATION - La Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l'ouragan Laura, qui menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique. Si ces phénomènes météorologiques ont été baptisés de la sorte, ce n'est pas pour faire les gros titres de la presse.

Live Hurricane Tracker: See Latest Path, Max Winds for Laura, on Cusp of Cat 4 Storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:14:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

While a weakened Tropical Storm Marco made landfall Monday evening, the Gulf Coast is still bracing for the far more powerful -- and potentially catastrophic -- storm of a 1-2 punch, the effects of which will start to be felt later Wednesday. Hurricane Laura, an already deadly Category 3 storm as of....

5 Obvious And Subtle Concerns As Hurricane Laura Approaches The U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:03:00 +0200forbes (en)

All signs are there and have been for days. Hurricane Laura is likely going to make landfall near the Texas and Louisiana border as a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher). In fact, there is a strong likelihood that it will be at least a Category 4 storm or greater at some point in its lifecycle.

Hurricane Laura: Storm approaching US 'potentially catastrophic'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

More than half a million people are being told to get out of the path of Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura is expected to cause a catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. Laura is currently a Category 3 storm and is due to....

Marco, Laura… Qui décide du nom des tempêtes et des ouragans ?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:55:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

EXPLICATION - La Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l'ouragan Laura, qui menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique. Si ces phénomènes météorologiques ont été baptisés de la sorte, ce n'est pas pour faire les gros titres de la presse.

Evacuations under way ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200RTERadio (en)

Hurricane Laura is due to strengthen to Category 4 before slamming into the US south coast later today, forecasters said, as residents of coastal Texas and Louisiana were told to evacuate or shelter. With maximum sustained winds currently of 185 kilometres per hour, the hurricane could trigger a....

More evacuees flee in Texas, Louisiana as Hurricane Laura nears

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Hundreds of thousands of people in eastern Texas and western Louisiana are evacuating Wednesday or preparing for a direct hit from Hurricane Laura, which is expected to arrive soon on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Evacuations were ordered in the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port....

Hurricane Laura: Storm approaching US 'potentially catastrophic'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:44:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright EPA Image caption More than half a million people are being told to get out of the path of Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura is expected to cause a catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says.

Hurricane Laura set to build to Category 4, slam US south coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200pulse (en)

With maximum sustained winds currently of 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour, the hurricane could trigger a storm surge raising water levels by several feet and affecting areas as much as 30 miles inland. The hurricane threatens "potentially catastrophic storm surges, extreme winds and flash....

5 Obvious and subtle concerns as Hurricane Laura approaches the U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

All signs are there and have been for days. Hurricane Laura is likely going to make landfall near the Texas and Louisiana border as a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher). In fact, there is a strong likelihood that it will be at least a Category 4 storm or greater at some point in its lifecycle.

Hurricane Laura Set To Build To Category 4, Slam US South Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:59:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Hurricane Laura is due to strengthen to Category 4 before slamming into the US south coast later Wednesday, forecasters said, as residents of coastal Texas and Louisiana were told to evacuate or shelter. With maximum sustained winds currently of 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour, the hurricane....

Minimal Movement at the Pumps for Now despite Two Storms in the Gulf of Mexico

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:51:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

Retail gas prices are showing little movement in most states including Oregon again this week even though two storms have given a one-two punch to the Gulf of Mexico , shutting down crude oil production in the region. For the week, the national average adds a penny to $2.19 a gallon. The Oregon average edges up half a cent to $2.

Hurricane Laura could hit the Gulf Coast as a 'catastrophic' major storm. Its sibling cyclone, Marco, made landfall there on Monday.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:48:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura is moving toward the US Gulf Coast as Marco weakened to a tropical depression once it made landfall, in this satellite image seen on August 25, 2020. Tropical Storm Marco made landfall in Louisiana on Monday evening. Hurricane Laura has picked up power and is expected to hit the....

Hurricane Laura forecast to become ‘catastrophic’ Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:21:00 +0200nypost (en)

Hurricane Laura is rapidly evolving into what forecasters believe will be a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane that could destroy homes and ravage communities as it swirls closer toward Texas and Louisiana. Satellite images indicate that Laura — now “a formidable hurricane” — underwent a....

An astronaut on the space station captured dramatic photos of Hurricane Laura barreling towards Louisiana and Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

, is expected to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border on Thursday. An astronaut photographed the storm from the International Space Station as it headed towards the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Laura is the latest in a record-breaking Atlantic storm season.

Hurricane Laura will bring rain here: 5 weather things to know

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:10:00 +0200cincinnati (en)

Moisture from Hurricane Laura, expected to strengthen into a Category 4 storm as it bears down on the Gulf Coast, is expected to make its way to the Cincinnati region by the end of the week. Before the remnants of Laura get here, we will see rain from what's left of Hurricane Marco .

Hurricane Laura intensifies to category 3 with 115 mph winds

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

A car drives under an ominous rain cloud from tropical storm Marco as locals prepare for the arrival of hurricane Laura near Lake Charles, Louisiana on Aug. 25, 2020. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP - Getty Images. The National Weather Service said the devastation could spread far inland in eastern Texas and western Louisiana.

FOX 5 Storm Team: Hurricane Laura expected to bring life-threatening hazards to the northern Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:36:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

Based on the current timing and track of this major hurricane, north Georgia will see the greatest impacts by Friday and Saturday. Thankfully the storm will be much weaker by then and the main impacts with be increased storm activity throughout the day.

Hurricane Laura: High Winds And Rain Headed For Texas-Louisiana Border.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:18:00 +0200sunstkitts (en)

Wednesday morning Hurricane Laura, was blowing up a storm in the Gulf of Mexico and headed straight at the Texas-Louisiana border packing Category 4 hurricane winds and torrential rain. It is expected to make landfall later in the day. The storm had already cut a swathe across Puerto Rico, the....

SCHOOL CLOSURES: All the Houston-area schools, districts and colleges that will be closed because of Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:16:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Along with evacuation orders and other storm preparations, some Houston-area schools, districts and colleges will remain closed in the coming days with the looming threat of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco . Here’s a list of educational institutions that have announced....

Dangerous Category 3 Hurricane Laura expected to become Cat 4 storm today

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Hurricane Laura is now a Category 3 storm and expected to continue its rapid intensification to a dangerous Category 4 today, with sustained winds of 130 mph. At 8 a.m. Wednesday, the storm was located about 280 miles south-southeast of Lake Charles, Louisiana and about 290 miles....

NHC: Laura may be Category 4 hurricane when it arrives in U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:51:00 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Hurricane Laura strengthened to near Category 3 strength early Wednesday and is expected to pick up even more wind speed before it arrives on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center said Laura should "rapidly" strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane and will maintain "major"....

Strengthening Hurricane Laura prompts mandatory evacuations along Gulf Coast - Fox News

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:49:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and still more were ordered to evacuate low-lying southwestern Louisiana, where forecasters said more than 11 feet of storm surge topped by waves could submerge entire towns. “Heads up! Today is the last day to prepare for Hurricane #Laura.

News 5 things you need to know Wednesday

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane Laura bears down on Texas, Louisiana. Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected. The storm was "rapidly intensifying" early Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center warned, threatening to bring a....

What you need to know about flood insurance

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Although Tropical Storm Marco has weakened, Laura could deliver a big blow to the Gulf Coast, dumping 5 to 10 inches of rain across the west-central U.S. Gulf Coast near the Texas and Louisiana border. Now a tropical storm, Laura is expected to become a hurricane before slamming into the region on Wednesday or Thursday.

L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:42:00 +0200lecourrier (fr)

Laura , qui charriait des vents soufflant à 150 km/h mardi 25 août dans le Golfe du Mexique, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), a causé la mort de 25 personnes à Haïti et en République Dominicaine et provoqué d'importantes inondations. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en....

Hurricane Laura forecast to make landfall as devastating Cat. 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:40:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Hurricane Laura is intensifying rapidly and could become a devastating Category 4 storm by Wednesday afternoon. Laura is forecast to make landfall halfway between New Orleans and Houston, somewhere along the Texas-Louisiana line, Wednesday night. Whether it's a Cat. 3 or a Cat.

Oil rises to five-month high as tropical storms shut Gulf Coast output

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:19:00 +0200thenational (en)

Oil prices surged to a five-month high on Wednesday as powerful storms shut operations along the US Gulf Coast. Brent, the benchmark for two-thirds of global oil trade, was up 0.48 per cent at $46.08 per barrel at 11.36am UAE time, while West Texas Intermediate, which tracks US crude grades, was up 0.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura a now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected. The storm was "rapidly intensifying" early Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center warned, threatening to bring a life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding to Texas and Louisiana.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura a now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:52:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected. The storm was "rapidly intensifying" early Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center warned, threatening to bring a life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding to Texas and Louisiana.

Gulf Coast evacuations ordered

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:49:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

More than 385,000 residents were told to evacuate the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and another 200,000 were ordered to leave low-lying Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana, where forecasters said as much as 13 feet of storm surge topped by waves could submerge whole communities.

57 minutes ago

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:44:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Along with evacuation orders and other storm preparations, some Houston-area schools, districts and colleges will remain closed in the coming days with the looming threat of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco . Here’s a list of educational institutions that have announced....

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura a now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:36:00 +0200delawareonline (en)

Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected. The storm was "rapidly intensifying" early Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center warned, threatening to bring a life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding to Texas and Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura strengthening rapidly, expected to become Category 4 today

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:35:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Hurricane Laura, which strengthened overnight to a Category 2 storm with sustained winds of 110 mph, is now expected to strengthen rapidly to a dangerous Category 4 storm on Wednesday with sustained winds of 130 mph. In the largest U.S.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane Forecasters said Hurricane Laura is now expected to rapidly power up into a ‘catastrophic’ Category 4 hurricane — an even stronger storm than previously expected — as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, gathering wind and water that now covers much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:14:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

A car drove under an ominous rain cloud from tropical storm Marco as locals prepare for the arrival of hurricane Laura near Lake Charles, Louisiana on Tuesday. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images. GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Forecasters said Hurricane Laura is now expected to rapidly power....

Les tempêtes font augmenter les cours

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:05:00 +0200liberte-algerie (fr)

Le baril américain de WTI retrouvait, hier, en début de séance américaine un prix jamais vu depuis le 6 mars, alors que la tempête Laura est devenue un ouragan et menace les installations pétrolières américaines dans le golfe du Mexique. Dans l'après-midi à New York, le baril de WTI pour le mois....

L'ouragan Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0200sciencesetavenir (fr)

Laura, tempête devenue ouragan, s'approche désormais des côtes américaines. Elle devrait les toucher le soir du 26 août 2020, en se renforçant encore davantage.

MABUX: Bunker market this morning, Aug.26

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:51:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

MABUX World Bunker Index (consists of a range of prices for 380 HSFO, VLSFO and MGO (Gasoil) in the main world hubs) rose slightly on Aug.25: 380 HSFO – USD/MT – 310.85 (+1.27) VLSFO – USD/MT – 363.00 (+2.00) MGO – USD/MT – 444.58 (+3.94) Meantime, world oil indexes rose on Aug.25 supported by production cuts in the U.

Canadian Hurricane Centre predicts rough season ahead for Atlantic Canada

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:37:00 +0200CBC (en)

Environment Canada meteorologist Bob Robichaud says the number of predicted storms this year is between 19 and 25. (CBC) As if the weather in Newfoundland and Labrador weren't already one of the stories of the year in 2020, the Canadian Hurricane Centre says the Atlantic Ocean could see double the....

Hurricane Laura forecast to make landfall as a Cat. 3 or Cat. 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:31:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Hurricane Laura is now expected to impact the Gulf Coast as a Cat. 3 or Cat. 4 storm. The 5 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center shows Laura, currently a Cat. 2, will strengthen into the season's first major hurricane by Wednesday night.

Hurricane Laura path update: Where is Hurricane Laura now?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:08:00 +0200express (en)

The NOAA’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) is currently tracking the path of Hurricane Laura. The NHC warn this is a “life-threatening” situation, and people have been told to evacuate their homes. As Hurricane Laura continues to intensify, it is expected to become a major hurricane when it makes landfall in the US.

Hurricane Laura strengthens to Category 2; 500,000 told to evacuate

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:05:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Hurricane Laura strengthened overnight to a Category 2 storm, with sustained winds of 105 mph. A Hurricane Warning is now in effect along the western Louisiana and eastern Texas coast after Laura strengthened to hurricane status Tuesday. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for Houston.

The Nation's Weather

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:41:00 +0200sfgate (en)

for Wednesday, August 26, 2020. NATIONAL SUMMARY. Hurricane Laura will move toward the northwestern Gulf Coast. today. The storm may make landfall as a major hurricane. tonight. Rounds of torrential rain, increasing winds, storm. surge and severe thunderstorms will precede the storm from. northeastern Texas to Louisiana.

With the Gulf as a runway, Hurricane Laura could hit Louisiana and Texas as Category 3

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:39:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura has formed and could strike the central Gulf Coast this week as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing 115 mph winds and up to 13 feet of storm surge in some places. The storm appeared poised to strike the border of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday morning, and officials ordered evacuations....

Entergy workforce assembles for Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:24:00 +0200hammondstar (en)

While Tropical Storm Marco had minimal impact, customers are encouraged to stay storm ready as Laura heads toward the Gulf Coast. Customers also should continue monitoring local weather alerts and follow the guidance of state and local officials. Entergy has strategically moved equipment and crews....

Hurricane Laura now Cat. 2, 'life-threatening storm surge' forecast for Gulf coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:24:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Laura strengthened into a Cat. 2 hurricane Wednesday as a Cat. 3 storm. Hurricane Laura intensified overnight with winds reaching 105 miles per hour. It if develops into Cat. 3 as expected, it will be the first major hurricane of the season.

Texas Governor Issues Warning As Hurricane Laura Heads For US Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:46:00 +0200ndtvnews (en)

New Orleans: Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on Tuesday and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, after earlier causing 24 deaths in the Caribbean. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts, the US National....

L'ouragan Laura et ses vents ultra-violents s'approchent des côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:35:00 +0200lunion (fr)

Possibilités de tornades. « Nous devons nous préparer à ce que Laura puisse devenir un (ouragan de) catégorie 4 », a affirmé le gouverneur du Texas, Greg Abbott, alors que l'Etat continue de lutter également contre l'épidémie de coronavirus. Il a notamment mis en garde contre les tornades et vents....

États-Unis - L'ouragan Laura va toucher les côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations: les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mardi à affronter l’ouragan Laura, qui doit toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir. Le cyclone charrie des vents de 150 km/h.

Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:57:00 +0200zawya-palestine (en)

Alita Foy and one of her tenants transport sandbags from Lowe's in preparation for the arrival of hurricanes Marco and Laura, which are forecasted to move onshore Monday and Thursday in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., August 23, 2020. Derek Barthe and Alton Wilson prepare Sax Fifth Avenue for the....

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura forecast to hit Gulf Coast as a 'major' Category 3 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:50:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Hurricane Laura was "rapidly intensifying" early Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center warned, threatening to bring a life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding to Texas and Louisiana. After Tropical Storm Marco mosfizzled in the Gulf Coast on Monday night , Laura is poised to....

L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:36:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

À lire aussi Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis Laura, qui charriait des vents soufflant à 150 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), a causé la mort de 25 personnes à Haïti et en République Dominicaine et provoqué d'importantes inondations.

L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane BFMTV

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:13:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du Sud du Texas se préparent à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Laura mercredi soir, qui a causé la mort de 25 personnes à Haïti et en République Dominicaine. © Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP Personnes attendant d'être évacuées avant l'arrivée de l'ouragan Laura, le 25 août, en Louisiane.

L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:38:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du Sud du Texas se préparent à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Laura mercredi soir, qui a causé la mort de 25 personnes à Haïti et en République Dominicaine.

États-Unis: L’ouragan Laura s’approche des côtes de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:56:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations: les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mardi à affronter l’ouragan Laura, qui doit toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir. Le cyclone charrie des vents de 150 km/h.

Here's what concerns Hurricane Laura could bring to New Orleans area -- and how parishes are prepping

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:55:00 +0200nola (en)

With Hurricane Laura taking aim at the Texas state line, there’s little fear the New Orleans area will see the dire, direct effects of its winds and storm surge. But officials in the metro region urged continued caution and were still making final efforts to deal with any of the wind or rain that Laura’s periphery might bring.

As storms threaten Gulf Coast, here's what you need to know about flood insurance

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Although Tropical Storm Marco has weakened, Laura could deliver a big blow to the Gulf Coast, dumping 5 to 10 inches of rain across the west-central U.S. Gulf Coast near the Texas and Louisiana border. Now a tropical storm, Laura is expected to become a hurricane before slamming into the region on Wednesday or Thursday.

L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:32:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

La Nouvelle-Orléans (Etats-Unis) (AFP) - Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations: les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient à affronter l'ouragan Laura dont les vents ultra-violents devaient toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir.

États-Unis: L’ouragan Laura s’approche des côtes de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:31:00 +020024heures (fr)

Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations: les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mardi à affronter l’ouragan Laura, qui doit toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir. Le cyclone charrie des vents de 150 km/h.

L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:26:00 +0200lepetitjournal (fr)

Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations: les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient à affronter l'ouragan Laura dont les vents ultra-violents devaient toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir. Laura, qui charriait des vents soufflant à 150 km/h....

L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:24:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations: les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient à affronter l'ouragan Laura dont les vents ultra-violents devaient toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir. Laura, qui charriait des vents soufflant à 150 km/h....

L’ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s’approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:12:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(La Nouvelle-Orléans) Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations : les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient à affronter l’ouragan Laura dont les vents ultra-violents devaient toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir. Gianrigo MARLETTA et Cyril JULIEN à Washington Agence France-Presse.

L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:09:00 +0200notretemps (fr)

Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations: les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient à affronter l'ouragan Laura dont les vents ultra-violents devaient toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir. Laura, qui charriait des vents soufflant à 150 km/h....

25/08 - L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200lamanchelibre (fr)

Laura, qui charriait des vents soufflant à 150 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), a causé la mort de 25 personnes à Haïti et en République Dominicaine et provoqué d'importantes inondations. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des....

Crude prices mixed as US braces for possible supply disruption from Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

"Crude oil prices gained, dragged higher by surging gasoline futures as Hurricane Laura heads towards the US Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make landfall on Thursday [Aug. 27] as a category three hurricane," ANZ analysts said in a note Aug. 26. The back-to-back tropical storms Marco and Laura has seen upstream operators shut about 1.

11 minutes ago

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:15:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Along with evacuation orders and other storm preparations, some Houston-area schools, districts and colleges will remain closed in the coming days with the looming threat of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco . Here’s a list of educational institutions that have announced....

Texas, Louisiana brace for Hurricane Laura; 500,000 ordered to evacuate

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:08:00 +0200business-standard (en)

of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season Tuesday morning and is expected to intensify over the Gulf of Mexico and become a major hurricane prior to striking the upper or southwest Louisiana coasts late Wednesday or early Thursday. More than 3,85,000 residents were ordered to evacute in and another 2,00,000 in Louisiana.

Half a million people people told to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A Hurricane Warning is now in effect along the western Louisiana and eastern Texas coast after Laura strengthened to hurricane status Tuesday. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for Houston. The storm is expected to grow into a supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds....

Hurricane Laura gets Stronger

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:05:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

Hi, I’m Chief Meteorologist Jason Smith with an update on you forecast on this Tuesday. Tropical Storm Marco is now a remnant low, but we are still dealing with its moisture, along with the outer rain banding from Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura has strengthened over the Gulf today and may rapidly intensify tonight and Wednesday.

Laura is now a hurricane and is forecast to strengthen more before hitting the Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

Laura grew to a hurricane on Tuesday and is expected to rapidly intensify in the next 36 hours as it barrels up the Gulf of Mexico toward Texas and Louisiana. Hurricane Laura currently has maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, according to a National Weather Service , and is forecast to intensify into....

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura forecast to hit Gulf Coast as a 'major' Category 3 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:48:00 +0200azcentral (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday that Laura will become a Category 3 major hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

'Catastrophic damage' warning as half a million ordered to flee Hurricane Laura Sky News

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:35:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

More than half a million people have been ordered to flee the US Gulf Coast as forecasters warned of "catastrophic damage" from Hurricane Laura - saying a potentially deadly surge could penetrate 30 miles inland. © Getty A family takes belongings from their home as the evacuate ahead of Hurricane Laura making landfall.

Hurricane Laura: Half a million ordered to evacuate Gulf Coast as forecasters warn of 'catastrophic damage'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:29:00 +0200heart (en)

More than half a million people have been ordered to flee the US Gulf Coast as forecasters warned of "catastrophic damage" from Hurricane Laura - saying a potentially deadly surge could penetrate 30 miles inland. Authorities urged the country's biggest evacuation of the pandemic after the storm....

Hurricane Center

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:22:00 +0200nola (en)

Hurricane Laura is posing a catastrophic double threat of Category 3 winds of 115 mph and storm-surge heights of as much as 13 feet that could push 30 miles inland along Louisiana's southwestern coast and possibly even farther inland along rivers. Though Hurricane Laura's landfall later this week....

Nation Hurricane Laura forecast to hit Gulf Coast as 'major' Category 3 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:14:00 +0200usaToday (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday that Laura will become a Category 3 major hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Crude oil price increases After US crude production decreased by...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:04:00 +0200en24 (en)

+ West Texas Crude and Brent Adjusted Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura hit the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico yesterday, prompting oil companies to evacuate staff from drilling rigs. 114 of the 643 oil platforms in the area And cut the total oil output by 57.6% or 1.07 million barrels per day.

Convention républicaine: une intervenante écartée après avoir relayé une théorie du complot

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:03:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Agence France-Presse. Mary Ann Mendoza devait s’exprimer au sujet de son fils Brandon, un policier tué en 2014 par un conducteur en état d’ébriété qui se trouvait illégalement aux États-Unis. Mais son intervention a été annulée après qu’elle a partagé mardi sur Twitter une théorie complotiste....

Tropical Storm Laura: Louisiana and Texas now face hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0200dailymail (en)

The National Hurricane Center projected that Laura will bring winds of around 115mph when it makes landfall, capable of devastating damage. 'The main point is that we're going to have a significant hurricane make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday,' National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Ed Rappaport said Tuesday.

Hurricane Laura: Half a million ordered to evacuate Gulf Coast as forecasters warn of 'catastrophic damage'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:58:00 +0200piratefm (en)

More than half a million people have been ordered to flee the US Gulf Coast as forecasters warned of "catastrophic damage" from Hurricane Laura - saying a potentially deadly surge could penetrate 30 miles inland. Authorities urged the country's biggest evacuation of the pandemic after the storm....

More than half a million people ordered to flee Gulf Coast ahead of Hurricane Laura's projected landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:47:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

People wait in front of the Galveston Housing Authority offices to board charter buses that will evacuate them from Galveston Island to Austin in anticipation of impact from Hurricane Laura, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Galveston. Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP Nearly 600,000 people were....

'Catastrophic damage' warning as half a million ordered to flee Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:44:00 +0200skynews (en)

More than half a million people have been ordered to flee the US Gulf Coast as forecasters warned of "catastrophic damage" from Hurricane Laura - saying a potentially deadly surge could penetrate 30 miles inland. Authorities urged the country's biggest evacuation of the pandemic after the storm....

Nation 'Rapid intensification': Why Hurricane Laura could be so dangerous

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:20:00 +0200usaToday (en)

People stand in long lines before entering Costo to pick up supplies as they prepare for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other. Sean Gardner, Getty Images.

U.S. Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:16:00 +0200globalnews (en)

After escaping Tropical Storm Marco pretty much unscathed, the U.S. Gulf Coast is preparing for a bigger storm in the form of Hurricane Laura. Global News meteorologist Ross Hull explains where the hurricane expected to land and how it will strengthen.

Thousands told to evacuate Gulf Coast as Hurricane Laura nears

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:16:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Storm Laura has already brought rough seas and high winds in the Caribbean. Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in the coastal US states of Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Laura barrels towards them. The storm is expected to move from Cuba through the Gulf of Mexico , hitting both states by Wednesday.

Over 500,000 Americans Had To Evacuate This Week. Climate Change Might Be To Blame.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:04:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

TOPLINE. Hundreds of thousands of Americans were told to pack up and leave their homes over the past week ahead of natural disasters like wildfires in California and two hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico , as concern grows that extreme weather will continue to worsen as a result of climate change.

An astronaut on the space station captured dramatic photos of Hurricane Laura barreling towards Louisiana and Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:52:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura, which has , is expected to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border on Thursday. An astronaut photographed the storm from the International Space Station as it headed towards the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Laura is the latest in a record-breaking Atlantic storm season.

Storm Surge: The Science behind This Year's Hyperactive Hurricane Season

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:52:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season has arrived and is living up to its name: Two storms, Laura and Marco , developed within the relatively small confines of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea area late last week. Their formation has already put the season halfway through the alphabetical....

Hurricane and Coronavirus Pandemic: How Will Texas Cope?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:49:00 +0200nationalinterest (en)

"Hurricane Laura is rapidly intensifying and poses a major threat to communities in Southeast Texas and along the coast," Abbott said in a statement . "Texans in the path of this storm should waste no time preparing for the impact of Hurricane Laura and take immediate action to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.

Team of Thousands Ready to Respond to Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:45:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Customers are encouraged to stay storm ready following Tropical Storm Marco . NEW ORLEANS Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy Corporation has assembled a workforce of nearly 7,400 prepared to respond to Hurricane Laura, which is forecast to make landfall near the Texas Louisiana border late Wednesday or early Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane.

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Houston, threatens millions with 400,000 ordered to evacuate

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:44:00 +0200malaymail (en)

Paul Humphrey, of New Orleans, loads plywood into his truck, to board a friend's home in preparation for the arrival of hurricanes Marco and Laura at Lowe's in New Orleans, Louisiana August 23, 2020. — Reuters pic. HOUSTON, Aug 26 — Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and....

Over 500,000 Americans Had To Evacuate This Week. Climate Change Might Be To Blame.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:37:00 +0200forbes (en)

TOPLINE. Hundreds of thousands of Americans were told to pack up and leave their homes over the past week ahead of natural disasters like wildfires in California and two hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico , as concern grows that extreme weather will continue to worsen as a result of climate change.

Team of Thousands Ready to Respond to Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:32:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

NEW ORLEANS Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy Corporation has assembled a workforce of nearly 7,400 prepared to respond to Hurricane Laura, which is forecast to make landfall near the Texas Louisiana border late Wednesday or early Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane.

Florida Division of Emergency Management sends shelter experts to Mississippi

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:26:00 +0200news4jax (en)

3 Florida emergency management staff members to help set up shelters that comply with coronavirus health regulations. Three Florida emergency management staff members have been sent to Mississippi to help set up shelters that comply with coronavirus health regulations, as the region experienced....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines Le Point

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:22:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© Fournis par Le Point. L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest....

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Houston, threatens millions with 400,000 ordered to evacuate

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:11:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

Paul Humphrey, of New Orleans, loads plywood into his truck, to board a friend's home in preparation for the arrival of hurricanes Marco and Laura at Lowe's in New Orleans, Louisiana August 23, 2020. — Reuters pic. HOUSTON, Aug 26 — Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and....

'We need to be prepared': Hurricane Laura heads for US Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:09:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

NEW ORLEANS: Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on Tuesday (Aug 25) and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, after earlier causing 24 deaths in the Caribbean. Maximum sustained winds are near 75mph (120km/h) with higher gusts, the US....

Astronaut and satellites see tropical storms Laura and Marco from space - Space.com

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:01:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Satellites have spotted tropical storms Marco and Laura as they simultaneously marched toward the Gulf of Mexico . After being downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm on Sunday (Aug. 23), Marco made landfall along the coast of Louisiana late on Monday (Aug.

Storm Surge: The Science behind This Year’s Hyperactive Hurricane Season

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:29:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season has arrived and is living up to its name: Two storms, Laura and Marco , developed within the relatively small confines of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea area late last week. Their formation has already put the season halfway through the alphabetical....

Astronaut and satellites see tropical storms Laura and Marco from space - Space.com

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:11:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Satellites have spotted tropical storms Marco and Laura as they simultaneously marched toward the Gulf of Mexico . After being downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm on Sunday (Aug. 23), Marco made landfall along the coast of Louisiana late on Monday (Aug.

Hurricane Laura could hit the Gulf Coast as a major storm. Its sibling cyclone, Marco, made landfall there on Monday.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura is moving toward the US Gulf Coast as Marco weakened to a tropical depression once it made landfall, in this satellite image seen on August 25, 2020. Tropical Storm Marco made landfall in Louisiana on Monday evening. Hurricane Laura has strengthened and is expected to hit the Louisiana-Texas border by Thursday.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm expected to strengthen, forecasters say

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:04:00 +0200krmg (en)

Here are the latest updates: Update 5:20 p.m. EDT Aug. 25: Hurricane Laura is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane before it makes landfall Wednesday or Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm continues to strengthen, with the hurricane center reporting that maximum sustained winds have reached 80 mph.

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:44:00 +0200ipreunion (fr)

Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et sud-est du Texas que l'ouragan devrait toucher dans la soirée de mercredi, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). Le NHC, basé à Miami, a mis en garde contre des crues soudaines et des....

Thousands told to evacuate Gulf Coast as Hurricane Laura nears

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:39:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Storm Laura has already brought rough seas and high winds in the Caribbean. Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in the coastal US states of Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Laura barrels towards them. The storm is expected to move from Cuba through the Gulf of Mexico , hitting both states by Wednesday.

Half a million people people told to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:38:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A Hurricane Warning is now in effect along the western Louisiana and eastern Texas coast after Laura strengthened to hurricane status Tuesday. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for Houston. The storm is expected to grow into a supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds....

Storm Surge: The Science behind This Year's Hyperactive Hurricane Season

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:38:00 +0200scientificamerican (en)

The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season has arrived and is living up to its name: Two storms, Laura and Marco , developed within the relatively small confines of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea area late last week. Their formation has already put the season halfway through the alphabetical....

Thousands told to evacuate Gulf Coast as Hurricane Laura nears

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:37:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Storm Laura has already brought rough seas and high winds in the Caribbean. Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in the coastal US states of Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Laura barrels towards them.

National Breached levees are a concern as Laura targets Gulf Coast Scripps National 5:27 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:27:00 +0200wkbw (en)

With Hurricane Laura intensifying, forecasters predict it could be a Category 3 storm or higher. Marco was minor in comparison. There's already trouble for low lying areas of the Gulf Coast. Storm surge washed away about 500 feet of a levee in Grand Isle, Louisiana. The National Guard put up sandbags to protect the island.

Live MAP: Track Hurricane Laura as it moves toward the Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:19:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura, rapidly gaining strength in the southern Gulf of Mexico , is expected to make landfall between Wednesday night and early Thursday morning on the southwestern coast of Louisiana or the upper coast of Texas. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned Tuesday that Laura will likely....

National Breached levees are a concern as Laura targets Gulf Coast Scripps National 5:27 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:17:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

With Hurricane Laura intensifying, forecasters predict it could be a Category 3 storm or higher. Marco was minor in comparison. There's already trouble for low lying areas of the Gulf Coast. Storm surge washed away about 500 feet of a levee in Grand Isle, Louisiana. The National Guard put up sandbags to protect the island.

With the Gulf as a runway, Hurricane Laura could hit Louisiana and Texas as Category 3

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:08:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura has formed and could strike the central Gulf Coast this week as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing 115 mph winds and up to 13 feet of storm surge in some places. The storm appeared poised to strike the border of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday morning, and officials ordered evacuations....

Météo. L'ouragan Laura s'approche des côtes américaines La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h. Le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), basé à Miami, a mis en garde contre des crues soudaines et des inondations dans des portions du Texas, de la Louisiane et de l'Arkansas. Ouest-France

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:02:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© AFP PHOTO / RAMMB/NOAA La tempête Laura a été requalifiée en ouragan le 25 août 2020 et devrait toucher le Texas mercredi soir. La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h. Le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), basé à Miami, a mis en garde contre des crues....

Laura expected to make landfall in Texas or Louisiana as a major hurricane - Yale Climate Connections

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

were in effect across large parts of southeast Texas as of Tuesday morning, August 25. These included Galveston Island and Jefferson and Orange counties, which encompass the entire Beaumont-Port Arthur-Orange metro area. Laura had crossed over western Cuba Monday night as a tropical storm with 65....

Hurricane Laura tracks toward US Gulf Coast after slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on Tuesday and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, after earlier causing 20 deaths in Haiti. "Laura has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts," the US National Hurricane Center reported.

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:47:00 +0200lamanchelibre (fr)

Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et sud-est du Texas que l'ouragan devrait toucher dans la soirée de mercredi, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). Le NHC, basé à Miami, a mis en garde contre des crues soudaines et des....

National News Breached levees are a concern as Laura targets Gulf Coast Scripps National 2:27 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:46:00 +0200ksby (en)

With Hurricane Laura intensifying, forecasters predict it could be a Category 3 storm or higher. Marco was minor in comparison. There's already trouble for low lying areas of the Gulf Coast. Storm surge washed away about 500 feet of a levee in Grand Isle, Louisiana. The National Guard put up sandbags to protect the island.

Brazos County Breached levees are a concern as Laura targets Gulf Coast Scripps National 4:27 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200kxxv (en)

With Hurricane Laura intensifying, forecasters predict it could be a Category 3 storm or higher. Marco was minor in comparison. There's already trouble for low lying areas of the Gulf Coast. Storm surge washed away about 500 feet of a levee in Grand Isle, Louisiana. The National Guard put up sandbags to protect the island.

Texas A&M Storm Expert Says Texas At Peak Of Hurricane Season

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200enn (en)

Some experts believe storms are forming later in the season as the Earth continues to get hotter. Two storms at once in the Gulf of Mexico is a rare event and presents unique problems, says a Texas A&M University storm expert. Robert Korty, associate professor in atmospheric sciences, said that....

Utilities Shares Fall as Storms, Wildfires Ravage States -- Utilities Roundup

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +02004-traders (en)

Shares of power producers fell as storms and wildfires threatened different regions of the U.S. Laura grew into a Category 1 hurricane Tuesday as it entered the Gulf of Mexico , where it is projected to strengthen into a major storm before making landfall on the Texas or Louisiana coast late Wednesday or early Thursday.

Hurricane Laura to strengthen more before hitting Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200wishtv (en)

, and is forecast to intensify into a major Category 3 storm or higher over the next day or so, with winds potentially reaching 115 mph. The center of the storm is located 510 miles from Galveston, Texas, and it’s moving at a rapid clip of 17 mph. A hurricane warning has been issued for portions of....

National Breached levees are a concern as Laura targets Gulf Coast Scripps National 4:27 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:40:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

With Hurricane Laura intensifying, forecasters predict it could be a Category 3 storm or higher. Marco was minor in comparison. There's already trouble for low lying areas of the Gulf Coast. Storm surge washed away about 500 feet of a levee in Grand Isle, Louisiana. The National Guard put up sandbags to protect the island.

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:38:00 +0200lemauricien (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:36:00 +0200notretemps (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:36:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Laura expected to make landfall in Texas or Louisiana as a major hurricane - Yale Climate Connections

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:32:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

were in effect across large parts of southeast Texas as of Tuesday morning, August 25. These included Galveston Island and Jefferson and Orange counties, which encompass the entire Beaumont-Port Arthur-Orange metro area. Laura had crossed over western Cuba Monday night as a tropical storm with 65....

Météo. L'ouragan Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:29:00 +0200lemainelibre (fr)

Il a notamment mis en garde contre les vents violents qui devraient souffler sur la région la plus boisée de l'État, ainsi que sur les possibilités de tornades. Comparé à l'ouragan de catégorie 3 Harvey , qui avait provoqué des inondations catastrophiques et fait 68 morts en 2017, « ce sera un épisode plus venteux » , a expliqué le gouverneur.

Météo. L'ouragan Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:28:00 +0200courrierdelouest (fr)

Il a notamment mis en garde contre les vents violents qui devraient souffler sur la région la plus boisée de l'État, ainsi que sur les possibilités de tornades. Comparé à l'ouragan de catégorie 3 Harvey , qui avait provoqué des inondations catastrophiques et fait 68 morts en 2017, « ce sera un épisode plus venteux » , a expliqué le gouverneur.

L'ouragan Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:24:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de Covid-19. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et sud-est....

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:24:00 +0200estrepublicain (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, l'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h ce mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:22:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:22:00 +0200journaldemontreal (fr)

NOUVELLE-ORLÉANS | L’ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le golfe du Mexique menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la....

Laura is now a hurricane and is forecast to strengthen more before hitting the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:21:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

(CNN) -- After battering western Cuba as a tropical storm, Laura has strengthened into a hurricane in the Gulf Coast and is expected to grow even stronger as it heads toward Texas and Louisiana. Hurricane Laura currently has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, according to data from a NOAA hurricane....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:19:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et sud-est du Texas que l’ouragan devrait toucher dans la soirée de mercredi, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). Le NHC, basé à Miami, a mis en garde contre des crues soudaines et des....

L’ouragan Laura s’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:16:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

L’ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de Covid-19. Des évacuations étaient en cours dans les zones les plus exposées.

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:13:00 +0200dna-france (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, l'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h ce mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes....

L’ouragan Laura se renforce à l’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200nordeclair (fr)

Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la et sud-est du Texas que l’ouragan devrait toucher dans la soirée de mercredi, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). Le NHC, basé à Miami, a mis en garde contre des crues soudaines et des inondations dans des....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:04:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Tropical storms’ effects light on Alabama coast so far

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:03:00 +0200al (en)

By Lawrence Specker | lspecker@al.com Tuesday brought a mix of relief and wariness to coastal Alabama communities as the second tropical storm in a potential one-two punch seemed on track to pass by without doing significant harm. “I don’t write anything off until after it has passed,” said Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier.

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:02:00 +0200leprogres (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, l'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h ce mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:01:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

La Nouvelle-Orléans (Etats-Unis) (AFP) - L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des....

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:50:00 +0200ledauphine (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, l'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h ce mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes....

22:46 Météo L'ouragan Laura menace les Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:47:00 +0200cnews (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Evacuations Near Houston as Texas Prepares

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:47:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Hurricane Laura could become a major Category 3 storm. Laura strengthened from a tropical storm into a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday morning as it cut through the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the coasts of Louisiana and Texas, where officials have told more than 500,000 people to evacuate before landfall, which is expected early Thursday.

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:45:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

L’ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. L’ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les....

Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

NextEra Energy : FPL sends first wave of crews to Louisiana, Texas to support power restoration following Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +02004-traders (en)

JUNO BEACH, Fla. - For the second time in a month, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today deployed employees and contractors to support power restoration following a hurricane. A first wave of more than 300 employees and contractors will assist Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Texas with their....

Laura is now a hurricane and is forecast to strengthen more before hitting the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:42:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

(CNN) -- After battering western Cuba as a tropical storm, Laura has strengthened into a hurricane in the Gulf Coast and is expected to grow even stronger as it heads toward Texas and Louisiana. Hurricane Laura currently has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, according to data from a NOAA hurricane....

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:39:00 +0200samoaobserver (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:32:00 +0200lepetitjournal (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:31:00 +0200sciencesetavenir (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:29:00 +0200republicain-lorrain (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, l'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h ce mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes....

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:23:00 +0200lalsace (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, l'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h ce mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes....

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:21:00 +0200vosgesmatin (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, l'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h ce mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes....

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:19:00 +0200LeBien (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, l'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h ce mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes....

Laura is now a hurricane and is forecast to strengthen more before hitting the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

(CNN) -- After battering western Cuba as a tropical storm, Laura has strengthened into a hurricane in the Gulf Coast and is expected to grow even stronger as it heads toward Texas and Louisiana. Hurricane Laura currently has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, according to data from a NOAA hurricane....

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200timesfreepress (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Hurricane Laura spotted from International Space Station

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Prior to being upgraded to a hurricane, Laura was spotted from the International Space Station, showing how wide the storm is. The external cameras on the orbiting space research laboratory captured the storm as it was making landfall in Cuba on Aug. 23.

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:16:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Gianrigo MARLETTA et Cyril JULIEN à Washington Agence France-Presse. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et sud-est du Texas que l’ouragan devrait toucher dans la soirée de mercredi, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC).

Thousands told to evacuate Gulf Cost as Hurricane Laura nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in the coastal US states of Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Laura barrels towards them. The storm is expected to move from Cuba through the Gulf of Mexico , hitting both states by Wednesday.

After wreaking destruction in Cuba and Haiti, 'major' Hurricane Laura storms towards Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200thejournal (en)

STORM LAURA HAS been upgraded to a destructive hurricane, and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts tomorrow night, after earlier causing 20 deaths in Haiti. Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane.

Weather Stories

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:13:00 +0200wishtv (en)

Both hurricanes Katrina and Rita, during the historic 2005 season, rapidly intensified before releasing devastating damage to the Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Marco made landfall about 6 p.m. CDT near the mouth of the Mississippi River, the National Hurricane Center said. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the [.

Hurricane Laura spotted from International Space Station

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:13:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Prior to being upgraded to a hurricane, Laura was spotted from the International Space Station, showing how wide the storm is. The external cameras on the orbiting space research laboratory captured the storm as it was making landfall in Cuba on Aug. 23.

Strengthening Hurricane Laura prompts mandatory evacuations along Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:13:00 +0200foxnews (en)

More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and still more were ordered to evacuate low-lying southwestern Louisiana, where forecasters said more than 11 feet of storm surge topped by waves could submerge entire towns. “Heads up! Today is the last day to prepare for Hurricane #Laura.

Le pétrole, dopé par les tempêtes dans le Golfe du Mexique, au plus haut en 5 mois

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Les cours du pétrole sont montés à leur plus haut niveau depuis début mars ce mardi alors que la tempête Laura, devenue ouragan, perturbait l'activité des plateformes et menaçait des raffineries dans la zone du Golfe du Mexique. À lire aussi La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le golfe....

Thousands told to evacuate Gulf Cost as Hurricane Laura nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:02:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Storm Laura has already brought rough seas and high winds in the Caribbean. Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in the coastal US states of Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Laura barrels towards them. The storm is expected to move from Cuba through the Gulf of Mexico , hitting both states by Wednesday.

Satellites see tropical storms Laura and Marco from space

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Satellites have spotted tropical storms Marco and Laura as they simultaneously marched toward the Gulf of Mexico . After being downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm on Sunday (Aug. 23), Marco made landfall along the coast of Louisiana late on Monday (Aug.

Intensifying Laura set to slam US Energy coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is poised to strengthen rapidly and come ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast as a tree-snapping Category 3 storm, forcing residents to flee their homes despite the threat of Covid-19. Laura’s winds will likely peak at 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour as it comes....

Hurricane Laura: 500,000 ordered to evacuate along Texas, Louisiana coasts

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:36:00 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Authorities ordered more than 500,000 people in coastal Texas and Louisiana to evacuate before Hurricane Laura makes landfall. Tropical Storm Laura in the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, and it is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 storm or stronger when it makes landfall in eastern....

Thousands told to evacuate Gulf Cost as Hurricane Laura nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:33:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Storm Laura has already brought rough seas and high winds in the Caribbean. Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in the coastal US states of Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Laura barrels towards them.

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Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200click2houston (en)

Forecast Update: Warm Afternoon, Prep day today for Laura late tomorrow night. Tropical Storm Laura is in the Gulf. The tropical system will start to quickly intensify and hit hurricane strength today. Expect typical Summer weather the rest of this afternoon. Hot and humid with highs in the mid 90s.

Evacuation orders start as Hurricane Laura bears down on Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:18:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

More than half a million people in Texas and Louisiana were ordered to evacuate Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Laura — as the latest forecast predicted the storm will slam into the Gulf Coast as within the next 48 hours. Laura was upgraded to a hurricane Tuesday morning and will continue to intensify....

Laura Expected to Touch Down Wednesday in Texas and Louisiana as a Category 3 Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:18:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

According to the National Hurricane Center , Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall in Texas and Louisiana Wednesday night as a category 3 hurricane, with winds up to 115 mph and a storm surge of up to 13 feet. The storm, which is traveling through the Gulf Coast, was moving west-northwest at 16 mph, according to the center's 10 a.

US / Laura strengthens into a hurricane and expected to slam Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:18:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hundreds of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Gulf coast on Tuesday, as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into Texas and Louisiana as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. Laura passed Cuba after killing nearly two dozen on the....

Scattered showers through Tue. night, watching Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:14:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

Temperatures heat up this week, as all eyes remain on the Gulf of Mexico . We could see some rain by late Friday into Saturday from tropical moisture associated with Laura. Watch for scattered showers through this evening, the a mostly dry night with lows near 70s for the Upstate and 60s in the mountains.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to flee coast ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and and another 200,000 were ordered to leave low-lying Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana, where forecasters said as much as 13 feet (3.96 meters) of storm surge topped by waves could submerge whole communities.

Laura strengthens into a hurricane and expected to slam Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:52:00 +0200guardian (en)

Hundreds of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Gulf coast on Tuesday, as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into Texas and Louisiana as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. Laura passed Cuba after killing nearly two dozen on the....

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura forecast to hit Gulf Coast as a 'major' Category 3 storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200delawareonline (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 major hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Thousands to evacuate Texas and Louisiana coasts ahead of storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:50:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts on Tuesday as Tropical Storm Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Storm Predicted to Become a Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:49:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Hurricane Laura could become a major Category 3 storm. Laura strengthened from a tropical storm into a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday morning as it cut through the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the coasts of Louisiana and Texas, where officials have told more than 500,000 people to evacuate before landfall, which is expected early Thursday.

Feedback from the Field Roundup – Week ending Aug. 23, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:43:00 +0200farmindustrynews (en)

Corn conditions took a major dive in yesterday’s Crop Progress report as more information about the damage to the Iowa corn crop following the August 10 derecho wind storm became available through regional crop tours. For the week ending August 23, corn ratings fell 5% on the week to 64% good to excellent.

Though Laura is headed west, New Orleans officials urge preparations for wind, rain

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:42:00 +0200nola (en)

Though Hurricane Laura's landfall later this week is expected to be near the Louisiana-Texas line, New Orleans officials cautioned residents not to let their guard down since rain bands and wind from the storm could cause problems in southeast Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura, Projected To Be Devastating Major Hurricane, Taking Aim At Texas And Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200forbes (en)

Topline. Hurricane Laura is expected to become only the fourth major hurricane to make landfall on the U.S. mainland in the past 15 hurricane seasons when it hits the northern Gulf Coast either late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, while millions of Americans are spending Tuesday preparing for the storm’s potentially devastating impacts.

BSEE Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcem : Monitors Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Activities in Response to Hurricane Laura and Post-Tropical Cyclone Marco

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +02004-traders (en)

NEW ORLEANS - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Hurricane Response Team continues to monitor offshore oil and gas operations on platforms and rigs in the Gulf of Mexico as a result of Hurricane Laura and Post-Tropical Cyclone Marco .

Hurricane Laura forecast to make landfall as Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200nypost (en)

More than half a million people in Texas and Louisiana were ordered to evacuate Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Laura — as the latest forecast predicted the storm will slam into the Gulf Coast as within the next 48 hours. Laura was upgraded to a hurricane Tuesday morning and will continue to intensify....

With the Gulf as a runway, Hurricane Laura could hit Louisiana and Texas as Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura has formed and could strike the central Gulf Coast this week as a category 3 hurricane, bringing 115 mph winds and up to 11 feet of storm surge in some places. The storm appeared poised to strike the border of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday morning and officials ordered evacuations....

Laura Expected to Touch Down Wednesday in Texas and Louisiana as a Category 3 Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:28:00 +0200people-com (en)

According to the National Hurricane Center , Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall in Texas and Louisiana Wednesday night as a category 3 hurricane, with winds up to 115 mph and a storm surge of up to 13 feet. The storm, which is traveling through the Gulf Coast, was moving west-northwest at 16 mph, according to the center's 10 a.

La tempête Laura devient un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique L'Express

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:25:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

L'ouragan devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant mercredi des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et d'une partie du Texas. © Handout / RAMMB/NOAA/NESDIS / AFP Le NHC a mis en garde contre des crues soudaines et des inondations dans des portions du Texas, de la Louisiane et de l'Arkansas. (photo Handout/RAMMB/NOAA/NESDIS/AFP).

Golfe du Mexique : la tempête «Laura» devient un ouragan et menace la Louisiane Le Parisien

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:25:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Une double menace. Alors que « Marco », un ouragan finalement rétrogradé en tempête, s'apprête à frapper la Louisane, la tempête « Laura », qui le suivait dans le Golfe du Mexique, vient de prendre de l'ampleur. Avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menaçant là encore la côte américaine, elle s'est....

Hurricane Laura tracks toward US Gulf Coast after slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on Tuesday and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, after earlier causing 20 deaths in Haiti. “Laura has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts,” the US National Hurricane Center reported.

Hurricane Laura tracks toward US Gulf Coast after slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200phys (en)

Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on Tuesday and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, after earlier causing 20 deaths in Haiti. "Laura has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts," the US National Hurricane Center reported.

Hurricane Laura prompts 385K evacuations before ‘life-threatening’ storm hits with 115mph winds and 11-foot surges’

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:18:00 +0200thesun (en)

People in Louisiana have recently had to brace for the impact of two major storms Credit: EPA. “The main point is that we’re going to have a significant hurricane make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday,” Ed Rappaport, Deputy Director of the said on Tuesday. As the storm approaches landfall, it’s power is only projected to get worse.

Plaquemines Parish lifts mandatory evacuation order

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:17:00 +0200nola (en)

Ahead of Hurricane Marco , Plaquemines Parish Council member Mark Cognevich places huge sandbags to shore up a levee low spot on La. 23 in Venice, La. Sunday Aug 23, 2020. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate) Ahead of Hurricane Marco, Plaquemines Parish....

Resources for Gulf Coast Storms and California Wildfires

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:16:00 +0200jdsupra (en)

As Tropical Storm Marco is expected to make landfall today on the coast of Louisiana, reports indicate Tropical Storm Laura is expected to strengthen to a hurricane before it makes landfall on the Gulf Coast late Wednesday or early Thursday. These unprecedented back-to-back storms are forcing....

Residents catch a break with Marco but make necessary preparations ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:13:00 +0200wsvn (en)

Instead of hunkering down, many people spent the day enjoying the breezy weather along the New Orleans Lake. “I was just enjoying the breeze, the scenery, enjoying pizza and our daiquiris,” said New Orleans resident Eugene Jones. Unlike Marco , Hurricane Laura is posing a threat to slam the Gulf Coast as a category three hurricane.

3 minutes ago

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:09:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Along with evacuation orders and other storm preparations, some Houston-area schools, districts and colleges will remain closed in the coming days with the looming threat of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco . Here’s a list of educational institutions that have announced....

Railroads dealing with double whammy of storms on the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:05:00 +0200rtands (en)

It’s that time of year when U.S. residents and companies on the Eastern and Gulf coasts keep a wary eye on the skies and spend time mentally and physically preparing for the possibility of hurricanes and tropical storms. This week, the Gulf coast is being walloped by two separate storms – Marco and Laura.

Texas cities evacuate, brace for Hurricane Laura to strengthen into major hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:57:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

Evacuations are underway along the Texas coast as Hurricane Laura poses the potential to intensify into a major hurricane before making landfall. Hurricane Laura was blowing winds of 75 mph in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico early Tuesday morning, moving north-northwest, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura could break record with U.S. landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:55:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

It would be the first time two hurricanes form in the Gulf of Mexico simultaneously, according to records dating to at least 1900, said Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach. According to FOX 5's Ryan Beesley, the shortest time on record between two continental U.S.

Laura strengthens to hurricane status over Gulf of Mexico - Fox News

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:45:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

“Laura is forecast to reach the northwestern Gulf Coast as a hurricane late Wednesday and early Thursday with impacts including strong winds, storm surge, high surf and heavy rainfall expected,” the National Weather Service said in a statement . “Hurricane, Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches [have been] issued.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura forecast to hit Gulf Coast as a 'major' Category 3 storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:45:00 +0200azcentral (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 major hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

35 minutes ago

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Along with evacuation orders and other storm preparations, some Houston-area schools, districts and colleges will remain closed in the coming days with the looming threat of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco . Here’s a list of educational institutions that have announced....

With the Gulf as a runway, Hurricane Laura could hit Louisiana and Texas as Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura has formed and could strike the central Gulf Coast this week as a category 3 hurricane, bringing 115 mph winds and up to 11 feet of storm surge in some places. The storm appeared poised to strike the border of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday morning and officials ordered evacuations....

Gulf storms: Laura upgraded to hurricane as it heads towards US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Storm Laura has already brought rough seas and high winds in the Caribbean. Forecasters are warning of "life-threatening" storm surges along the US Gulf Coast as tropical storm Laura strengthens into a hurricane. Hurricane Laura is expected to move northwest from Cuba and hit the states of Texas and Louisiana on Wednesday.

Hurricane Laura updates: Parts of Southeast Texas under mandatory evacuation as storm expected to make landfall Wednesday night

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Residents in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas, were ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico . The storm is forecast to make landfall Wednesday night as a major Category 3 hurricane with winds of up to 115 mph in eastern Texas. The mandatory evacuation order was signed at 6 a.

Hurricane Laura forms, 'life-threatening storm surge' forecast for Gulf coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:39:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Tropical Storm Laura became a hurricane Tuesday morning and is expected to make landfall along the Louisiana or Texas coast by Thursday morning as a strong Category 3 hurricane. WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said the latest projections from the National....

Hurricane Laura is forecast to approach the northwestern coast of the Gulf of Mexico as a Category 3 storm.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200autonews (en)

Automotive retailers along the northern Gulf Coast in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama were preparing their dealerships for severe weather Monday. While Tropical Storm Marco has weakened, all eyes remain on Laura, which was upgraded to a hurricane Tuesday.

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:35:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine où la population se prépare à affronter un nouvelle catastrophe en pleine pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant....

Hurricane Laura tracks toward US Gulf Coast after slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:34:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on Tuesday and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, after earlier causing 20 deaths in Haiti. ‘Laura has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts,’ the US National Hurricane Center reported.

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine où la population se prépare à affronter un nouvelle catastrophe en pleine pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant....

Hurricane Laura Could Make US Landfall as Category 3 Storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:30:00 +0200voanews (en)

The storm system known as Laura became a Category 1 hurricane Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to intensify as it hits warmer water, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its “Laura is expected to be a major hurricane at landfall,” said the center.

Nation Hundreds of thousands ordered to leave as Hurricane Laura forecast to hit Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:24:00 +0200usaToday (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 major hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Hurricane Laura Approaches Gulf Coast Forcing Tens of Thousands to Evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:23:00 +0200claimsjournal (en)

Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surge from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall. The storm strengthened to a hurricane as its center moved....

Tennessee Task Force 1 deploying to Louisianna

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:22:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FEMA has requested Tennessee Task Force 1 to deploy to the gulf as Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura sweep through. TN Task Force 1 is a Type 4 Rescue Team with Water Capabilities to standby at the Office of the State Fire Marshall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura approaches U.S. Gulf Coast forcing tens of thousands to evacuate (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surge from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall. The storm strengthened to a hurricane as its center moved northwest o... 41m ago

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:22:00 +0200wsau (en)

(Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surge from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall. The storm strengthened to a hurricane as its....

Tropical Storm Laura strengthens to Category 1 hurricane in Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:16:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

MIAMI (NYTIMES) - Laura strengthened from a tropical storm into a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday (Aug 25) as it cut through the Gulf of Mexico on a path towards the Louisiana coast, where officials have ordered evacuations. Forecasters said that Laura could become a major Category 3 hurricane late....

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:13:00 +0200thecourier (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

Hurricane Laura approaches US Gulf Coast, forcing thousands to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:12:00 +0200watoday (en)

Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surges from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall. The storm strengthened to a hurricane as its centre moved....

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine où la population se prépare à affronter une nouvelle catastrophe en pleine pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant....

Hurricane Laura approaches US Gulf Coast, forcing thousands to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:10:00 +0200smh (en)

Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surges from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall. The storm strengthened to a hurricane as its centre moved....

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana PA Media

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:06:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© Jennifer Reynolds Window coverings are fixed in place in Galveston ahead of Hurricane Laura’s arrival (Jennifer Reynolds/The Galveston County Daily News via AP) Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane.

Hurricane Laura approaches US Gulf Coast, forcing thousands to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:05:00 +0200theage (en)

Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surges from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall. The storm strengthened to a hurricane as its centre moved....

What we know about Hurricane Laura, barreling toward the South

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:04:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the United States coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

National Laura strengthens into hurricane Alex Hider 7:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:00:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Hurricane Laura. Just after 8 a.m.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura forecast to hit Gulf Coast as a 'major' Category 3 storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:57:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 major hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

3 minutes ago

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:56:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Along with evacuation orders and other storm preparations, some Houston-area schools, districts and colleges will remain closed in the coming days with the looming threat of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco . Here’s a list of educational institutions that have announced....

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +0200eveningtelegraph (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

La tempête Laura devient un ouragan dans le golfe du Mexique et menace le sud des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:48:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

. La tempête tropicale, devenue depuis un ouragan, a provoqué de fortes pluies et des inondations en Haïti et en République dominicaine. Au moins 24 personnes ont été tuées dans ce dernier pays. Une rue ravagée après le passage de la tempête Laura à Saint-Domingue (République dominicaine), le 23 août 2020.

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200journaldemontreal (fr)

La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine où la population se prépare à affronter une nouvelle catastrophe en pleine pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant....

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:43:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine où la population se prépare à affronter un nouvelle catastrophe en pleine pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait...

Hurricane Laura approaches US Gulf Coast, forcing thousands to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:42:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surges from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall. The storm strengthened to a hurricane as its centre moved....

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:42:00 +0200theargus (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

Hurricane Marco weakens to Tropical Depression; Tropical Storm Laura forecast to become hurricane Tuesday Kahtia Hall 4:50 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:42:00 +0200wptv (en)

Tropical Storm Marco has weakened to a Tropical Depression. According to the 11 p.m. Advisory, Marco is expected to produce additional rainfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with additional isolated totals of 5 inches across portions of the north-central Gulf coast and Southeastern United States through Wednesday.

Tropical Weather FPL sending help to La., Texas as Tropical Storm Laura approaches Kamrel Eppinger

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:42:00 +0200wptv (en)

JUNO BEACH, Fla. — More than 300 Florida Power & Light crews will be deployed from several stations in Florida to restore power to those impacted by Hurricane Marco and those who will be affected by Tropical Storm Laura. Once they arrive, they will assist the utility companies in restoring power to local businesses and families.

Hurricane Laura approaches U.S. Gulf Coast forcing tens of thousands to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:38:00 +0200reuters (en)

(Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surge from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall. The storm strengthened to a hurricane as its....

Hurricane Laura expected to be 'major' storm when it hits U.S.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:34:00 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Laura strengthened into a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, forecasters said. The National Hurricane Center said in its 10 a.m. CDT update Tuesday that Laura was located about 585 miles southeast of Lake Charles, La., and 620 miles southeast of Galveston, Texas.

Actus Feu fixé dans les Bouches-du-Rhône, l’Allemagne confirme l’empoisonnement d’Alexeï Navalny... Les 5 infos du Midi pile

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:32:00 +0200lechorepublicain (fr)

Feu fixé dans les Bouches-du-Rhône, 300 hectares brûlés. Le violent incendie qui a éclaté lundi à une cinquantaine de kilomètres de Marseille, brûlant plusieurs centaines d'hectares de végétation, est fixé, ont indiqué mardi les services de secours. Neuf cents pompiers --contre 1.

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

Laura becomes hurricane in Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft data indicate that Laura has become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, with higher gusts. We've got a humid airmass in place left behind by Marco , and that will mean soupy air all day as well as the chance of periodic rain.

Mail delivery suspended along Louisiana coast as Hurricane Laura nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:29:00 +0200nola (en)

A United States Post Office blue box is out of service for the impending storms at the corner of Green Street and Carrollton Ave. in New Orleans, La., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate) David Grunfeld Mail delivery has been....

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura nears Gulf Coast as a 'major' Category 3 storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:26:00 +0200azcentral (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 "major" hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:26:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. M ore than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

Major hurricane in the gulf; severe storm threat in WNY

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:25:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

For several days, there was reasonable speculation on the potential for a double hurricane whammy in the Gulf, with Tropical Storm Marco quickly followed by Laura. For two such cyclones to be in close proximity within a 36-hour period would have been very rare, and for a while it appeared both Marco....

National Laura strengthens into hurricane Alex Hider 7:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:24:00 +0200wkbw (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Hurricane Laura. Just after 8 a.m.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:24:00 +0200click2houston (en)

NEW ORLEANS – Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:24:00 +0200pressandjournal (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:24:00 +0200irishexaminer (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:09:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:09:00 +0200dailyecho (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

NASA’s terra satellite catches the demise of post-tropical cyclone Marco

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:07:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

NASA’s Terra satellite passed over the Gulf of Mexico early on Aug. 25 and found a very small area of convection from post-tropical cyclone Marco , northeast of its center. All watches and warnings have been dropped as the storm continues to weaken toward dissipation.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:07:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:03:00 +0200impartialreporter (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

NEW ORLEANS — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Hurricane Laura approaches U.S. Gulf Coast forcing tens of thousands to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +02004-traders (en)

Aug 25 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surge from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall.

Gulf storms: Laura upgraded to hurricane as it heads towards US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Storm Laura has already brought rough seas and high winds in the Caribbean. Forecasters are warning of "life-threatening" storm surges along the US Gulf Coast as tropical storm Laura strengthens into a hurricane. Hurricane Laura is expected to move northwest....

Laura moving across Gulf of Mexico, prompting hurricane and storm surge warnings

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200foxnews (en)

“Laura is forecast to reach the northwestern Gulf Coast as a hurricane late Wednesday and early Thursday with impacts including strong winds, storm surge, high surf and heavy rainfall expected,” the National Weather Service said in a statement . “Hurricane, Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches [have been] issued.

Le débrief du jour: Incendie d’un presbytère | Tempête Laura | Sélection des Diables

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

Deux corps sans vie retrouvés, un incendie ravage le presbytère de Bouillon, Roberto Martinez annonce la sélection des Diables pour la Ligue des nations: voici ce qui a fait l’actualité ce mardi 25 août. La nuit de dimanche à lundi, le corps sans vie d’un homme a été découvert dans une habitation située à Romsée.

Gulf storms: Laura upgraded to hurricane as it heads towards US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Forecasters are warning of "life-threatening" storm surges along the US Gulf Coast as tropical storm Laura strengthens into a hurricane. Hurricane Laura is expected to move northwest from Cuba and hit the states of Texas and Louisiana on Wednesday. It's on the tail of another storm, Marco , which has brought strong winds and rain to Louisiana.

Evacuation ordes issued as Hurricane Laura aimed at Gulf Coast in U.S.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200CBC (en)

Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont,....

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:52:00 +0200hjnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Le pétrole bondit, l'ouragan Laura dans le golfe du Mexique inquiète

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:51:00 +0200capital-FR (fr)

Le prix du pétrole bondit. Le passage de l'ouragan Laura sur le golfe du Mexique va peser sur la production et donc l'offre, ce qui fait bondir les barils de référence Brent et WTI. D'un point de vue fondamental, Moody's vient de publier une étude sur le secteur pétrolier et gazier expliquant....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:51:00 +0200news-herald (en)

NEW ORLEANS — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Hurricane Laura is forecast to hit the Gulf Coast this week. Its sibling cyclone, Marco, already made landfall.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Neighbors help Lafaille Katia (left) pick up a mattress at her flooded house the day after the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, August 24, 2020. Laura is generating surf swells in parts of Cuba , the central Bahamas, and the Florida Keys.

SCHOOL CLOSURES: All the Houston-area schools, districts and colleges that will be closed because of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Along with evacuation orders and other storm preparations, some Houston-area schools, districts and colleges will remain closed in the coming days with the looming threat of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco . Here’s a list of educational institutions that have announced....

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Hurricane Laura Threatens Gulf With Up to $12 Billion in Damage

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is poised to become a roof-ripping Category 3 storm when it comes ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast, threatening to inflict as much as $12 billion of damage on the region and potentially shutting 12% of U.S. refining capacity for months.

Here’s Where Hurricane Laura Could Hit Hardest

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Parts of Louisiana and Texas are bracing for a hit from a major hurricane. Storm Laura became a hurricane on Tuesday morning and is expected to gain strength as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico . Forecast track and wind probabilities. This updating map shows the best predicted track and forecast winds from the storm.

Laura, now a hurricane, forecast to hit Gulf Coast as 'major' Category 3 - USA TODAY

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:49:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 "major" hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Nation La. mayor apologizes for response to police shooting of Trayford Pellerin

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The shooting. Police were responding to a routine disturbance call Friday when they attempted to arrest Pellerin at a gas station in Lafayette. He walked away from them, and they followed him on foot for almost half a mile to another gas station. Officers even tasered Pellerin, who continued to walk away.

Evacuations are ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:44:00 +0200inquirer-com (en)

NEW ORLEANS — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

NASA's terra satellite catches the demise of post-tropical cyclone Marco

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:39:00 +0200eurekalert (en)

Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL. NASA's Terra satellite passed over the Gulf of Mexico early on Aug. 25 and found a very small area of convection from post-tropical cyclone Marco , northeast of its center. All watches and warnings have been dropped as the storm continues to weaken toward dissipation.

Tue. 11:25 a.m.: Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:37:00 +0200vindy (en)

More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and still more were ordered to evacuate low-lying southwestern Louisiana, where forecasters said more than 11 feet of storm surge topped by waves could submerge entire towns.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:34:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

August 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:34:00 +0200heraldguide (en)

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Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

Champaign, IL (61820) Today. Plenty of sunshine. High 92F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight. Clear skies. Low around 70F. Winds light and variable. Updated: August 25, 2020 @ 10:08 am; NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura....

Historical hurricanes that may compare to Laura at landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

Hurricane Laura poses a major threat to the Gulf coast of Texas and Louisiana in the middle of this week. The storm is over very warm water in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, and there is little in its way to prevent it from strengthening into a large, powerful storm in the next 24-36 hours.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200thegrio (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Hurricane Laura Forces Evacuations as It Barrels Toward Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200courthousenews (en)

Counties on the southeast Texas coast are ordering their residents to evacuate Tuesday as forecasters say Tropical Storm Laura is now a hurricane that will lash the area with driving winds and rain when it makes landfall Wednesday. The post Hurricane Laura Forces Evacuations as It Barrels Toward Gulf Coast appeared first on .

MIL-OSI USA: Scalise Calls Out Pelosi for Dangerous Rhetoric

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

WASHINGTON, D.C .—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends to discuss the side of President Trump that the mainstream media fails to portray the caring side of President Trump who fights every day to deliver on his promises for the forgotten men and women of this country.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:22:00 +0200denverpost (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Storm Laura Set to Slam U.S. Energy Coast as a Major Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:21:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

On its current track, Laura will likely cause about $5 billion in losses, but if the intensity or track shifts for the worse, the total could run as high as $12 billion, according to Chuck Watson, a disaster modeler with Enki Research. About 10% to 12% of U.S. refining capacity could be shut for more than six months, he said.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:21:00 +0200wsaw (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:20:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 25, 2020 at 10:09 am CDT By By REBECCA SANTANA and JEFF MARTIN NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding.

Laura strengthens into Category 1 hurricane in Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:17:00 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Laura strengthened into a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, forecasters said. The National Hurricane Center said in an update Tuesday that Laura was located about 145 miles northwest of the western tip of Cuba and 625 miles southeast of Lake Charles, La.

Hurricane Laura tracks toward US Gulf Coast after slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:17:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

"Laura has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts," the US National Hurricane Center reported. "Significant strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Laura is expected to be a major hurricane at landfall," it added, warning of storm surges, flooding and torrential rain.

Gulf storms: Marco and Laura head towards US after ravaging Caribbean

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Louisiana residents are preparing for the arrival of two big storms. Two tropical storms are bearing down on the US Gulf Coast, with one weakening but the other expected to strengthen into a hurricane. Tropical storm Marco is forecast to bring dangerous winds and rain to the US state of Louisiana on Monday night.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Hurricane Laura Tracks Toward US Gulf Coast After Slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on Tuesday and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, after earlier causing 20 deaths in Haiti. "Laura has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts," the US National Hurricane Center reported.

Golfe du Mexique : la tempête «Laura» devient un ouragan et menace la Louisiane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:12:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

Une double menace. Alors que « Marco », un ouragan finalement rétrogradé en tempête, s'apprête à frapper la Louisane, la tempête « Laura », qui le suivait dans le Golfe du Mexique , vient de prendre de l'ampleur. Avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menaçant là encore la côte américaine, elle....

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:10:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Hurricane Laura tracks toward US Gulf Coast after slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:10:00 +0200pulse (en)

"Laura has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts," the US National Hurricane Center reported. "Significant strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Laura is expected to be a major hurricane at landfall," it added, warning of storm surges, flooding and torrential rain.

Hurricane Laura: Tropical storm upgraded as it barrels towards Texas and Louisiana Tropical Storm Laura, that has caused devastation in the Caribbean, has now been upgraded to a hurricane as it barrels towards Texas and Louisiana. States in the Gulf Coast were hit by Tropical Storm Marco on Monday, but are now having to prepare for the hurricane, which is strengthening on its way to the US. On Tuesday morning, the National Hurricane Centre confirmed that Laura had been upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, after it was recorded... The Independent

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:09:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

States in the Gulf Coast were hit by Tropical Storm Marco on Monday, but are now having to prepare for the hurricane, which is strengthening on its way to the US. On Tuesday morning, the National Hurricane Centre confirmed that Laura had been upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, after it was recorded....

Breaking News Here’s Where Hurricane Laura Could Hit Hardest Follow these forecasts from the National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service. Peter Aldhous

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:03:00 +0200buzzfeednews (en)

Parts of Louisiana and Texas are bracing for a hit from a major hurricane. Storm Laura became a hurricane on Tuesday morning and is expected to gain strength as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico . Forecast track and wind probabilities. This updating map shows the best predicted track and forecast winds from the storm.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:03:00 +0200cnbc (en)

Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont,....

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0200startribune (en)

More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and still more were ordered to evacuate low-lying southwestern Louisiana, where forecasters said more than 11 feet (3.35 meters) of storm surge topped by waves could submerge entire towns.

Photos: Gulf Coast prepares as Hurricane Laura closes in

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns. Tropical Weather A kite surfer enjoys the wind in Lauderdale, Fla.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:58:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS -- Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Delaware may see rain, wind from Hurricane Laura this weekend

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:57:00 +0200delawareonline (en)

Delaware and other neighboring Northeast states may see wind and rain this weekend from Hurricane Laura, which strengthened from a tropical storm to a hurricane Tuesday morning. According to National Hurricane Center models, the storm is supposed to reach the Northeast late on Saturday.

Powerful photos: This is what Laura looks like as it churns toward Texas

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:47:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Here are some of the most powerful images coming out of areas already impacted by Laura, from Haiti to Florida. MORE PHOTOS: Laura heads toward Texas Street vendors wade a flooded street during the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.

With the Gulf as a runway, Hurricane Laura could hit Louisiana and Texas as Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:45:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura has formed and could strike the central Gulf Coast this week as a category 3 hurricane, bringing 115 mph winds and up to 11 feet of storm surge in some places. The storm appeared poised to strike the border of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday morning and officials ordered evacuations....

Tropical Storm Laura upgraded to hurricane as it takes aim at Texas, Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:44:00 +0200nypost (en)

Tropical Storm Laura was upgraded to a hurricane Tuesday morning, as the storm swirled closer to the Gulf Coast, packing maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. Laura was traveling west-northwest at 17 mph and about 625 miles from Lake Charles, Louisiana of 8:15 a.m. local time, the National Hurricane Center said.

Laura Strengthens to a Hurricane Over Gulf of Mexico, Could Become ‘Major’ Storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:44:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

A girl wades towards her flooded home the day after the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Aug. 24, 2020. (Dieu Nalio Chery via AP Photo) Laura formed on Tuesday morning and is expected to become a major hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, said the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in its latest update.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:42:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

NEW ORLEANS - Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:41:00 +0200dna-france (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco , rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

Track Hurricane Laura's path toward the Gulf Coast with updated spaghetti models

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:36:00 +0200tennessean (en)

The Gulf Coast is preparing to take a hit from Hurricane Laura late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 "major" hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Hurricane Laura forms, bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:35:00 +0200wsaw (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Gulf Of Mexico Drillers Shut In More Than 82% Of Oil Production Platform shut-ins in the Gulf of Mexico have reached 82.4 percent of oil production, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement reported

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:29:00 +0200oilprice (en)

Platform shut-ins in the Gulf of Mexico have reached 82.4 percent of oil production, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement reported , with 56.92 percent of gas production also shut in ahead of two tropical storms heading that way. Some 281 offshore platforms have been evacuated as storms Marco and Laura make their way through the Gulf.

Laura is now a hurricane and is forecast to strengthen more before hitting the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:28:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

Hurricane Laura currently has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, according to data from an NOAA hurricane hunter plane, and is likely to become a major Category 3 storm or higher over the next day or so. The center of the storm is located 625 miles from Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura: Tropical storm upgraded as it barrels towards Texas and Louisiana The Independent

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:20:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© Provided by The Independent. Storm Laura, that has damaged parts of Cuba and Haiti, has now been upgraded to a hurricane as it is scheduled to hit Texas and Louisiana in the coming days. Coastal states in the Gulf Coast were hit by storm Marco on monday, but are now having to prepare for the hurricane, which is strengthening on its way to the US.

Tropical Storm Laura reaches hurricane strength as it barrels toward Louisiana and Texas

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:17:00 +0200dailymail (en)

People planning on entering official shelters can bring just one bag of personal belongings each, and must 'have a mask' to reduce the spread of coronavirus, the order said. 'If you decide to stay, you're staying on your own,' Bartie said. Officials in Houston asked residents to prepare supplies in....

Hurricane Laura tracks toward Gulf Coast. N.J. could get drenching rain from remnants this weekend.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:15:00 +0200nj (en)

Tropical Storm Laura has made it into the Gulf of Mexico as of Tuesday morning and strengthened. Forecasters say 'significant' strengthening will be possible before Laura makes landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday along the northwest Gulf Coast. officially upgraded Hurricane Laura on Tuesday....

Lafayette mayor apologizes for his response to police shooting of Trayford Pellerin: 'I recognize the pain'

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:13:00 +0200azcentral (en)

The shooting. Police were responding to a routine disturbance call Friday when they attempted to arrest Pellerin at a gas station in Lafayette. He walked away from them, and they followed him on foot for almost half a mile to another gas station. Officers even tasered Pellerin, who continued to walk away.

Multiple Benefits Suggest Steel Construction’s Time Has Arrived

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:13:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

A custom, steel-fabricated FEMA Flood Zone and hurricane-resistant main home, guest house and garage on the waterfront near Kiawah Island in Charleston County, S.C. showcase the possibilities of steel constructon. Tripp Smith Did you catch the news over the weekend? Hurricanes Marco and Laura were....

Les Etats-Unis touchés par un ouragan et une tempête tropicale en 48 heures, "un phénomène très rare"

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:12:00 +0200metrofrance (fr)

ATLANTIQUE - Devenue un ouragan, la dépression Laura doit frapper le sud des Etats-Unis dans la soirée ce mardi 25 août, moins de 24 heures après l'arrivée d'une tempête tropicale, Marco . Pour en savoir plus sur ce phénomène extrêmement rare dans le Golfe du Mexique, LCI a interrogé Thierry Dupont, de Météo-France.

Les Etats-Unis touchés par un ouragan et une tempête tropicale en 48 heures, "un phénomène très rare"

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:06:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

ATLANTIQUE - Devenue un ouragan, la dépression Laura doit frapper le sud des Etats-Unis dans la soirée ce mardi 25 août, moins de 24 heures après l'arrivée d'une tempête tropicale, Marco . Pour en savoir plus sur ce phénomène extrêmement rare dans le Golfe du Mexique, LCI a interrogé Thierry Dupont, de Météo-France.

5 things to know about Hurricane Laura, Marco and Cincinnati weather this week Moisture from Marco and Laura, two storm systems bearing down on the Gulf Coast is expected to make its way to the Cincinnati region this week. Weather | 6 mins ago

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:06:00 +0200cincinnati (en)

Yes, moisture from Marco and Laura, two storm systems bearing down on the Gulf Coast, is expected to make its way to the Cincinnati region by the end of the week. Summer heat will have us sweltering and dodging storms Tuesday and Wednesday before a cold front moves in lowering temperatures.

Laura, now a hurricane, forecast to hit Gulf Coast as 'major' Category 3 - USA TODAY

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:04:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 "major" hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Laura is now a hurricane and is forecast to strengthen more before hitting the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:03:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Hurricane Laura currently has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, according to data from a NOAA hurricane hunter plane, and is likely to become a major Category 3 storm or higher over the next day or so. The center of the storm is located 625 miles from Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Laura now forecast to become a major hurricane over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:02:00 +0200jis (en)

The Meteorological Service has: Discontinued the Flash Flood Warning for St. Catherine, Clarendon, Manchester, St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Hanover, St. James and Trelawny. Effective 5:00 a.m. today. Satellite imagery indicates that the showers and thunderstorms associated with Laura has drifted farther west away from the island.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

The decapitating cross winds that killed Marco are not present, so there is little to keep Laura from turbocharging. Nearly all the computer simulations that forecasters rely on show rapid strengthening at some point in the next couple of days. Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut....

Photos: Gulf Coast prepares as Hurricane Laura closes in

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:56:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns. Tropical Weather A kite surfer enjoys the wind in Lauderdale, Fla.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:53:00 +0200washtimes (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

L’ouragan Laura s’approche des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:52:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

Une maison s’effondre dans une rue de Saint-Domingue, en République dominicaine, le 23 août 2020. ERIKA SANTELICES / AFP. Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine , la tempête Laura, devenue ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et prend la direction des....

Laura classified as hurricane, headed for Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:46:00 +0200thehill (en)

The tropical storm Laura has strengthened to a hurricane and is expected to grow stronger before making landfall in upper Texas and the southwest coasts of Louisiana later this week, according to new forecasts. The National Hurricane Center said in an updated advisory on Tuesday that aircraft data....

Nation Laura, now a hurricane, to hit Gulf as major Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:46:00 +0200usaToday (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 "major" hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Weather live updates: Laura upgraded to hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:45:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

The Houston Chronicle’s Live Updates blog documents the latest updates regarding Laura and Marco , as the storms near Houston and Southeast Texas. The Houston Chronicle’s ongoing coverage is available to subscribers. Subscribe now for full access and to support our work.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:45:00 +0200gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, forecast to hit Gulf Coast as 'major' Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:42:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 "major" hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Storm Strengthens to Category 1

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:39:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Laura could become a major Category 3 hurricane. Laura strengthened from a tropical storm into a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday morning as it cut through the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast, where officials have ordered evacuations.

Météo : la tempête Laura se renforce et devient un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

Après un passage meurtrier par la République Dominicaine et Haïti, la tempête s’accentue et s’approche des côtes de la Lousiane et du Texas. La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine, a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

The decapitating cross winds that killed Marco are not present, so there is little to keep Laura from turbocharging. Nearly all the computer simulations that forecasters rely on show rapid strengthening at some point in the next couple of days. Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:33:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

La conjointe de Donald Trump Jr et ex-animatrice au réseau FOX, Kimberly Guilfoyle, a livré un discours lourd et gras lors de la première soirée de la convention républicaine. (Charlotte) Deux mois après avoir mis en joue des manifestants qui protestaient contre le racisme et les brutalités....

Panama City Beach Floods as Storm Marco Hangs in Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:33:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Thunderstorms sparked flash flooding in Florida’s panhandle as Tropical Storm Marco lashed parts of the Gulf Coast on Monday, August 24, according to weather reports. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning on Monday for several cities along Florida’s panhandle, including Panama City, Panama City Beach, and Laguna Beach.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:33:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

The decapitating cross winds that killed Marco are not present, so there is little to keep Laura from turbocharging. Nearly all the computer simulations that forecasters rely on show rapid strengthening at some point in the next couple of days. Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:33:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

FOX 5 Storm Team: Hurricane Laura forms; projected to strengthen before Gulf Coast landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:29:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

ATLANTA The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking Laura, which became a hurricane Tuesday morning shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm. Expected to strengthen until landfall, Laura has been upgraded to a category 1 hurricane as of 8:15 a.

Tue. 8:51 a.m.: Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:25:00 +0200vindy (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings Monday at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand in Galveston, Texas. Ginger Herter, who manages the shop, was erring on the side of caution....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:24:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:24:00 +0200missoulian (en)

The decapitating cross winds that killed Marco are not present, so there is little to keep Laura from turbocharging. Nearly all the computer simulations that forecasters rely on show rapid strengthening at some point in the next couple of days. Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:15:00 +0200dailynews (en)

The decapitating cross winds that killed Marco are not present, so there is little to keep Laura from turbocharging. Nearly all the computer simulations that forecasters rely on show rapid strengthening at some point in the next couple of days. “The waters are warm enough everywhere there to support a major hurricane, Category 3 or even higher.

Laura, now a hurricane, forecast to hit Gulf Coast as 'major' Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:13:00 +0200azcentral (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 "major" hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Strengthening hurricane Laura headed for Texas/Louisiana... Marco dissipates

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Laura is - as expected - is the big story coming out of the Gulf as the storm now has plenty of warm water to cross under favorable (atmospheric) conditions to strengthen through midweek before reaching the Western Gulf Coast Wed. night-Thu. Models have been pretty stable with a landfall pretty....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Martin reported from Marietta, Georgia. Associated Press contributors include Seth Borenstein in Kensington, Maryland, Melinda Deslatte in Baton Rouge; Kevin McGill in New Orleans; Jay Reeves in Birmingham, Alabama; Evens Sanon in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Juan Lozano in Houston.

Anticipating deadly winds, rains and storm surges, the governor of Louisiana told citizens that Laura could rival 2005's Hurricane Rita, one of the fiercest...

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

Curious residents in Key West, Florida, flock to the Edward B. Knight Pier on August 24 to witness the wind and wave action of tropical storm Laura as it passes well to the west of the Florida Keys. As tropical storm Marco made landfall, the Gulf Coast turned its attention to Laura, another system....

Storm Laura Set to Slam U.S. Energy Coast as a Major Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:10:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is poised to strengthen rapidly and come ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast as a tree-snapping Category 3 storm, forcing residents to flee their homes despite the threat of Covid-19. Laura’s winds will likely peak at 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour as it comes....

Tropical Storm Laura projected to become Category 3 hurricane near Gulf Coast Still a tropical storm for now, Laura passed Cuba after killing at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, where it knocked out power and caused flooding . 56 mins Weather

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:09:00 +0200cknw (en)

NEW ORLEANS — a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura May Strengthen to Category 3 Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

After some good fortune, the Gulf Coast warily watches an approaching storm. Tropical Storm Marco significantly weakened before making landfall on Monday night, largely sparing the Gulf Coast the “one-two punch” of back-to-back hurricanes that meteorologists had warned might pummel Louisiana and Texas.

Kimberly Guilfoyle livre un discours enflammé à la convention républicaine

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(Charlotte) Deux mois après avoir mis en joue des manifestants qui protestaient contre le racisme et les brutalités policières, un couple d’Américains a été lundi l’invité d’honneur de la convention nationale républicaine. (Charlotte) Officiellement investi par le parti républicain, Donald Trump a....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200wftv (en)

Martin reported from Marietta, Georgia. Associated Press contributors include Seth Borenstein in Kensington, Maryland, Melinda Deslatte in Baton Rouge; Kevin McGill in New Orleans; Jay Reeves in Birmingham, Alabama; Evens Sanon in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Juan Lozano in Houston.

Laura live updates: Tropical storm has become a hurricane, forecasters say

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200krmg (en)

Update 2:09 a.m. EDT Aug. 25 : Tropical Storm Laura is becoming better organized over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a hurricane later today, , the agency said the storm, which had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph, was about 50 miles north of the western tip of Cuba and 765 miles southeast of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 25, 2020 at 7:30 am CDT By By REBECCA SANTANA and JEFF MARTIN NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of....

National Laura strengthens into hurricane Alex Hider

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200kxxv (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Hurricane Laura. Just after 8 a.m.

National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has formed

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200msnbc (en)

03:05 NBC News' Bill Karins tracks the paths of Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura. Aug.

Here's Where Hurricane Laura Could Hit Hardest

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:02:00 +0200buzzfeednews (en)

Parts of Louisiana and Texas are bracing for a hit from a major hurricane. Storm Laura became a hurricane on Tuesday morning and is expected to gain strength as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico . Forecast track and wind probabilities. This updating map shows the best predicted tracks and forecast winds from the storm.

Morning headlines: Rising stars open GOP convention; clashes in Wisconsin; Jerry Falwell Jr.'s whirlwind day

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

The southeastern Wisconsin city became the nation's latest flashpoint in a summer of racial unrest after cellphone footage of police shooting Jacob Blake — apparently in the back, as he leaned into his SUV while his three children sat in the vehicle — circulated widely on social media Sunday. The 29-year-old was hospitalized in serious condition.

Laura Becomes A Hurricane, Taking Aim At U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0200cnbc (en)

Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:59:00 +0200startribune (en)

The National Hurricane Center projected that Laura will become a Category 3 hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph (185 kph), capable of devastating damage. "The main point is that we're going to have a significant hurricane make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday," National....

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura May Strengthen to Category 3 Hurricane - The New York Times

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:59:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

After some good fortune, the Gulf Coast warily watches an approaching storm. Tropical Storm Marco significantly weakened before making landfall on Monday night, largely sparing the Gulf Coast the “one-two punch” of back-to-back hurricanes that meteorologists had warned might pummel Louisiana and Texas.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:59:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

NEW ORLEANS – Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200whittierdailynews (en)

The decapitating cross winds that killed Marco are not present, so there is little to keep Laura from turbocharging. Nearly all the computer simulations that forecasters rely on show rapid strengthening at some point in the next couple of days. “The waters are warm enough everywhere there to support a major hurricane, Category 3 or even higher.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200tribtown (en)

NEW ORLEANS Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Tropical Weather FPL sending help to LA and TX as Tropical Storm Laura approaches Kamrel Eppinger 8:09 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:57:00 +0200wptv (en)

More than 300 FPL crews will be deployed from several stations in Florida to restore power to those impacted by Hurricane Marco and those who will be affected by Tropical Storm Laura. Once they arrive, they will assist the utility companies in restoring power to local businesses and families.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200dailybreeze (en)

The decapitating cross winds that killed Marco are not present, so there is little to keep Laura from turbocharging. Nearly all the computer simulations that forecasters rely on show rapid strengthening at some point in the next couple of days. “The waters are warm enough everywhere there to support a major hurricane, Category 3 or even higher.

Laura, now at hurricane strength, barrels toward U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200globalnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS — a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

NEW ORLEANS Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:54:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS -- Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

U.S. Gulf Coast battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura will…

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Monday that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours.

Forecast Models Agree – Laura To Become A Major Hurricane On Approach To The...

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

A very intelligent friend of mine asked me a reasonable question. Is Laura the most difficult storm ever to forecast? My response was not really, but I knew why the question was asked. For someone paying close attention to the storm, the hyper-awareness or “need to know” urgency may reveal aspects....

National News Laura strengthens into hurricane Alex Hider 4:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:52:00 +0200ksby (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Hurricane Laura. Just after 8 a.m.

Hurricane Laura forms, expected to make landfall as Category 3 hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:52:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

Hurricane Laura formed on Tuesday morning. Forecasters expect the system to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, making it our first major hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic season. As of Tuesday, the system is off the coast of Western Cuba and is forecast to enter the Gulf later this morning.

National Laura strengthens into hurricane Alex Hider 6:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Hurricane Laura. Just after 8 a.m.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200apnews (en)

The decapitating cross winds that killed Marco are not present, so there is little to keep Laura from turbocharging. Nearly all the computer simulations that forecasters rely on show rapid strengthening at some point in the next couple of days. “The waters are warm enough everywhere there to support a major hurricane, Category 3 or even higher.

Texas, Louisiana brace for Storm Laura as it threatens to reach 110 mph

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

As the threat of one storm subsided on Monday, another gathered pace, as the US Gulf Coast braced itself for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds in excess of 110 mph (177 kph). Laura is expected to crash into the US coastal region in the next 48 hours,....

Tropical Storm Laura emerges as biggest threat while Marco weakens

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:50:00 +0200foxnews (en)

is now the biggest threat as the system is forecast to become a major hurricane in the next 24 to 48 hours before it makes landfall Wednesday night or Thursday morning, with significant impacts expected from Southeast Texas into Southwest Louisiana. Life-threatening storm surge, hurricane-force....

Laura strengthens to hurricane status over Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:50:00 +0200foxnews (en)

strengthened from tropical storm to hurricane status Tuesday morning and is expected to become a major hurricane over the Northwestern Gulf of Mexico Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center reported. "NOAA Hurricane Hunter reports that #Laura has become a hurricane," tweeted the National Hurricane Center Tuesday morning.

Forecast Models Agree - Laura To Become A Major Hurricane On Approach To The U.S.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:50:00 +0200forbes (en)

A very intelligent friend of mine asked me a reasonable question. Is Laura the most difficult storm ever to forecast? My response was not really, but I knew why the question was asked. For someone paying close attention to the storm, the hyper-awareness or “need to know” urgency may reveal aspects....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:49:00 +0200therepublic (en)

NEW ORLEANS Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:48:00 +0200hjnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:47:00 +0200news4jax (en)

NEW ORLEANS – Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:47:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

Martin reported from Marietta, Georgia. Associated Press contributors include Seth Borenstein in Kensington, Maryland, Melinda Deslatte in Baton Rouge; Kevin McGill in New Orleans; Jay Reeves in Birmingham, Alabama; Evens Sanon in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Juan Lozano in Houston.

Hurricane Laura forms, expected to become Cat. 3 later this week

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:46:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Marco is gone, but Hurricane Laura formed Tuesday morning and is expected to develop into a Category 3 hurricane and impact the Gulf Coast this week. Marco, which made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River on Monday night, is starting to dissipate, according to the 5 a.

Weather live updates: Mandatory evacuation ordered for Galveston

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:44:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

The Houston Chronicle’s Live Updates blog documents the latest updates regarding Laura and Marco , as the storms near Houston and Southeast Texas. The Houston Chronicle’s ongoing coverage is available to subscribers. Subscribe now for full access and to support our work.

Nation Laura, now a hurricane, to hit Gulf Coast as 'major' Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:44:00 +0200usaToday (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 "major" hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:43:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

Martin reported from Marietta, Georgia. Associated Press contributors include Seth Borenstein in Kensington, Maryland, Melinda Deslatte in Baton Rouge; Kevin McGill in New Orleans; Jay Reeves in Birmingham, Alabama; Evens Sanon in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Juan Lozano in Houston.

Tropical Storm Laura, the 'main attraction,' looms after weakened Marco makes landfall in Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:42:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to become a hurricane Tuesday after rain from a weakening Marco soaked portions of the Gulf Coast on Monday. Marco was downgraded to a tropical depression late Monday night after making landfall about 6 p.m. near the mouth of the Mississippi River according to the National Hurricane Center .

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:42:00 +0200click2houston (en)

NEW ORLEANS – Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:41:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:39:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:32:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

NEW ORLEANS - Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico , gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:31:00 +0200sfgate (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Hurricane Laura tracker: Deadly Laura to strengthen to Category 2 - latest updates

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:29:00 +0200express (en)

Tropical storm Marco has already made landfall in the USA near the mouth of the Mississippi river, but storm Laura is now predicted to be the strongest storm since 2005's Hurricane Rita - ranked as the most intense tropical cyclone on record to hit the Gulf of Mexico .

Les ouragans Laura et Marco se suivent de près dans le golfe du Mexique, un phénomène rare Monde - Publié il y a 14 minutes

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:29:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

Un phénomène rarissime. Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts sur son passage en Haïti et en République dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan ce mardi 25 août, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba . Elle devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco , passé, lui, d’ouragan à tempête.

U.S. Gulf Coast battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura will land as a severe hurricane - CNBC

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:24:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region. Officials urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours. Laura comes on the heels of Tropical Storm Marco ,....

Morning headlines: Rising stars open GOP convention; clashes in Wisconsin; Jerry Falwell Jr.'s whirlwind day

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200missoulian (en)

As Tropical Storm Marco made landfall, the Gulf Coast turned its attention Monday to Laura , another system following just behind that could grow into a supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph and a storm surge that could swamp entire towns.

Tropical Storm Laura projected to become Category 3 hurricane near Gulf Coast 10 mins Weather

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200cknw (en)

entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday....

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:22:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura shifting toward Houston, expected to become Cat 3 hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:13:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

1 of 41 This RAMMB/NOAA satellite image obtained on August 24, 2020, shows Tropical Storm Laura moving west-northwesward south of Cuba (R) and Hurricane Marco in the US Gulf Coast(above)at 11:50 UTC on August 24, 2020 - Tropical Storm Marco strengthened into a hurricane with winds of 75 miles (120....

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:10:00 +0200egyptindependent (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the US coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

National/World News Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 5:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:09:00 +0200koaa (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Tropical Storm Laura. In it's 5 a.m.

National News Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 4:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200ksby (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Tropical Storm Laura. In it's 5 a.m.

Morning headlines: Rising stars open GOP convention; clashes in Wisconsin; Jerry Falwell Jr.'s whirlwind day

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:05:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

As Tropical Storm Marco made landfall, the Gulf Coast turned its attention Monday to Laura , another system following just behind that could grow into a supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph and a storm surge that could swamp entire towns.

National Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 6:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:03:00 +0200kxxv (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Tropical Storm Laura. In it's 5 a.m.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:03:00 +0200therepublic (en)

NEW ORLEANS Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Morning headlines: Rising stars open GOP convention; clashes in Wisconsin; Jerry Falwell Jr.'s whirlwind day

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:03:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

As Tropical Storm Marco made landfall, the Gulf Coast turned its attention Monday to Laura , another system following just behind that could grow into a supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph and a storm surge that could swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:02:00 +0200wftv (en)

In Waveland, Mississippi, a coastal town devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2015, Jeremy Burke said “our biggest threat down here is the storm surge.” When Katrina struck, “the wind did do damage, but the thing that put the nail in the coffin was the storm surge,” said Burke, who owns Bay Books in nearby Bay St.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:02:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

In Waveland, Mississippi, a coastal town devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2015, Jeremy Burke said “our biggest threat down here is the storm surge.” When Katrina struck, “the wind did do damage, but the thing that put the nail in the coffin was the storm surge,” said Burke, who owns Bay Books in nearby Bay St.

FOX 5 Storm Team: Laura Forecast to be a Major Hurricane at Landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:59:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

ATLANTA Marco has been downgraded to a remnant low Tuesday morning after making landfall around 6 p.m. Eastern on Monday near the mouth of the Mississippi River. The low pressure system continues to move further into Louisiana dumping heavy rain across the area.

Tropical Storm Laura projected to become Category 3 hurricane near Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:54:00 +0200globalnews (en)

entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday....

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:52:00 +0200tribtown (en)

NEW ORLEANS Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

National Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 7:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:49:00 +0200wkbw (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Tropical Storm Laura. In it's 5 a.m.

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura May Strengthen to Category 3 Hurricane - The New York Times

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

After some good fortune, the Gulf Coast warily watches an approaching storm. Tropical Storm Marco significantly weakened before making landfall on Monday night, largely sparing the Gulf Coast the “one-two punch” of back-to-back hurricanes that meteorologists had warned might pummel Louisiana and Texas.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200news4jax (en)

NEW ORLEANS – Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:42:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

In Waveland, Mississippi, a coastal town devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2015, Jeremy Burke said “our biggest threat down here is the storm surge.” When Katrina struck, “the wind did do damage, but the thing that put the nail in the coffin was the storm surge,” said Burke, who owns Bay Books in nearby Bay St.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:42:00 +0200gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:41:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

In Waveland, Mississippi, a coastal town devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2015, Jeremy Burke said “our biggest threat down here is the storm surge.” When Katrina struck, “the wind did do damage, but the thing that put the nail in the coffin was the storm surge,” said Burke, who owns Bay Books in nearby Bay St.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:41:00 +0200click2houston (en)

NEW ORLEANS – Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

National Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 6:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:35:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Tropical Storm Laura. In it's 5 a.m.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura May Strengthen to Category 3 Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:34:00 +0200nytimes (en)

After some good fortune, the Gulf Coast warily watches an approaching storm. Tropical Storm Marco significantly weakened before making landfall on Monday night, largely sparing the Gulf Coast the “one-two punch” of back-to-back hurricanes that meteorologists had warned might pummel Louisiana and Texas.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:33:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 25, 2020 at 6:13 am CDT By By REBECCA SANTANA and JEFF MARTIN NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of....

National Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 7:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:31:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Tropical Storm Laura. In it's 5 a.m.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:29:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:29:00 +0200startribune (en)

The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph (185 kph), capable of devastating damage. "This storm is going to be intensifying all the way up until landfall ...

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:28:00 +0200sfgate (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:28:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

NEW ORLEANS – Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:25:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

NEW ORLEANS Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:23:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

NEW ORLEANS - Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:22:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Tropical Storm Laura expected to make landfall as Category 3 hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:22:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. Tropical Storm Laura will take center stage over the next couple of days, gradually gaining strength through the Central Gulf of Mexico . Forecasters expect the system to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, making it our first major hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic season.

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura Poses Bigger Threat Than Marco - The New York Times

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

After some good fortune, the Gulf Coast warily watches an approaching storm. Tropical Storm Marco significantly weakened before making landfall on Monday night, largely sparing the Gulf Coast the “one-two punch” of back-to-back hurricanes that meteorologists had warned might pummel Louisiana and Texas.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200apnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

U.S. Gulf Coast battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura will land as a severe hurricane - CNBC

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:16:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region. Officials urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours. Laura comes on the heels of Tropical Storm Marco ,....

Weakened Marco makes landfall in Gulf Coast; Laura next in line

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:13:00 +0200upi (en)

A greater threat looms, however, in Tropical Storm Laura -- which is expected to be a hurricane by the time it arrives on the Gulf Coast early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center said in its 4 a.m. update that Laura was located about 85 miles northwest of the western tip of Cuba and 680 miles southeast of Lake Charles, La.

The Commodities Feed: Further hurricane related shut-ins

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:11:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

Energy. Oil markets edged higher yesterday with concerns over the impact from Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura in the US Gulf of Mexico (GOM). According to the latest data from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), a little over 82% of offshore oil production in GOM has been shut in, which is equivalent to around 1.

US Gulf of Mexico operators shut in more oil, gas as twin storms race toward coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:11:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

US Gulf of Mexico upstream operators have shut more production, the US’ Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said Aug. 24, as twin storms expected to make landfall virtually back to back raced toward the Gulf Coast. Domestic offshore operators have shut about 1.

Incendie en Provence, Alexeï Navalny bien empoisonné, Ronaldinho libéré... Les 5 infos du Midi pile

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:38:00 +0200lepopulaire (fr)

Feu fixé dans les Bouches-du-Rhône, 300 hectares brûlés. Le violent incendie qui a éclaté lundi à une cinquantaine de kilomètres de Marseille, brûlant plusieurs centaines d'hectares de végétation, est fixé, ont indiqué mardi les services de secours. Neuf cents pompiers --contre 1.

Feu fixé dans les Bouches-du-Rhône, l’Allemagne confirme l’empoisonnement d’Alexeï Navalny... Les 5 infos du Midi pile

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:38:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

Feu fixé dans les Bouches-du-Rhône, 300 hectares brûlés. Le violent incendie qui a éclaté lundi à une cinquantaine de kilomètres de Marseille, brûlant plusieurs centaines d'hectares de végétation, est fixé, ont indiqué mardi les services de secours. Neuf cents pompiers --contre 1.

Gulf Coast Refineries Shutter Ahead of Storm, Gasoline Soars

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:32:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil and chemical facilities located along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast are shuttering, securing equipment or running through emergency protocols ahead of a strong hurricane set to rip through the region this week. Some of the largest U.S.

Only remnants left of Marco, but Laura expected to become Cat. 3 hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:15:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Marco is disappearing, but Tropical Storm Laura is expected to develop into a Category 3 hurricane and impact the Gulf Coast this week. Marco, which made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River on Monday night, is starting to dissipate, according to the 5 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center.

L'opposant russe Navalny empoisonné selon l'Allemagne, nouvelle bavure policière aux Etats-Unis... Les cinq infos du Midi pile

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:09:00 +0200lyonne-republicaine (fr)

Feu fixé dans les Bouches-du-Rhône, 300 hectares brûlés. Le violent incendie qui a éclaté lundi à une cinquantaine de kilomètres de Marseille, brûlant plusieurs centaines d'hectares de végétation, est fixé, ont indiqué mardi les services de secours. Neuf cents pompiers - contre 1.

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura Poses Bigger Threat Than Marco

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:01:00 +0200nytimes (en)

After some good fortune, the Gulf Coast warily watches an approaching storm. Tropical Storm Marco significantly weakened before making landfall on Monday night, largely sparing the Gulf Coast the “one-two punch” of back-to-back hurricanes that meteorologists had warned might pummel Louisiana and Texas.

U.S. Gulf Coast Faces Major Hurricane Hit From Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:01:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Laura is poised to become a Category 3 hurricane before making landfall Thursday, posing a threat to oil and natural gas infrastructure across the Gulf Coast. A hurricane watch has been posted from Port Bolivar, Texas, to west of Morgan City, Louisiana, in anticipation....

Le Brent maintient le cap

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:34:00 +0200liberte-algerie (fr)

Les cours pétroliers mondiaux maintenaient le cap dans la journée d’hier, évoluant plutôt à la hausse sous l’effet notamment de facteurs climatiques nouveaux et de la faiblesse du billet vert, la monnaie de paiement essentielle sur le marché pétrolier.

U.S. Gulf battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura to land as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:30:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Jonathan Allen and Brad Brooks. (Reuters) - Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Monday that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours.

Marco collapses after making landfall, but threat looms from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:30:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Tropical Storm Marco weakened to a tropical depression Monday night after making landfall near the Mississippi River — but officials along the Gulf of Mexico were bracing for another storm, Laura, that is expected to become a hurricane. Marco made landfall around 6 p.m. local time as a tropical storm, and just before 10 p.

U.S. Gulf Coast battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura will land as a severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:27:00 +0200cnbc (en)

Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region. Officials urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours. Laura comes on the heels of Tropical Storm Marco ,....

Only remnants left of Marco, but Laura expected to become Cat. 3 hurricane on Tuesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:15:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Marco is disappearing but Tropical Storm Laura is expected to develop into a Category 3 hurricane Tuesday and impact the Gulf Coast. Marco, which made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River on Monday night, is starting to dissipate, according to the 5 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:11:00 +0200lecourrier (fr)

Le fait que deux ouragans, ou phénomènes météorologiques proches, se suivent d'aussi près dans le Golfe du Mexique est extrêmement rare, selon les spécialistes. Se déplaçant d'est en ouest le long de la côte sud de Cuba , la tempête Laura a provoqué de fortes pluies et des submersions côtières à....

Heat & humidity on the rise for your Tuesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0200fox19 (en)

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Other than the slight chance of a showers Tuesday afternoon and evening in the northeast corner of the FOX19 NOW viewing area the weather will be mainly dry until late in the week.Thursday. The dry weather will also be hot and humid with low 90s for high temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Nation's Weather

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:56:00 +0200sfgate (en)

for Tuesday, August 25, 2020. NATIONAL SUMMARY. As rain from Marco continues to drench the central Gulf. Coast states today, Laura will be gaining strength over the. warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico . Laura is expected to make. landfall as a hurricane along the Louisiana or southeastern. Texas coast at midweek.

Oil: Disruptive events and mixed data cloud outlook for oil

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:44:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

A jump last week in the US rig count and mixed data on Covid-19 infections (with the US appearing to stabilize while parts of Europe and Asia trend up) are having a muted negative effect on oil this week, thanks in part to possible disruption from two separate hurricanes moving into the US Gulf Coast region.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Rain chances increase Tuesday, but drier weather towards mid-week.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:41:00 +0200live5news (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The rain chance increases again Tuesday morning and in the afternoon. Have the umbrella handy once again although it shouldn’t be as wet as Monday. The clouds should hold the temperatures down to start Tuesday. The morning’s temps will range from them mid to upper 70s. Highs should peak in the upper 80s.

Marco collapses after making landfall, but threat looms from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:25:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Tropical Storm Marco weakened to a tropical depression Monday night after making landfall near the Mississippi River — but officials along the Gulf of Mexico were bracing for another storm, Laura, that is expected to become a hurricane. Marco made landfall around 6 p.m. local time as a tropical storm, and just before 10 p.

Laura prepares to become a hurricane as it heads toward the US but Marco gets downgraded

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:15:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

Laura had winds of 65 mph overnight as it impacted Western Cuba as a tropical storm, but it is expected to become a hurricane Tuesday as it moves west northwest at 20 mph. Parts of Louisiana and Texas are on alert for the arrival of the storm that could reach the states as a Category […] The post....

08:16 La tempête Laura traverse Cuba vers les États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:47:00 +0200lesoirdalgerie (fr)

Déjà menacé par Marco , le sud des États-Unis doit aussi se préparer pour le passage de Laura, qui a déjà fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine. Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un....

Gulf of Mexico operators evacuating workers due to storm Marco. Awaiting storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:27:00 +0200offshore-energy (en)

Oil and gas operators in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico have evacuated over 40 per cent of production platforms as a result of Tropical Storm Marco and ahead of the arrival of a second storm – Tropical Storm Laura. The post Gulf of Mexico operators evacuating workers due to storm Marco. Awaiting storm Laura appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis Paris Match

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:20:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l'ouest de Cuba . © REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini. Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête....

PHOTOS | Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:09:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco , rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:34:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

Danger La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a atteint Cuba dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi, sans provoquer de dommages importants. Elle devrait ensuite prendre la direction des États-Unis, qui attendent aussi l’ouragan Marco .

Haïti: premier bilan meurtrier de la tempête tropicale Laura La tempête tropicale Laura continue sa progression vers le Golfe du Mexique où l’ouragan Marco est déjà à l’approche des côtes de la Louisiane. Les intempéries causées par Laura ont entraîné d’importantes inondations dans la Caraïbe et particulièrement en République dominicaine et en Haïti. Dans ce pays, le bilan officiel s’est alourdi : les autorités haïtiennes déplorent désormais 20 décès. Un bébé, un petit garçon de huit ans, huit femmes et... RFI

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:34:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares Se protéger avec les moyens du bord : la tempête tropicale Laura a balayé Haïti, le 23 août 2020. La tempête tropicale Laura continue sa progression vers le Golfe du Mexique où l’ouragan Marco est déjà à l’approche des côtes de la Louisiane.

Immigration: 22 bodies recovered off the coast of Zwara, Libya

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:28:00 +0200tvm (en)

The International Organization for Migration said that the bodies of 22 immigrants were recovered and brought onto land in Zwara, Libya. Reportedly, these immigrants were probably on board a boat that sank last week. On Wednesday, the United Nations refugee agency said that at least 45 immigrants,....

La tempête tropicale Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:12:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

Une maison s’effondre dans une rue de Saint-Domingue, en République dominicaine, le 23 août 2020. ERIKA SANTELICES / AFP. Après avoir fait au moins vingt-quatre morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine , la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé, lundi 24 août,....

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0200parismatch (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l'ouest de Cuba . Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un....

National Hurricane watch issued for Gulf Coast ahead of Laura The Associated Press & Scripps National

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0200kxxv (en)

The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for sections of the Gulf Coast as Louisiana and Texas prepares for a second tropical system this week. Tropical Storm Laura, which had top winds of 65 MPH as of 11 p.m. ET Monday, is expected to turn into the Gulf of Mexico and strengthen into a hurricane.

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:52:00 +0200leprogres (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco , rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:48:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l'ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco , rétrogradé d'ouragan à tempête.

La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba après avoir fait douze morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:48:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

RICARDO ROJAS / REUTERS. Le fait que deux ouragans, ou phénomènes météorologiques proches, se suivent d'aussi près dans le Golfe du Mexique est extrêmement rare, selon les médias américains. La tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan dimanche 23 août avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h qui sont....

Tropical Storm Marco brings rough surf, no flooding, to Dauphin Island

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:48:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

DAUPHIN ISLAND, ALA. (WALA)- As Tropical Storm Marco fizzled out, Dauphin Island stood strong. The barrier island, known for taking a bunch of tropical poundings, doing just fine Monday night. The big surf from the storm brought in spectators and thrill seekers, like surfers riding the waves.

Tropical Storm Marco continues to weaken as Laura approaching Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:33:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HOUSTON, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- All tropical storm warnings for the Gulf Coast have been discontinued as Tropical Storm Marco continued to weaken Monday afternoon, while Tropical Storm Laura is set to strengthen as it moved toward the area. Marco is forecast to approach the Louisiana coast Monday....

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:31:00 +0200estrepublicain (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco , rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

Stormy days come with one-two punch

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:27:00 +0200hammondstar (en)

Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller recommended anyone who lives south of LA 22 or other low-lying areas and has experienced flooding in the past strongly consider moving to higher ground before Hurricane Marco comes on shore. At 5 p.m. Sunday, Miller said the forecast indicated a likelihood....

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:17:00 +0200vosgesmatin (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco , rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

U.S. Gulf Coast Faces Hurricane Hit as Laura Gains Power

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:16:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Laura is poised to become a powerful hurricane before making landfall Thursday, posing a threat to oil and natural gas infrastructure across the Gulf Coast. A hurricane watch has been posted from Port Bolivar, Texas, to west of Morgan City, Louisiana, in anticipation of....

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:13:00 +0200LeBien (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco , rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:09:00 +0200ledauphine (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco , rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:03:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Where precisely Marco was headed — and when the storm might arrive — remained elusive Sunday. Marco was initially expected to make landfall Monday, but the National Hurricane Center said that "a major shift" in a majority of their computer models now show the storm stalling off the Louisiana coast....

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:01:00 +0200republicain-lorrain (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco , rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Marco makes landfall while weakening.... Laura has found the Gulf & is strengthening

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:54:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Laura will be the big story coming out of the Gulf as the storm will have plenty of warm water to cross under favorable (atmospheric) conditions to strengthen through midweek before reaching the Western Gulf Coast Wed. night-Thu. Models have been pretty stable with a landfall pretty close to where....

FOX 5 Storm Team: Marco now a depression; tracking Laura's progress

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:27:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

ATLANTA Marco has been downgraded to a tropical depression after making landfall around 6 p.m. Eastern on Monday near the mouth of the Mississippi River. The low pressure system continues ot move further into Louisiana dumping heavy rain across the area.

Tuesday PM storms, and watching Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:25:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

Temperatures heat up this week, as all eyes remain on the Gulf of Mexico . We could see some rain by Friday into Saturday from tropical moisture associated with Laura. Scattered showers will remain for overnight, but lessen for the AM commute. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy to start with scattered showers and t-storms possible.

One-two punch: Tropical Storm Laura could batter Louisiana and Texas as a category THREE hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:18:00 +0200dailymail (en)

'It’s just a matter of putting up some meats, making sure that’s secure, best I can, anyway, and get the heck out of here,' he added. In some districts in-person classes and virtual school sessions were cancelled. In Port Arthur Texas, Mayor Thurman Bartie said he’ll ask the city’s more than 54,000....

Haïti: premier bilan meurtrier de la tempête tropicale Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:14:00 +0200rfi-fr (fr)

Un bébé, un petit garçon de huit ans, huit femmes et dix hommes. Toutes ces personnes sont décédées dimanche lors du passage de la tempête Laura sur Haïti qui a particulièrement affecté les départements du Sud-Est, du Sud et de l’Ouest où se trouve la capitale Port-au-Prince.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:08:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l'ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis , déjà menacés par Marco , rétrogradé d'ouragan à tempête.

'Here we go again': Area leaders deal with latest calamity for 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:07:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

On its current track, the worst of the storm would pass east of Houston, but officials warned even a slight change in direction could place the nation’s fourth-largest city in Laura’s path. “A difference of 50 miles for a storm that traveled 2,000 is not that big of a job and that would make all the....

‘In the bullseye:’ Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200wxow (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Gulf Coast is now preparing for what could be a major hurricane to hit later this week. With Tropical Storm Marco largely collapsing before it made landfall Monday evening near the mouth of the Mississippi, attention has shifted to Laura. Laura is expected to arrive Wednesday evening near the Louisiana-Texas border.

Laura live updates: Strengthening tropical storm could be near major hurricane strength at landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 24, 2020 at 10:17 pm CDT By Cox Media Group National Content Desk A tropical depression reported near the northern Leeward Islands on Friday morning strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura, according to officials with the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center. Here are the latest updates: Update 11:15 p.

Marco downgraded to tropical depression; Laura forecast to become hurricane on Tuesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:54:00 +0200wftv (en)

Laura will likely continue to become better organized and once it emerges over the Gulf there is a chance that this system could go through rapid intensification as there will be plenty of fuel (warm waters) and very low wind shear. Laura will likely make landfall somewhere along the Texas and Louisiana border late Wednesday night.

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become...

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:51:00 +0200dhakatribune (en)

Waves splash at the seafront Malecon during the passage of the Tropical Storm Laura in Havana, Cuba , August 24, 2020 Reuters. Cuban authorities had evacuated at least 160,000 people in the provinces of Guantanamo, Santiago de Cuba, Granma and Camaguey.

Marco weakens to depression after landfall in Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:43:00 +0200al (en)

The National Hurricane Center said Marco made landfall around 6 p.m. Monday near the mouth of the Mississippi River with 40 mph winds. But there’s potentially more trouble on the way for Louisiana. Tropical Storm Laura, which had 65 mph winds as it tracked south of Cuba on Monday night, is expected....

Laura expected to strengthen into Category 2 hurricane, Marco now tropical depression

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:43:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. The FOX 35 Weather team is tracking Marco and Laura as they set their eyes on the Louisiana coast. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) says that both Laura and Marco are expected to impact the Louisana-Texas coast, including the land between Houston, Texas, and coastal Louisana in its cone.

Marco collapses after making landfall, but threat looms from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Tropical Storm Marco weakened to a tropical depression Monday night after making landfall near the Mississippi River — but officials along the Gulf Coast were bracing for another storm, Laura, that is expected to become a hurricane. Marco made landfall around 6 p.m. local time as a tropical storm, and just before 10 p.

Crude prices mixed on supply risk from impending USGC tropical storms

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:40:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Singapore — 0230 GMT: Crude oil futures were mixed in midmorning trade in Asia on Aug. 25 as WTI gave up more of its previously priced-in gains on a weaker-than-expected Tropical Storm Marco over the US Gulf Coast, even as rising supply issues from two separate tropical storms supported the global crude complex.

TS Laura poses 'increasing risk' of dangerous storm surge, winds

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:37:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is expected to pummel the northwest Gulf coast late Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane with 105-mph winds, but the storm’s exact trajectory remains unclear. The most recent forecast showed the storm's center making landfall along the Texas-Louisiana border.

Hurricane Laura to form in the Gulf soon, and Marco is now a depression; See tracks

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:33:00 +0200nola (en)

weakened into a tropical depression on Monday night just hours after it made landfall in Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center. In contrast, Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to form into a hurricane on Tuesday and continue to strengthen on Wednesday as it makes its way toward the Louisiana-Texas border.

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:32:00 +0200bssnews (en)

HAVANA, Aug 25, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Tropical Storm Laura pounded Cuba with heavy rains Monday as it barrelled toward the US, where forecasters predicted it would strengthen to a hurricane after leaving 24 people dead and a swath of destruction in the Caribbean.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:31:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l'ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco , rétrogradé d'ouragan à tempête.

Tropical Storm Laura to strengthen as it heads to Gulf Coast, Marco downgraded to depression

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:31:00 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is expected to make landfall as a hurricane Tuesday, and could become a major hurricane as it approaches the Gulf Coast Wednesday, The National Weather Service forecasts Laura's impact further west than Marco 's expected path. The USA TODAY Network - Louisiana is covering the storm from approach to landfall and beyond.

Marco live updates: Weakened tropical storm makes landfall with minimal winds

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 24, 2020 at 9:47 pm CDT By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk The Atlantic hurricane season continued to remain active as Tropical Storm Marco swirled to life in the northwestern Caribbean Sea late Friday night. Here are the latest updates: Update 10:47 p.m. EDT Aug.

403rd Wing evacuates aircraft, continues to fly Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200globalsecurity (en)

. By Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo, 403rd Wing Public Affairs / Published August 24, 2020. KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (AFNS) -- The Air Force Reserve's 403rd Wing relocated its 20 aircraft Aug. 23 as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura continued their path toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Le pétrole porté par la production menacée dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

À lire aussi La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba après avoir fait douze morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine A Londres, le baril de Brent de la mer du Nord pour livraison en octobre s'est apprécié de 78 cents, ou 1,8%, pour finir à 45,13 dollars.

Le pétrole en hausse, la production menacée dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Les cours du pétrole commençaient la semaine dans le vert lundi, portés par le souffle de l'ouragan Marco et de la tempête tropicale Laura qui ont mis à l'arrêt plus de la moitié de la production de pétrole dans le Golfe du Mexique. Vers 10H05 GMT (12H05 à Paris), le baril de Brent de la mer du Nord....

Weakened Marco makes landfall on Gulf Coast with Laura next in line

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:22:00 +0200upi (en)

Wind gusts of 40-60 mph are expected from along the Mississippi coast into southeastern Louisiana, including New Orleans. This can lead to some localized damage to trees, power lines and a few weaker structures. Loose objects can also be thrown about by the wind.

Marco weakens to tropical depression, Laura expected to become hurricane on Tuesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:20:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Two tropical storms are headed for the Gulf states, but they will have very different impacts. Just before 7 p.m. on Monday, Tropical Storm Marco made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River. The storm currently has sustained winds at 40 mph. The 11 p.m.

Tropical Storm Laura, the 'main attraction,' looms after weakened Marco makes landfall in Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:19:00 +0200azcentral (en)

As rain from a weakening Tropical Storm Marco soaked portions of the Gulf Coast on Monday, forecasters feared Laura, which is close behind, could deliver a much more serious blow to the area. Marco made landfall about 6 p.m. Monday near the mouth of the Mississippi River and is forecast to weaken....

Hurricane Watch Is Issued for Texas-Louisiana Border Region

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:16:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

The storm is expected to arrive Wednesday or Thursday, on the heels of Tropical Storm Marco , which began bringing high winds and rainfall to eastern Louisiana beginning late Monday. Marco is weakening; it is expected to become a tropical depression beginning Monday night and to further degenerate....

Oil Companies Brace for Twin Gulf Coast Storms

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:16:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

Oil companies have shut in roughly 82% of offshore oil production in the Gulf of Mexico and are securing refineries and petrochemical plants as two tropical storms barrel toward Louisiana and Texas. Tropical Storm Marco approached the Louisiana coast Monday afternoon, while Tropical Storm Laura is....

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:14:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

A kite surfer enjoys the wind in Lauderdale, Fla., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph).

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:10:00 +0200missoulian (en)

A kite surfer enjoys the wind in Lauderdale, Fla., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph).

Laura 10 p.m. forecast update - Monday, Aug. 24

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:07:00 +0200wafb (en)

RELATED>>> As Marco weakens, all eyes turn towards Laura, which could make landfall as major hurricane At 10 p.m., the center of Tropical Storm Laura was located near latitude 22.7 North, longitude 84.0 West. Laura is moving toward the west-northwest near 20 mph (31 km/h) and this general motion....

Tropical Storm Laura kills at least 11 in Caribbean as one of two storms closing in on Louisiana coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:07:00 +0200tvnz (en)

Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico for most of Sunday but weakened back to a tropical storm as it closed in on the Louisiana coast during the night, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200trust (en)

At least 10 people have already died in the storms. By Jennifer Hiller and Ernest Scheyder. HOUSTON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura tore through the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico on Sunday, forcing thousands of coastal residents in Louisiana and Cuba to flee, and flooding....

Tropical Storm Marco continues to weaken; Laura aims at the Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200nola (en)

is continuing to weaken Monday morning on its approach towards the Louisiana coast, while Tropical Storm Laura is set to strengthen as forecasters projected a landfall near the Louisiana-Texas border late Wednesday or early Thursday. Marco could still bring heavy rain and high winds to parts of....

Hurricane Center

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200nola (en)

The disorganized center of Tropical Storm Marco made landfall at the mouth of the Mississippi River on Monday evening, as Tropical Storm Laura continued to churn near Cuba as it makes its way to the Gulf of Mexico . Even as Marco was downgraded to a Tropical Storm and Laura shifted west, medical....

As Katrina anniversary looms, threat of next big hurricane tests Louisiana's nerves

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200nola (en)

There was a time when the primary hurricane prep for New Orleans native Mark Bologna was procuring beer and Popeyes fried chicken before landfall. That kind of preparation before storms abruptly ended with Hurricane Katrina, which claimed his family’s Gentilly home and their longtime business, Teddy’s Grill.

Tropical Storm Marco weakens as it approaches Louisiana; Laura expected to strengthen

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200nola (en)

is "significantly" weaker Monday morning as it approaches the coast of Louisiana, forecasters said. UPDATE: Tropical Storm Marco continues to weaken; Laura aims towards the Gulf Hurricane watches and warnings related to Marco have ended in Louisiana. However, a tropical storm warning remains in effect for part of Louisiana, including New Orleans.

Tempête Laura : Haïti et la République dominicaine dévastées

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:04:00 +0200parismatch (fr)

Haïti et la République dominicaine ont subi de plein fouet la tempête tropicale Laura. 12 personnes sont mortes et de nombreuses maisons ont été détruites. De Port-au-Prince à Azua, c’est la désolation depuis dimanche 23 août en République dominicaine.

NASA Catches Tropical Storm Marco Weaker, But a Soaker

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200enn (en)

Although a weaker tropical storm on Monday, Aug. 24, Tropical Storm Marco continued to show its soaking capabilities in infrared data from NASA’s Terra satellite. Marco is feeling the effect of strong southwesterly wind shear. On Aug. 23, the center, as identified by an Air Force Reserve Hurricane....

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200wftv (en)

A girl wades towards her flooded home the day after the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti on it's way to the U.S. Gulf Coast, where forecaster fear it could become a major hurricane.

Fears Laura to hit US as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:57:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

Leaders on the US Gulf Coast have warned that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours. Anticipating deadly winds, rains and storm surges,....

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:56:00 +0200lameuse (fr)

La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, balayait Cuba lundi avec des vents de 95 km/h après avoir fait au moins 13 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine et avant de viser le sud des Etats-Unis, tout comme Marco , rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête. Découvrez tous nos articles en clair pour seulement 1€ sans engagement.

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

A kite surfer enjoys the wind in Lauderdale, Fla., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph).

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms move energy giants to deep production cuts

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:53:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies moved to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries on Monday after shutting half the area’s offshore crude oil output as back-to-back storms took aim at the coast. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, a rare double-team assault on key U.S.

Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura Target U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:52:00 +0200patch (en)

In what's shaping up to be an unprecedented weather event, Tropical Storm Laura and Hurricane Marco are expected to churn through the Gulf of Mexico over the coming days before making landfall and bringing a one-two punch to areas on the northern U.S. Gulf Coast, putting Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Texas in jeopardy.

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:47:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

A kite surfer enjoys the wind in Lauderdale, Fla., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph).

Storm Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:47:00 +0200malaymail (en)

Workers protect the windows of a bar in anticipation of the Tropical Storm Laura arrival, in Havana, Cuba August 24, 2020. ― Reuters pic. HAVANA, Aug 25 ― Tropical Storm Laura pounded Cuba with heavy rains yesterday as it barrelled toward the US, where forecasters predicted it would strengthen to a....

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Borenstein reported from Kensington, Maryland. Associated Press writers Melinda Deslatte in Baton Rouge; Jeff Martin in Marietta, Georgia; Rebecca Santana in New Orleans; Jay Reeves in Birmingham, Alabama; Evens Sanon in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Juan Lozano in Houston contributed to this report.

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Marco Nears Louisiana as Laura Rakes Cuba

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Shell also said it would screen all of its workers for the coronavirus before they returned to work after the storms had passed. Louisiana officials suspended coronavirus testing on Monday as the state prepared for the two tropical storms. Though tests remain available through hospitals and urgent....

Oil companies evacuate Gulf of Mexico workers ahead of Hurricane Marco

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Offshore companies have started to evacuate workers from production platforms and drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura. Workers have been evacuated from 114 offshore production platforms, about a fifth of the 643 platforms in operation in the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Tropical Storms Marco and Laura head toward Louisiana Kahtia Hall 4:50 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200wptv (en)

Tropical Storm Marco is expected to make landfall sometime Monday across southern Louisiana as a tropical storm. They could see up to 3 to 5 inches of rainfall with localized amounts up to 10 inches possible, isolated tornadoes and up to 6 feet of storm surge.

Local officials from Brazoria to Jefferson Counties warned residents to prepare for a hurricane to make landfall as Tropical Storm Laura strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

On its current track, the worst of the storm would pass east of Houston, but officials warned even a slight change in direction could place the nation’s fourth-largest city in Laura’s path. “A difference of 50 miles for a storm that traveled 2,000 is not that big of a job and that would make all the....

Forecast maps show what we can expect from TS Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

As Marco fizzles, Laura takes the spotlight. Check out the latest National Weather Service forecast track and rainfall and storm surge estimates. The forecast track for Laura has changed very little since the last advisory. Confidence is increasing in its track into eastern portions of the upper Texas coast or southwest Louisiana.

Tropical Storm Laura poses 'increasing risk' of dangerous storm surge,...

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is expected to pummel the northwest Gulf coast late Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane with 105-mph winds, but the storm’s exact trajectory remains unclear. The most recent forecast showed the storm's center making landfall along the western Louisiana coast.

Storm Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

Workers protect the windows of a bar in anticipation of the Tropical Storm Laura arrival, in Havana, Cuba August 24, 2020. ― Reuters pic. HAVANA, Aug 25 ― Tropical Storm Laura pounded Cuba with heavy rains yesterday as it barrelled toward the US, where forecasters predicted it would strengthen to a....

WATCH LIVE: Galveston County Judge provides update on county’s storm preparations

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:34:00 +0200click2houston (en)

. HOUSTON – Galveston County Judge Mark Henry will hold a press conference Sunday to provide an update on the county’s storm preparations. Hurricane Marco is forecast to make landfall along the Southeast Louisiana coast Monday afternoon as a Category 1 Hurricane and will rapidly weaken as it makes its way inland.

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:34:00 +0200click2houston (en)

SAN JUAN – PORT-AU- Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico for most of Sunday but weakened back to a tropical storm as it closed in on the Louisiana coast during the night, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Fears Laura to hit US as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200illawarramercury (en)

Leaders on the US Gulf Coast have warned that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours. Anticipating deadly winds, rains and storm surges,....

Texas, Louisiana brace as Tropical Storm Laura pegged to gather force

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (REUTERS) - Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to gain strength rapidly as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico late Monday (Aug 24), and is expected to become a hurricane before hitting the Texas or Louisiana coast within 48 hours, forecasters said.

Marco continues to weaken as it nears Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:27:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Less than 24 hours after Marco strengthened into a hurricane Sunday afternoon, and the National Hurricane Center said its sustained winds had dropped to 60 mph and downgraded it to a tropical storm. Monday morning, the northern Gulf Coast began feeling heavy rainfall and gusty winds from the storm.

Weakened Marco makes landfall in Gulf Coast. 'Main attraction' Laura is next.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:27:00 +0200usaToday (en)

As rain from a weakening Tropical Storm Marco soaked portions of the Gulf Coast on Monday, forecasters feared Laura, which is close behind, could deliver a much more serious blow to the area. Marco made landfall about 6 p.m. Monday near the mouth of the Mississippi River and is forecast to weaken....

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:26:00 +0200lacapitale (fr)

La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, balayait Cuba lundi avec des vents de 95 km/h après avoir fait au moins 13 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine et avant de viser le sud des Etats-Unis, tout comme Marco , rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête. Découvrez tous nos articles en clair pour seulement 1€ sans engagement.

Marco Spares Gulf Coast, Which Is Bracing for Tropical Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:17:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Shell also said it would screen all of its workers for the coronavirus before they returned to work after the storms had passed. Louisiana officials suspended coronavirus testing on Monday as the state prepared for the two tropical storms. Though tests remain available through hospitals and urgent....

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms move energy giants to deep production cuts

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:17:00 +0200reuters (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies moved to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries on Monday after shutting half the area’s offshore crude oil output as back-to-back storms took aim at the coast. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, a rare double-team assault on key U.S.

Marco makes landfall in Louisiana with 40 mph winds

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:12:00 +0200al (en)

The National Hurricane Center said Marco made landfall around 6 p.m. Monday near the mouth of the Mississippi River with 40 mph winds. Marco is forecast to move close to the coast of Louisiana tonight while weakening more and could become a tropical depression tonight. But there’s potentially more trouble on the way for Louisiana.

‘In the bullseye:’ Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:12:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Gulf Coast is now preparing for what could be a major hurricane to hit later this week. With Tropical Storm Marco largely collapsing before it made landfall Monday evening near the mouth of the Mississippi, attention has shifted to Laura. Laura is expected to arrive Wednesday evening near the Louisiana-Texas border.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200lemauricien (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l'ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco , rétrogradé d'ouragan à tempête.

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Women walk in a flooded street during the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and is heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane, along with Tropical Storm Marco .

Fears Laura to hit US as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:08:00 +0200dailyadvertiser (en)

Leaders on the US Gulf Coast have warned that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours. Anticipating deadly winds, rains and storm surges,....

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:08:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

Borenstein reported from Kensington, Maryland. Associated Press writers Melinda Deslatte in Baton Rouge; Jeff Martin in Marietta, Georgia; Rebecca Santana in New Orleans; Jay Reeves in Birmingham, Alabama; Evens Sanon in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Juan Lozano in Houston contributed to this report.

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to hit US as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:08:00 +0200dailysabah (en)

Tropical Storm Laura brushed Cuba 's southern coast Monday on its way to the U.S., where officials predicted it would worsen to a hurricane ahead of its landfall after leaving 13 people dead as it ripped through the Caribbean. "Gradual strengthening is expected, and Laura is forecast to become a hurricane by early Tuesday," the U.

Fears Laura to hit US as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:01:00 +0200bordermail (en)

Leaders on the US Gulf Coast have warned that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours. Anticipating deadly winds, rains and storm surges,....

Hot and Humid Tomorrow Heat Index Middle and Upper 90s

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:55:00 +0200fox19 (en)

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The low and high temperatures Monday were 66 and 87 with a few spots reaching 90° and heat index values as high as 99°. Other than the slight chance of a showers tomorrow afternoon and evening in the northeast corner of the FOX19 NOW viewing area the weather will be dry until Thursday.

Météo: Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:53:00 +020024heures (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco , rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

Flash flood warning for McDowell County after 4+ inches of rainfall; Scattered storms expected Tuesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:49:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

FLASH FLOOD WARNING. The National Weather Service issues a flash flood warning for the Buck Creek, Locust Cove Road, and Sunnyvale areas of McDowell County. The NWS reported more than four inches of rainfall in those areas. FORECAST. Temperatures heat up this week, as all eyes remain on the Gulf of Mexico .

U.S. Gulf battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura to land as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:49:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

Anticipating deadly winds, rains and storm surges, the governor of Louisiana told citizens that Laura could rival 2005’s Hurricane Rita, one of the fiercest recorded in the Gulf. Laura comes on the heels of Tropical Storm Marco , which weakened sooner than expected and made landfall on Monday in Louisiana.

Weather Hurricane expert weighs in on Laura and Marco outlook

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:46:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane expert weighs in on Laura and Marco outlook. Resident hurricane expert Dan Kottlowski sits down with Brittany Boyer to discuss the outlook of storms Laura and Marco on Aug. 24.

Fears Laura to hit US as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:43:00 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

Leaders on the US Gulf Coast have warned that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours. Anticipating deadly winds, rains and storm surges,....

Weakening Marco makes landfall, as Gulf Coast eyes threat from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Tropical Storm Marco , which has weakened but was still producing tropical-storm-force winds, made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River on Monday evening, while another storm expected to become a hurricane churned near Cuba . The National Hurricane Center said that Marco made landfall around 6 p.

The Commodities Feed: Further hurricane related shut-ins

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:35:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Energy. Oil markets edged higher yesterday with concerns over the impact from Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura in the US Gulf of Mexico (GOM). According to the latest data from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), a little over 82% of offshore oil production in GOM has been shut in, which is equivalent to around 1.

EPA Responds to Tropic Storm Marco, Prepares for Tropical Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:30:00 +0200epa (en)

WASHINGTON (August 24, 2020) — With Tropical Storm Marco impacting the Gulf Coast and Tropical Storm Laura projected to follow a similar path, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking the necessary steps to help communities in the Gulf Coast area stay prepared and stands ready to....

Météo: Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:29:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco , rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

U.S. Gulf Battens Down Amid Fears Tropical Storm Laura To Land As Severe Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:28:00 +0200news18 (en)

Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Monday that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours.

La tempête Laura traverse Cuba et se dirige vers les États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:26:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Moises AVILA, avec Amélie BARON à Port-au-Prince Agence France-Presse. Le fait que deux ouragans, ou phénomènes météorologiques proches, se suivent d’aussi près dans le golfe du Mexique est extrêmement rare, selon les spécialistes. Se déplaçant d’est en ouest le long de la côte sud de Cuba , la....

U.S. Gulf battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura to land as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:24:00 +0200financialpost (en)

Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Monday that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours.

Closings due to Tropical Storm Laura and Hurricane Marco

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:15:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

Given the uncertainties of the impact of Tropical Storm Laura and the possible threat of inclement weather, Jefferson Parish Schools has decided to push back the first day of school for 1-12th grade students to Monday, August 31. “We were excited and ready to welcome students back to school this week,” said Dr.

Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to hit the Gulf Coast as a hurricane this week. Its sibling cyclone, Marco, already made landfall.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

On Monday evening, the NHC issued a hurricane watch for the coastal area from Port Bolivar, Texas, to Morgan City, Louisiana. A tropical storm watch extends from Port Bolivar to San Luis Pass, Texas, and from Morgan City to the mouth of the Mississippi River.

Texas, Louisiana brace as Tropical Storm Laura pegged to gather force

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Jonathan Allen and Brad Brooks. (Reuters) - Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Monday that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours.

Marco makes landfall, Laura could become powerful hurricane as it moves into Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

near the mouth of the Mississippi River Monday evening, around 7 p.m. ET, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tropical storm-level winds are expected to subside as Marco moves along the coast of Louisiana over the course of the evening Monday, though....

U.S. Gulf battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura to land as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:10:00 +0200trust (en)

(Adds Louisiana governor quote, latest NHC forecast) By Jonathan Allen and Brad Brooks. Aug 24 (Reuters) - Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Monday that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before....

Marco makes landfall, Laura could become strong hurricane as it moves into Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:06:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Tropical storm-level winds are expected to subside as Marco moves along the coast of Louisiana over the course of the evening Monday, though heavy rain is forecast along portions of the north-central Gulf Coast through the night. Hurricane warnings were discontinued for the Louisiana coast as the storm continued to weaken.

Texas, Louisiana brace as Tropical Storm Laura pegged to gather force

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Reuters) – Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to gain strength rapidly as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico late Monday, and is expected to become a hurricane before hitting the Texas or Louisiana coast within 48 hours, forecasters said. Residents along the U.S. Gulf Coast prepared for what could be deadly winds, rains, and storm surges.

US Gulf Coast braces as Laura set to become category 3 hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Tropical Storm Laura has strengthened in the Caribbean and is poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco has weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10 per cent....

Oil Edges Lower With One U.S. Storm Easing While Another Builds

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil edged lower in Asian trading as one of two storm fronts menacing the U.S. Gulf of Mexico was downgraded, reducing the risk of a prolonged disruption to crude production in the region. Futures in New York traded around $42.50 a barrel after rising 0.7% on Monday.

As Marco fizzles, attention shifts to TS Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:49:00 +0200heraldguide (en)

Laura projection as of Monday evening, as per the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center. While Tropical Storm Marco weakened as it approached Louisiana’s coast and made landfall Monday, forecasters predict the second of the two approaching storms this week, Tropical Storm Laura,....

Oil Edges Lower With One U.S. Storm Easing While Another Builds

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil edged lower in Asian trading as one of two storm fronts menacing the U.S. Gulf of Mexico was downgraded, reducing the risk of a prolonged disruption to crude production in the region. Futures in New York traded around $42.50 a barrel after rising 0.7% on Monday.

Montgomery: Tropical Storm Laura to strengthen for days as it heads to Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:33:00 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is expected to make landfall as a hurricane Tuesday, before becoming a major hurricane as it approaches the Gulf Coast, according to the latest National Hurricane Center update. The National Weather Service forecasts Laura's impact further west than Marco 's expected path.

Après Haïti, Cuba frappée par une tempête tropicale

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:33:00 +0200lnc (fr)

CUBA. La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mercredi, a atteint Cuba dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi après avoir fait au moins 12 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine, alors que l’ouragan Marco se dirige vers le sud des Etats-Unis.

Marco Makes Landfall; Laura To Hit Gulf Coast As Hurricane: NHC

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:33:00 +0200patch (en)

A weakened tropical storm Marco made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River Monday evening, bringing tropical storm force winds and heavy rain that is expected to continue along portions of the north-central Gulf Coast through Monday night. Meanwhile, weather officials are warning that....

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Marco Makes Landfall in Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:31:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Marco makes landfall in Louisiana, which is bracing for another storm. Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana said on Monday that the weakening of Tropical Storm Marco, which made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River around 6 p.m. local time, had eased concerns about the state being walloped....

Gulf Coast Refineries Shutter Ahead of Storm, Gasoline Soars

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil and chemical facilities located along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast are shuttering, securing equipment or running through emergency protocols ahead of a strong hurricane set to rip through the region this week. Some of the largest U.S.

Marco makes landfall in Louisiana; Parts of Gulf Coast issue storm watches ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:12:00 +0200nola (en)

Tropical Storm Marco made landfall at the mouth of the Mississippi River on Monday evening, with Tropical Storm Laura following close behind as forecasters predict landfall in just a couple of days. The National Hurricane Center said in a 6 p.m. update that Marco made its way to Louisiana at the Mississippi River and continues to weaken.

FOX 5 Storm Team: Marco makes landfall; tracking Laura's progress

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:09:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

ATLANTA Tropical Storm Marco has made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River around 6 p.m. Eastern on Monday. The storm is expected to weaken to a tropical depression later Monday night. Hurricane, tropical storm, and storm surge Watches have been issued for parts of southeast Texas as....

US Gulf Coast Takes Hit from Weakened Marco, Also Under Threat from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:00:00 +0200laht (en)

MIAMI – Marco was downgraded to a tropical storm overnight and is slowly approaching the coast of the state of Louisiana, while Tropical Storm Laura is passing over Cuba on Monday and is projected to strengthen further and make landfall midweek along the United States Gulf coast.

Marco makes landfall as tropical storm, Laura expected 48 hours later as a Cat. 2 hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:00:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Two tropical storms are headed for the Gulf states, but they will have very different impacts. Just before 7 p.m. on Monday, Tropical Storm Marco made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River. The storm currently has sustained winds at 40 mph.

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward U.S.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:56:00 +0200thehindu (en)

Tropical Storm Laura strengthened in the Caribbean on Monday and was poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the U.S. Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10% of....

Laura to become hurricane on way to US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:48:00 +0200illawarramercury (en)

Tropical Storm Laura has strengthened in the Caribbean and is poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco has weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10 per cent....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:47:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

A kite surfer enjoys the wind in Lauderdale, Fla., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph).

Gulf storms: Marco and Laura head towards US after ravaging Caribbean

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Louisiana residents are preparing for the arrival of two big storms. Two tropical storms are bearing down on the US Gulf Coast, with one weakening but the other expected to strengthen into a hurricane. Tropical storm Marco is forecast to bring dangerous winds and rain to the US state of Louisiana on Monday night.

US STORMS - US Gulf coast takes hit from weakened Marco, also under threat from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:41:00 +0200efe (en)

Jerry Bruce stands on his fishing boat in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana, USA, on 24 August 2020. Southern Louisiana is making preparations for two storms in the same week: Tropical Storm Marco , which already is bringing heavy rains and gusty winds to parts of the northern Gulf coast of the United States ;....

Mississippi lawmakers resolve budget for Marine Resources

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:37:00 +0200sfgate (en)

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) The Mississippi Legislature returned to the Capitol on Monday and adopted a budget for the state Department of Marine Resources, nearly two months after the July 1 start of the state fiscal year. The department had been run under executive powers, but its leaders warned that all....

Texas, Louisiana brace as Tropical Storm Laura pegged to gather force

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:32:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

Residents along the U.S. Gulf Coast prepared for what could be deadly winds, rains, and storm surges. Laura comes on the heels of Tropical Storm Marco , which weakened sooner than expected. The rare threat of two possible hurricanes in the Gulf at once, however, took nearly 10% of the United States ’....

Coastal officials brace for Marco and Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:30:00 +0200al (en)

But aside from the typical precautionary actions taken ahead of tropical weather, this week’s unusual arrival of two storms into the Gulf of Mexico will have minimal effects on Alabama. In fact, the National Weather Service in Mobile reports that Tropical Storm Marco will bring more rain to coastal....

Gulf storms: Marco and Laura head towards US after ravaging Caribbean

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:27:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright EPA Image caption Louisiana residents are preparing for the arrival of two big storms. Two tropical storms are bearing down on the US Gulf Coast, with one weakening but the other expected to strengthen into a hurricane. Tropical storm Marco is forecast to bring dangerous winds and rain to the US state of Louisiana on Monday night.

Tropical Storm Laura is set to strike the US Gulf Coast as a hurricane just days after its sibling cyclone, Marco

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The US Gulf Coast is bracing for an unprecedented twin cyclone strike that could include a devastating hurricane. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura are both churning in the Gulf of Mexico and forecast to hit Louisiana and Texas this week. The former is weakening, the National Hurricane Center reported....

Texas, Louisiana brace as Tropical Storm Laura pegged to gather force

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Jonathan Allen and Brad Brooks. (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to gain strength rapidly as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico late Monday, and is expected to become a hurricane before hitting the Texas or Louisiana coast within 48 hours, forecasters said. Residents along the U.S.

Marco Weakens, But Laura On Track To Hit Gulf Coast As Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:03:00 +0200patch (en)

A weakened tropical storm Marco is expected to bring gusty winds, heavy rain and and lingering coastal flooding to portions of the Gulf Coast through Monday evening, while weather officials are warning that Laura is on track to become a hurricane when it reaches the northwestern Gulf Coast.

Marco live updates: Tropical storm expected to weaken as it approaches Louisiana coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:52:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 24, 2020 at 5:40 pm CDT By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk The Atlantic hurricane season continued to remain active as Tropical Storm Marco swirled to life in the northwestern Caribbean Sea late Friday night. Here are the latest updates: Update 6:40 p.m. EDT Aug.

Haiti: Tropical Storm Laura and Marco - Information Bulletin no. 1

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:49:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

HIGHLIGHTS. • Tropical Storm Laura seems to have mainly impacted the southern areas of the Dominican Republic and Haiti. • The Dominican Red Cross is assessing the situation in Uvilla, Barahona, where the local branch has reported important floods. The level of several rivers is closely monitored,....

Marco weakens, Laura to strengthen

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:39:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

Hi, I’m Chief Meteorologist Jason Smith with an update on you forecast on this. Monday. Tropical Storm Marco continues to weaken as it tracks to the west into Louisiana tonight. We will still have pockets of heavy rain near the coast, rough surf, and higher than normal tides through the night. Marco should become a remnant low by tomorrow.

Laura to become hurricane on way to US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:38:00 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

Tropical Storm Laura has strengthened in the Caribbean and is poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco has weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10 per cent....

Tropical Storm Laura on Track to be Powerful Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:36:00 +0200voanews (en)

Parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast are under a hurricane watch as forecasters predict Tropical Storm Laura could build into a powerful hurricane by late Tuesday. Some models show Laura becoming a dangerous Category 3 storm after moving across western Cuba on Monday night and picking up strength in the warm Gulf waters.

Laura to become hurricane on way to US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:33:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

Tropical Storm Laura has strengthened in the Caribbean and is poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco has weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10 per cent....

Watch Now: Lightning could spark more wildfires in California, and more of today's top videos

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:33:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

Erratic winds and lightning may spark new fires in California after Hurricane Genevieve, residents on Grand Isle, Louisiana, are evacuating and boarding up their homes in preparation for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura, massive flooding has hit the streets in Haiti after Tropical Storm....

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms move energy giants to deep production cuts

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies moved to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries on Monday after shutting half the area’s offshore crude oil output as back-to-back storms took aim at the coast. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, a rare double-team assault on key U.S.

Rare Gulf storm duo could prolong outages

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Laura is poised to become a hurricane before making landfall Thursday, posing a threat to oil and gas infrastructure on the Gulf Coast. Another storm, Marco , lost so much power as it approached Louisiana Monday that watches and warnings along the U.S.

La crise climatique rattrape les républicains

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:30:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(Washington) Le changement climatique, une question reléguée au second plan avec la pandémie de COVID-19 et la crise économique qui en a résulté aux États-Unis, revient sur le devant de la scène alors que les républicains de Donald Trump entament leur dernier sprint vers l’élection présidentielle de novembre.

At least 11 dead as Laura sweeps past Dominican Republic, Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:27:00 +0200wsvn (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico for most of Sunday but weakened back to a tropical storm as it closed in on the Louisiana coast during the night, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Laura to become hurricane on way to US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:26:00 +0200dailyadvertiser (en)

Tropical Storm Laura has strengthened in the Caribbean and is poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco has weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10 per cent....

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care for Members Affected by Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:26:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

. BOSTON Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura, the governors of Alabama Florida Louisiana Georgia Mississippi and Texas have declared states of emergency and , Inc. ("Blue Cross") is expediting access to care for affected members.

Laura to become hurricane on way to US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:25:00 +0200bordermail (en)

Tropical Storm Laura has strengthened in the Caribbean and is poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco has weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10 per cent....

Twin storms track toward US as 13 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:22:00 +0200mb-com-ph (en)

Two storms are expected to hit the US Gulf Coast in the coming days, forecasters said Monday, though the threat of both being hurricanes receded as Hurricane Marco weakened sharply. Tropical Storm Laura, which killed at least 13 people when it struck Haiti and the Dominican Republic, was set to track just south of Cuba on Monday.

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:22:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Tropical Storm Laura strengthened in the Caribbean on Monday and was poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. T he dual storms have taken offline nearly 10% of....

World 11 mins ago Twin storms loom

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:13:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — Two hurricanes are expected to slam into the US Gulf Coast in the coming days, forecasters said Sunday, as Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 12 people when it struck Haiti and the Dominican Republic. US media said twin hurricanes were unprecedented in the Gulf of Mexico since records began 150 years ago.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care for Members Affected by Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Blue Cross has more than 85,000 members living in the affected states. The company is working to ensure those members can access health services and medications quickly and in locations convenient to them. Effective immediately and for the next 90 days, Blue....

Oil, Natural Gas and LNG Threatened by Strengthening Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Laura is poised to become a hurricane before making landfall Thursday, posing a threat to oil and gas infrastructure on the Gulf Coast. A hurricane watch has been posted from Port Bolivar, Texas, to west of Morgan City, Louisiana, in anticipation of Laura’s arrival, the....

Texas Oil Refineries Shutter Ahead of Storm, Gasoline Soars

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil and chemical facilities located along the Texas Gulf Coast are shuttering, securing equipment or running through emergency protocols ahead of a strong hurricane set to rip through the region this week. Some of the largest U.S. refineries are winding down in advance of Laura, which....

Low-category storms can still be life-threatening, medical experts say

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:10:00 +0200nola (en)

Even as Marco was downgraded to a Tropical Storm and Laura shifted west, medical experts warned that fallout from the two storms could still create life-threatening situations for the most vulnerable. Categories that classify storms and trigger evacuations take into account wind, but what emergency....

JPSO opens Metairie drop box for property tax payments before Wednesday deadline

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:10:00 +0200nola (en)

Jefferson Parish shut down all of its government buildings Monday and Tuesday in the face of the threat posed by Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, leaving property owners who owed property taxes ahead of Wednesday’s annual tax sale in a bind. But Sheriff’s Office Capt.

FEMA administrator on Gulf's one-two storm punch: 'Never had this circumstance before in recent history'

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:04:00 +0200foxnews (en)

FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor told " Your World " Monday that he can't recall a situation like the one facing the Gulf Coast, which is set to be hit in quick succession by a pair of "We have never had this circumstance before in recent history, not in my memory," Gaynor told host Neil Cavuto.

Watch Now: Lightning could spark more wildfires in California, and more of today's top videos

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:02:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Erratic winds and lightning may spark new fires in California after Hurricane Genevieve, residents on Grand Isle, Louisiana, are evacuating and boarding up their homes in preparation for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura, massive flooding has hit the streets in Haiti after Tropical Storm....

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

HAVANA: Tropical Storm Laura brushed Cuba 's southern coast on Monday (Aug 24) on its way to the United States , where officials predicted it would worsen to a hurricane ahead of its landfall after leaving 13 people dead as it ripped through the Caribbean.

Video: Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it...

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:46:00 +0200khaleejtimes (en)

Tropical Storm Laura strengthened in the Caribbean on Monday and was poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10 per....

Marco and Laura take aim at stretch of coast from Louisiana to Texas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200smh (en)

Washington: Tropical Storm Marco fell apart on Monday as it approached the southeast coast of Louisiana, turning attention to Tropical Storm Laura, which poses a serious threat to the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. Computer models suggest that Laura could tap the exceptionally warm waters of the....

Abbott declares state of disaster in 23 counties ahead of Marco, Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

Park board crews move the lifeguard towers off the beach near 19th Street in Galveston, Texas on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, as they prepare for a possible impact from Tropical Storms Marco and Laura. (Jennifer Reynolds/The Galveston County Daily News via AP) By Mitchell Ferman, Texas Tribune.

News Another Black man shot by police

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0200usaToday (en)

As Tropical Storm Marco approaches, Laura is lurking As heavy rain from Tropical Storm Marco began to soak portions of the Gulf Coast on Monday, forecasters feared Laura, which is close behind, could deliver a much more serious blow to the Gulf Coast. Marco is expected to make landfall Monday in Louisiana as a tropical storm, forecasters said.

Hurricane, storm surge watches issued for Laura as forecasters warn of 'rapid strengthening'

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:39:00 +0200nola (en)

Hurricane and storm surge watches were issued Monday afternoon for areas along the Louisiana coast as Tropical Storm Laura continues on its forecast track toward the Gulf of Mexico . Laura is expected to reach the southwestern Louisiana coast as a hurricane late Wednesday or early Thursday, possibly....

Port of New Orleans to reopen Tuesday but still on watch for storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:39:00 +0200nola (en)

The Port of New Orleans will reopen most of its operations on Tuesday but it might again shut down later in the week, depending on the severity of storms expected to hit the southeast Louisiana coast during the week. The port said had shut all of its operations from Sunday night through Monday, after the U.

St. Bernard Parish prepares for threat from Marco, Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:36:00 +0200wafb (en)

President McInnis is urging all Parish citizens to begin their personal preparations for potential threats with regards to Tropical Storm Laura and Marco . (Source: WVUE FOX 8) CHALMETTE (WVUE) -St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis and parish leaders will be holding a press conference at 4 p.m. in the St.

NYMEX RBOB jumps ahead of Gulf Coast storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:31:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now Tropical Storm Marco was downgraded from a hurricane before making a Louisiana landfall, but the more ominous Tropical Storm Laura is expected to strengthen into a powerful hurricane.

Texas oil refineries shutter ahead of double storm set to pummel

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:31:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil and chemical facilities located along the Texas Gulf Coast are shuttering, securing equipment or running through emergency protocols ahead of a rare double storm set to rip through the region this week. Some of the largest U.S. refineries are winding down in advance of Tropical....

Oil Prices Spike On Gulf Hurricane Prospects

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:31:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Oil prices jumped on Monday as the threat of hurricanes in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico brought oil production to a halt. Prices were also supported by hopes for a treatment as well as signs of a thaw in U.S.-China tensions. Benchmark Brent crude rose 76 cents or 1.72 percent to $45.

Marco and Laura take aim at stretch of coast from Louisiana to Texas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:25:00 +0200theage (en)

Washington: Tropical Storm Marco fell apart on Monday as it approached the southeast coast of Louisiana, turning attention to Tropical Storm Laura, which poses a serious threat to the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. Computer models suggest that Laura could tap the exceptionally warm waters of the....

Trump, Abbott move to aid Texas as storms Marco and Laura brew in gulf

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:19:00 +0200elpasotimes (en)

AUSTIN — With two storms barreling toward the Gulf Coast, President Donald Trump on Monday issued an emergency declaration for several South Texas counties and Gov. Greg Abbott mobilized several National Guard units for rapid response. "As the situation develops, it is imperative that Texans who....

Tropical Storm Laura hits Cuba before threatening to hit the US as a hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:18:00 +0200cna (en)

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Marco and Laura take aim at stretch of coast from Louisiana to Texas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:18:00 +0200watoday (en)

Washington: Tropical Storm Marco fell apart on Monday as it approached the southeast coast of Louisiana, turning attention to Tropical Storm Laura, which poses a serious threat to the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. Computer models suggest that Laura could tap the exceptionally warm waters of the....

Tropical Storm Laura likely to become hurricane by Tuesday

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:17:00 +0200nypost (en)

One of the two storms set to smack the southern U.S. coast will likely turn into a hurricane Tuesday, forecasters warned as the storm’s partner in crime appeared to weaken. could possibly become a Category 3 hurricane and see winds top 110 mph in the Gulf of Mexico , with the storm set to make....

Bavi becomes a typhoon as Korean Peninsula, China prepare for impacts

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Bavi has strengthened to a typhoon on Monday, local time, while spinning across the East China Sea. The storm's intensity is equal to that of a Category 2 hurricane in the Atlantic or East Pacific oceans. Bavi first developed as a tropical storm just east of Taiwan on Saturday morning, local time, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

Twin threats: Marco weakens as Laura gains strength

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Twin tropical storms Marco and Laura launched a week of tropical storm conditions on the Gulf Coast and the Florida Keys, with the former weakening and the latter gaining strength on Monday. Even as Marco finishes up its tour along the Gulf Coast, authorities fear that Laura will pack the powerful punch that its predecessor didn't.

Marco and Laura take aim at stretch of coast from Louisiana to Texas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

Washington: Tropical Storm Marco fell apart on Monday as it approached the southeast coast of Louisiana, turning attention to Tropical Storm Laura, which poses a serious threat to the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. Computer models suggest that Laura could tap the exceptionally warm waters of the....

Tropical storms Marco, Laura approach U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:09:00 +0200globalnews (en)

Tropical Storm Marco is approaching the Louisiana shore Monday afternoon, threatening potentially deadly storm surges in multiple states after it weakened from a hurricane overnight. Laura, meanwhile, moved over Cuba late Sunday afternoon after killing at least 11 in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

FOX 5 Storm Team tracking 2 tropical systems in the Gulf

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:08:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

ATLANTA The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking two tropical storms to our south. Tropical Storm Marco will continue to weaken and provide areas of the Mississippi and Louisiana along the Gulf coast some heavy rainfall. There should be no impact to north Georgia, but there is rich tropical moisture in place that will produce heavy rainfall at times.

BC-Tropical Weather 13t, 1040

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:02:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane <<br /> Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but Laura is just behind it, and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane <<br /> AP Photo....

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Tropical Storm Laura brushed Cuba 's southern coast Monday on its way to the United States , where officials predicted it would worsen to a hurricane ahead of its landfall after leaving 13 people dead as it ripped through the Caribbean. "Gradual strengthening is expected, and Laura is forecast to....

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:56:00 +0200wsvn (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Laura Looms Large as Marco Nears Louisiana: Tropical Storm Live Updates

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:54:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Louisiana prepares for two storms less than 48 hours apart. Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana said on Monday that the weakening of Tropical Storm Marco had eased concerns about the state being walloped by a pair of tropical storms in rapid succession, but he urged residents to maintain their....

Metro Detroit weather: Rain possible for the next few days

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:54:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

DETROIT – After a long dry spell for most of us, we have multiple chances of rain in the next several days. That’s including strong storms, too. While summer continues to sizzle here, we’re keeping close tabs on Marco and Laura in the Gulf. Rain Returns. Finally, we have more than one significant chance of rain in the forecast.

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward U.S.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:53:00 +0200financialpost (en)

Tropical Storm Laura strengthened in the Caribbean on Monday and was poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the U.S. Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10% of....

Editorial: Get prepared for Laura, Marco

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:49:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Making sure you have medication, drinking water and imperishables in the event that you are stuck at home or stranded by floodwaters or lose power for an extended period. Having a plan for where you can evacuate safely. If you are staying with friends or family, take precautions for COVID-19,....

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Hurricane Marco update: Where is Marco? When will it make landfall in Louisiana? HURRICANE MARCO is lingering on the brink of hurricane and tropical status and is getting closer...

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:36:00 +0200express (en)

Hurricane Marco is one of two dangerous weather systems tracking towards the Unite States right now, with Hurricane Laura not far behind. Severe winds and storm surges are already impacting parts of the coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle. Marco strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane on....

Gulf Coast braces for 2 dangerous storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:34:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

States along the U.S. Gulf Coast are bracing for the impact of Tropical Storm Marco and then Laura, which could become a major hurricane. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss the impact both storms could have.

BC-Tropical Weather 12t, 1040

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:31:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane <<br /> Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but Laura is just behind it, and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane <<br /> AP Photo....

Tropical storms Marco, Laura head for the Gulf of Mexico, spark Fujiwhara effect scare

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:31:00 +0200downtoearth (en)

Two tropical storms, formed in the western Atlantic Ocean at nearly the same time, are likely to impact the Gulf of Mexico , sparking concerns of the rare Fujiwhara effect that occurs when two hurricanes combine to form a mega hurricane. The last time two tropical storms formed at the same time and struck the region was in 1933.

Storms Tuesday, watching Laura for local impacts late week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

Temperatures heat up this week, as all eyes remain on the Gulf of Mexico . We could see some rain by Friday into Saturday from tropical moisture associated with Laura. Tonight will bring a chance for showers with lows down to 70 in the Upstate and 64 for the mountains.

Louisiana faces an unprecedented ‘one-two punch’ of tropical cyclones

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

The US Gulf Coast is bracing for back-to-back tropical cyclones forecast to batter the same communities. Tropical storms Marco and Laura are both on track to slam into Louisiana. “These storms are not to be taken lightly, especially because there are two of them and they’re going to impact so much....

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms move energy giants to deep production cuts

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:29:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies moved to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries on Monday after shutting half the area’s offshore crude oil output as back-to-back storms took aim at the coast. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, a rare double-team assault on key U.S.

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

Tropical Storm Laura brushed Cuba ’s southern coast Monday on its way to the United States , where officials predicted it would worsen to a hurricane ahead of its landfall after leaving 13 people dead as it ripped through the Caribbean. “Gradual strengthening is expected, and Laura is forecast to....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:17:00 +0200hammondstar (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart today, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200accesswdun (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Tropical Storm Marco was falling apart Monday but setting a messy stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Laura was just south of Cuba and not expected to weaken over land on Monday before moving into “very warm and deep” southeastern Gulf waters.

Oil, Natural Gas and LNG Threatened by Strengthening Storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Laura is poised to become a hurricane before making landfall Thursday, posing a threat to oil and gas infrastructure on the Gulf Coast. Another storm, Marco , lost so much power as it approached Louisiana Monday that watches and warnings along the U.S.

Six ‘water tornadoes’ spotted in Gulf of Mexico as tropical storms approach US mainland

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Frank Leday/Facebook. Six water sprouts were spotted swirling simultaneously in the Gulf of Mexico last week, as two headed for the US mainland. Video captured by Frank Leday shows towering columns of seawater being sucked into the air off the coast of “Wow!! Ever see 6 water spouts at once?” Mr Leday wrote on Facebook.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:08:00 +0200dcourier (en)

Park board crews move the lifeguard towers off the beach near 19th Street in Galveston, Texas on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, as they prepare for a possible impact from Tropical Storms Marco and Laura. (Jennifer Reynolds/The Galveston County Daily News via AP) REBECCA SANTANA and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press.

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms stir deep production cuts by energy giants

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200oann (en)

August 24, 2020. By Erwin Seba. HOUSTON (Reuters) – Energy companies moved to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries on Monday after shutting half the area’s offshore crude oil output as back-to-back storms took aim at the coast. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, a rare double-team assault on key U.

Forecasters Warn Tropical Storm Laura Will Become Hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:52:00 +0200voanews (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is likely to become a hurricane Tuesday as it heads into the warm waters of the Caribbean, forecasters warn, while its twin storm Marco is losing strength but will still produce heavy and high winds as it approaches the Gulf Coast of the southern United States .

Gulf Coast braces for two dangerous storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:49:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

States along the U.S. Gulf Coast are bracing for the impact of Tropical Storm Marco and then Laura, which could become a major hurricane. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss the impact both storms could have.

Louisiana faces an unprecedented ‘one-two punch’ of tropical cyclones - The Verge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:49:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

The US Gulf Coast is bracing for back-to-back tropical cyclones forecast to batter the same communities. Tropical storms Marco and Laura are both on track to slam into Louisiana. “These storms are not to be taken lightly, especially because there are two of them and they’re going to impact so much....

Texas Oil Refineries Shutter Ahead of Double Storm Set to Pummel

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:42:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Oil and chemical facilities located along the Texas Gulf Coast are shuttering, securing equipment or running through emergency protocols ahead of a rare double storm set to rip through the region this week. Some of the largest U.S. refineries are winding down in advance of Tropical Storms Marco and....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:38:00 +0200wxow (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but Laura is just behind it, and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane. Marco weakened from a hurricane, but the system is causing flooding and setting the stage for a supercharged Laura to hit the coast as a possible Category 3 storm.

Oil Prices Spike On Gulf Hurricane Prospects

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

(RTTNews) - Oil prices jumped on Monday as the threat of hurricanes in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico brought oil production to a halt. Prices were also supported by hopes for a coronavirus treatment as well as signs of a thaw in U.S.-China tensions. Benchmark Brent crude rose 76 cents or 1.72 percent to $45.

Pétrole : Le Brent en hausse à plus de 44,5 dollars

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200elmoudjahid (fr)

Les cours du pétrole commençaient la semaine dans le vert hier, portés par le souffle de l'ouragan Marco et de la tempête tropicale Laura qui ont mis à l'arrêt plus de la moitié de la production de pétrole dans le Golfe du Mexique. Ce lundi matin, le baril de Brent de la mer du Nord pour livraison....

Southeast Texas schools cancel classes, delay start dates ahead of storms Laura, Marco

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200chron (en)

Ahead of storms Laura and Marco possibly striking Texas, several schools in Southeast Texas have closed for the week or delayed start dates. Schools have already had to adapt to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Tropical storms have thrown yet another curve in the fall semester.

Le pétrole porté par la production menacée dans le golfe du Mexique

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:27:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(New York) Les cours du pétrole ont terminé en hausse lundi, soutenus par les tempêtes Marco et Laura qui ont mis à l’arrêt plus de la moitié de la production de pétrole dans le golfe du Mexique. Agence France-Presse. À Londres, le baril de Brent de la mer du Nord pour livraison en octobre s’est....

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Marco continues to quickly weaken.... Laura pouring on Cuba, soon into the Gulf followed by likely strengthening

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:24:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Laura will be the true “problem child” as the storm will have plenty of warm water to cross under favorable (atmospheric) conditions to strengthen in the coming days before reaching the Gulf Coast mid to late week. Models have been trending west recently & Texas may end being landfall though it’s....

Marco weakening but Laura threat increasing

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Tropical Storm Laura is expected to strengthen into a strong category 2 hurricane before making landfall along hte Gulf Coast later this week. Marco has weakened and no longer poses much of a threat. The biggest impact from Marco along the Gulf Coast will be heavy rain with a low threat for tornadoes.

Tropical storms Marco and Laura are about to deliver a one-two punch to the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:20:00 +0200wfsb (en)

(CNN) - As one storm heading toward the US Gulf Coast is weakening, another is growing stronger. Louisiana is likely to be spared from back-to-back hurricanes this week as Marco was downgraded to a tropical storm Sunday night. But the state is still in the path of Tropical Storm Laura, which is....

Weakening Marco moves closer to Gulf Coast as Laura, the 'main attraction,' lurks

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

As rain from a weakening Tropical Storm Marco soaked portions of the Gulf Coast on Monday, forecasters feared Laura, which is close behind, could deliver a much more serious blow to the area. Marco was likely to make landfall Monday evening in Louisiana as a weak tropical storm or tropical depression, forecasters said.

Weakening Marco moves closer to Gulf Coast as Laura, the 'main attraction,' lurks

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200azcentral (en)

As rain from a weakening Tropical Storm Marco soaked portions of the Gulf Coast on Monday, forecasters feared Laura, which is close behind, could deliver a much more serious blow to the area. Marco was likely to make landfall Monday evening in Louisiana as a weak tropical storm or tropical depression, forecasters said.

Why Tropical Storms Laura, Marco won't cause gasoline prices to surge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200foxbusiness (en)

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Tropical Storm Marco

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200wn (en)

Hurricane Marco . The name Marco has been used for three tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean. , hugged west coast of Florida, making landfall as a tropical depression, causing heavy rain and moderate damage; , formed in the Caribbean Sea and, while never making landfall, was large enough to drop....

Hot and Humid then Wet and Sultry Tropical Weather

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:06:00 +0200fox19 (en)

CINCINNATI (FOX19) -Other than the slight chance of a showers tomorrow afternoon and evening in the northeast corner of the FOX19 NOW viewing area the weather will be dry until Thursday. The dry weather will also be hot and humid with low 90s for high temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday.

Ports Closed As Tropical Cyclones Approach U.S. (With Forecast Video)

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:05:00 +0200benzinga (en)

For the first time in more than 60 years, Tropical Storm Marco , which was a Category 1 hurricane for a brief time, ran into some wind shear Sunday night. It's back to a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph as of 8 a.m. EDT Monday. Marco probably won't become a hurricane again,....

Cantrell asks New Orleans to stay vigilant as Laura heads towards Gulf

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200nola (en)

New Orleans' government offices will reopen on Tuesday as Tropical Storm Marco is expected to be less threatening to the city than expected, but officials warned residents to remain vigilant as Tropical Storm Laura takes aim at the Gulf Coast. During a press conference, Mayor LaToya Cantrell said....

All tropical storm warnings discontinued for Marco; Laura continues path toward Gulf

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200nola (en)

Mayor David Camardelle, Sr. checks on the super sand sacks placed in front of the exposed 'burrito' levee as rain bands from tropical storm Marco approach Grand Isle, La., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. The 'burrito' levee was exposed to the elements after tropical storm Cristobal hit the island in June.

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:02:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

"Gradual strengthening is expected, and Laura is forecast to become a hurricane by early Tuesday," the US National Hurricane Center said, predicting it would make landfall in the US state of Louisiana later in the week. Meanwhile Storm Marco -- also headed to the Gulf of Mexico -- was downgraded....

USA travel advice

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:02:00 +0200gov-uk (en)

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office currently advises British nationals against all but essential international travel. This advice is being kept under constant review. Travel disruption is still possible and national control measures may be brought in with little notice, so check our Addition of....

Map: Track Tropical Storms Laura and Marco

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:02:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Tropical Storms Marco and Laura are on track to make landfall along the Gulf Coast within the next 48 hours. Marco, nearing Louisiana and headed toward Texas, is expected to lose strength and dissipate in the next three days. Laura, passing over Cuba on its way into the Gulf of Mexico , will likely make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday.

What is the best hurricane forecast model?

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The National Hurricane Center evaluated last year’s forecasts and found that human predictions typically fare better overall compared to any one particular forecast model. Comparing all the forecast models, the EURO remains king, especially at the shorter time scales.

Tropical Storm Laura, Marco Evacuations: Louisiana Residents Told to Leave

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Update: 2:47 p.m. EDT— Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie announced a mandatory city-wide evacuation order to begin at 6 a.m. Tuesday. The Cameron Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness also issued a mandatory evacuation beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday for the Intracoastal Waterway of Johnson Bayou,....

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward U.S

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Reuters) - Tropical Storm Laura was strengthening in the Caribbean and poised to accelerate into a hurricane by Tuesday while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the U.S. Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes, as had been forecast.

Rare Double Storm Blow Menaces U.S. Gulf With Stronger Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

The threat of a rare double storm blow looms for the U.S. Gulf Coast despite a weaker Tropical Storm Marco , with more than half of offshore oil production already shut and forecasts showing the potential for Laura to become a major hurricane before landfall Thursday.

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms stir deep production cuts by energy giants

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:56:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies are moving to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries after shutting half the area’s offshore crude oil output ahead of back-to-back storms aiming for the coast this week. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, a rare double-team approach to the U.S.

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms stir deep production cuts by energy giants By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies are moving to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries after shutting half the area's offshore crude oil output ahead of back-to-back storms aiming for the coast this week. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, a rare double-team approach to the U.S. Gulf Coast, thr... 38m ago

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200wsau (en)

By Erwin Seba. HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies are moving to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries after shutting half the area's offshore crude oil output ahead of back-to-back storms aiming for the coast this week. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, a rare double-team approach to the U.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Scattered storms this evening, drier mid-week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200live5news (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Another round of energy should move through later this evening and increase the chance for some scattered downpours and a few storms. This activity will diminish overnight before the rain chance increases again tomorrow morning and in the afternoon.

Marco Nears Louisiana as Laura Rakes Cuba: Tropical Storm Live Updates

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:49:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Louisiana prepares for two storms less than 48 hours apart. Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana said on Monday that the weakening of Tropical Storm Marco had eased concerns about the state being walloped by a pair of tropical storms in rapid succession, but he urged residents to maintain their....

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:47:00 +0200pulse (en)

"Gradual strengthening is expected, and Laura is forecast to become a hurricane by early Tuesday," the US National Hurricane Center said, predicting it would make landfall in the US state of Louisiana later in the week. Meanwhile Storm Marco -- also headed to the Gulf of Mexico -- was downgraded....

Weakening Marco moves closer to Gulf Coast as Laura, the 'main attraction,' lurks

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:43:00 +0200usaToday (en)

As rain from a weakening Tropical Storm Marco soaked portions of the Gulf Coast on Monday, forecasters feared Laura, which is close behind, could deliver a much more serious blow to the area. Marco was likely to make landfall Monday evening in Louisiana as a weak tropical storm or tropical depression, forecasters said.

Storms Marco and Laura plough through Caribbean, killing 12

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

People in the Dominican Republic tried to save their animals from the flash floods. At least 12 people have been killed as two storms tore through the Caribbean on Sunday. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura brought high winds and rough seas leaving at least nine people dead in Haiti and another three in the Dominican Republic.

As Laura intensifies, NWS not ruling out a Category 3 hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:40:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is expected to pummel the northwest Gulf coast late Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane with 105-mph winds, but the storm’s exact trajectory remains unclear. It’s possible, said National Weather Service forecasters, that Houston could take a direct hit.

Weather live updates: Hidalgo warns of Laura's unpredictability

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:40:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

The Houston Chronicle’s Live Updates blog documents the latest updates regarding Laura and Marco , as the storms near Houston and Southeast Texas. The Houston Chronicle’s ongoing coverage is available to subscribers. Subscribe now for full access and to support our work.

Laura Lashes Cuba, Expected To Become Hurricane By US Landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:39:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Tropical Storm Laura brushed Cuba 's southern coast Monday on its way to the United States , where officials predicted it would worsen to a hurricane ahead of its landfall after leaving 13 people dead as it ripped through the Caribbean. "Gradual strengthening is expected, and Laura is forecast to....

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:36:00 +0200startribune (en)

Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Laura into a powerful hurricane. Laura's center was remaining just off Cuba 's shore, and was not expected to weaken over land before entering the gulf.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:34:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but Laura is just behind it, and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane. Marco weakened from a hurricane, but the system is causing flooding and setting the stage for a supercharged Laura to hit the coast as a possible Category 3 storm.

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms stir deep production cuts by energy giants

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:33:00 +0200oann (en)

Tropical Storm Marco arrives at the coast of Louisiana as Tropical Storm Laura follows (bottom right) in an image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-East satellite August 24, 2020. CIRA/NOAA/Handout via REUTERS. August 24, 2020. By Erwin Seba. HOUSTON (Reuters) – Energy companies are moving to cut production at U.

Live Updates: Tropical Storm Marco approaches Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:29:00 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

Louisiana is bracing for the possibility of two tropical storms bringing potential severe weather to the state within a few days of one another. Tropical Storm Marco is expected to make landfall Monday, and within days Tropical Storm Laura is expected to intensify and make landfall along Louisiana's....

AP - BC-Tropical Weather 8th, 1002

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:25:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane <<br /> Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but Laura is just behind it and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane <<br /> AP Photo....

403RD WING EVACUATES AIRCRAFT, CONTINUES TO FLY HURRICANE MARCO, TROPICAL STORM LAURA

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200agenparl (en)

(AGENPARL) – AIR, SPACE AND CYBERSPACE (USA), lun 24 agosto 2020 The wing’s 815th Airlift Squadron, a tactical airlift unit, flew their C-130J Super Hercules to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, and the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, or Hurricane Hunters, relocated their WC-130Js and operations....

Marco Collapses, Sets Stage for Laura to Hit US as Hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making onslaught of wind and....

Marco live updates: Tropical storm warnings canceled as Marco weakens

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 24, 2020 at 1:16 pm CDT By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk The Atlantic hurricane season continued to remain active as Tropical Storm Marco swirled to life in the northwestern Caribbean Sea late Friday night. Here are the latest updates: Update 2:15 p.m. EDT Aug.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit U.S. as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:19:00 +0200triblive (en)

Several hours away from the Louisiana coast, a lopsided Marco continued to collapse. By late Monday morning, meteorologists could no longer find tropical storm-force winds within its ragged center. It stayed a tropical storm only because of stronger winds to the northeast.

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward U.S.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:18:00 +02004-traders (en)

Aug 24 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Laura was strengthening in the Caribbean and poised to accelerate into a hurricane by Tuesday while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the U.S. Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes, as had been forecast.

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:13:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Tropical Storm Laura brushed Cuba 's southern coast Monday on its way to the United States , where officials predicted it would worsen to a hurricane ahead of its landfall after leaving 13 people dead as it ripped through the Caribbean. "Gradual strengthening is expected, and Laura is forecast to....

Entergy : Storm Team Ready to Respond in Louisiana Ahead of Marco and Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:10:00 +02004-traders (en)

> Storm Team Ready to Respond in Louisiana Ahead of Marco and Laura Storm Team Ready to Respond in Louisiana Ahead of Marco and Laura. By: Louisiana Editorial Team, New Orleans Editorial Team. 08/24/2020. Entergy is enlarging its storm team to respond to any impacts across Louisiana from tropical storms Marco and Laura.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:07:00 +0200cleveland (en)

A girl wades towards her flooded home the day after the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti on it's way to the U.S. Gulf Coast, where forecaster fear it could become a major hurricane. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery) AP.

Climate change rears ugly head as Republicans rally re-election effort

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:03:00 +0200citynews-ca (en)

Flames from the LNU Lightning Complex fires leap above Butts Canyon Road on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, as firefighters work to contain the blaze in unincorporated Lake County, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) WASHINGTON — Climate change, an issue all but forgotten in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is....

New Orleans airport operates as normal, though Southwest cancels most Monday flights

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:03:00 +0200nola (en)

A flight lands at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Southwest Airlines has canceled most flights Monday because of incoming storms. Southwest is the airport's largest operator and accounts for around a third of the passengers arriving and departing from New Orleans.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Still a tropical storm for now, Laura churned just south of Cuba after killing at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, where it knocked out power and caused flooding in the two nations that share the island of Hispaniola. The deaths reportedly included a 10-year-old girl whose home....

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:57:00 +0200laprovince (fr)

Le fait que deux ouragans, ou phénomènes météorologiques proches, se suivent d’aussi près dans le Golfe du Mexique est extrêmement rare, selon les spécialistes. Lundi, la tempête Laura se déplaçait d’est en ouest, le long de la côte sud de Cuba , provoquant de fortes pluies et des submersion côtières....

Les Etats-Unis touchés par deux tempêtes tropicales en 48 heures, "un phénomène très rare"

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:57:00 +0200metrofrance (fr)

Pas une mais deux tempêtes tropicales, dont l'une devrait passer bientôt au stade d'ouragan, font actuellement route vers les côtes américaines du Golfe du Mexique. Se trouvant actuellement à moins 150 kilomètres des terres, Marco , rétrogradé d'ouragan à tempête, va frapper le sud de la Louisiane....

Tropical Storm Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit U.S. as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:54:00 +0200cnbc (en)

Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making onslaught of wind and....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:49:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Les Etats-Unis touchés par deux tempêtes tropicales en 48h, &quot;un phénomène très rare&quot;

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:48:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

Pas une mais deux tempêtes tropicales, dont l'une devrait passer bientôt au stade d'ouragan, font actuellement route vers les côtes américaines du Golfe du Mexique. Se trouvant actuellement à moins 150 kilomètres des terres, Marco , rétrogradé d'ouragan à tempête, va frapper le sud de la Louisiane....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:43:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Still a tropical storm for now, Laura churned just south of Cuba after killing at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, where it knocked out power and caused flooding in the two nations that share the island of Hispaniola. The deaths reportedly included a 10-year-old girl whose home....

Storms Marco and Laura head for southern US states as thousands evacuated

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Boarding up windows in New Orleans's French Quarter in anticipation of Tropical Storms Marco and Laura: Getty Images. Two major tropical storms moving through the Caribbean and into the Gulf of Mexico have spurred mass evacuations, as southern US states received urgent warnings to prepare for a “life-threatening situation”.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:39:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Still a tropical storm for now, Laura churned just south of Cuba after killing at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, where it knocked out power and caused flooding in the two nations that share the island of Hispaniola. The deaths reportedly included a 10-year-old girl whose home....

Tropical Storm Laura poses an increasing risk to southeast Texas as forecasters predict the area could be struck with heavy rain, wind and storm surge beginning Wednesday.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Laura is expected to pass over Cuba on Monday before emerging into the Gulf of Mexico late Monday or early Tuesday. Warm waters there will help the storm intensify into a hurricane as it barrels west and northwest toward the Texas and Louisiana border, according to a 10 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center.

Louisiana faces an unprecedented ‘one-two punch’ of tropical cyclones

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:35:00 +0200theverge (en)

The US Gulf Coast is bracing for back-to-back tropical cyclones forecast to batter the same communities. Tropical storms Marco and Laura are both on track to slam into Louisiana. “These storms are not to be taken lightly, especially because there are two of them and they’re going to impact so much....

Rare double storm blow menaces U.S. Gulf with stronger Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:34:00 +0200bnnbloomberg (en)

The threat of a rare double storm blow looms for the U.S. Gulf Coast despite a weaker Tropical Storm Marco , with more than half of offshore oil production already shut and forecasts showing the potential for Laura to become a major hurricane before landfall Thursday.

Don't let your guard down, St. Tammany officials urge as dual storms approach

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200nola (en)

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper gives an update on parish readiness for Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Sgtorm Laura on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. rualaurthanResi SARA PAGONES St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper urged residents not to let their guard down as Tropical Storm Marco....

River Parishes officials urge residents to 'remain vigilant' even as hurricane watch canceled

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200nola (en)

Hurricane watches and warnings related to Tropical Storm Marco have ended in Louisiana, including metro New Orleans. However, the area remains under a tropical storm warning. Here's the track as of 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (Image via National Hurricane Center) Hurricane watches and warnings....

Mississippi lawmakers try to finish Marine Resources budget

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:30:00 +0200missoulian (en)

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Legislature is returning to the Capitol to try to set a spending plan for the state Department of Marine Resources, weeks after the budget year started. The House and Senate convene at 4 p.m. Monday, and Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said he expects members to quickly adopt the agency's budget.

Twin threats: Marco weakens as Laura gains strength

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:29:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Twin tropical storms Marco and Laura launched a week of tropical storm conditions on the Gulf Coast and the Florida Keys. The region is braced. Marco, which reached hurricane strength over the weekend, began to weaken Monday morning after strong wind shear shredded it to pieces overnight.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:27:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

Still a tropical storm for now, Laura churned just south of Cuba after killing at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, where it knocked out power and caused flooding in the two nations that share the island of Hispaniola. The deaths reportedly included a 10-year-old girl whose home....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:24:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

Laura was not expected to weaken over land before moving into warm, deep Gulf waters that forecasters said could bring rapid intensification. "What we know is there's going to be storm surge from Marco . We know that that water is not going to recede hardly at all before Laura hits, and so we've not seen this before.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:24:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit U.S. as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:21:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS -- Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making onslaught....

Climate change rears ugly head as Republicans rally re-election effort 0

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:20:00 +0200kitchenertoday (en)

WASHINGTON — Climate change, an issue all but forgotten in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is roaring back to the forefront just as Donald Trump's Republicans begin their sprint to the November presidential election. Wildfires are ravaging California and twin storms are threatening the U.S.

Tropical Storm Laura to Become a Hurricane as it Heads toward US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:19:00 +0200aawsat (en)

Tropical Storm Laura was strengthening in the Caribbean and poised to accelerate into a hurricane by Tuesday while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes, as had been forecast. Laura traced the southern coast of Cuba on Monday....

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward U.S 31m ago

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:19:00 +0200wsau (en)

(Reuters) - Tropical Storm Laura was strengthening in the Caribbean and poised to accelerate into a hurricane by Tuesday while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the U.S. Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes, as had been forecast.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:16:00 +0200tampabay (en)

NEW ORLEANS — Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph. The two-storm combination could bring a history-making onslaught of wind....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:16:00 +0200hjnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:16:00 +0200apnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Marco Nears Louisiana as Laura Rakes Cuba: Live Updates

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:15:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Louisiana prepares for two storms less than 48 hours apart. Officials in Louisiana urged residents to prepare for a rare “one-two punch” from Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, which are expected to pound the state this week within about 48 hours of each other.

Mississippi lawmakers try to finish Marine Resources budget

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:13:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Legislature is returning to the Capitol to try to set a spending plan for the state Department of Marine Resources, weeks after the budget year started. The House and Senate convene at 4 p.m. Monday, and Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said he expects members to quickly adopt the agency's budget.

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward U.S

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Tropical Storm Laura was strengthening in the Caribbean and poised to accelerate into a hurricane by Tuesday while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the U.S. Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes, as had been forecast.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:09:00 +0200click2houston (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE – Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE – Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Still a tropical storm for now, Laura churned just south of Cuba after killing at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, where it knocked out power and caused flooding in the two nations that share the island of Hispaniola. The deaths reportedly included a 10-year-old girl whose home....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:05:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

Still a tropical storm for now, Laura churned just south of Cuba after killing at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, where it knocked out power and caused flooding in the two nations that share the island of Hispaniola. The deaths reportedly included a 10-year-old girl whose home....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:05:00 +0200gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Trump declares emergency as Laura heads toward Texas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:03:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

WASHINGTON Gov. Greg Abbott said on Monday that the federal government had approved his request for emergency assistance as two tropical storms barrel toward the Gulf Coast. President Donald Trump granted the request for protective measures, authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to....

Tropical Storm Laura To Become A Hurricane As It Heads Toward U.S

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:01:00 +0200news18 (en)

Tropical Storm Laura was strengthening in the Caribbean and poised to accelerate into a hurricane by Tuesday while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the U.S. Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes, as had been forecast. Laura traced the southern coast of Cuba on Monday....

Tropical Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:59:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

Tropical Storm Marco was falling apart Monday but setting a messy stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Laura was just south of Cuba and not expected to weaken over land on Monday before moving into “very warm and deep” southeastern Gulf waters.

2 storms in Louisiana in same year not unusual, but Marco & Laura in 72 hours would break record

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:57:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – About a week ago it was forecast that two large hurricanes would be entering the Gulf of Mexico about the same time. This scenario did not play out and those living along the northern Gulf Coast are thankful. As on Monday morning, Tropical Storm Marco is a weak lopsided storm....

Rare Double Storm Blow Menaces U.S. Gulf With Stronger Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200claimsjournal (en)

The threat of a rare double storm blow looms for the U.S. Gulf Coast despite a weaker Tropical Storm Marco , with more than half of offshore oil production already shut and forecasts showing the potential for Laura to become a major hurricane before landfall Thursday.

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms stir deep production cuts by energy giants

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +02004-traders (en)

HOUSTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Energy companies are moving to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries after shutting half the area's offshore crude oil output ahead of back-to-back storms aiming for the coast this week. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, a rare double-team approach to the U.S.

Climate change rears ugly head as Republicans rally re-election effort

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

WASHINGTON — Climate change, an issue all but forgotten in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is roaring back to the forefront just as Donald Trump's Republicans begin their sprint to the November presidential election. Wildfires are ravaging California and twin storms are threatening the U.S.

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward U.S.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +02004-traders (en)

Aug 24 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Laura was strengthening in the Caribbean and poised to accelerate into a hurricane by Tuesday while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the U.S. Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes, as had been forecast.

Oil Price Pops on Storm-Related Shutdowns

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:53:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Oil prices rose on Monday as two storms moved across the Gulf of Mexico , forcing more than half of the offshore oil and gas production in the area to be shut down. Tropical Storm Marco was making landfall in Louisiana on Monday, with Tropical Storm Laura close behind.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:50:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS -- As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and -force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:48:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:46:00 +0200wftv (en)

Still a tropical storm for now, Laura churned just south of Cuba after killing at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, where it knocked out power and caused flooding in the two nations that share the island of Hispaniola. The deaths reportedly included a 10-year-old girl whose home....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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AAA: Gas prices remain below $2 a gallon, Gainesville prices hold steady at $1.93

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200accesswdun (en)

Gasoline prices in the Gainesville area are among the lowest in the state this week, according to the latest fuel price report from AAA-The Auto Club Group. Gainesville motorists are paying an average of $1.93 per gallon. Monday's state average of $1.99 a gallon is a penny more than a week ago, a....

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:43:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Laura into a powerful hurricane. Laura's center was remaining just off Cuba 's shore, and was not expected to weaken over land before entering the gulf.

Tracking Marco and Laura: Amy Freeze's update

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:41:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Tropical Storm Marco is weakening but setting a messy stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:38:00 +0200therepublic (en)

NEW ORLEANS As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:33:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, balayait Cuba lundi avec des vents de 95 km/h après avoir fait au moins 13 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine et avant de viser le sud des Etats-Unis, tout comme Marco ,...

Tropical Storm Marco could weaken to a depression on Monday 1h ago

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:33:00 +0200wsau (en)

(Reuters) - Tropical Storm Marco is expected to weaken to a depression Monday night and degenerate to a remnant low on Tuesday, the U.S National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory on Monday. The system is located about 55 miles (90 km) south-east of the mouth of the Mississippi....

Oil Price Pops on Storm-Related Shutdowns

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:32:00 +0200barrons (en)

Oil prices rose on Monday as two storms moved across the Gulf of Mexico , forcing more than half of the offshore oil and gas production in the area to be shut down. Tropical Storm Marco was making landfall in Louisiana on Monday, with Tropical Storm Laura close behind.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:32:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

NEW ORLEANS As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Offshore oil companies evacuate workers ahead of Marco, Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

A helicopter lands aboard a Transocean drill ship in the Gulf of Mexico in this August 2007 file photo. Offshore companies have started to evacuate workers from production platforms and drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura.

Mississippi lawmakers try to finish Marine Resources budget

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200sfgate (en)

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) The Mississippi Legislature is returning to the Capitol to try to set a spending plan for the state Department of Marine Resources, weeks after the budget year started. The House and Senate convene at 4 p.m. Monday, and Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said he expects members to quickly adopt the agency's budget.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200sfgate (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Storm warnings issued as Gulf Coast prepares for back-to-back strikes from Marco and Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200sentinelsource (en)

The northern Gulf Coast is bracing for a rare one-two punch as tropical storms Laura and Marco head toward Louisiana and East Texas. Marco, upgraded to a hurricane Sunday, is predicted to scrape the Louisiana coastline Monday and is the most immediate threat.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:29:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

NEW ORLEANS - As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Wisconsin: manifestations et enquête après des tirs de la police sur un homme noir

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:28:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(Washington) Deux policiers de l’État américain du Wisconsin ont été suspendus de leurs fonctions et une enquête a été ouverte lundi après qu’un homme noir a été grièvement blessé de plusieurs balles dans le dos, une apparente bavure policière qui a déclenché des manifestations et l’imposition d’un couvre-feu local.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200tribtown (en)

NEW ORLEANS As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:21:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, balayait Cuba lundi avec des vents de 95 km/h après avoir fait au moins 13 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine et avant de viser le sud des Etats-Unis, tout comme Marco , rétrogradé d'ouragan à tempête.

Louisiana braces for two Atlantic storms in one week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:17:00 +0200cna (en)

Επιπλέον 9 κρούσματα του ιού SARS-CoV-2, συνολικά ανακοινώθηκαν 39 κρούσματα τη Δευτέρα Υποβαθμίζονται 10 χώρες λόγω επιδημιολογικού κινδύνου, η Σουηδία αναβαθμίζεται στην Κατηγορία Β’ Σημαντικός ο έγκαιρος εντοπισμός των 30 νέων περιστατικών, δήλωσε στο ΚΥΠΕ η Μ.

Marco weakens as hurricane warning dropped, Laura could become powerful hurricane as it moves into the Gulf

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:12:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

ABC News By MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News. (NEW YORK) — Marco has weakened even more as of 5 a.m. Monday morning and winds are now down to 60 mph. Marco is expected to continue weakening and Hurricane Warnings have been discontinued for the Louisiana coast. Here are all the Watches and Warnings for the....

Rare Double Storm Blow Menaces U.S. Gulf With Stronger Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:04:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

The threat of a rare double storm blow looms for the U.S. Gulf Coast despite a weaker Tropical Storm Marco , with more than half of offshore oil production already shut and forecasts showing the potential for Laura to become a major hurricane before landfall Thursday.

Tracking Laura and Marco in the Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- ATropical Storm Marco is weakening but setting a messy stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Tropical Storm....

Marco expected to make landfall as tropical storm, Laura 48 hours later as a Cat. 2 hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:57:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Two tropical systems are expected to make landfall along Louisiana's coast hours about 48 apart this week, one as a Category 2 hurricane. Tropical Storm Marco was briefly a hurricane but weakened overnight. At 11 a.m. Monday, Marco had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and was moving north-northwest at 8 mph.

Storm surge from Laura could force evacuations in Galveston, county judge warns

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200chron (en)

All residents of Southeast Texas are holding their breath, watching and waiting for the next shift in Laura's projected path. Back-to-back tropical threats from Marco and then Laura are expected to hit the Gulf Coast this week. Although Marco may not be a significant concern for Texas at this point,....

Laura forecasted to strengthen into Category 2 hurricane, Marco expected to weaken into a depression

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. The FOX 35 Weather team is tracking Marco and Laura as they set their eyes on the Louisiana coast. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) says that both Laura and Marco are expected to impact the Louisana-Texas coast, including the land between Houston, Texas and coastal Louisana in its cone.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200pri (en)

Tropical Storm Marco brought a surge of high water to the Louisiana coast on Monday as a second storm, Tropical Storm Laura, enter the Gulf of Mexico with a trajectory toward the same stretch of US coast later in the week. People along the Gulf Coast braced for a history-making onslaught from the....

News TS Laura could bring 2-4 inches of rain, storms to Tenn. Lelan Statom 10:31 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:45:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tropical Storm Laura could bring several inches of rain and a few strong storms to Middle Tennessee later this week. Laura is near Cuba as a Tropical Storm right now, but the National Hurricane Center is forecasting it to become a Category 2 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico .

Verizon stands ready as storms approach the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:44:00 +0200globenewswire (en)

Mobile Network assets used following the Midwest Derecho being positioned in the South for possible deployment. The Verizon Response Team (VRT) stands at the ready 24/7 365 days a year to support first responders. NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Tropical Storms Laura and Marco make....

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms stir deep production cuts by energy giants

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:43:00 +02004-traders (en)

HOUSTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Energy companies are weighing production cuts at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries after shutting half the area's offshore crude oil output ahead of back-to-back storms aiming for the coast this week. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, a rare double-team approach to the U.S.

Verizon stands ready as storms approach the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:43:00 +02004-traders (en)

Mobile Network assets used following the Midwest Derecho being positioned in the South for possible deployment. The Verizon Response Team (VRT) stands at the ready 24/7 365 days a year to support first responders. NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Tropical Storms Laura and Marco make....

Verizon stands ready as storms approach the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:37:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

Mobile Network assets used following the Midwest Derecho being positioned in the South for possible deployment. The Verizon Response Team (VRT) stands at the ready 24/7 365 days a year to support first responders. NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Tropical Storms Laura and Marco make....

Twin storms track toward US as 13 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:36:00 +0200citizen (en)

Two storms are expected to hit the US Gulf Coast in the coming days, forecasters said Monday, though the threat of both being hurricanes receded as Hurricane Marco weakened sharply. Tropical Storm Laura, which killed at least 13 people when it struck Haiti and the Dominican Republic, was set to track just south of Cuba on Monday.

Tropical Storm Marco could weaken to a depression on Monday

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:35:00 +0200trust (en)

Aug 24 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Marco is expected to weaken to a depression Monday night and degenerate to a remnant low on Tuesday, the U.S National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory on Monday. The system is located about 55 miles (90 km) south-east of the mouth of the....

Traverse City Coast Guard crew heads to Gulf region as hurricane approaches

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:32:00 +0200mlive (en)

A helicopter crew from Air Station Traverse City landed in the Gulf region over the weekend, according to a Facebook post by the USCG training center in Mobile, Alabama. U.S. Coast Guard. By Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.com TRAVERSE CITY, MI – A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Michigan is....

MIL-OSI USA: 403rd Wing evacuates aircraft, continues to fly Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:30:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: United States Air Force. Headline: 403rd Wing evacuates aircraft, continues to fly Hurricane Marco , Tropical Storm Laura. The wing’s 815th Airlift Squadron, a tactical airlift unit, flew their C-130J Super Hercules to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, and the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance....

Tropical Storm Marco continues to weaken; Laura aims towards the Gulf

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200nola (en)

Ahead of Hurricane Marco , from left, Angel Luin, Paul Khong and Lam Thach load a family shrimp vessel with food in Venice, La., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Some of the family are prepared to ride out the storms on the boat. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Tropical Storm Laura was just south of Cuba and not expected to weaken over land on Monday before moving into “very warm and deep” southeastern Gulf waters. Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that this “could trigger a brief period of rapid intensification,” potentially reaching winds of more than 110 mph (177 kph).

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco was falling apart Monday but setting a messy stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Laura was just south of Cuba and not expected to weaken over land on Monday before moving into “very warm and deep” southeastern Gulf waters.

Hurricane Marco weakens back to storm; Laura begins moving through Cuba 11 hours

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200cknw (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Storm Marco Closes in on Louisiana as Laura Buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:18:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

Tropical Storm Marco was falling apart Monday but setting a messy stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Laura was just south of Cuba and not expected to weaken over land on Monday before moving into “very warm and deep” southeastern Gulf waters.

Laura continues to move just offshore the southern coast of Cuba…Flash Flood Warning in effect for all parishes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:17:00 +0200jis (en)

The Meteorological Service has: Continued the Flash Flood Warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Westmoreland, Hanover, St. James, Trelawny, St. Ann, St. Mary, Portland, St. Thomas, Kingston and St. Andrew. Upgraded the Flash Flood Watch to a Flash Flood Warning for low lying and flood prone areas of all other parishes.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Tropical Storm Marco, no longer hurricane, producing heavy rain and winds along Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200foxnews (en)

is producing heavy rainfall and gusty winds along portions of the U.S. Gulf Coast Monday as the system is moving closer to Louisiana, the National Hurricane Center says. Marco , which has weakened from hurricane strength, is currently about 55 miles south-southeast from the mouth of the Mississippi....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:12:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Tropical Storm Laura, which was remaining just off Cuba ’s southern shore Monday and was not expected to weaken over land before moving into “very warm and deep” southeastern Gulf waters, "which could....

2 storms threaten Louisiana

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:11:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: Tropical Storm Marco is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Laura knocked utilities out as it battered Hispaniola early Sunday, following a track forecast to take it to the same part of the US coast, also as a hurricane.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:56:00 +0200bna-en (en)

New Orleans, Aug. 24 (BNA): As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds, the Associated Press (AP) reported.

With loads of uncertainty surrounding Tropical Storm Laura, Harris County officials are preparing for the worst and urging residents to follow suit.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:55:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

“Unfortunately the forecast changed yesterday, it’s changing today and it will change tomorrow so we’re going to be prepared for whatever scenario it brings,” Francisco Sanchez, spokesman for the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, said Monday morning.

Twin storms track toward US as 13 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:52:00 +0200capitalfm (en)

Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Aug 24 – Two storms are expected to hit the US Gulf Coast in the coming days, forecasters said Monday, though the threat of both being hurricanes receded as Hurricane Marco weakened sharply. Tropical Storm Laura, which killed at least 13 people when it struck Haiti and the....

Six ‘water tornadoes’ spotted in Gulf of Mexico as tropical storms approach US mainland Six water sprouts were spotted swirling simultaneously in the Gulf of Mexico last week, as two tropical storms headed for the US mainland. Video captured by Frank Leday shows towering columns of seawater being sucked into the air off the coast of Louisiana. “Wow!! Ever see 6 water spouts at once?” Mr Leday wrote on Facebook. Water sprouts are tornadoes that form over water, or move from land to water, according to the National Ocean Service. The... The Independent

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:52:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

Mr Leday caught sight of the phenomenon as two tropical storms brewed off the coast of the US and hailstones in Louisiana. After a day as a hurricane, Storm Marco brought a surge of high water to the Louisiana coast on Monday, setting the stage for Tropical Storm Laura to enter the Gulf of Mexico ....

U.S. natgas futures jump to 9-month high on Gulf of Mexico storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:50:00 +0200financialpost (en)

U.S. natural gas futures climbed to their highest in nine months on Monday as tropical storms in the Gulf of Mexico curbed output, even as liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports continued to rise. Front-month gas futures rose 5.3 cents, or 2.2%, to $2.501 per million British thermal units at 10:19 a.m.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:47:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but Laura is just behind it and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane. Marco weakened from a hurricane overnight and has become so messy that most of the storm’s fury is along the Florida....

Tropical Storm Laura, Hurricane Marco barrel toward Gulf Coast - CBS News

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:44:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S.

Marco fizzles as it nears Gulf Coast; Laura still to become hurricane The storms had been seen as a rare chance for two hurricanes to occupy the Gulf of Mexico at the same time. That won't happen — but they'll both hit Louisiana's coast.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:38:00 +0200minnesota-publicradio (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is on the cusp of becoming a hurricane as it nears the Gulf of Mexico , but Tropical Storm Marco is weakening as it approaches Louisiana, easing coastal communities' worst fears of a potential one-two punch by powerful hurricanes. The storms had been seen as a rare chance for two....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:35:00 +0200wxow (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but Laura is just behind it and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane. Marco weakened from a hurricane overnight and has become so messy that most of the storm’s fury is along the Florida....

BC-Tropical Weather 4th, 0945

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:35:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba <<br /> Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but Laura is just behind it and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane <<br /> AP Photo transref:LAGH101,....

Capital FM: Twin storms track toward US as 13 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:33:00 +0200kenyamoja (en)

Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Aug 24 – Two storms are expected to hit the US Gulf Coast in the coming days, forecasters said Monday, though the threat of both being hurricanes receded as Hurricane Marco weakened sharply. Tropical Storm Laura, which killed at least 13 people when it struck Haiti and the....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:33:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about permissions/licensing, please go to: NEW ORLEANS - Tropical Storm Marco was falling apart Monday but setting a....

Trump Approves State of Emergency for Louisiana Ahead of Tropical Storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:32:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

President Donald Trump on Sunday declared an emergency in Louisiana and ordered federal assistance to help the state head of Tropical Storms Laura and Marco . The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Marco is about 85 miles south-southeast from the Mississippi River in Louisiana.

Tropical Storms Laura And Marco Lash Different Parts Of Florida

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:30:00 +0200patch (en)

MIAMI, FL — Tropical Storm Laura lashed out at the southern end of Florida with strong winds and bands of rain Monday while Tropical storm Marco wreaked havoc in the northwestern end of the state on the anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, the storm by which all others are still measured in the Sunshine State.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:29:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Laura into a powerful hurricane. Laura's center was remaining just off Cuba 's shore, and was not expected to weaken over land before entering the gulf.

Gov. Edwards doesn't want Louisianans to get 'complacent' as Marco weakens, calls Laura the 'greater threat'

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:26:00 +0200nola (en)

Ahead of Hurricane Marco , Plaquemines Parish Council member Mark Cognevich places huge sandbags to shore up a levee low spot on La. 23 in Venice, La. Sunday Aug 23, 2020. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate) Ahead of Hurricane Marco, Plaquemines Parish....

Gulf storms: The latest on Marco and Laura’s impact on Houston

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:24:00 +0200chron (en)

Good morning, Houston. Here’s the latest on Marco and Laura: The forecast for tropical storms Marco and Laura the two systems spinning in the Gulf of Mexico changed dramatically since Friday. Tropical Storm Laura is now expected to be the main threat to Houston, whereas Tropical Storm Marco should....

Storm Updates: Marco Fizzles As It Nears Gulf Coast; Laura Still To Become Hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:21:00 +0200npr (en)

The storms had been seen as a rare chance for two hurricanes to occupy the Gulf of Mexico at the same time. That won't happen — but they'll both hit Louisiana's coast.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:21:00 +0200gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Tropical Storm Laura, Hurricane Marco barrel toward Gulf Coast - CBS News

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S.

Here's Why Oil Prices Are Rising

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

are on the rise because of shut-ins. Not COVID-19 shut-ins, but production shut-ins due to Tropical Storm Marco and Laura. The two storms have shut down 58% of the US Gulf of Mexico oil output and are driving oil prices higher. Not as high as these types of storms used to, because of more onshore production.

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of twin storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:17:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:16:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Oil Rallies As Twin Storms Force Shut-Ins In Gulf Of Mexico Oil and gas companies active in the Gulf of Mexico have shut in almost 58 percent of oil production on Monday as two tropical storms threaten operations

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:16:00 +0200oilprice (en)

Oil and gas companies active in the Gulf of Mexico have shut in almost 58 percent of oil production on Monday as two tropical storms threaten operations. Oil and gas companies active in the Gulf of Mexico have shut in almost 58 percent of oil production and 44.6 percent of gas production as a hurricane and a tropical storm are approaching the area.

Here they come: Marco with Laura on its heels

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:15:00 +0200hammondstar (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday today, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:11:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Laura into a powerful hurricane. Laura's center was remaining just off Cuba 's shore, and was not expected to weaken over land before entering the gulf.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200accesswdun (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Weakened TS Marco and a strengthening TS Laura are heading for the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:07:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

Louisiana is likely to be spared from the one-two punch of back-to-back hurricanes this week as Marco was downgraded to a tropical storm Sunday night. But the state is still in the path of Tropical Storm Laura, which is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall in the US.

Twin storms track toward US as 13 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:59:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

By Amelie BARON (AFP) 33 mins ago in World Two storms are expected to hit the US Gulf Coast in the coming days, forecasters said Monday, though the threat of both being hurricanes receded as Hurricane Marco weakened sharply. Tropical Storm Laura, which killed at least 13 people when it struck Haiti....

Louisiana residents flee as the state braces for back-to-back Tropical Storms Marco and Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:56:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Marco was centered about 115 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River land heading northwest at 10mph Monday morning. Despite Marco's weakening, a storm surge warning remained in place from Morgan City, Louisiana, to Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:56:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Laura into a powerful hurricane. Laura's center was remaining just off Cuba 's shore, and was not expected to weaken over land before entering the gulf.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:56:00 +0200news4jax (en)

NEW ORLEANS – As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

US Gulf Coast braces for back-to-back hurricanes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:55:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

The US Gulf Coast was bracing itself on Monday for back-to-back hurricanes expected to bring fierce winds and heavy rainfall to the area. Hurricane Marco , which was upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday, is forecast to hit Louisiana and parts of Mississippi on Monday....

A judge's warning as erratic storms draw closer: 'It’s going to be bad somewhere'

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:50:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

“We’re not anticipating many impacts from Marco because it will be weakening,” said Jimmy Fowler, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Houston/Galveston office. “Right now, Laura is the main concern.” He emphasized there is still uncertainty in both forecasts, but particularly with Laura.

Weather live updates: Hidalgo, Turner to detail plan for storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:50:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

The Houston Chronicle’s Live Updates blog documents the latest updates regarding Laura and Marco , as the storms near Houston and Southeast Texas. The Houston Chronicle’s ongoing coverage is available to subscribers. Subscribe now for full access and to support our work.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:49:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI -- After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco brought a surge of high water to the Louisiana coast on Monday, setting the stage for Tropical Storm Laura to enter the Gulf of Mexico and move toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Tropical Storms Marco, Laura put US coastlines on alert - Fox News

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:49:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is south of Cuba and will move into the Gulf of Mexico tonight. Unlike Marco , where conditions weren’t favorable for the storm to strengthen, Laura is going to move into very favorable conditions for strengthening and will become a very dangerous hurricane. Across the West, wildfire danger is still a big problem.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:47:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

NEW ORLEANS — (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:47:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 24, 2020 at 8:11 am CDT By By REBECCA SANTANA NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

15h44 Deux ouragans vont frapper le Golfe du Mexique

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:46:00 +0200RTLFrance (fr)

Le fait que deux ouragans se suivent d'aussi près dans le Golfe du Mexique est extrêmement rare , selon les médias américains. La tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan dimanche avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h qui sont attendus "le long d'une partie de la côte américaine du Golfe" du Mexique,....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:46:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco brought a surge of high water to the Louisiana coast on Monday, setting the stage for Tropical Storm Laura to enter the Gulf of Mexico and move toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Tropical Storms Marco, Laura put US coastlines on alert - Fox News

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:44:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is south of Cuba and will move into the Gulf of Mexico tonight. Unlike Marco , where conditions weren’t favorable for the storm to strengthen, Laura is going to move into very favorable conditions for strengthening and will become a very dangerous hurricane. Across the West, wildfire danger is still a big problem.

Wet start to the week as we track two tropical systems!

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:43:00 +0200live5news (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Unsettled weather will continue at times today as we slowly transition back to sunshine and drier weather over the next couple days. Be prepared for scattered downpours at any time today. Ample moisture flowing in from the south could keep the threat of heavy rain around today from time to time.

Marco strengthens into hurricane, Laura also tracking toward Gulf coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:40:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Marco strengthened into a hurricane as it swirls over the Gulf of Mexico , heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast, while Tropical Storm Laura knocked utilities out as it battered Hispaniola early Sunday, following a track forecast to take it to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a hurricane.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:40:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:39:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

NEW ORLEANS — (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:37:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Laura into a powerful hurricane. Laura's center was remaining just off Cuba 's shore, and was not expected to weaken over land before entering the gulf.

Twin Storms Track Toward US As 13 Killed In Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Two storms are expected to hit the US Gulf Coast in the coming days, forecasters said Monday, though the threat of both being hurricanes receded as Hurricane Marco weakened sharply. Tropical Storm Laura, which killed at least 13 people when it struck Haiti and the Dominican Republic, was set to track just south of Cuba on Monday.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200click2houston (en)

NEW ORLEANS – As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:34:00 +0200wxow (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but its mirror image, Laura, is just behind it and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane. Marco weakened from a hurricane overnight and has become so messy that most of the storm’s fury is....

Storms Marco and Laura plough through Caribbean, killing 12

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:33:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright Reuters Image caption People in the Dominican Republic tried to save their animals from the flash floods. At least 12 people have been killed as two storms tore through the Caribbean on Sunday. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura brought high winds and rough seas leaving at....

Twin storms track toward US as 13 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:30:00 +0200pulse (en)

Tropical Storm Laura, which killed at least 13 people when it struck Haiti and the Dominican Republic, was set to track just south of Cuba on Monday. "Gradual strengthening is expected, and Laura is forecast to become a hurricane by early Tuesday," the US National Hurricane Center said, predicting....

Hurricane Marco eyes upper Gulf Coast with Laura right behind

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:29:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

By Karen Graham 18 hours ago in Environment The Gulf Coast braced Sunday for a potentially devastating hit from twin hurricanes as two strong storms swirled toward the U.S from the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, bringing with them life-threatening high surf and flooding rains. Tropical Storm Marco was upgraded to hurricane status as of the 1 p.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:29:00 +0200sfgate (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:28:00 +0200wftv (en)

NEW ORLEANS — (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Tropical Storm Laura, Marco Evacuations: Louisiana Residents Told to Leave

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:28:00 +0200newsweek (en)

Two different tropical storms could bring heavy rainfall and wind to the gulf coast of Louisiana, prompting officials to tell residents to leave or be ready to leave their homes. Tropical Storm Marco is forecast to move along the coast of Louisiana on Monday afternoon, bringing with it the possibility of dangerous storm surges and flooding.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:25:00 +0200startribune (en)

Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Laura into a powerful hurricane. Laura's center was remaining just off Cuba 's shore, and was not expected to weaken over land before entering the gulf.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:23:00 +0200apnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:23:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

NEW ORLEANS - As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:20:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

NEW ORLEANS – As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:19:00 +0200impartialreporter (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Marco falling apart... Laura: the main “attraction”

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:18:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Strong tropical wave ’98-L’ was upgraded to tropical depression #13 Wed. then to tropical storm “Laura” Fri. while steadily moving west & across or near Puerto Rico, Hispaniola & Cuba . This is the fastest to the 12th storm breaking the record of “Luis” on Aug. 29, 1995.

Tropical Storm Marco weakens as it approaches Louisiana; Laura expected to strengthen - NOLA.com

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:18:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Hurricane watches and warnings related to Tropical Storm Marco have ended in Louisiana, including metro New Orleans, forecasters said Monday morning. However, the area remains under a tropical storm warning. A dangerous storm surge still is expected, the National Hurricane Center said, along with strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Oil prices could get lift as Gulf storms shut-in production

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:18:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Besides storms in the Gulf of Mexico , analysts are looking at trouble in Libya as an oil market factor this week. In the broader view, however, the price of oil looks to be stuck in a holding pattern. The National Hurricane Center downgraded Marco to a tropical storm, though warned of life-threatening floods in southern Louisiana.

Weather live updates: Laura likely to be bigger threat to Houston

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:18:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

1 of 12 Wind blows the flags on a life guard station near the Pleasure Pier on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer 2 of 12 Laurence Wall wipes away sweat as he works to prepare his sailboat for a possible hurricane and its accompanying storm surge, Sunday, Aug.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:18:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

NEW ORLEANS — (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Oil prices could get lift as Gulf storms shut-in production

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:18:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Besides storms in the Gulf of Mexico , analysts are looking at trouble in Libya as an oil market factor this week. In the broader view, however, the price of oil looks to be stuck in a holding pattern. The National Hurricane Center downgraded Marco to a tropical storm, though warned of life-threatening floods in southern Louisiana.

A weakened Tropical Storm Marco and a strengthening Tropical Storm Laura are heading for the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:17:00 +0200wfsb (en)

(CNN) - As one storm heading toward the US Gulf Coast is weakening, another is growing stronger. Louisiana is likely to be spared from the one-two punch of back-to-back hurricanes this week as Marco was downgraded to a tropical storm Sunday night. But the state is still in the path of Tropical Storm....

Marco moves closer to La., one of two storms threatening historic hit on Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:16:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

“They are all packing up and leaving,” she said. “My house was built in 1938, so I think we’re good.” Louisiana State University canceled all classes, activities and COVID-19 testing centers on campus Monday due to Marco , the university announced Sunday. As of 8 a.m.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:16:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but its mirror image, Laura, is just behind it and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane. Marco weakened from a hurricane overnight and has become so messy that most of the storm’s fury is....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:14:00 +0200theargus (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week PA Media

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:13:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© Gerald Herbert A motorist fills up on petrol in advance of Marco ’s arrival in Lousiana (AP/Gerald Herbert) After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering....

Marco hurricane warning dropped, Laura now in Gulf and could become strong hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

As you can see on the path map below, Marco should make landfall somewhere south of Morgan City, Louisiana, late tonight as a weak Tropical Storm. Wind will not be an issue but a storm surge of 2 to 4 feet south of Morgan City is still expected. Some heavy rain is also expected with, locally, more....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:11:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Marco moves closer to La., one of two storms threatening historic hit on Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200azcentral (en)

“They are all packing up and leaving,” she said. “My house was built in 1938, so I think we’re good.” Louisiana State University canceled all classes, activities and COVID-19 testing centers on campus Monday due to Marco , the university announced Sunday. As of 8 a.m.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200irishexaminer (en)

Tropical Weather. After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Tropical storms Marco and Laura: Updates on impact to Alabama Monday

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

Tropical Storm Marco is expected to make landfall Monday afternoon along Louisiana's eastern coastline, according to the National Hurricane Center forecasts. Tropical Storm Laura is expected to make landfall as a hurricane Wednesday or Thursday in Louisiana.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200pressandjournal (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200wxow (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco brought a surge of high water to the Louisiana coast on Monday, setting the state for Tropical Storm Laura to enter the Gulf of Mexico and approach the same stretch of U.S. coast as a hurricane. Forecasters say Marco is slowing and weakening, and will remain just off the Louisiana shore.

Heat index could reach 112 this afternoon as advisory issued for Tampa Bay area

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:02:00 +0200tampabay (en)

The Tampa Bay area will be under a heat advisory from noon to 6 p.m. Monday as heat index values are expected to reach 108 to 112 degrees, the National Weather Service said. The advisory was issued for portions of southwest and west-central Florida. High temperatures were expected to reach the low to mid 90s.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0200thecourier (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:57:00 +0200chesterfirst (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200sfgate (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco brought a surge of high water to the Louisiana coast on Monday, setting the stage for Tropical Storm Laura to enter the Gulf of Mexico and move toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Marco weakens more; Laura gets into the Gulf tonight

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200al (en)

By Leigh Morgan Tropical Storm Marco has continued to weaken as of Monday morning and had 50 mph winds as it closed in on the Louisiana coast. Marco will approach the coast later today, according to the National Hurricane Center, and then could turn left and move near or over the coast through Tuesday.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200dailyecho (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

As storms near U.S., Wright-Patterson offers haven for Eglin F-22s

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:52:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

At least eight Air Force F-22 Raptors from Eglin Air Force Base landed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on Sunday, seeking a temporary haven from dual tropical storms bearing down on the Southeastern United States . With Tropical Storms Laura and Marco tracking straight for the Gulf Coast, the planes made Wright-Patterson their stop.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200eveningtelegraph (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Twin storms threaten US as 12 killed in Haiti, Dominican Republic 28 mins ago World

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:50:00 +0200guardian-ng (en)

A flooded garage area is viewed in the neighborhood of Pétion ville, Haiti, on August 23, 2020 during the passage of Tropical Storm Laura. – Tropical Storm Laura hammered Haiti with heavy rain, killing at least five people, and was set to become a hurricane on August 25, 2020 that could hit the same US coastal region on Wednesday.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:49:00 +0200yourlocalguardian (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Tropical storm Marco approaches Louisiana for expected landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:46:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Tropical Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:45:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:44:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco brought a surge of high water to the Louisiana coast on Monday, setting the stage for Tropical Storm Laura to enter the Gulf of Mexico and move toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

2 hurricane-season storms show climate crisis is now

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:41:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The Louisiana coast is staring down the double barrel of a hurricane-season shotgun. It could be about to experience something that has never happened before — two Atlantic hurricanes or tropical storms making landfall within hours and miles of one another.

Nation Marco moves closer to La., one of two storms threatening historic hit on Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:41:00 +0200usaToday (en)

“They are all packing up and leaving,” she said. “My house was built in 1938, so I think we’re good.” Louisiana State University canceled all classes, activities and COVID-19 testing centers on campus Monday due to Marco , the university announced Sunday. As of 8 a.m.

Gov. Edwards planning two storm-related press conferences Monday

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:41:00 +0200wafb (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Governor John Bel Edwards is expected to address the public during two press conferences Monday as Tropical Storms Marco and Laura take aim at Louisiana. The first press conference is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. A second one is planned for 6 p.m. You can watch both press conferences and in the 9News app .

Dominican Rep.: The Caribbean, USA - Tropical Cyclone LAURA (ECHO Daily Flash of 24 August 2020)

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:33:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Tropical Cyclone LAURA passed over parts of Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Haiti on 22-23 August. On 24 August at 3.00 UTC, its centre was 59 km south-east of Mazanillo City (Granma Province) with maximum sustained winds of 102 km/h (tropical storm).

Here's What To Expect From Tropical Storms Marco and Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:32:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

KEY POINTS Tropical Storm Marco is forecast to weaken while it skirts the coasts of Louisiana and Texas as the week goes on; Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to strengthen to a category two hurricane and make landfall along the state border of Louisiana and Texas; Storm warnings have been issued for....

National/World News Gulf storms: Marco downgraded, Laura thrashes Haiti, DR The Associated Press & Scripps National 5:15 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:24:00 +0200koaa (en)

Two tropical storms, Laura and Marco , are continuing to churn in the Gulf of Mexico and according to the National Hurricane Center's Monday morning projections, both are expected to make landfall within miles of each other just 48 hours apart. According to the National Hurricane Center, Marco is....

Motiva may shut largest U.S. refinery during storms Marco, Laura -sources

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200trust (en)

(Adds details, background) HOUSTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Motiva Enterprises may shut the largest crude oil refinery in the United States for the passage of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura later this week, said sources familiar with plant operations.

Health care facility closures ahead of Marco, Laura; see list of clinics

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:19:00 +0200nola (en)

UMC, University Medical Center New Orleans, photographed Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com , The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate) UMC, University Medical Center New Orleans, photographed Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:16:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Live Tropical Storm Tracker: See Latest Paths, Max Winds for Marco and Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:14:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

Monday afternoon, still threatening potentially deadly storm surges after it weakened from a hurricane overnight. Then it moves toward Texas. Laura, meanwhile, began moving over Cuba late Sunday afternoon after killing at least 11 in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. It is following a path forecast to take it to the same part of the U.

Entire Tri-State ‘Likely' at Risk for Severe Weather Tuesday After Isolated Storms Today

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:14:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

More heat and humidity return to the tri-state area this week as well as some potentially severe thunderstorms, Storm Team 4 says. Monday's temperatures should top out just under 90 degrees, but oppressive humidity will make it feel much warmer. That weather pattern should stick around much of the week.

Laura expected to become hurricane while Marco weakens

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:14:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Houston will likely be spared from Marco after it weakened early Monday into a tropical storm, but weather officials say they could issue a hurricane watch for the area by Monday evening as Tropical Storm Laura strengthens and nears. Tropical Storm Laura is expected to become a hurricane early....

LOOP shuts operations at Marine Terminal due to storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:13:00 +0200zawya-palestine (en)

. Marco , which weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday, is set to approach the coast of Louisiana on Monday afternoon The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP), the largest privately owned crude terminal in the United States , on Sunday shut its Marine Terminal operations due to the threat of Tropical Storms Marco and Laura in the Gulf of Mexico .

Tropical Storms Marco, Laura put US coastlines on alert

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is south of Cuba and will move into the Gulf of Mexico tonight. Unlike Marco , where conditions weren’t favorable for the storm to strengthen, Laura is going to move into very favorable conditions for strengthening and will become a very dangerous hurricane. Across the West, wildfire danger is still a big problem.

Tropical Storm Marco, no longer hurricane, set to make landfall in Louisiana

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Liz Mcalpine pulls a flag from down her boat in Lake Pontchartrain as she prepares for Tropical storm Marco and Tropical storm Laura on August 23, 2020, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other.

How can Trump ignore climate crisis with twin hurricane-season storms barreling toward us?

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0200azcentral (en)

The Louisiana coast is staring down the double barrel of a hurricane-season shotgun. It could be about to experience something that has never happened before — two Atlantic hurricanes or tropical storms making landfall within hours and miles of one another.

Thousands evacuated as two tropical storms barrel towards southern US and Caribbean Evening Standard

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

It would be the first time two hurricanes form in the Gulf of Mexico simultaneously, according to records dating to at least 1900, said Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach. Hurricane Marco is expected to hit the US state of Louisiana on Monday with storm Laura making landfall in by Thursday.

National Gulf storms: Marco downgraded, Laura thrashes Haiti, DR The Associated Press & Scripps National 7:15 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

Two tropical storms, Laura and Marco , are continuing to churn in the Gulf of Mexico and according to the National Hurricane Center's Monday morning projections, both are expected to make landfall within miles of each other just 48 hours apart. According to the National Hurricane Center, Marco is....

Storm Marco Closes In On Louisiana As Laura Buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

National Gulf storms: Marco downgraded, Laura thrashes Haiti, DR The Associated Press & Scripps National 6:15 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200kxxv (en)

Two tropical storms, Laura and Marco , are continuing to churn in the Gulf of Mexico and according to the National Hurricane Center's Monday morning projections, both are expected to make landfall within miles of each other just 48 hours apart. According to the National Hurricane Center, Marco is....

Louisiana Offshore Oil Port Shut Due to Double Storm Threat

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:04:00 +0200marinelink (en)

The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP), the largest privately-owned crude terminal in the United States , on Sunday shut its Marine Terminal operations due to the threat of Tropical Storms Marco and Laura in the Gulf of Mexico . Clovelly Hub deliveries remain normal, LOOP said on its website, adding it is executing an inclement weather plan.

Thousands evacuated as two tropical storms barrel towards southern US and Caribbean

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:58:00 +0200standard (en)

Thousands have been evacuated from their homes across the southern US and some parts of the Caribbean as two tropical storms barrelling towards the region develop into potential hurricanes. Tropical and Haiti over the weekend and has strengthened as it bears down on the Louisiana and Texas coasts.

National Gulf storms: Marco downgraded, Laura thrashes Haiti, DR The Associated Press & Scripps National 7:15 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:52:00 +0200wkbw (en)

Two tropical storms, Laura and Marco , are continuing to churn in the Gulf of Mexico and according to the National Hurricane Center's Monday morning projections, both are expected to make landfall within miles of each other just 48 hours apart. According to the National Hurricane Center, Marco is....

Marco heads to U.S. as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:50:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast as Tropical Storm Laura killed at least seven people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Laura was headed over Cuba before its path is likely to take it to the same part of the U.

Tropical Storm Marco weakens slightly; hurricane warning dropped for Louisiana: See track

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:48:00 +0200nola (en)

Tropical Storm Marco weakened slightly overnight, the National Hurricane Center said Monday morning. It's expected to approach Louisiana's coast Monday night. (Image via NOAA) Hurricane watches and warnings related to Tropical Storm Marco have been ended in Louisiana, including metro New Orleans, forecasters said at 4 a.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:48:00 +0200newsok (en)

Street vendors wade a flooded street during the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and is heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast at or close to hurricane force as a hurricane, along with Tropical Storm Marco .

Tropical Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba - CNBC

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday. Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Twin storms threaten US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200enca (en)

Tropical Storm Marco strengthened into a hurricane, the US National Hurricane Center said, and is predicted to hit the state of Louisiana on Monday. MIAMI - Two hurricanes are expected to slam into the US Gulf Coast in the coming days as Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 12 people when it struck Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Tropical Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba - CNBC

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:42:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday. Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Laura on track to hit U.S. as hurricane; Marco as tropical storm

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:41:00 +0200upi (en)

Puerto Rico was one of the first Caribbean islands to feel the effects of Laura earlier this past weekend. Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez declared a state of emergency and warned residents to stay inside as downpours and gusty winds drenched the island early this weekend. Nearly 6 inches of rain fell in some areas, prompting flood warnings.

Deadly storms Marco and Laura plough through Caribbean killing 12

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:40:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

People in the Dominican Republic tried to save their animals from the flash floods. At least 12 people have been killed as two storms tore through the Caribbean on Sunday. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura brought high winds and rough seas leaving at least nine people dead in Haiti and another three in the Dominican Republic.

Marco weakening but Laura still a threat

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:37:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

Laura is likely to strengthen into a category 2 storm before it makes landfall along the coast of Louisiana or Texas Wednesday afternoon. (Source: WWBT) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast early this week.

Deadly storms Marco and Laura plough through Caribbean killing 12

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:32:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright Reuters Image caption People in the Dominican Republic tried to save their animals from the flash floods. At least 12 people have been killed as two storms tore through the Caribbean on Sunday. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura brought high winds and rough seas leaving at....

National News Gulf storms: Marco downgraded, Laura thrashes Haiti, DR The Associated Press & Scripps National 4:15 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:28:00 +0200ksby (en)

Two tropical storms, Laura and Marco , are continuing to churn in the Gulf of Mexico and according to the National Hurricane Center's Monday morning projections, both are expected to make landfall within miles of each other just 48 hours apart. According to the National Hurricane Center, Marco is....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:25:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:24:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

National Gulf storms: Marco downgraded, Laura thrashes Haiti, DR The Associated Press & Scripps National 6:15 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:19:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Two tropical storms, Laura and Marco , are continuing to churn in the Gulf of Mexico and according to the National Hurricane Center's Monday morning projections, both are expected to make landfall within miles of each other just 48 hours apart. According to the National Hurricane Center, Marco is....

Back-to-back storms barrel toward Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:15:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S.

Your forecast from the NBC 5 Weather Experts

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:10:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

Sunny and hot weather today across North Texas with highs close to normal for late August. Continued dry weather into Tuesday before a chance of rain arrives Wednesday and Thursday. These rain chances will be dependent on the tracks of Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura. A shift in these tracks could alter our rain chances.

U.S. Gulf Coast Faces Threat From Pair of Tropical Storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:10:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Back-to-back tropical storms pose a combined threat to the U.S. Gulf Coast this week, where more than half of offshore oil production is already shut and residents from Texas to Florida are warily watching the skies. From the south, Tropical Storm Marco is weakening but still rushing toward a Monday landfall in Louisiana.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:08:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:07:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Twin storms Marco And Laura Hitting the Gulf Coast this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:59:00 +0200israelnationalnews (en)

Hurricane Marco is expected to make U.S. landfall tomorrow, while Tropical Storm Laura follows closely behind. Hurricane Marco is expected to make U.S. landfall tomorrow, while Tropical Storm Laura follows closely behind, NBC reports.