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Relief operations continue in Japan after deadly floods

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 21:46:00 +0200

The rainy season is in full swing in the Japanese archipelago at this time, a period of high risk in terms of floods, mudslides and landslides. Heavy rains are still expected in the region until Tuesday morning. Yuki Sato / AP. Tens of thousands of rescuers were still mobilized Monday, July 6 on the....

Editorial: Beirut could have been us. It already has been.

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 10:08:00 +0200

The chemical explosions half way across the world last week in Beirut, killing 200 people, hit too close to home for many of us Texans. We’ve been there. In 1947, the nation’s worst industrial accident to date exploded just 45 minutes southeast of downtown Houston in Texas City, killing nearly 600 and injuring thousands.

Hurricane Douglas: Hawaii Braces for 'Triple Threat'

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas moved north of Hawaii early on Monday, sparing the islands the direct hit that forecasters had feared. The hurricane pelted some areas with winds of 90 miles per hour and torrential rains as it passed by Oahu on Sunday, the National Hurricane Center reported.

Australia marks deadliest day of epidemic; Florida hits another record

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:49:00 +0200

Australia on Thursday reported a record number of new coronavirus infections and its deadliest day of the epidemic so far following a spike in cases at elderly-care homes. Days after authorities expressed hope that a Melbourne lockdown now in its third week was bringing persistent outbreaks under....

High surf advisory in effect for smaller isles as Hurricane Douglas leaves main Hawaiian islands

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 23:33:00 +0200

UPDATE 11 a.m. A hurricane warning remains in effect for portions of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. As of 11 a.m., Douglas was located about 190 miles west-northwest of Lihue and 300 miles west-northwest of Honolulu, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph and moving west at 20 mph.

Hurricane Douglas continues to move away from main Hawaiian islands

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 17:25:00 +0200

UPDATE: 4:45 a.m. Hurricane Douglas continues to move away from the main Hawaiian islands as weather and surf conditions ease up. Shortly before 5 a.m., Hurricane Douglas was located 90 miles northwest of Lihue and 380 miles east-southeast of French Frigate Shoals with maximum sustained winds of 90....

Hawaii avoids direct hit from Douglas as hurricane warning for Kauai County is canceled

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:21:00 +0200

UPDATE: 2 a.m. All islands managed to avoid Hurricane Douglas which is now moving quickly away from Kauai. At 2 a.m., Douglas remained a strong Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, but was 60 miles north-northwest of Lihue. The storm was moving 16 mph west-northwest away from....

Oahu not overwhelmed by Hurricane Douglas shelter turnout

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:48:00 +0200

More than 350 people sought refuge Sunday at “last resort” emergency shelters on Oahu out of concern over Hurricane Douglas, which had a dangerous brush with Hawaii’s most populous island. The vast majority of at least 300 people hunkered down at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, which was one of 13....

Hawaii braces for 'triple threat' of Hurricane Douglas

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 05:19:00 +0200

HAWAII (NYTIMES) - Hawaii residents on Sunday (July 26) were rapidly preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Douglas, which was threatening to bring sustained winds of 90 mph and up to 15 inches of rain in some areas, forecasters said. If Douglas, which was downgraded to a Category 1, reaches the....

Shelters draw residents as Hurricane Douglas nears Oahu

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 23:23:00 +0200

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM. People line up this morning to access the hurricane shelter set up by the American Red Cross at the Hawai’i Convention Center. City officials and the American Red Cross are operating the shelters on Oahu, which is a departure from the past when the Red Cross typically handled such operations.

Hawaii Braces for ‘Triple Threat’ of Hurricane Douglas

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 21:16:00 +0200

Officials in Hawaii on Sunday prepared for the arrival of Douglas, a hurricane that was downgraded to a Category 1 but still packed maximum sustained winds of 90 miles per hour. Hurricane warnings were in effect for the counties that include the islands of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu,....

Hurricane Douglas: Hawaii Braces for 'Triple Threat' - The New York Times

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 21:03:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas: Hawaii Braces for 'Triple Threat' - The New York Times

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 20:55:00 +0200

Hawaii Braces for ‘Triple Threat’ of Hurricane Douglas

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 18:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas nears Hawaii, bringing high winds and rain

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 17:52:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Douglas is drawing closer to Hawaii’s most populated island. Impacts from Douglas are expected in the nation’s only island state later Sunday. Oahu, the island that’s home to Honolulu, is under a hurricane warning as are Maui and Kauai. A hurricane watch has been canceled for the Big Island.

Hurricane Douglas nears Hawaii, bringing high winds and rain

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 17:20:00 +0200

National Hawaii prepares for high winds, rain as hurricane nears The Associated Press 10:00 AM, Jul 26, 2020

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 16:56:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii is preparing for the onslaught of Hurricane Douglas, which is projected to start impacting the island state on Sunday. The storm was gradually weakening on Saturday, but officials said that shouldn't lull anyone into complacency.

National Hawaii prepares for high winds, rain as hurricane nears The Associated Press 10:00 AM, Jul 26, 2020

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 16:44:00 +0200

National Hawaii prepares for high winds, rain as hurricane nears The Associated Press 9:00 AM, Jul 26, 2020

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 16:41:00 +0200

National Hawaii prepares for high winds, rain as hurricane nears The Associated Press 9:00 AM, Jul 26, 2020

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 16:15:00 +0200

National News Hawaii prepares for high winds, rain as hurricane nears The Associated Press 7:00 AM, Jul 26, 2020

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 16:09:00 +0200

Coronavirus Global Updates, 26 July: Lebanon reports highest single-day spike; UK imposes 2-week quarantine for travellers coming from Spain

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 11:04:00 +0200

Apart from the countries like the US and Brazil that have larger caseloads, Australia, Hong Kong, Sudan, Uzbekistan, Israel among others saw their highest spike in cases. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix) Global Updates: More than 15.87 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel....

Hawaii prepares for high winds, rain as hurricane nears

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 07:54:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii is preparing for the onslaught of Hurricane Douglas, which is projected to start impacting the island state on Sunday. The storm was gradually weakening on Saturday but officials said that shouldn’t lull anyone into complacency. They expect significant impacts as the Category....

Hawaii prepares for high winds, rain as hurricane nears

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 07:32:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii is preparing for the onslaught of Hurricane Douglas, which is projected to start impacting the island state on Sunday. The storm was gradually weakening on Saturday but officials said that shouldn’t lull anyone into complacency. They expect significant impacts as the Category....

North Korea declares an emergency over coronavirus: Live updates - Al Jazeera English

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 04:23:00 +0200

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un placed the city of Kaesong near the border with South Korea under total lockdown over coronavirus concerns, and declared a state of emergency to contain a potential outbreak, North Korea's state media reported on Sunday.

North Korea declares an emergency over coronavirus: Live updates - Al Jazeera English

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 04:17:00 +0200

North Korea declares an emergency over coronavirus: Live updates

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 04:02:00 +0200

Hawaii Braces for Hurricane Douglas

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 03:48:00 +0200

Officials in Hawaii on Saturday prepared for the arrival of Douglas, a hurricane that was downgraded to a Category 2 but still packed maximum sustained winds of 90 miles per hour. Hurricane watches were in effect for the counties that include the islands of Hawaii, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai....

Douglas weakens, but Hawaii could still see severe impact

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 03:12:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — Thirteen hurricane shelters will open Sunday morning on Oahu as Hurricane Douglas bears down on the island state. Because of COVID-19, people at shelters will have to social distance and wear face coverings. Hawaii health officials said they have contacted all 625 people who are in self isolation or quarantine because of COVID-19.

Douglas weakens, but Hawaii could still see severe impact

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 03:01:00 +0200

WATCH LIVE: Hawaii officials urge the public to finish preparations; forecasters warn of ‘triple threat of hazards’ from Hurricane Douglas

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 02:30:00 +0200

UPDATE: 2 p.m. Hurricane Douglas is continuing on a path to approach Hawaii potentially “passing dangerously close to, or over,” the Hawaiian islands late tonight through Sunday night, forecasters said today. The close passage could bring what forecasters called a “triple threat of hazards,”....

Suicide By A Thousand Cuts: Trump’s War On America

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 20:20:00 +0200

There is a saying, “United we stand, divided we fall.” It comes in many forms, in many languages, including Abraham Lincoln’s “A house divided against itself, cannot stand,” a fairly close restatement from the Bible. I have no doubt that Vladimir Putin knows that saying well. In fact, I feel certain he believes it absolutely.

Suicide By A Thousand Cuts: Trump’s War On America

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 18:46:00 +0200

Hurricane Center: Tropical Depression 13 forms in Atlantic; likely to become tropical storm

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:41:00 +0200

Tropical Depression 13 formed in the central Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday night just east of the Lesser Antilles Islands, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters predict the depression will likely form into a tropical storm by Thursday evening and will be named Laura.

Hurricane T.D. Thirteen forms in the Atlantic, could become a tropical storm Thursday Emily McCain

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:51:00 +0200

Tropical Depression Thirteen has formed over the Atlantic late Wednesday night, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Thirteen formed over the Central Tropical Atlantic and is about 1,035 miles east-southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, according to NHC’s 11 p.m. update.

New tropical depression forms in central Atlantic

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:27:00 +0200

There's a new tropical depression in the Atlantic, and it could become a problem for Puerto Rico and then Florida in the next few days. There's also another tropical wave near South America that could become a depression as well, and a third system expected to move off the coast of Africa on Friday.

Hurricane Tropical Depression Thirteen expected to become Laura: NHC Emily McCain 5:13 AM, Aug 20, 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:59:00 +0200

Tropical Depression Thirteen formed over the Atlantic late Wednesday night, and according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) the storm is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Laura on Thursday. Thirteen is about 905 miles east-southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, according to NHC’s 5 a.

Depression to become Tropical Storm Laura today

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200

Tropical Depression Thirteen is forecast to become Tropical Storm Laura later today. It's long-range track is very uncertain, but it's headed in toward Florida and could move into the Gulf of Mexico early next week. By Leigh Morgan Here’s a Thursday morning look at the newest storm, Tropical....

Hurricane Forecasters begin advisories on Tropical Depression Thirteen

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) began issuing advisories on Tropical Depression 13, Wednesday night. It organized from Invest98L, a low pressure system spinning in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. NHC says it is already developing feeder bands as it moves west northwest. The system should become Tropical Storm Laura on Thursday evening.

First Alert: Why it’s time to pay close attention to the tropics

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:21:00 +0200

Two of those disturbances present a legitimate threat to the United States late this weekend into next week. It’s still too early to talk about who is at the greatest risk as forecast models are by no means in agreement quite yet on the eventual path or strength of these systems, but those along the....

National Another tropical depression forms in Atlantic WFTS Staff 9:27 AM, Aug 20, 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:37:00 +0200

late Wednesday night, and according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) the storm is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Laura on Thursday. Thirteen is about 830 miles east-southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, according to NHC’s 8 a.m. update. The system is packing 35 mph winds and is moving west-northwest at 21 mph.

National News Another tropical depression forms in Atlantic WFTS Staff 7:27 AM, Aug 20, 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Tropical Depression Thirteen expected to become tropical storm Thursday: NHC Emily McCain

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200

Tropical Depression Thirteen formed over the Atlantic late Wednesday night, and according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) the storm is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm on Thursday. Thirteen is about 750 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands, according to NHC’s 11 a.m. update.

National Another tropical depression forms in Atlantic WFTS Staff 10:27 AM, Aug 20, 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:12:00 +0200

National Another tropical depression forms in Atlantic WFTS Staff 9:27 AM, Aug 20, 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:34:00 +0200

Another tropical depression forms; headed for Gulf

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200

By Leigh Morgan There is not one but two tropical systems that could threaten the United States -- and specifically the Gulf Coast -- in the next few days. The National Hurricane Center continued to track Tropical Depression 13, which was in the central Atlantic east of the Leeward Islands on Thursday.

Tropical depression to become a hurricane as it eyes Florida

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:30:00 +0200

By Karen Graham 44 mins ago in Environment Two tropical depressions have now formed in the Atlantic Ocean, and both are expected to strengthen into tropical storms in the coming days, with one expected to reach hurricane status as it approaches Florida. At the 11 a.m.

Anguilla (British Overseas Territory) travel advice

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:26:00 +0200

Entry to Anguilla is prohibited except for Anguillian nationals, persons with Anguilla Resident status and valid work permit holders. If you are eligible for entry you will have to spend 14 days quarantine on arrival in either a government run quarantine facility or a government approved self-quarantine facility.

1 Tropical Storm Or Hurricane Threat Is Bad Enough - The U.S. Braces For 2

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:25:00 +0200

The Year of 2020 keeps on “2020-ing.” At the time of writing, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical systems that have a chance to further develop in the coming days. Two of the three systems are tropical depressions that are likely to develop into tropical storms or hurricanes in the coming days.

British Virgin Islands (British Overseas Territory) travel advice

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:41:00 +0200

Tropical Depression Thirteen, which may develop into a Tropical Storm, is currently forecast to bring hazardous sea and weather conditions to the islands from the morning of Saturday 22 August 2020. The hurricane season officially runs from June to November although severe storms can occur in the Caribbean throughout the year.

Depression to become a topical storm today

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200

Tropical Depression Thirteen is forecast to become a tropical storm later today. Its long-range track is very uncertain, but it's headed toward Florida and could move into the Gulf of Mexico early next week. By Leigh Morgan Here’s a Thursday afternoon look at Tropical Depression 13, which is in the central Atlantic and forecast to strengthen.

There could soon be two named storms in the Gulf of Mexico. Here's the last time that happened.

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 21:57:00 +0200

, which is in the Atlantic Ocean, could reach the gulf as a Category 1 hurricane next week. It is expected to become a hurricane on Sunday or Monday. formed in the western Caribbean Sea on Thursday. It is forecast to move towards the Yucatan Peninsula this weekend then towards the Gulf of Mexico by early next week.

Rare Double Storm Threat: There Could Be 2 Hurricanes In The Gulf Of Mexico Next Week

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:25:00 +0200

SURPRISING FACT. Both storms are forecast to be in the northern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, which is an extremely rare phenomenon. “I can’t say I have ever seen two storms trying to share the Gulf at the same time,” Zack Fradella, a New Orleans-based meteorologist, said Thursday. CRITICAL QUOTE.

2 Tropical Systems Could Threaten the Gulf Coast at the Same Time

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:14:00 +0200

The first system to watch is Tropical Depression Thirteen (TD-13). (CNN Weather) The first system to watch is Tropical Depression Thirteen (TD-13), which is about 800 miles east of the northern Leeward Island. Tropical storm watches have been issued for St. Maarten, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla, Saba, and St.

Hurricane Tropical Depression Thirteen expected to become tropical storm Thursday: NHC Emily McCain 11:36 AM, Aug 20, 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:23:00 +0200

Tropical Depression Thirteen is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm at any minute Thursday night. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as Thirteen continues to move west-northwest, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) Thirteen is....

Tropical Depression 13 still headed toward Tampa Bay. The panhandle should also be worried

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:37:00 +0200

Thirteen may not be Florida’s lucky number. Tropical Depression 13 remains on course to pass by the Tampa Bay region as a hurricane early next week, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 5 p.m. Thursday advisory. The latest storm track shows the storm moving over the Florida Keys and the....

Two tropical systems could threaten the Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:46:00 +0200

The first system to watch is Tropical Depression Thirteen (TD-13), which is about 615 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. Tropical storm watches have been issued for St. Maarten, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla, Saba and St. Eustatius.

2 tropical systems could threaten the Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 01:03:00 +0200

(CNN) -- Gulf Coast residents need to pay attention as not one, but two tropical systems could impact the area in the coming days. The first system to watch is Tropical Depression Thirteen (TD-13), which is about 615 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. Tropical storm watches have been issued for St.

Hurricane Tropical Depression Thirteen expected to become tropical storm Friday: NHC Emily McCain

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 02:25:00 +0200

Tropical Depression Thirteen is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm on Friday. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as Thirteen continues to move west-northwest, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) Thirteen is about 505 miles east....

Two Potential Tropical Storms headed to mainland US by Monday

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The tropics are heating up, with several areas to watch. The first is Tropical Depression 13 which is on its way to becoming Tropical Storm Laura, potentially as soon as the next NHC update this evening. As of 8am, it had sustained winds of 35 mph. A tropical storm has sustained winds of 39mph.

Tropical Depression 13 still headed toward Tampa Bay. The panhandle should also be worried.

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200

Thirteen may not be Florida’s lucky number. Tropical Depression 13 remains on course to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane and reach the Sunshine State and the Tampa Bay region early next week, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 5 p.m. Thursday advisory.

Depression forecast to become a hurricane by Monday

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 06:34:00 +0200

Tropical Depression Thirteen is now forecast to become a tropical storm this weekend. Its long-range track is very uncertain, but it's headed toward Florida and could move into the Gulf of Mexico early next week. By Leigh Morgan Here’s a Thursday night look at Tropical Depression 13, which is in....

National Hurricane Center: Two tropical depressions are now churning in the Atlantic and both are eyeing the Gulf of Mexico, NOAA says - WTVD-TV

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:51:00 +0200

Tropical Depression Thirteen officially formed late Wednesday night over the tropical central Atlantic. The system has triggered Tropical Storm Watches for the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The track for Thirteen shifted to the west with the 5 a.m. update on Friday putting landfall anywhere from western Florida and Louisiana.

Antigua and Barbuda: Lesser Antilles, The Caribbean - Tropical Cyclone THIRTEEN update (GDACS, NOAA) (ECHO Daily Flash of 21 August 2020)

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:06:00 +0200

Tropical Cyclone THIRTEEN continued west-northwest towards the northern Leeward Islands (northern Lesser Antilles). On 21 August at 3.00 UTC, its centre was approximately 563 km east of Antigua, with maximum sustained wind of 56 km/h (tropical depression).

National Hurricane Center: Two tropical depressions are now churning in the Atlantic and both are eyeing the Gulf of Mexico, NOAA says

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:15:00 +0200

RALEIGH (WTVD) — Two tropical depressions have now formed in the Atlantic Ocean, and in a rare occurrence, both are eyeing the same part of the country. If forecasts are correct, we could see something that has never happened before: two hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time.

National Hurricane Center: Two tropical depressions are now churning in the Atlantic and both are eyeing the Gulf of Mexico, NOAA says - WTVD-TV

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:39:00 +0200

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:57:00 +0200

Tropical Depression #Thirteen Advisory 6: Depression Approaching the Northern Leeward Islands. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 21, 2020 Friday morning, the system was centered about 305 miles (490 kilometers) east of the northern Leeward Islands with....

National Hurricane Center: Two tropical depressions are now churning in the Atlantic and both are eyeing the Gulf of Mexico, NOAA says - WTVD-TV

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:52:00 +0200

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0200

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:05:00 +0200

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:58:00 +0200

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:58:00 +0200

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:14:00 +0200

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:32:00 +0200

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:34:00 +0200

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:47:00 +0200

Hurricane Tropical Storm Laura forms, located east of Leeward Islands Emily McCain

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:22:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Depression Thirteen strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura on Friday morning, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said just after 9 a.m. Laura is about 230 miles east-southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, according to NHC. The system is packing 45 mph winds and is moving west-northwest at 21 mph.

Unprecedented: Two hurricanes expected in Gulf; Florida still in path of Tropical Storm Laura

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:31:00 +0200

| Palm Beach Post Tropical Depression 13 strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura Friday morning but the forecasted path moved slightly away from Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center. Both TS Laura and Tropical Depression 14 are forecast to reach hurricane strength, with both sharing the Gulf of Mexico at the same time.

Florida Catches Break From Laura; TX, LA Await Marco

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:27:00 +0200

MIAMI, FL — Most of Florida caught a break from possible Hurricane Laura while Texas and Louisiana are preparing for Marco. Laura was designated a tropical storm on Friday morning. The National Hurricane Center released updated forecast models that confirm the extraordinary possibility both storms....

Two tropical systems could threaten the Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:23:00 +0200

Tropical storm watches have been issued for St. Maarten, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla, Saba and St. Eustatius. Additional watches were posted for Culebra and Vieques in Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands and St. Martin and St. Barthelemy.

Two tropical systems could threaten the Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:09:00 +0200

Tropical Depression 14 was nearing the coast of Honduras Friday morning, and the U.S. National Hurricane Center said it was expected to veer northwest and cut across the tip of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula Sunday, possibly at or near hurricane force. A hurricane watch was in effect for the strip of....

Two tropical systems could threaten the Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:08:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura could bring rain to Atlanta

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:06:00 +0200

Tropical Depression 13 was upgraded to Tropical Storm Laura Friday morning, the twelfth-named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Forecast path. Tropical Storm Laura is expected to track northwest near the northern Caribbean through the weekend and approach south Florida by Monday.

Two tropical systems could threaten the Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:50:00 +0200

Unprecedented: Two hurricanes expected in Gulf; Florida still in path of Tropical Storm Laura - Palm Beach Post

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:24:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura forms out of TD 13. Palm Beach County cities from Boynton Beach south remain in the cone of uncertainty. Wellington and Loxahatchee also are in the cone. Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will sign a State of Emergency today for South Florida counties and potentially western and Panhandle counties.

Two hurricanes expected in Gulf of Mexico; Florida still in path of one - USA TODAY

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:53:00 +0200

PALM BEACH, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center is forecasting for two tropical depressions to reach hurricane strength, with both sharing the Gulf of Mexico at the same time. If that forecast holds true, it would be the first time in recorded history that two hurricanes muscled through the Gulf’s....

Talking the Tropics With Mike: T.D. #13 strengthens into T.S. Laura... twin tropical cyclones eventually headed for the Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:50:00 +0200

Any local impacts from tropical storm Laura look to be relegated to a slight bump in waves & surf early next week & a bit of a surge of tropical moisture from the east increasing rain slightly. No significant local impacts are anticipated while t.d. #14 stays far to the west with no impacts at all.

Two hurricanes expected in Gulf of Mexico; Florida still in path of one - USA TODAY

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:42:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura forms, threatens South Florida

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:32:00 +0200

| Palm Beach Post Tropical Depression 13 strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura Friday morning as it moved toward South Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center. Both TS Laura and Tropical Depression 14 are forecast to reach hurricane strength, with both sharing the Gulf of Mexico at the same time.

Florida Braces For Hurricane Laura Or Marco; TX, LA Await Other

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:28:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center released updated forecast models overnight that confirm the extraordinary possibility both storms might be churning through the Gulf of Mexico at the same time. Whichever storm reaches tropical cyclone status first will be called Laura and the other will be called Marco.

Two hurricanes expected in Gulf of Mexico; Florida still in path of one

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:35:00 +0200

Unprecedented: Two hurricanes expected in Gulf of Mexico with Florida still in path of one

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:31:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center is forecasting for two tropical depressions to reach hurricane strength, with both sharing the Gulf of Mexico at the same time. If that forecast holds true, it would be the first time in recorded history that two hurricanes muscled through the Gulf’s warm waters....

There are two hurricanes expected in Gulf at the same time; Florida still in path

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:27:00 +0200

Two hurricanes expected in Gulf of Mexico with Florida still in path of one

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:31:00 +0200

Florida Braces For Hurricane Laura Or Marco; TX, LA Awaits Other

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:56:00 +0200

Tropical Depression 14 close to becoming a tropical storm

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:36:00 +0200

New Tropical Depression 14 formed Thursday morning in the central Caribbean Sea and is forecast to graze the Atlantic coast of Honduras, then curve across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. It potentially could head for Texas as a tropical storm by next week, though the track and force that far out remained highly uncertain.

Tropical depression will be a hurricane when it approaches Florida, forecasters say

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:57:00 +0200

The tropical depression expected to develop into Tropical Storm Laura on Thursday will be a hurricane when it approaches Florida in a few days, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tropical Depression 13 was still about 750 miles east of the Leeward Islands as of 11 a.m.

Double trouble: Pair of tropical systems could near US as powerful storms early next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:40:00 +0200

PALM BEACH, Fla. – A pair of tropical depressions were forecast to approach U.S. shores as more potent systems by early next week, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday. "We could actually have Laura AND Marco sharing the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, and both making U.S. landfalls on Monday," University of Miami meteorologist Brian McNoldy said.

Double trouble: Pair of tropical systems could near US as powerful storms early next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:11:00 +0200

Double trouble: Pair of tropical systems forecast to take aim at U.S., could make landfall early next week

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:40:00 +0200

Double trouble: Pair of tropical systems forecast to take aim at U.S., could make landfall early next week

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:40:00 +0200

Topical systems threaten the Gulf Coast

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:33:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura forecast to form soon, could approach Florida as Cat 1 hurricane

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:39:00 +0200

A tropical depression in the Atlantic may approach South Florida as a Category 1 hurricane early next week, according to the National Hurricane Center. It’s unclear if this system, tropical depression 13, or the newly minted tropical depression 14, will be the first to strengthen into Tropical Storm Laura on Thursday.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Two tropical systems appear to be headed for Gulf

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:29:00 +0200

Everyone’s attention is turning to the tropics and the forecast for the Gulf. As of Thursday afternoon, there are now two tropical depressions (#13 and #14) in the Atlantic Basin. Both are expected to become tropical storms within the next half-day and both are likely headed for the Gulf.

Double trouble: Pair of tropical systems forecast to take aim at U.S., could make landfall early next week

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:08:00 +0200

The Atlantic hurricane season entering its most active phase, scientist explains

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:19:00 +0200

Thursday marks an important date in the hurricane season, according to Colorado State University hurricane research scientist Phil Klotzbach. “Historically, about 2/3 of all Atlantic hurricane activity occurs between August 20 - October 10,” Klotzbach tweeted early Thursday, noting that we are....

Tropical Storm Laura forecast to form soon, could approach Florida as Cat 1 hurricane

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200

A tropical depression in the Atlantic is expected to become Tropical Storm Laura later Thursday and it may approach South Florida as a Category 1 hurricane early next week, according to the National Hurricane Center. It’s joined in the Atlantic region by the newly formed tropical depression 14 near....

California fires update: Thousands of structures threatened as many remain evacuated

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:13:00 +0200

ABC News By MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News. (NEW YORK) — Dozens of fires continue to burn in California Thursday as thousands of structures are threatened and many people remain under evacuation orders. The LNU Lightning Complex Fire, which includes Napa, Sonoma and Lake Counties in California, has burned more than 124,000 acres and is 0% contained.

Tropical Storm Laura forecast to form soon in Atlantic, could track toward South Florida

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:07:00 +0200

A tropical depression in the Atlantic is expected to become Tropical Storm Laura sometime Thursday and may bring stormy conditions to South Florida this weekend and early next week, according to the National Hurricane Center. Of the three waves making their way across the Atlantic, it’s second in line.

Tropical Storm Laura forecast to form soon in Atlantic, could track toward South Florida

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:36:00 +0200

Florida in path of potential high-end tropical storm, which could form into named storm Laura

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:33:00 +0200

PALM BEACH, Fla. – Tropical Depression 13 formed overnight with the National Hurricane Center forecasting a ramp up to a powerful tropical storm with 70 mph winds by early next week. The current path includes South Florida with the center of the cone of uncertainty cutting through the Keys Monday....

Nation Florida in path of potential high-end tropical storm

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:22:00 +0200

A third wave has appeared in the Atlantic, and two are forecast to turn into depressions

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 08:32:00 +0200

A third tropical wave formed in the Atlantic early Wednesday — and while its chances of strengthening as it moves away from Africa remain low, the other two systems are forecast to turn into tropical depressions this week, the National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Depression 13 forms, likely to be named Laura

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 06:13:00 +0200

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Floridians need to be very watchful as Tropical Depression 13 it may impact the state of Florida in just five days. Plus, there are growing indications that this system will become a hurricane and possibly a major hurricane over the next five days. From the National Hurricane Center: As of 11 p.

Tropical depression No. 13 forms in Atlantic as NHC tracks 2 other waves

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:36:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami is now tracking three tropical waves in the Atlantic, one of which was elevated to a tropical depression late Wednesday. Tropical depression No. 13 formed about 850 miles east of the Windward Islands and is gradually becoming better defined.

Atlantic hurricane season about to kick into high gear

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 02:17:00 +0200

By Karen Graham yesterday in Environment After a brief lull in activity, two new tropical systems are moving through the Atlantic, potentially adding to the record pace of the 2020 hurricane season. Both systems are expected to experience significant development by the end of this week.

Atlantic hurricane season about to kick into high gear

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 01:16:00 +0200

By Karen Graham 22 hours ago in Environment After a brief lull in activity, two new tropical systems are moving through the Atlantic, potentially adding to the record pace of the 2020 hurricane season. Both systems are expected to experience significant development by the end of this week.

Meteorologists eyeing 3 — yes, 3 — tropical systems in the Atlantic

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:46:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three systems in the Atlantic that all have a chance of forming into tropical depressions or storms this week. Yes, three systems. But so far Florida is in the path of just one of the storms — Invest 98L, also called “Disturbance 2″ by meteorologists — is churning in the Atlantic.

A third wave has appeared in the Atlantic, and two are forecast to turn into depressions

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200

NHC: 'High' chance for 2 systems to develop in Atlantic, third system being watch

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:04:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami is now tracking three tropical waves in the Atlantic that have the potential for development, including two labeled "high" with a greater than 60% chance. Whichever one develops first could become Tropical Storm Laura.

A third wave has appeared in the Atlantic, and two are forecast to turn into depressions

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:31:00 +0200

Hurricane National Hurricane Center tracking 3 tropical waves that could develop Emily McCain

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:20:00 +0200

MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three systems in the Atlantic, and says one has a 90% chance of developing over the next two days. We are tracking 3 tropical waves that have the potential for tropical cyclone development. The disturbance with the greatest chance for development....

Forecasters watching 3 systems in the Atlantic, one has 'high chance' of becoming next named storm

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:17:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring three systems in the Atlantic -- one of which could possibly become Tropical Storm Laura. "We are tracking 3 tropical waves that have the potential for tropical cyclone development," the NHC said.

Atlantic hurricane season about to kick into high gear

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 03:15:00 +0200

By Karen Graham 48 mins ago in Environment After a brief lull in activity, two new tropical systems are moving through the Atlantic, potentially adding to the record pace of the 2020 hurricane season. Both systems are expected to experience significant development by the end of this week.

Hurricane season coming back to life with two systems brewing in the Atlantic

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Josephine and Kyle dissipated over the weekend, leaving the Atlantic Ocean free of storms. But that may not be the case for long. A pair of tropical waves with increasing odds of development are traversing the ocean to start off the work week, preluding a period of anticipated intense activity that may last into September.

Two more tropical storms possible this week

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 19:17:00 +0200

Two more tropical storms may form in the Atlantic Ocean this week as a hyperactive season continues. To date, there have been 11 named storms. When Kyle formed on Friday, it was the earliest K storm on record. The next storm will be called Laura, and it is very likely that it will be the earliest L storm on record.

Hurricane Center: Depression could possibly develop in Caribbean, move toward Gulf this week

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 05:21:00 +0200

A fast-moving tropical disturbance might approach the Gulf of Mexico later this week as a cyclone, the said in a Sunday evening update. Forecasters noted shower and thunderstorm activity associated with a tropical wave about 500 miles east of the Windward Islands is increasing as the wave moves west at about 20 mph.

Hurricane Center: Watch these 2 areas for development as the season nears its peak

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 17:28:00 +0200

Two tropical waves have a chance of becoming tropical depressions this week, the National Hurricane Center said in an update Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. Two tropical waves have a chance of becoming tropical depressions this week, the National Hurricane Center said in an update Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020.

Hurricane season in the USA: 2020 will be brutal

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 22:47:00 +0200

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has the honor of naming the tropical cyclones that cross the Atlantic each year. Long before the start of the hurricane season on June 1st, a WMO committee draws up lists with exactly 21 names for the storms to be expected.

Florida in cone as hurricane center issues warnings for what could become Tropical Storm Isaias

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 19:17:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center has yet to name a churning system in the Atlantic, but issued its first advisory for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, which is projected to spin up and become Tropical Storm Isaias in the next 36 hours. The 11 a.m. advisory includes tropical storm warnings for Puerto Rico, the U.

Marine Accident Investigation Branch: current investigations

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:31:00 +0200

13 August 2020. We have recently started two new investigations: a fatal injury to passenger on a RIB following a collision with a jetski off Menai Bridge on 8 August and, investigating on behalf of the Isle of Man Ship Registry, a fatal injury to crewman following an engine room fire on the LPG....

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:32:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also might hit the U.S. as a hurricane after running across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:30:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY - Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also might hit the U.S. as a hurricane after running across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

Tropical Storm Laura and another depression in Caribbean could pose potential hurricane threat to southern US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:24:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also might hit the U.S. as a hurricane after running across Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

Tropical Storm Laura forms - Threatens Florida and Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:23:00 +0200

By Karen Graham 20 mins ago in Environment Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also may hit the U.S. after running into Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast out of forecast cone for Tropical Storm Laura

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:20:00 +0200

MIAMI — All of Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast are out of the forecast cone on Friday morning as Tropical Storm Laura churns west in the Atlantic Ocean. According to the 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Laura is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and is moving west at 18 mph.

2 hurricanes could form at the same time in the Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:20:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. With a new tropical storm and a tropical depression aiming for the U.S., forecasters say both could be swirling in the Gulf of Mexico as hurricanes next week -- and it would be the first time in recorded history that it happens. Tropical Depression 13, east of the Caribbean islands,....

Weather headed for Texas expected to become tropical storm

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200

Tropical Depression 14 is expected to become a tropical storm later in the day Friday, forecasters said. The tropical depression is still on a path toward Texas and Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center's Friday morning update. A second tropical depression also headed toward the Gulf....

A Tropical Storm Warning for Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla, and the British Virgin Islands.

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200

At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Laura was located near latitude 17.0 North, longitude 60.2 West. Laura is moving toward the west near 18 mph (30 km/h) and a generally west-northwestward motion at a faster forward speed is expected over the next couple of days.

Latest forecast advisories on TD 14, TS Laura

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:15:00 +0200

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The National Weather Service has issued the latest forecast advisories for Tropical Depression #14 and Tropical Storm Laura. Uncertainty abounds with the two tropical systems we’re tracking Friday morning. As expected, the track for newly-formed Tropical Storm Laura was....

Tropical Storm Laura forms in Atlantic

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:11:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura has been named east of the Leeward Islands as of Friday morning. Forecasters are also tracking Tropical Depression 14 and a tropical wave near Africa. The National Hurricane Center upgraded Tropical Depression 13 to Tropical Storm Laura in a special statement on Friday morning,....

Tropical depression 14 could be a hurricane when it hits Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:03:00 +0200

The tropical depression spinning near the Yucatán Peninsula could be a hurricane as it barrels toward the Gulf Coast. The depression, which could become Tropical Storm Marco by day’s end, is one of two storms brewing during the 2020 hurricane season. Tropical Storm Laura formed overnight just east....

New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:03:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY: Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the US Gulf Coast . A second storm also may hit the US after running into Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. The new tropical storm was centered about 230 miles....

Tropical Storm Laura could become a hurricane near Florida

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:57:00 +0200

Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also might hit the U.S. as a hurricane after running across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The new tropical storm was centred about 230 miles (375....

New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:53:00 +0200

This satellite image released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Laura in the North Atlantic Ocean, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Laura could become a hurricane near Florida

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:49:00 +0200

What would happen if two storms met in the Gulf of Mexico?

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:47:00 +0200

Forecasters are keeping an eye on this as Tropical Depression 14 (expected to be named Marco once it strengthens) and Tropical Storm Laura head toward the Gulf of Mexico. The Fujiwhara Effect is a possibility, Wood said, but it also may not happen. It’s too soon to know. If it does happen, Wood is not expecting dramatic results.

Gulf Coast on alert as two tropical systems could threaten at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:42:00 +0200

The first system to watch is Tropical Storm Laura, which is about 250 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. Tropical storm watches have been issued for St. Maarten, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla, Saba and St. Eustatius. Additional watches were posted for Culebra and Vieques in....

US faces threat of two Caribbean storms hitting simultaneously as hurricanes

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:37:00 +0200

A tropical storm and a tropical depression at opposite ends of the Caribbean were projected to possibly become hurricanes, major storms which could hit the US simultaneously after drenching much of the region. The US mainland has not been hit by two tropical storms simultaneously since September 1933, in the midst of the Great Depression.

Tropical Storm Laura forms in Atlantic, posing a double threat to the southern United States

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:35:00 +0200

This map shows the forecast track of a newly named tropical storm, Laura - the earliest L storm on record in the Atlantic hurricane basin. The storm could strengthen into a hurricane as it moves towards Florida and into the Gulf of Mexico early next week. National Hurricane Center. By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.

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Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:35:00 +0200

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New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:26:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura forms in Caribbean, heads for U.S.

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:22:00 +0200

Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Laura formed in the southern Caribbean early Friday, strengthening from a depression into a system that forecasters expect to make landfall in the southeastern United States in the coming days. The National Hurricane Center said in a 9 a.m.

New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:20:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY — (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also might hit the U.S. as a hurricane after running across Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

Tropical Storm Laura forms with potential to impact US over weekend

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:20:00 +0200

August 21, 2020 at 8:55 am CDT By Theresa Seiger, Cox Media Group National Content Desk A tropical depression reported near the northern Leeward Islands on Friday morning has strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura, according to officials with the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Laura forms in Atlantic

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. — Hurricane hunters have investigated Tropical Depression 13 and they have the determined that the system has now maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. It is officially named Laura. The system continues to move west at 21 mph. Also, hurricane hunters found out that the center is located....

MIL-OSI Security: Captain of the Port sets Port Condition ZULU for the U.S. Virgin...

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200

Coast Guard sets Port Condition ZULU for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico ‘Tropical Storm Laura’ Editors’ Note: Click on image to visit National Hurricane Center site. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Coast Guard Captain of the Port San Juan set Port Condition ZULU at 8 a.m. Friday for all maritime ports in the U.

New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:07:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also may hit the U.S. after running into Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The new tropical storm was centered about 230....

Tropical Storm Laura forms with potential to impact US over weekend

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:07:00 +0200

A tropical depression reported near the northern Leeward Islands on Friday morning has strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura, according to officials with the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center. Officials said the storm, which has maximum sustained winds measured around 45 mph,....

New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:02:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters say it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also may hit the U.S. after running into Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to Florida

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also may hit the U.S. after running into Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

Hurricane Hunter: Depression strengthens into Tropical Storm Laura; threat to Florida

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0200

NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft finds that tropical depression 13 has strengthened to Tropical Storm Laura. pic.twitter.com/TNjJETfJL3 Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) August 21, 2020 Tropical Depression 13 now upgraded to Tropical Storm Laura is approaching the Northern Leeward Islands.

New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:59:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also may hit the U.S. after running into Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The new tropical storm was centered about 230....

Depression strengthens into Tropical Storm Laura

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:56:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center has upgraded Tropical Depression 13 to Tropical Storm Laura as the system’s wind speeds strengthened to 45 miles per hour. The system is located about 230 miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands. In its latest bulletin, issued at 8:05am this morning, the....

New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:50:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY — (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also may hit the U.S. after running into Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

Tropical Storm Laura forms in the central Atlantic Ocean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:50:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the central Atlantic Ocean. The First Alert Weather team has been tracking the system for multiple days, as it began as Tropical Depression #13. NOAA Hurricane Hunter Aircraft indicated that the system had strengthened, with maximum sustained winds of around 45 mph.

New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:49:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also may hit the U.S. after running into Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The new tropical storm was centered about 230....

Tropical Storm Laura forms, projected to become Cat 1 hurricane off coast of Florida

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:48:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Tropical Storm Laura has formed. Tropical Depression 13 was upgraded to Laura Friday morning, moving toward South Florida and is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane on its approach to the Sunshine State, forecasters said Friday morning. Laura is currently packing maximum sustained winds of 45 mph.

New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:48:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also may hit the U.S. after running into Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

2 tropical systems could threaten the U.S. as hurricanes next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:48:00 +0200

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the Atlantic. It's one of 2 tropical systems that could track toward the Gulf Coast, possibly as hurricanes. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Hunter aircraft found that Tropical Depression 13 had strengthened to a tropical storm Friday morning.

Tracking two tropical depressions and more storms on the way!

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:44:00 +0200

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - It’s a busy time of the year in the Lowcountry as we track our daily storms and lots of activity in the tropics. As far as our weather at home today, morning storms will give way to quieter weather at the lunch time hour before more storms develop this afternoon.

New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:43:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also may hit the U.S. after running into Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

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Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:42:00 +0200

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New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:41:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY - Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also may hit the U.S. after running into Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

Tropical Storm Laura forms, expected to impact US next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Tropical Storm Laura formed in the Atlantic Friday and is forecast to impact the United States as a hurricane early next week. Tropical Depression 13 developed into Tropical Storm Laura by 9 a.m. It's forecast to become a hurricane as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico....

System headed toward Florida gets a name: Laura

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200

Latest forecast models show the system could be a hurricane near South Florida on Monday. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Just after 9 a.m. Friday, Hurricane Hunter aircraft found the system nearing the Northern Leeward Islands has strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura.

Tropical Storm Laura forms in Atlantic, expected to head to Gulf of Mexico: See latest track

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the Atlantic and is expected to head to the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said Friday morning. The storm, previously Tropical Depression 13, is about 230 miles southeast of the northern Leeward Islands. It is moving west at 21 mph.

Tropical Storm Laura forms in Atlantic Ocean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:30:00 +0200

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Tropical Storm Laura has formed east of the northern Leeward Islands. Hurricane Hunters also found the center was farther south, meaning changes in the track are likely with the next advisory at 10 a.m. NEW: Tropical Storm #Laura has formed east of the northern Leeward Islands.

Latest NWS forecast predicts two hurricanes in Gulf of Mexico at same time next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:26:00 +0200

ABC News By MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News. (NEW YORK) — Two tropical systems are on a path toward the Gulf of Mexico and could possibly make landfall at the same time in the U.S. early next week. The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center depicts two hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday.

Tropical Depression 13 Forecast to Become Hurricane As It Nears Florida

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200

A storm churning in the Atlantic Ocean has the potential to become a hurricane over the next few days and it's possible Florida could feel its impact. Tropical Depression 13 formed on Wednesday over the central tropical Atlantic and was about 300 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands on Friday morning.

2 hurricanes could swirl in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time next week, forecaster say

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. With two tropical depressions aiming for the U.S., the current projections show both could be swirling in the Gulf of Mexico as hurricanes next week. Tropical Depression 13 is moving toward South Florida and is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane on its approach to the Sunshine State, forecasters said Friday morning.

Latest NHC forecast predicts 2 hurricanes in Gulf of Mexico at same time next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0200

Two tropical systems are on a path toward the Gulf of Mexico and could possibly make landfall around the same time in the U.S. early next week. The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center depicts two hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday.

Latest NHC forecast predicts 2 hurricanes in Gulf of Mexico at same time next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:36:00 +0200

Two storms may be headed for the Gulf next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +0200

There are two tropical depressions in the Atlantic as of Friday morning. Both could become tropical storms and possibly hurricanes, and both could end up in the Gulf of Mexico early next week. Another tropical wave near Africa is also being watched. By Leigh Morgan The National Hurricane Center....

Tropical Depression 13 forecast to become Category 1 hurricane as it heads toward Florida

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:57:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Tropical Depression 13 is moving toward South Florida and is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane on its approach to the Sunshine State, forecasters said Friday morning. “South Florida is still in the forecast cone of Depression 13, but there is still high uncertainty to determine....

Two tropical storms could form today, both expected to impact US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:06:00 +0200

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Two tropical storms could form Friday, and both are expected to impact the United States by early next week. WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said both depressions are developing at about the same pace and following similar tracks -- which is very unusual.

Tropical depression No. 13 targets Florida and expected to strengthen

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 06:38:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Two tropical depressions are moving west and strengthening, with the latest projection showing them impacting the United States coast. One of them is even expected to become a hurricane and impact Florida. Tropical Depression 13 formed on Wednesday night and is located hundreds of miles east of the northern Leeward Islands.

Simultaneous waterspouts reported offshore Louisiana over Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 02:55:00 +0200

Reports of waterspouts churning off the Louisiana coastline cropped up around the state Thursday, as videos and images circulated on social media. One video shows up to six waterspouts in a row dominating the horizon southwest of Galliano. Another shows a massive spout up close in Leevilee, La.

Two storms in the Gulf? At once?

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 01:09:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center says that not one but two tropical systems may have to share space in the Gulf starting on Monday. First there’s Tropical Depression 13, which is east of the Caribbean as of Thursday evening. That storm is expected to strengthen and continue heading west, possibly....

Forecast says hurricane could threaten Florida next week

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:42:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on TD 13. It’s proving a bit difficult to forecast how strong it will be down the road. TD13 is forecast to turn into Tropical Storm Laura late Thursday, but after that, its strength remains uncertain. Some models dissolve it into a wave while others intensify it greatly.

Two tropical systems could threaten the Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:34:00 +0200

Gulf Coast residents need to pay attention as not one, but two tropical systems could impact the area in the coming days. Tropical Depression 14 was nearing the coast of Honduras Friday morning, and the U.S. National Hurricane Center said it was expected to veer northwest and cut across the tip of....

Hurricane Tropical storm warning in effect for Puerto Rico ahead of Laura Emily McCain

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:39:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Depression Thirteen strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura on Friday morning, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said just after 9 a.m. As of the 11 a.m. update, Laura is about 210 miles east-southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, according to NHC. The system is packing 45 mph winds and is moving west at 18 mph.

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:38:00 +0200

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:37:00 +0200

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:35:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters say it could pose a hurricane threat to the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second system also may hit the U.S. as a hurricane or strong tropical storm after running across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also might hit the U.S. as a hurricane after running across Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200

NOAA Proceeds with Aircraft Reconnaissance for Tropical Storm Laura

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200

With peak Atlantic hurricane season fast approaching, AOML scientists begin supporting NOAA Hurricane Hunter missions into Tropical Storm Laura. The (NHC) and Environmental Modeling Center (EMC) have tasked NOAA’s two P-3 aircraft to investigate the atmospheric conditions associated with the tropical storm.

Tropical Storm Laura shifts, remains a threat to parts of Florida

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:06:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. According to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Laura has shifted, but remains a threat to parts of Florida. Tropical Depression 13 was upgraded to Laura Friday morning, moving toward South Florida and is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane on....

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:06:00 +0200

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:06:00 +0200

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to U.S.

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:05:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY -- Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also might hit the U.S. as a hurricane after running across Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

2 tropical systems headed for Gulf, uncertainty remains high

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200

Tropical Depression #13 got the upgrade to Laura just after 8 a.m. CDT this morning after the Hurricane Hunters found that maximum winds had increased to 45 mph. The Hurricane Hunters also found that the center was about 80 miles farther south than previous thought, necessitating a southward adjustment to the forecast track as of the 10 a.

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

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Tropical Storm Laura Forms and May Threaten Florida, Gulf Coast Next Week; Watches Issued for Puerto Rico - The Weather Channel

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:15:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura will affect the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands with rain and gusty winds into this weekend. Laura may then head toward Florida and the Gulf of Mexico early next week, possibly as a hurricane. However, its forecast intensity and track at that time are highly uncertain.

New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:16:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura forms and tracks toward South Florida as islands put under warning

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:02:00 +0200

The race to become Tropical Storm Laura goes to tropical depression 13, a system pointed toward the Bahamas and South Florida as a Category 1 hurricane late in the weekend. The National Hurricane Center said the 12th storm of the season, which has maximum sustained wind speeds of 45 mph, could “come across South Florida by Monday.

Storm watch: Two hurricanes expected in Gulf; Florida still in path of Tropical Storm Laura

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200

Tropical Depression 13 strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura Friday morning but the forecasted path moved slightly away from Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center. Both TS Laura and Tropical Depression 14 are forecast to reach hurricane strength, with both sharing the Gulf of Mexico at the same time.

Tropical Storm Laura Forms and May Threaten Florida, Gulf Coast Next Week; Watches Issued for Puerto Rico - The Weather Channel

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:24:00 +0200

British Virgin Islands (British Overseas Territory) travel advice

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:29:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura is currently forecast to bring hazardous sea and weather conditions to the islands from the morning of Saturday 22 August 2020. The hurricane season officially runs from June to November although severe storms can occur in the Caribbean throughout the year.

Anguilla (British Overseas Territory) travel advice

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:29:00 +0200

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Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also might hit the U.S. as a hurricane after running across Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:28:00 +0200

What’s in Wildfire Smoke, and How Bad Is It for Your Lungs?

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:26:00 +0200

But the fossil evidence indicates that the ichthyosaur used its blunt teeth to grip the slightly smaller reptile, the way predators like orcas and crocodiles do today, according to the press release. Because other marine reptiles from the same time period have similar teeth, the researchers think....

Storm headed for Texas expected to become hurricane

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200

Tropical Depression 14 is now forecast to become a hurricane before landfall. Its track is still uncertain but most likely toward the Upper Texas Coast or Louisiana, according to the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston. Tropical Depression 13 has become Tropical Storm Laura, the National Hurricane Center announced on Twitter.

Laura - Atlantic Ocean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200

Aug. 21, 2020 – NASA Nighttime Imagery Finds Tropical Storm Laura Developing NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with a nighttime view of Tropical Depression 13 early on Aug. 21. By 11 a.m. EDT, it had strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura.

USA travel advice

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura is currently forecast to bring hazardous sea and weather conditions to the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico from overnight Friday 21 August 2020 into the weekend. The storm is predicted to reach hurricane strength over the weekend before making landfall within the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday 25 August 2020.

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura forms; still forecast to enter Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:40:00 +0200

TAMPA, Fla. Tropical Storm Laura officially formed after Hurricane Hunters found 45-mph winds and a center of circulation. It's the 11th named storm of the season, and also the earliest "L" name storm on record. On Friday morning, the center of the storm was found 80 miles south of where it was....

2 tropical systems may make landfall - and history - early next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:38:00 +0200

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The year 2020 has been one for the history books in many ways and the tropics are about to add another record to an already remarkable season. Residents along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida are preparing for not one but two tropical systems to make landfall early next week.

Recipe for a Busy Hurricane Season: Warmer Water, Cleaner Air

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:47:00 +0200

Editor’s Note (8/21/20): Tropical Depression 13 has now strengthened and become Tropical Storm Laura. Peak Atlantic hurricane season began yesterday. The greatest number of stormsespecially major stormstypically form between Aug. 20 and Oct. 10. But the start of the busy season is a bit more troubling than usual this year.

2 Possible Hurricanes Heading For Gulf Coast Early Next Week, Weather Service Says

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:49:00 +0200

One storm is currently forecast to hit near the Texas-Louisiana border; the other could reach the Florida Panhandle. Two hurricanes hitting the Gulf at once would be unprecedented, experts say.

South Floridians shop for essentials as Tropical Storm Laura churns in Atlantic

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:05:00 +0200

NORTH BAY VILLAGE, FLA. (WSVN) - South Florida residents are flocking to supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations and home improvement retailers to begin gearing up in case Tropical Storm Laura swirls through the state as a stronger system. 7News cameras captured drivers pulling up to the....

2 Storms threaten to hit U.S. at hurricane strength

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:59:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY — Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also might hit the U.S. as a hurricane after running across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

Puerto Rico (The United States of America): Tropical Storm Laura - Estimated Impacts Advisory 7, 21 August 2020 1100 AST

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:18:00 +0200

NWS Summary: At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Laura was located near latitude 17.0 North, longitude 60.2 West. Laura is moving toward the west near 18 mph (30 km/h) and a generally west-northwestward motion at a faster forward speed is expected over the next couple of days.

3 Scenarios for Tropical Depression Thirteen As It Moves Toward Florida, the Gulf - The Weather Channel

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:16:00 +0200

At a Glance Tropical Depression Thirteen is forecast to strengthen as it approaches Florida and the Gulf early next week. But this forecast could have significant changes the next few days. The system could be a hurricane or it could dissipate. Tropical Depression Thirteen has become Tropical Storm Laura.

Two tropical storm systems could make landfall next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:12:00 +0200

Up first: Tropical Storm Laura. This storm is expected to skirt past Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba this weekend before possibly strengthening into a hurricane over the Gulf by early Tuesday. Right now, it could make landfall near Pensacola. Tropical Depression 14: this storm will strengthen to Tropical Storm Marco sometime today.

Two hurricanes in Gulf at same time? Could it be a battle between Laura and Marco?

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200

The Gulf of Mexico is an oval womb of warm water known for nourishing super storms that gorge on its heat, but not in modern times — since satellites flew in darkness overhead — has it hosted two tropical cyclones at once. And never two hurricanes. This coming week may change that, marking a....

Mostly cloudy with scattered afternoon showers Friday

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:30:00 +0200

. Showers become more scattered along with a few heavier thunderstorms into the afternoon and evening. Temperatures reach the mid and upper 80s. Some storms could produce damaging wind gusts, mainly over the southern half of the area. The other risks will involve excessive rainfall and frequent lightning.

Recipe for a Busy Hurricane Season: Warmer Water, Cleaner Air

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:29:00 +0200

Editor’s Note (8/21/20): Tropical Depression 13 has now strengthened and become Tropical Storm Laura. Peak Atlantic hurricane season began yesterday. The greatest number of storms—especially major storms—typically form between Aug. 20 and Oct. 10. But the start of the busy season is a bit more troubling than usual this year.

Two tropical systems could threaten Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:22:00 +0200

As of now, the official forecast from the National Hurricane Center brings the center of the track to the northeastern Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle by Wednesday, perhaps as a hurricane. The intensity will depend on if it survives the trek across the islands intact and how much it can intensify when it enters the Gulf.

2 Storms threaten to hit U.S. at hurricane strength

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:44:00 +0200

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Genevieve Loses Punch as 2 New Storms Aim for the Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:38:00 +0200

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico — Hurricane Genevieve lost some of its punch Thursday even as it lashed Mexico’s Los Cabos tourist resorts with hurricane-force gusts and heavy rains. And two storms formed in the Atlantic Basin — both on potential tracks toward the United States.

Tropical Storm Laura Forms in the Atlantic

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:35:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura formed on Friday, the latest named storm of a busy Atlantic hurricane season, while another, known currently as Tropical Depression 14, churned its way toward the Gulf of Mexico. Laura, currently east of the Leeward Islands, is expected to make its way north by going over Puerto....

Dammit, Two Hurricanes

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:34:00 +0200

A tropical depression and tropical storm are currently blowing through the Atlantic. They are creating the potential for one hell of a rare event by Tuesday: two storms in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time. Not only would this be historic weather-wise; it would stretch disaster response resources....

Tropical Storm Laura shifts south, leaving most of Florida outside the projected path

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura’s latest track has shifted south, taking most of Florida out of the forecast cone except the Florida Keys, which declared a local state of emergency. Laura is set to cross directly over the northern Leeward Islands on Saturday. The newest model shows the storm, which has maximum....

Hurricane Sandbags available in Tampa Bay area ahead of tropical developments Dan Trujillo 1:09 PM, Aug 21, 2020

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:56:00 +0200

With the tropics beginning to heat up, some counties in the Tampa Bay area are making sandbags available just in case. If you need sandbags, you can pick them up at the following locations: POLK COUNTY. Sandbags will be provided to Polk County residents at all Roads and Drainage maintenance units and another site in Poinciana from 8 a.

Tropical storm forecast to form soon, could approach Florida as Cat 1 hurricane

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:02:00 +0200

Two new tropical weather systems could threaten the U.S.

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:02:00 +0200

As the typical peak period of hurricane season begins, right on cue the National Hurricane Center is tracking two systems, both with the potential to make landfall next week. Tropical Depression 13 formed Wednesday east of the Lesser Antilles. It is expected to intensify and may make landfall as....

Effects of Tropical Storm Laura bring high winds, rain

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:15:00 +0200

MIAMI – The National Hurricane Center issued a 2 p.m. (AST) advisory on recently upgraded Tropical Storm Laura, which is approaching the northern Leeward Islands. In preparation of wind and rain approaching St. Kitts and Nevis, all government offices were closed at 1 p.m., citizens were warned to be prepared as Hurricane Laura passes by.

Tropical Storm Laura forms; two storms could converge in Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Tropical Storm Laura formed in the Atlantic Friday and is forecast to impact the United States as a hurricane early next week. Tropical Depression 13 developed into Tropical Storm Laura Friday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane as it moves into the Gulf of....

2 Caribbean Storms Pose Potential Hurricane Threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:31:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY—Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also might hit the U.S. as a hurricane after running across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:29:00 +0200

Two tropical systems could become nearly simultaneous threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast early next week. They could even get sucked into an odd dance around each other. Or they could fall apart as they soak the Caribbean and Mexico this weekend. Newly formed Tropical Storm Laura and a depression that....

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:28:00 +0200

Newly formed Tropical Storm Laura and a depression that is likely to become Tropical Storm Marco have such bad and good environments ahead of them that their futures were not clear Friday. Computer forecast models varied so much that some saw Laura becoming a major hurricane nearing the U.S., while others saw it dissipating.

Atlantic hurricane season entering most active phase, scientist warns

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200

Thursday marks an important date in the hurricane season, according to Colorado State University hurricane research scientist Phil Klotzbach. “Historically, about 2/3 of all Atlantic hurricane activity occurs between August 20 – October 10,” Klotzbach tweeted early Thursday, noting that we are....

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters say it could pose a hurricane threat to the U.S. eastern Gulf Coast. And if that’s not enough a second system also may hit the U.S. western Gulf Coast after running across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

Haïti en alerte orange à l’approche de la tempête tropicale Laura

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:55:00 +0200

Agence France-Presse. « Des activités pluvieuses et orageuses susceptibles de provoquer des crues soudaines, des inondations, des glissements de terrain seront attendues d’abord sur les portions nord, puis sur l’ensemble du territoire », prévient le service national météorologique dans un bulletin spécial.

Potential hurricane threat to US as twin storms approach

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:55:00 +0200

A man removes debris on the beach after the crossing of Hurricane Genevieve in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico's Southern Baja Peninsula, August 20, 2020. (Reuters) Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters have said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the US Gulf Coast.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:45:00 +0200

Two storms head for U.S. Gulf in rare hurricane season event By Liz Hampton (Reuters) - A pair of tropical cyclones forecast to become hurricanes early next week are headed for the U.S. Gulf Coast and will spin over the Gulf's warm waters simultaneously, a rare weather event that could cause massive disruption as they make landfall. The last time two cyclones entered the U.S. Gu... 38m ago

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:07:00 +0200

By Liz Hampton. (Reuters) - A pair of tropical cyclones forecast to become hurricanes early next week are headed for the U.S. Gulf Coast and will spin over the Gulf's warm waters simultaneously, a rare weather event that could cause massive disruption as they make landfall. The last time two cyclones entered the U.

Two storms head for U.S. Gulf in rare hurricane season event

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:07:00 +0200

Two tropical storms could threaten Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:02:00 +0200

By Allison Chinchar | CNN. Residents from Texas to Florida need to prepare for TWO tropical systems that could impact the area in the coming days. The first system to watch is Tropical Storm Laura, which is about 200 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. Monroe County in the Florida Keys on Friday declared a state of emergency.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:09:00 +0200

NASA nighttime imagery finds Tropical Storm Laura developing

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:27:00 +0200

Credit: Credit: NASA Worldview, Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with a nighttime view of Tropical Depression 13 early on Aug. 21. By 11 a.m. EDT, it had strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura. NASA's Night-Time View of Tropical Depression 13.

2 storms pose possible double threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:33:00 +0200

Hurricane 2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast Seth Borenstein, AP 3:23 PM, Aug 21, 2020

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200

MIAMI (AP) -- Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters say it could pose a hurricane threat to the U.S. eastern Gulf Coast. And if that's not enough a second system also may hit the U.S. western Gulf Coast after running across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:25:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:24:00 +0200

Two Storms Head for US Gulf in Rare Hurricane Season Event

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:41:00 +0200

A pair of tropical cyclones forecast to become hurricanes early next week are headed for the U.S. Gulf Coast and will spin over the Gulf's warm waters simultaneously, a rare weather event that could cause massive disruption as they make landfall. The last time two cyclones entered the U.S.

The Fujiwhara Effect can occur when two tropical cyclones get within roughly 900 miles of each other, said Lance Wood, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Houston/Galveston office.

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:36:00 +0200

Forecasters are keeping an eye on this as Tropical Depression 14 (expected to be named Marco once it strengthens) and Tropical Storm Laura head toward the Gulf of Mexico. As of Friday, Laura was expected to move toward Florida, while Tropical Depression 14 was headed toward the coast of Texas and/or Louisiana.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:42:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:42:00 +0200

Two tropical storms could threaten Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:40:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:40:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

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A tropical storm and hurricane could hit US simultaneously next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:37:00 +0200

A strengthening tropical storm and another system that could develop into a hurricane could slam into the US at the same time next week — a phenomenon that hasn’t happened since the Great Depression. Tropical Storm Laura was swirling east of the Leeward Islands Friday morning with maximum sustained....

NASA Nighttime Imagery Finds Tropical Storm Laura Developing

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:35:00 +0200

NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with a nighttime view of Tropical Depression 13 early on Aug. 21. By 11 a.m. EDT, it had strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura. The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument aboard NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite provided a....

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:54:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also might hit the U.S. as a hurricane after running across Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

U.S. could see two tropical systems make landfall on same day

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:49:00 +0200

As we enter the heart of hurricane season, twin tropical cyclones are aimed at the U.S. mainland, with both poised to make landfall early next week — possibly on the same day. This would be the first time two hurricanes occur in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time, which could happen Monday or Tuesday as the storms intensify.

In a First, 2 Hurricanes Could Hit Gulf of Mexico Next Week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:07:00 +0200

The U.S. National Weather Service is predicting that two storm systems in and around the Caribbean Sea will strengthen and could both be hurricanes next week in the Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center reports Tropical Storm Laura formed early Friday just northeast of the Lesser Antilles,....

Two new tropical weather systems could threaten the U.S.

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:03:00 +0200

Haiti-weather

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:00:00 +0200

Haiti braces for tropical storm, Florida could be in path Port-au-Prince, Aug 21, 2020 (AFP) - Haiti on Friday braced for Tropical Storm Laura, which could bring heavy rains and high winds to the Caribbean nation before eventually making landfall as a hurricane in Florida.

NASA nighttime imagery finds Tropical Storm Laura developing

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:16:00 +0200

NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with a nighttime view of Tropical Depression 13 early on Aug. 21. By 11 a.m. EDT, it had strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura. NASA’s Night-Time View of Tropical Depression 13. The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument....

New Orleans residents should prepare to shelter in place when storms hit next week, officials say

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200

With two storms likely to hit the Gulf Coast early next week, New Orleans city officials are urging residents to be ready to shelter in place, ensure they have supplies and prepare their properties. Tropical Storm Laura and a tropical depression that is expected to turn into Tropical Storm Marco....

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:17:00 +0200

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer. Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters say it could pose a hurricane threat to the U.S. eastern Gulf Coast. And if that's not enough a second system also may hit the U.S. western Gulf Coast after running across Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

Two storms head for U.S. Gulf in rare hurricane season event

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:26:00 +0200

Aug 21 (Reuters) - A pair of tropical cyclones forecast to become hurricanes early next week are headed for the U.S. Gulf Coast and will spin over the Gulf's warm waters simultaneously, a rare weather event that could cause massive disruption as they make landfall. The last time two cyclones entered the U.

Urgent update on passage of Tropical Storm Laura

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis – Tropical Storm Laura, formerly Tropical Depression 13, has moved south and west from its 5:00 a.m. position, which brings it directly into line with St. Kitts and Nevis and the Northern Leeward Islands according to Brian Dyer, Director of the Nevis Disaster Management Department (NDMD).

What you need to know about the two tropical storms heading to the Gulf

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:35:00 +0200

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Forecast suggests 2 hurricanes could be in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:34:00 +0200

Not one, but two hurricanes could be in the Gulf of Mexico at once next week as 2020's historically busy season continues. The National Hurricane Center's forecasting suggests that two hurricanes may both be in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday and could make landfall at roughly the same time, ABC News reports .

Two hurricanes forecast to hit US Gulf at same time in unprecedented weather event

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:51:00 +0200

"But if they stay of equal strength, then they will probably prevent each other from getting really strong." David Streit, of Commodity Weather Group, said that sometimes when storms interact, they can orbit each other and the speed of one cyclone can accelerate the other. This is part of something known as the "Fujiwhara effect".

Gulf Coast on alert as two tropical systems could threaten at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:56:00 +0200

Tropical storm warnings have been issued for Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra, U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Saba and St. Eustatius, St. Maarten, St. Martin and St. Barthelemy, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, and Anguilla, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Two hurricanes could form in the Gulf of Mexico next week, and one storm is heading toward Texas

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:54:00 +0200

. Tropical Depression 14 and Tropical Storm Laura are expected to impact the southern U.S. coast. , our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Two storms heading toward the Gulf of Mexico could become hurricanes at roughly the same time in what could be a historic first .

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: All eyes remain on the tropics

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:04:00 +0200

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The local forecast calls for mild morning starts for both Saturday and Sunday with afternoon highs in the low 90°s. Rain chances on Saturday sit around 20% for the day and then 30% to 40% for Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately, the uncertainty in the tropical forecast leads to uncertainty in our local forecast as well.

2 hurricanes could threaten Gulf Coast at same time next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:57:00 +0200

There are only a few times, according to NOAA, when two tropical cyclones have been in the Gulf at the same time. The most recent example was in 1959. Tropical Storm Laura developed in the Atlantic near the northeastern Caribbean Islands on Friday morning, while Tropical Depression 14 was in the western Caribbean near Honduras Friday.

Two hurricanes forecast to hit US Gulf at same time in unprecedented weather event

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:14:00 +0200

Two hurricanes forecast to hit US Gulf at same time in unprecedented weather event

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:10:00 +0200

A pair of tropical cyclones forecast to become hurricanes early next week are headed for the US Gulf Coast, in what would be an unprecedented weather event that could cause major damage. Tropical Storm Laura and a separate tropical depression brewing near Honduras may make landfall as hurricanes in....

Potential hurricane threat to US as twin storms approach

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:14:00 +0200

In a first, 2 hurricanes could hit Gulf of Mexico next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:14:00 +0200

Could Tropical Storm Laura delay coastal Alabama’s municipal elections?

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:13:00 +0200

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com Tropical Storm Laura could prove a powerful punch along the Alabama Gulf Coast, and Gov. Kay Ivey acknowledges that it could hit Mobile and Baldwin counties on the same day as the municipal elections. Ivey, like others in the state, say it’s too early to consider postponing Tuesday’s elections.

Two tropical systems heading for the Gulf early next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:12:00 +0200

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Atlantic hurricane season is officially in its peak and now two tropical systems are setting course for the Gulf of Mexico early next week. Tropical Storm Laura is the 12th named storm and on Friday afternoon was moving across the Leeward Islands.

2 Storms with Potential to Become Hurricanes Are Headed for the Southern U.S. at the Same Time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:23:00 +0200

Before it comes to the U.S., however, Laura is expected to drop between three and six inches of rain over the Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Puerto Rico, putting the territory at risk of mudslides and minor river flowing, the National Hurricane Center said. A maximum of eight inches is possible.

Track of tropical depression takes westward shift

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200

Tropical Depression 14 is now forecast to become a hurricane before landfall. Its track is still uncertain but has shifted west, more toward Corpus Christi, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tropical Depression 13 has become Tropical Storm Laura, the National Hurricane Center announced on Twitter.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0200

Tropical Depression 14 tracks toward Texas coast in latest forecast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:39:00 +0200

4:30 p.m. update: The latest forecast cone for Tropical Depression 14 puts the storm center anywhere between Padre Island and western Louisiana, a more eastern forecast than previously predicted that includes more of the Texas coast. The National Hurricane Center now predicts the depression will make landfall as a tropical storm.

Two storms head for U.S. Gulf in rare hurricane season event

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:47:00 +0200

A pair of tropical cyclones forecast to become hurricanes early next week are headed for the U.S. Gulf Coast and will spin over the Gulf’s warm waters simultaneously, a rare weather event that could cause massive disruption as they make landfall. The last time two cyclones entered the U.S.

Haïti : Bulletin special de cyclone tropical #2, 21 aout 2020

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:53:00 +0200

Vigilance orange. Du Plan National de Gestion des Risques et des Désastres (PNGRD) Description : Formation de la Tempête tropicale LAURA; Localisation : 280 km à l’Est sud-est du Nord des Petites Antilles; Vent max soutenus : 75 Km/h Déplacement rapide : Ouest 30km/h; Pression Minimale : 1007 HPA. Observation sur Haïti.

Tropical Storm Laura shifts west, moves further away from Florida - FOX 35 Orlando

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:56:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. According to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Laura has shifted further west, putting it further off the west coast of Florida. Tropical Depression 13 was upgraded to Laura Friday morning, moving toward South Florida and could become a Category 1....

Tropical Storm Laura shifts west, moves further away from Florida - FOX 35 Orlando

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura track shifts west, now taking aim at New Orleans area; see latest forecast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200

The latest forecast for Tropical Storm Laura has the New Orleans area at the dead center of the cone of uncertainty, with the storm expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast as a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday. The shift to the west, included in a 4 p.m.

Hurricane Tropical Storm Laura just hours from reaching Puerto Rico Emily McCain

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Depression Thirteen strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura on Friday morning, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said just after 9 a.m. As of the 5 p.m. update, Laura is about 40 miles east of Antigua, according to NHC. The system is packing 45 mph winds and is moving west at 17 mph.

Back to School Tampa Bay school districts monitor Tropical Storm Laura Sarah Hollenbeck 5:42 PM, Aug 21, 2020

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. -- Tampa Bay school districts are keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Laura as students in many of our larger districts head back to class on Monday. As of now, school districts will open Monday as planned with the latest model shifting the storm further from Florida’s coast.

Tropical Storm Laura shifts west, moves further away from Florida

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:07:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:07:00 +0200

Two tropical systems could become almost simultaneous threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast early next week. They could even get sucked into an odd dance around each other. Or they could fall apart as they soak the Caribbean and Mexico this weekend. Tropical Storm Laura and a depression that is likely to....

U.S. could see two tropical systems make landfall on same day

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:04:00 +0200

Ivey cautions Alabamians ahead of tropical weather next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:58:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura is still forecast to be a hurricane and move toward the U.S. Gulf Coast next week, however the track and intensity forecasts are still very uncertain. By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is urging coastal residents to “be prepared” from the affects of two....

Two storms head for U.S. Gulf in rare hurricane season event

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:16:00 +0200

A pair of tropical cyclones early next week will spin over the Gulf's warm waters simultaneously. (Adds details about oil and gas platform evacuations, AccuWeather quote) By Liz Hampton. Aug 21 (Reuters) - A pair of tropical cyclones forecast to become hurricanes early next week are headed for the U.

Two hurricanes forecast to hit US Gulf at same time in unprecedented weather event Sky News

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:25:00 +0200

A pair of tropical cyclones forecast to become hurricanes early next week are headed for the US Gulf Coast, in what would be an unprecedented weather event that could cause major damage. © Getty The storms could converge on the third anniversary of Hurricane Harvey (pictured) hitting Texas.

Inagua, Ragged Island projected to feel strongest winds of Tropical Storm Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:30:00 +0200

By EARYEL BOWLEG. Tribune Staff Reporter. ebowleg@tribunemedia.net. A TROPICAL depression being monitored by weather officials has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Laura. According to Duty Forecaster Ian McKenzie, based on current projections, Laura’s strongest winds will probably be felt in the Inagua and Ragged Island area.

U.S. Could Witness Rare 'Fujiwhara Effect' as Two Storm Systems Target Gulf

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:30:00 +0200

The United States could witness a rare "Fujiwhara effect" as two storm systems are expected to come in close proximity in the Gulf of Mexico next week.

Gov. Ivey closely watching tropical weather

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:25:00 +0200

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is keeping a close eye on the tropical weather that could impact the state next week. Ivey said she is staying in close contact with emergency managers, and the state is will be prepared to act quickly if it becomes necessary to move Tuesday’s municipal elections.

OIL FUTURES: Crude prices fall on weak European data, rise in novel coronavirus cases

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:18:00 +0200

Europe's manufacturing purchasing data hit a two-month low, according to figures released Aug. 21, although US manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) data rose a bit. But the more positive US numbers were not enough to boost crude markets, said Edward Moya, senior market analyst at OANDA.

One of those systems is Tropical Storm Laura, which is expected to hit the Dominican Republic by Saturday. The other is not yet named.

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:34:00 +0200

The other system is not yet named, but Tropical Depression 14 is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm as early as Friday afternoon. If the tropical depression strengthens, it will be dubbed Tropical Storm Marco, the 13th named storm of the year.

Could the two tropical systems merge into one large storm next week?

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:08:00 +0200

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - I know it’s 2020 and all and nothing would shock us at this point, but many are wondering if two tropical systems swirling toward the Gulf of Mexico could merge into one super-storm next week. What will be unusual next week is having two tropical systems making landfall....

Forecast suggests 2 hurricanes could be in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time next week

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:04:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura and another storm could threaten the Gulf coast next week

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:19:00 +0200

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Tropical Storm Laura formed in the Atlantic while another system threatened to develop into Tropical Storm Marco. Both could track toward the Gulf Coast, possibly as hurricanes, the National Hurricane Center said. The new tropical storm was centered about 210 miles (335....

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:10:00 +0200

Two hurricanes forecast to hit US Gulf at same time in unprecedented weather event

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:34:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura shifts south, leaving most of Florida outside the projected path

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:34:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura’s latest track has shifted south, taking most of Florida out of the forecast cone except the Florida Keys, which declared a local state of emergency. Laura was nearing the northern Leeward Islands as of 5 p.m. Friday and was expected in Puerto Rico Saturday morning and near the....

Two storms head for US Gulf in rare hurricane season event

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:01:00 +0200

Meteorologists say there is still a lot of uncertainty around the systems and how they develop and move in coming days, particularly as they cross land. — Reuters pic. NEW YORK, Aug 22 — A pair of tropical cyclones forecast to become hurricanes early next week are headed for the US Gulf Coast and....

Galveston County OEM tracking storms, says having plan in place is critical

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:06:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas – All eyes will be on the Gulf of Mexico this weekend. The KPRC 2 Severe Weather Team is tracking three systems that are moving through the Atlantic Ocean this week. Two of these systems will be in the Gulf of Mexico by Monday morning.

Two storms head for US Gulf in rare hurricane season event

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:17:00 +0200

Peak 2020: Two hurricanes could reach the Gulf of Mexico at the same time

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:11:00 +0200

Next week there could be two hurricanes churning in the Gulf of Mexico for the first time in recorded history. If that wasn’t peak 2020, there’s this: They’re not going to get along with one another. The tropical systems will likely batter and weaken each other — and one could even take the other out.

Tropical Storm Laura forms: What we know on Friday, Aug 21

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:32:00 +0200

Where is Tropical Storm Laura? Tropical Storm Laura is moving west at 17 mph about 250 miles east-southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to the 5 p.m. advisory by the National Hurricane Center. It's maximum sustained winds remain at 45 mph. Tropical storm-force winds extend out 115 miles.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:28:00 +0200

If both storms survive the weekend, Laura is forecast to head toward the central Gulf Coast around Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the western Florida Panhandle, while the other system aims at Texas. The National Hurricane Center's late Friday afternoon forecast pushed both farther west and slowed Laura's track.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:27:00 +0200

Dual storms set to hit the Gulf Coast early next week, with Laura aiming at New Orleans

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:22:00 +0200

It’s looking like 2020 will notch another first in what has already been an extraordinary year: if forecasters are correct, for the first time on record two hurricanes will be spinning through the Gulf of Mexico at the same time next week, with one currently headed for southeast Louisiana.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:43:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters say it could pose a hurricane threat to the U.S. Gulf Coast. And if that’s not enough a second system also may hit the U.S. western Gulf Coast after running across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

Gulf Coast on alert as two tropical systems could threaten at the same time

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:40:00 +0200

Forecasters say it's hard to anticipate what the impact will be of having two systems in the Gulf of Mexico, but an unusual weather phenomenon known as the "Fujiwhara effect" could take place if the two systems are within roughly 900 miles of each other.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:39:00 +0200

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Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:36:00 +0200

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2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:50:00 +0200

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer. Two tropical systems could become nearly simultaneous threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast early next week. They could even get sucked into an odd dance around each other. Or they could fall apart as they soak the Caribbean and Mexico this weekend.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:47:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura in Route to Cuba

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:01:00 +0200

HAVANA TIMES – Tropical Storm Laura approaches the north of the eastern Caribbean on Friday evening. It is then projected to head for Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and possibly Cuba. The storm is moving quite fast and could reach Guantanamo and Holguin by Sunday afternoon.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:59:00 +0200

August 21, 2020 at 7:17 pm CDT By By SETH BORENSTEIN Two tropical systems could become almost simultaneous threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast early next week. They could even get sucked into an odd dance around each other. Or they could fall apart as they soak the Caribbean and Mexico this weekend.

2 simultaneous hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico have not happened, NOAA says

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:19:00 +0200

Marco and Laura may be the intended names of a pair of tropical disturbances, and now they're part of weather history. "Official records go back to 1851. Based on the WPC (Weather Prediction Center) analysis, there is no record of two hurricanes at the exact same time in the Gulf of Mexico," a NOAA staffer tells ABC News.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:32:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:32:00 +0200

Forecasters tracking two storms as potential threat to Texas

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:28:00 +0200

Two storms headed for the Gulf of Mexico have a potential to hit Texas, local forecasters say. Tropical Depression 14 had initially been the focus for Texas. Forecasters thought Tropical Storm Laura would head toward Florida and the northeastern Gulf of Mexico.

Tropical storm forecast to form soon, could approach Florida as Cat 1 hurricane

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:35:00 +0200

2 tropical systems may make landfall - and history - next week

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:41:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:41:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:46:00 +0200

Hurricane Center

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200

Some Florida Evacuations Ordered For Laura; TX and LA Await Marco

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200

MIAMI, FL — Much of Florida appeared to catch a break from possible Hurricane Laura, while Texas and Louisiana are preparing for Marco. Laura was designated a tropical storm Friday morning, and forecasters cautioned that the storm is still a few days out and could shift.

2 tropical systems pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:21:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura and a depression that is likely to become Tropical Storm Marco have such bad and good environments ahead of them that their futures were not clear Friday. Computer forecast models varied so much that some saw Laura becoming a major hurricane nearing the U.S., while others saw it dissipating.

Tampa Bay just out of Tropical Storm Laura’s ‘cone of uncertainty,’ though threat remains

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:15:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura formed on Friday and also continued veering west away from Tampa Bay. A Hurricane Hunter aircraft recorded the storm generating sustained winds of about 45 mph. The aircraft also found that the center of the storm was farther south than believed earlier. Forecasters in their 5 p.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:14:00 +0200

By SETH BORENSTEINAP Science Writer Two tropical systems could become almost simultaneous threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast early next week. They could even get sucked into an odd dance around each other. Or they could fall apart as they soak the Caribbean and Mexico this weekend.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:12:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:11:00 +0200

2 tropical systems pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:11:00 +0200

As Hurricane Genevieve weaken, 2 storms pose double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:11:00 +0200

Two tropical systems could become nearly simultaneous threats to the US Gulf Coast early next week. They could even get sucked into an odd dance around each other. Or they could fall apart as they soak the Caribbean and Mexico this weekend. Newly formed Tropical Storm Laura and a depression that is....

2 tropical systems pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200

System headed toward Florida Keys gets a name: Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:08:00 +0200

Latest forecast models show the tropical storm could be a hurricane near South Florida on Monday. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – While it still didn’t look like much on satellite photos Friday morning, Hurricane Hunter aircraft found the system nearing the Northern Leeward Islands had strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura.

NASA Photo Shows Spectacular, Swirling Storm Genevieve

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:18:00 +0200

NASA has released a spectacular image of Tropical Cyclone Genevieve swirling in the eastern Pacific off the coast of Baja California in Mexico, as two tropical depressions in the Atlantic head toward the U.S. coast. The photo was taken by International Space Station (ISS) crew member Chris Cassidy at around 4 p.

Live Updates on Tropical Storm Laura; Latest on Tropical Depression 14

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:28:00 +0200

Tropical Depression #Fourteen Advisory 6: Tropical Depression Moving Northwestward Toward the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 21, 2020 Before we freak out about a "super storm" in the Gulf - remember the TIMING.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:28:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:27:00 +0200

Tropical Depression 13 Forecast to Become Hurricane As It Nears Florida

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:18:00 +0200

For The First Time, Two Hurricanes May Hit The Gulf of Mexico at The Same Time

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200

Next week for the first time on record, two hurricanes could hit the Gulf of Mexico at the same time. Twice before, in 1959 and 1933, two tropical storms have entered the Gulf at the same time. But never before have both been hurricanes. It might not go that way.

Cyclone tropical Laura, Haïti placée en vigilance orange

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:35:00 +0200

Haïti pourrait connaître des activités pluvieuses et orageuses samedi et dimanche. Ces perturbations météorologiques seront dues au passage du cyclone tropical Laura sur l’île. L’unité hydro météorologique a placé le pays sous vigilance orange. « La tempête tropicale LAURA se déplace à 280 km à l’Est Sud-est sur la portion Nord de l’Arc Antillais.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:43:00 +0200

2 tropical systems pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura track shifts west, now taking aim at New Orleans area; see latest forecast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200

2 tropical systems pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200

2 tropical systems pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200

Puerto Rico prepares for Laura as it deals with pandemic, quakes and prior storm damage

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:34:00 +0200

Puerto Rico’s residents and emergency management authorities prepared Friday for the arrival of the latest storm to hit an island that, in the last three years, has been through two major hurricanes and several serious earthquakes and is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

2 tropical systems pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:33:00 +0200

Update: Evacuations called for the Keys as it remains in Tropical Storm Laura’s path - Palm Beach Post

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200

A major track change Friday pushed Tropical Storm Laura far to the south a move that takes the Florida Peninsula out of its direct path, but maintains a route that includes the western edge of the Panhandle. A major track change Friday pushed Tropical Storm Laura far to the south a move that takes....

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:53:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura continues westward track with potential to impact US over weekend

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:49:00 +0200

August 21, 2020 at 7:08 pm CDT By Cox Media Group National Content Desk A tropical depression reported near the northern Leeward Islands on Friday morning has strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura, according to officials with the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center. Update 8:08 p.m.

Once in a lifetime: Two hurricanes, same time, same place

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:48:00 +0200

ORLANDO, FLA.—As if the 2020 hurricane season needed another reason to be remembered, meteorologists are now predicting two hurricanes may hit near the same location at about the same time. The phenomenon is one that has never been recorded before, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Two hurricanes forecast to hit US Gulf at same time in unprecedented weather event - Sky News

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200

Haiti: Bulletin Special de Cyclone Tropical #2 vendredi 21 août 2020 - Vigilance orange

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:02:00 +0200

MINISTERE DE L’AGRICULTURE, DES RESSOURCES NATURELLES ET DU DEVELOPPEMENT RURAL (MARNDR) DIRECTION GENERALE UNITE HYDROMETEOROLOGIQUE (UHM) Du Plan National de Gestion des Risques et des Désastres (PNGRD) Description : Formation de la Tempête tropicale LAURA Localisation : 280 km à l’Est sud-est du....

2 tropical systems pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200

Two tropical storms set to become hurricanes at the SAME time and smash into southern US as state of emergency declared

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:04:00 +0200

The two storms could combine in a 'Fujiwhara effect' Credit: National Weather Service. "We could be looking at two landfalls in a matter of just a day or two of each other at the beginning to middle part of next week, which is really unprecedented when you are talking about potentially two....

Tropical Storm Laura’s latest track shows it heading straight for Puerto Rico

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:04:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. — Laura was officially named on Friday morning after hurricane hunters investigated the system and found better organization and stronger winds. The center was also placed a bit more south which shifted the track a bit more west of Florida. At 5 p.m.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:04:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:03:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0200

2 tropical systems pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200

What would happen if two storms met in the Gulf of Mexico?

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:18:00 +0200

Forecasters are keeping an eye on this as Tropical Depression 14 (expected to be named Marco once it strengthens) and Tropical Storm Laura head toward the Gulf of Mexico. As of Friday, Laura was expected to move toward Florida and the northeastern gulf, while Tropical Depression 14 was headed toward the coast of Texas and/or Louisiana.

Tropical Storm Laura expected to slowly strengthen into hurricane over the next few days

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:20:00 +0200

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Tropical Storm Laura is still not well organized late Friday night, but is expected to strengthen in the next few days. Live 5 Chief Meteorologist Bill Walsh said Laura is expected to become a hurricane and head to the Gulf coast. Laura is expected to move across the Greater Antilles this weekend.

Tropical Storm Marco forms in Caribbean, targeting Texas

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:18:00 +0200

9:56 p.m.: Tropical Storm Marco has formed in the northwest Caribbean, according to the National Hurricane Center. Updates to come. Two storms headed for the Gulf of Mexico have a potential to hit Texas, local forecasters say. Tropical Depression 14 had initially been the focus for Texas.

Once in a lifetime: Two hurricanes, same time, same place

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:12:00 +0200

28 minutes ago. ORLANDO, Fla. As if the 2020 hurricane season needed another reason to be remembered, meteorologists are now predicting two hurricanes may hit near the same location at about the same time. The phenomenon is one that has never been recorded before, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Tropical Storm Laura forms in Atlantic

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:09:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura was tracking across the northerns Leeward Islands on Friday night. Forecasters are also tracking Tropical Depression 14 and a tropical wave near Africa. By Leigh Morgan There’s a new tropical storm in the Atlantic. And there’s a possibility that there could be two hurricanes on the Gulf of Mexico next week.

National New tropical storm forms, heads toward Gulf of Mexico Justin Boggs 11:08 PM, Aug 21, 2020

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:33:00 +0200

As Tropical Storm Laura began setting its sights on Puerto Rico, and eventually, the Florida coast, Tropical Storm Marco formed late Friday. Marco has top winds of 40 MPH, but is expected to gain strength by the time it reaches the Gulf of Mexico. As of late Friday, however, the storm is not forecast to reach hurricane strength.

National News New tropical storm forms, heads toward Gulf of Mexico Justin Boggs 8:08 PM, Aug 21, 2020

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:33:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:32:00 +0200

August 21, 2020 at 10:16 pm CDT By By SETH BORENSTEIN THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. Tropical Storm Marco formed Friday in the northwestern Caribbean, joining Tropical Storm Laura as what could become a double threat within days to a huge stretch of the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Marco forms, joins Tropical Storm Laura on trek toward Gulf of Mexico

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:31:00 +0200

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Less than 24 hours after Tropical Storm Laura formed in the Atlantic Ocean, another tropical storm has formed just south of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center reports Tropical Storm Marco has winds of 40 mph as of the 11 p.m. advisory.

Two storms pose possible double threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:30:00 +0200

National New tropical storm forms, heads toward Gulf of Mexico Justin Boggs 10:08 PM, Aug 21, 2020

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:27:00 +0200

Peak 2020: Two hurricanes could reach the Gulf of Mexico at the same time - Tampa Bay Times

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:26:00 +0200

National New tropical storm forms, heads toward Gulf of Mexico Justin Boggs 10:08 PM, Aug 21, 2020

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200

South Floridians shop for essentials as Tropical Storm Laura churns in Caribbean

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco forms over northwestern Caribbean; see latest forecast, track

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:40:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco has formed over the northwestern Caribbean, according to National Hurricane Center forecasters, joining Tropical Storm Laura as two named storms making their way to the Gulf of Mexico. The storm, previously Tropical Depression 14, was located about 180 miles southeast of Cozumel, Mexico, the NHC said in its 10 p.

Tropical Storms Marco and Laura could both end up hitting Texas.

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:39:00 +0200

Two tropical storms headed for the Gulf of Mexico have a potential to hit Texas, local forecasters say. Tropical Storm Marco had initially been the focus for Texas. Forecasters thought Tropical Storm Laura would head toward Florida and the northeastern Gulf of Mexico.

Partly Sunny Weekend With A Few Showers!

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:39:00 +0200

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - It’s a busy time of the year in the Lowcountry as we track our daily storms and lots of activity in the tropics. As far as our weather at home, we’ll see the chance for storms and rain into the weekend as a weak frontal system continues stuck across our area.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:37:00 +0200

Two newly formed tropical storms could become almost simultaneous threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast early next week. They could even get sucked into an odd dance around each other. Or they could fall apart as they soak the Caribbean and Mexico this weekend.

National New tropical storm forms, heads toward Gulf of Mexico Justin Boggs 11:08 PM, Aug 21, 2020

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:37:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:34:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura shifts south, leaving most of Florida outside the projected path

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:34:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura’s latest track has shifted south, taking most of Florida out of the forecast cone except the Florida Keys, which declared a local state of emergency. Laura was nearing the northern Leeward Islands as of 8 p.m. Friday and was expected in Puerto Rico Saturday morning and near the....

Tropical Storm Marco forms, joins Tropical Storm Laura in Atlantic

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco formed Friday in the northwestern Caribbean, joining Tropical Storm Laura as what could become a double threat within days to a huge stretch of the U.S. Gulf Coast. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Marco has emerged about 180 miles southeast of Cozumel, Mexico.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:48:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters say it could pose a hurricane threat to the U.S. Gulf Coast. And if that’s not enough Tropical Storm Marco in the western Caribbean also may hit the U.S. western Gulf Coast after running across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

Tropical Storms Laura and Marco Form

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:47:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco formed on Friday, the latest named storms of a busy Atlantic hurricane season. Laura, which was 195 miles east of San Juan, P.R., late Friday night, was expected to make its way west-northwest by going near or over Puerto Rico and parts of the Leeward Islands.

Tropical Storm Marco and Laura could impact Gulf Coast next week

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0200

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Tropical Storm Marco formed Friday in the northwestern Caribbean, joining Tropical Storm Laura as what could become a double threat within days to a huge stretch of the U.S. Gulf Coast. Marco became a tropical storm on the heels of Laura, which set a record for the earliest 12th....

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:44:00 +0200

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Tropical storm Laura nears Greater Antilles... t.d. #14 strengthens into T.S. Marco

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:58:00 +0200

Strong tropical wave ’98-L’ was upgraded to tropical depression #13 Wed. then to tropical storm “Laura” Fri. while steadily moving west & approaching the NE Caribbean. This is the fastest to the 12th storm breaking the record of “Luis” on Aug. 29, 1995.

Police investigating reported road rage shooting in Georgetown

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:09:00 +0200

States that opt into the program will see a $300 or $400 boost to weekly unemployment benefits. Each state has to apply for the aid that is administered via a Lost Wages Grant and approved by FEMA before any money is distributed. Tropical Storm Laura is still not well organized late Friday night, but is expected to strengthen in the next few days.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:08:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco forms, while Tropical Storm Laura shifts further away from Florida

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:06:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. According to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Laura has shifted further west, putting it further off the west coast of Florida. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Marco officially formed in the 11 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Tropical Storm Marco forms in northwest Caribbean, first time two named storms at the same time

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:05:00 +0200

Laura was officially named on Friday morning after hurricane hunters investigated the system and found better organization and stronger winds. The center was also placed a bit more south which shifted the track a bit more west of Florida. At 5 p.m. the National Hurricane Center released its....

Scattered showers, storms possible through the weekend

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Besides a few showers lingering early Saturday, most of us will start the weekend on a dry note. More showers and thunderstorms will develop in the afternoon and evening. It will not be a washout, and you will see more dry weather than wet weather, but keeping rain gear nearby isn’t a bad idea.

As Tropical Storm Marco targets Texas, Tropical Storm Laura bears watching as well - Houston Chronicle

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200

Puerto Rico prepares for Laura as it deals with pandemic, quakes and prior storm damage

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200

Monroe County issues mandatory evacuations for mobile homes, live-aboard vessels ahead of Tropical Storm Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:01:00 +0200

KEY LARGO, FLA. (WSVN) - Leaders in Monroe County have declared a state of local emergency as Tropical Storm Laura nears Florida’s west coast and the Gulf of Mexico. Monroe County officials said they will be activating the Emergency Operations Center due to the system, which strengthened from a depression into a tropical storm, Friday morning.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:20:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters say it could pose a hurricane threat to the U.S. Gulf Coast. And if that’s not enough, Tropical Storm Marco at the other end of the Caribbean may hit the U.S. western Gulf Coast after running across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

Peak 2020: Two hurricanes could reach the Gulf of Mexico at the same time - Tampa Bay Times

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:19:00 +0200

If Laura survives its Sunday-Monday trek over the mountains of Hispaniola and Cuba, it is expected to reach Category 1 strength in the warm eastern Gulf waters Tuesday. It’s path is aimed at the Louisiana-Mississippi border, with Pensacola the only part of Florida still caught in the cone of uncertainty.

2 Tropical Storms A Potential Double Threat To US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:17:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:15:00 +0200

August 21, 2020 at 11:04 pm CDT By By SETH BORENSTEIN Two newly formed tropical storms could become almost simultaneous threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast early next week. They could even get sucked into an odd dance around each other. Or they could fall apart as they soak the Caribbean and Mexico this weekend.

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2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

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“A lot of people are going to be impacted by rainfall and storm surge in the Gulf of Mexico,” said Joel Cline, the tropical program coordinator for the National Weather Service. “Since you simply don’t know you really need to make precautions.” Two hurricanes have never appeared in the Gulf of....

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Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:28:00 +0200

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2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:27:00 +0200

If both storms survive the weekend, the National Hurricane Center forecast that Laura would as head a hurricane toward the central Gulf Coast around Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the western Florida Panhandle, while Marco aimed at Texas, though most likely remaining a tropical storm.

2 tempêtes tropicales, une double menace potentielle pour la côte américaine du golfe

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:41:00 +0200

Deux tempêtes tropicales nouvellement formées pourraient devenir des menaces presque simultanées pour la côte américaine du golfe du Mexique au début de la semaine prochaine. Ils pourraient même être aspirés dans une danse étrange l’un autour de l’autre. Ou ils pourraient s’effondrer en imbibant les Caraïbes et le Mexique ce week-end.

Tropical Storm Marco forms in Caribbean, targeting Texas

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:43:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:43:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:39:00 +0200

Because the hurricane center slowed Laura's entrance into the Gulf and moved its track westward, the two storms are now forecast to be together in the Gulf on Tuesday, just before the weaker western storm smacks Texas with Laura making landfall a bit less than a day later.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:04:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast Two newly formed tropical storms could become almost simultaneous threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast early next week. They could even get sucked into an odd dance around each other. Or they could fall apart as they soak the Caribbean and Mexico this weekend. Tropical storms Laura and Marco have such bad and good environments ahead of them that their futures were not clear late Friday. Computer forecast models varied so much that some saw Laura... Associated Press

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:58:00 +0200

© Provided by Associated Press This satellite image released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Laura in the North Atlantic Ocean, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:26:00 +0200

Laura, which set a record for the earliest 12th named storm of a season when it formed Friday morning, was moving through the northern Leeward Islands late Friday, about 195 miles (315 kilometers) southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico. It had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 kph) and was heading west at 18 mph (30 kph).

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:41:00 +0200

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer. Two newly formed tropical storms could become almost simultaneous threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast early next week. They could even get sucked into an odd dance around each other. Or they could fall apart as they soak the Caribbean and Mexico this weekend.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:38:00 +0200

Two storms head for US Gulf in rare hurricane season event

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:53:00 +0200

A pair of tropical cyclones forecast to become hurricanes early next week are headed for the US Gulf Coast and will spin over the Gulf’s warm waters simultaneously, a rare weather event that could cause massive disruption as they make landfall. There have never been two hurricanes in the US Gulf of....

Storms double trouble — or not

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:46:00 +0200

Hammond, LA (70403) Today. Sunny, along with a few afternoon clouds. High 91F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight. Some clouds early will give way to generally clear conditions overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low near 70F. Winds light and variable.

Two tropical systems could threaten the Gulf Coast at the same time

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:03:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco forms; joins Tropical Storm Laura as both make their way to Gulf - NOLA.com

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:06:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco has formed over the northwestern Caribbean, according to National Hurricane Center forecasters, joining Tropical Storm Laura as two named storms make their way to the Gulf of Mexico. The storm, previously Tropical Depression 14, was located about 180 miles southeast of Cozumel, Mexico, the NHC said in its 10 p.

Gulf Faces First Double Storm Threat in More than 60 Years

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:04:00 +0200

(Bloomberg) — For the first time in more than 60 years, two storms are headed for the Gulf of Mexico, where they will almost certainly threaten oil and gas infrastructure.The U.S. National Hurricane Center is set to name tropical storms Laura and Marco in the next few days, and both are on track for....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf...

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:15:00 +0200

Twin storms head to Gulf of Mexico; oil workers evacuated

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:12:00 +0200

NEW YORK (REUTERS) - Rare twin storms formed over the Caribbean, packing powerful winds and heavy rain as they head toward the Gulf of Mexico. Tropical Storm Marco has top winds of 65kmh and is forecast to cross Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula late Saturday, the US National Hurricane Centre said in an advisory at 11pm in New York on Friday (Aug 21).

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Tropical Storm Marco forms; joins Tropical Storm Laura as both make their way to Gulf - NOLA.com

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:21:00 +0200

Peak 2020: Two hurricanes could reach the Gulf of Mexico at the same time - Tampa Bay Times

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:37:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 storms head for US Gulf in rare hurricane...

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:06:00 +0200

A pair of tropical cyclones forecast to become hurricanes early next week are headed for the US Gulf Coast and will spin over the Gulf's warm waters simultaneously, a rare weather event that could cause massive disruption as they make landfall. There have never been two hurricanes in the US Gulf of....

Tropical Storm Marco Forms in the Northwestern Caribbean; A Likely Texas Threat Next Week - The Weather Channel

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:22:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco has formed and is expected to strengthen in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Marco will impact parts of Mexico before reaching the western Gulf of Mexico, where it faces an uncertain future, but will likely affect parts of the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coasts next week.

A tale of two storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:21:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura currently has winds of 45 mph and is moving west at 14 mph. As of Friday afternoon, it is about 210 miles southeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Tropical Storm Laura is the storm that could affect Florida. Laura was named about 9:30-10 a.m. Friday after hurricane hunters found a center, albeit disorganized, Carlisle said.

Tropical Storm Marco Forms in the Northwestern Caribbean; A Likely Texas Threat Next Week - The Weather Channel

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:39:00 +0200

U.S. could see two tropical systems make landfall on same day

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:34:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:51:00 +0200

Two hurricanes could reach the Gulf of Mexico at the same time

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:50:00 +0200

Update: The National Hurricane Center’s 11 p.m. Friday advisory showed Tropical Depression 14 strengthened into Tropical Storm Marco, but is no longer forecast to become a hurricane next week. Next week there could be two hurricanes churning in the Gulf of Mexico for the first time in recorded history.

US Postal Service, Indy 500, California wildfires: 5 things to know this weekend

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 10:08:00 +0200

Nancy Pelosi calls House to vote on Postal Service changes House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on the House to return into session to vote on a bill that would prevent changes the Trump administration has made to the Postal Service, alterations Democrats say will cause a slowing of the flow of mail and potentially jeopardize the November election.

News 5 things you need to know this weekend

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 10:36:00 +0200

2 newly formed tropical storms pose a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 10:35:00 +0200

Could the US and Caribbean be heading for their worst hurricane season?

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 11:02:00 +0200

The largest of the three, Tropical Storm Laura, was named on Friday, breaking the record for the earliest use of the letter L in a storm name in the region. Forecasts said it poses a potential hurricane threat to the US and British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Cuba and possibly southern Florida in the coming days.

2 Tropical Storms a Potential Double Threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 11:07:00 +0200

Two newly formed tropical storms could become almost simultaneous threats to the US Gulf Coast early next week. They could even get sucked into an odd dance around each other. Or they could fall apart as they soak the Caribbean and Mexico this weekend.

As Laura bulks up, second storm lurks

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 10:57:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura forms, threatens to impact Florida

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 11:24:00 +0200

Tropical Depression 13 strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura early Friday, becoming the twelfth named storm of the 2020 Hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center is projecting portions of Florida to be impacted by the storm early next week. Current models show Tropical Storm Laura making....

Gulf Coast on alert for simultaneous tropical storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 11:46:00 +0200

The focus is on the Gulf of Mexico. Both systems are headed to the Gulf of Mexico. At the same time. This is rare. In fact, only twice in recorded history have we ever had two systems that were tropical storm strength or stronger in the Gulf simultaneously. Once on June 18, 1959, and again on Sept. 5, 1933.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

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2 Scenarios for Tropical Storm Laura As It Moves Toward the Gulf of Mexico - The Weather Channel

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:45:00 +0200

The forecast for Tropical Storm Laura calls for the system to move into the Gulf of Mexico as a strong tropical storm or a hurricane by early next week. However, this projection is not as straightforward as it might seem. A wide range of outcomes remains possible at this time, and residents of the Southeast U.

Tropical Storm Laura Expected To Be Hurricane As It Nears Florida

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:41:00 +0200

ACROSS FLORIDA — Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the Atlantic and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by the time it reaches the Gulf of Mexico. On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting the president declare a pre-landfall emergency in 34 of....

Tropical Storm Marco Forms; Florida Prepares For Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:41:00 +0200

MIAMI, FL — Tropical Storm Marco formed over the Caribbean late Friday as Laura churned toward Florida setting up the possibility that one or both storms will make landfall in the United States early next week. The latest forecast models appeared to spare much of Florida from possible Hurricane....

In Rare Hurricane Season Event, 2 Storms Head Towards US Gulf

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:53:00 +0200

In a rare weather event, a pair of tropical cyclones predicted to transform into hurricanes early next week are making their way to the US Gulf Coast and are expected to spin over the warm waters of the Gulf simultaneously. This could lead to severe disruption when they finally make landfall.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:55:00 +0200

Double tropical storm threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:03:00 +0200

This satellite image released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Tropical Storm Laura in the North Atlantic Ocean, Friday, August 21 (local time). Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the US Gulf Coast.

Double trouble: Two tropical storms trek toward Gulf of Mexico

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:01:00 +0200

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Two tropical storms are brewing in the Atlantic Ocean right now -- Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco. Tropical Storm Laura will bring heavy rain into Puerto Rico and the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea that could prompt flash flooding and mudslides.

Leeward Islands urged to pay close attention to Tropical Storm Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:12:00 +0200

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) —Tropical storm warnings have been issued for Antigua and Barbuda, St Kitts-Nevis and Anguilla as the residents in the Leeward Islands were urged to pay close attention to the passage of Tropical Storm Laura. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that the....

Tropical Storm Laura, Marco simultaneously heading toward Gulf states

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:33:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco are both expected to travel towards the Gulf of Mexico in the next few days, with both storms likely to impact parts of the U.S. coast by the early half of next week. Official Laura and Marco forecasts currently only show Laura becoming a Hurricane.

2 Scenarios for Tropical Storm Laura As It Moves Toward the Gulf of Mexico - The Weather Channel

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:24:00 +0200

Nation Could Laura and Marco form a 'super hurricane' in the Gulf?

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:37:00 +0200

Story Highlights Any worries about the two storms merging into a 'super-hurricane' are unfounded. If Laura and Marco are close enough together what might happen is something called the Fujiwhara effect. Storms involved in the Fujiwhara effect are rotating around one another as if they had locked arms and were square dancing.

Tropical Storm Laura tracks away from Florida, but Hispaniola and Cuba are put on notice

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:36:00 +0200

A disorganized Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to menace Puerto Rico and Hispaniola on Saturday and parts of Cuba on Sunday as it continues to track away from Florida. But while the mainland is out of the cone, the Florida Keys could feel storm conditions on Monday.

Atlantic Hurricane Season Tropical storms Laura and Marco form

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:49:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco formed on Friday, the latest named storms of a busy Atlantic hurricane season. Laura, which was 195 miles east of San Juan, Puerto Rico, late Friday night, was expected to make its way west-northwest by going near or over Puerto Rico and parts of the Leeward Islands.

Dominican Republic under red, yellow and green alerts for 22 provinces by Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:05:00 +0200

Organizations’ guidelines and orientations Emergency Operations Center (COE) raised the alert provinces to 22 last night, of which nine are in red, five in yellow, and eight in green due to the proximity of Storm Laura. While the National Meteorological Office (ONAMET) foresees that today there will....

Tropical storms pose rare double threat to Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +0200

The storms could potentially interact with each other, making it difficult to predict the potential impact. They could also merge -- the least likely scenario, according to computer forecast models. Models varied so much late Friday that some saw Laura becoming a major hurricane as it nears the U.S., while others had it dissipating.

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season ramps up

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco is making its way towards the Yucatan Peninsula after forming in the western Caribbean. With winds approaching 65 kilometres per hour (40 miles per hour) - with much stronger gusts - i t is expected to make landfall in the afternoon. Torrential downpours are expected over the next 24 to 48 hours.

Pair of tropical storms expected to hit Gulf Coast states within days

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:05:00 +0200

States in and around the Gulf Coast are bracing for a pair of tropical storms that are expected to make landfall in the coming days and could strengthen as they approach the U.S. The National Weather Service is warning that Tropical Storm Laura, which is currently centered over the Virgin Islands....

Could hurricanes collide? Here's what may happen if Laura and Marco meet up in the Gulf

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:10:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Laura, Marco form potential double threat to Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:14:00 +0200

| Northwest Florida Daily News It's official: there are now two tropical storms in the Atlantic Ocean, both of them heading toward the Gulf of Mexico, and forecasters aren't sure what will happen when they both get there. Tropical Storm Marco formed Friday night over the northwestern Caribbean Sea....

Tropical Storm Laura forms: What we know on Friday, Aug 21

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:14:00 +0200

Where is Tropical Storm Laura? Tropical Storm Laura is moving west-northwest at 18 mph about 195 miles east southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to the 11 p.m. advisory by the National Hurricane Center . Its maximum sustained winds remain at 45 mph. Tropical storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles.

Deux tempêtes tropicales frapperont simultanément dans le golfe du Mexique

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:25:00 +0200

Deux tempêtes tropicales devraient frapper de manière presque simultanée la côte américaine dans le golfe du Mexique, un phénomène rare, alors que la saison des ouragans n’a pas atteint son pic. • À lire aussi: La saison des ouragans 2020 sera pire que prévu dans l’Atlantique Les deux systèmes en....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:26:00 +0200

Tropical storms Marco and Laura march toward Gulf of Mexico, rain chances to increase in Central Florida

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:25:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Two tropical storms have their eyes on the Gulf of Mexico as the systems continue to move closer to the U.S. Most of Florida is now out of both Laura and Marco's cones, but the National Hurricane Center says the long-range track is uncertain since Laura still has to move either near or....

Two tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:41:00 +0200

What we know about Tropical Storms Laura, Marco

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:37:00 +0200

There are now two tropical storms in the Atlantic Ocean , both of them heading toward the Gulf of Mexico, and forecasters aren't sure what will happen when they both get there. Tropical Storm Marco formed Friday night over the northwestern Caribbean Sea and is forecast to move near the Yucatan....

U.S. could see two tropical systems make landfall on same day

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:36:00 +0200

Disorganized Tropical Storm Laura continues westward track

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:36:00 +0200

August 21, 2020 at 10:02 pm CDT By Cox Media Group National Content Desk A tropical depression reported near the northern Leeward Islands on Friday morning has strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura, according to officials with the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center. Update 7:53 a.m.

Tropical storms Laura, Marco still on path for the Gulf

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200

There are two tropical storms, Laura and Marco, that are forecast to head for the Gulf of Mexico in the next few days. Both storms are expected to hit the continental U.S. next week. By Leigh Morgan The National Hurricane Center on Saturday continued to track not one but two tropical storms --....

A ‘disorganized’ Tropical Storm Laura tracks away from Florida. Marco gains strength

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura shifts south, leaving most of Florida outside the projected path

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura’s latest track has shifted south, taking most of Florida out of the forecast cone except the Florida Keys, which declared a local state of emergency. Laura was nearing the northern Leeward Islands as of 8 p.m. Friday and was expected in Puerto Rico Saturday morning and near the....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:02:00 +0200

(AP) - Two newly formed tropical storms could become almost simultaneous threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast early next week. They could even get sucked into an odd dance around each other. Or they could fall apart as they soak the Caribbean and Mexico this weekend.

Tropical Storms Laura, Marco form potential double threat to Gulf Coast: What we know

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:14:00 +0200

Both storms are forecast to strike the U.S. within a day of each other, forecasters said. Marco's path is heading toward Texas, while Laura's path has moved away from Florida and toward Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. There have never been two hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time, and it may not happen now, either.

2 Tropical Storms a Potential Double Threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:13:00 +0200

Two tropical stormjs advanced across the Caribbean Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing toward the tip of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, whose sprawling resorts had been almost emptied by pandemic restrictions.

South Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Laura despite being out of trajectory

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - As Laura looms in the Caribbean and inches closer to the U.S., South Florida is planning and preparing for the storm despite being out of the cone of concern. At grocery stores and gas stations across South Florida, most people told 7News that they aren’t too concerned about getting impacted by the storm.

Tropical Storms Laura, Marco form potential double threat to Gulf Coast: What we know

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:10:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:27:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical stormjs are advancing across the Caribbean, posing potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast. One is dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Saturday morning, while the other is pushing toward the tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, whose....

SKYGuard | Bahamas Power & Light Tropical Storm Projected Track & Intensity ( Bulletin #8)

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:26:00 +0200

Surface observations and Doppler radar data from Puerto Rico indicate that the centre of Laura is currently over the Virgin Islands, eastern Puerto Rico, and the adjacent Caribbean waters. Overall, the system has become a little better organized since the last advisory, with strong convection....

Disorganized Tropical Storm Laura shifts slightly west, Marco continuing to strengthen, NHC says

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:25:00 +0200

A disorganized Tropical Storm Laura continues to move closer toward Puerto Rico and Tropical Storm Marco is continuing to strengthen, the National Hurricane Center said in its 7 am Saturday update. A third disturbance, located off the coast of Africa, has a 10% chance to form in the next five days.

U.S. Gulf Coast threatened by simultaneous tropical storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:22:00 +0200

2 Tropical Storms Pose Historic Double Threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:43:00 +0200

(SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico) Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing toward the tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, whose sprawling resorts had been almost emptied by pandemic restrictions.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:34:00 +0200

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Twin tropical storms Laura & Marco (no Polo!) aiming for the Gulf of Mexico

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:49:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:55:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical stormjs advanced across the Caribbean Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing toward the tip of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, whose sprawling resorts had been almost emptied by pandemic restrictions.

U.S. Gulf Coast threatened by simultaneous tropical storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:09:00 +0200

Two tropical storms are set to hit the Gulf Coast in a double threat next week

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:04:00 +0200

Double Tropical Punch to Hit Gulf as Offshore Workers Evacuated

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:02:00 +0200

The U.S. Gulf Coast and its offshore energy fields face a rare double punch next week from Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, which both have the potential to reach hurricane strength. The storms coming from different directions will take aim at the central and western Gulf of Mexico, meaning days of....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:15:00 +0200

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Decent weekend weather; eyes remain on the tropics for work week

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:30:00 +0200

Afternoon temperatures will reach the low 90°s for most, with a few neighborhoods climbing as high as the mid 90°s. Lower humidity will continue to last through most of the weekend, but by Sunday afternoon humidity levels will begin to increase. A majority of the work week forecast is dependent on....

A ‘disorganized’ Tropical Storm Laura tracks away from Florida. Marco gains strength

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:36:00 +0200

Laura was about 50 miles southeast of San Juan, according to the early Saturday advisory from the hurricane center. It has 40 mph maximum sustained winds — dropping from 45 mph at 5 a.m. — and is traveling west at 21 mph. The forecast track for Laura remains farther south, which is now showing....

Dark Clouds Gather as Puerto Rico Prepares for Tropical Storm Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:35:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura was expected to impact Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and several other countries on Saturday, August 22, forecasters said, bringing the threat of heavy rainfall and flooding. Tropical storm conditions were also expected along parts of the northern Leeward Islands, the....

2 tropical storms taking aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:33:00 +0200

This map shows the location of two tropical storms that are heading towards the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, Aug. 22. Tropical Storms Laura and Marco are the earliest "L" and "M" storms on record in the Atlantic hurricane basin. National Hurricane Center. are now advancing across the Caribbean Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.

Hurricane Tropical Storm Laura bringing heavy rains to portions of Puerto Rico Emily McCain

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:03:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Storm Laura is bringing heavy rains to portions of Puerto Rico. As of the 11 a.m. update, Laura is about 20 miles southwest of Ponce, Puerto Rico, according to NHC. The system is packing 40 mph winds and is moving west-northwest at 18 mph. Laura is forecast to become a Category 1 hurricane once the storm approaches Cuba.

Double threat to Gulf Coast as two tropical storms move in

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:15:00 +0200

The first system to watch is Tropical Storm Laura, which is currently over Puerto Rico. This system is expected to move northwest in the coming days and head toward Hispaniola and Cuba, according to CNN. At the 8 a.m. ET advisory, the National Hurricane Center places Laura 50 miles (80 kilometers)....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200

The storm was centered about 20 miles (30) kilometers south of San Juan, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph). It was moving west at 18 mph (65 kph). Officials said they were most concerned about the thousands of people who still have been living under blue tarps since 2017's Hurricane....

U.S. could see two tropical systems make landfall on same day

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:10:00 +0200

As of 11 p.m. Friday, Laura had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and was about 195 miles east-southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to an advisory from the National Hurricane Center. It was moving west-northwest at 18 mph. Tropical storm warnings were in place for the southeastern Bahamas....

Forecast uncertainty remains as Louisiana stays in the cross-hairs

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:30:00 +0200

Unfortunately that means at this time we are no closer to giving specifics (i.e. storm surge, rainfall amounts, wind potential) than we were Friday. Some of the biggest question marks will be steering currents and possible interaction of the two tropical cyclones.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:30:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical storms are advancing across the Caribbean, posing potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast. One is dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, while the other is pushing through the tap between Cuba and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

Tropical Storm Marco strengthens, and threat to Louisiana increases: See its and Laura's track

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:28:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco is expected to become a hurricane on Saturday and its forecast track has shifted closer to Louisiana as it continues to strengthen, the National Hurricane Center said in its 10 a.m. update. Marco is currently near the Yucatan Channel. Hurricane Hunter aircraft data indicate maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph.

Tropical Storm Marco rapidly gains strength, forecast to become hurricane on Saturday

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:27:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Tropical Storm Marco has gained strength quickly and is now forecast to become a hurricane on Saturday, according to an update by the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Two tropical storms have their eyes on the Gulf of Mexico as the systems continue to move closer to the U.S.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:24:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:22:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:22:00 +0200

MS governor declaring a state emergency due to the anticipation of the tropical storms in the gulf

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:40:00 +0200

Gov. Tate Reeves declares a state of emergency in anticipation of the tropical storm systems in the Gulf of Mexico. (WHBQ) JACKSON, Miss. — Governor Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of the tropical storm systems in the Gulf of Mexico, he said in a press conference.

U.S. energy firms accelerate offshore evacuations as twin storms loom

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:37:00 +0200

HOUSTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - U.S. oil producers on Saturday evacuated more workers from offshore Gulf of Mexico platforms as two tropical storms took aim at the major oil-producing region. Storms Marco and Laura are poised to enter the Gulf early next week, with each forecast to make landfalls on the Gulf coast by mid-week.

Tropical Storms Laura, Marco form potential double threat to Gulf Coast: What we know

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:36:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

NWS: Tropical Storm Laura poses stronger threat to Texas than Marco

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:53:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco is forecasted to strengthen to a hurricane as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico tonight but is expected to weaken as it moves over Texas in the next coming days, according to a morning update from the National Weather Service. NWS forecasters said Marco will approach the Gulf....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:48:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:03:00 +0200

Cynthia Lee Sheng tells Jefferson Parish to brace for Laura, Marco, but says forecasts are uncertain

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200

Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng urged residents Saturday to prepare to have to deal with hurricane conditions next week while also emphasizing the uncertainty of the forecast. Lee Sheng said residents and business should prepare for heavy rainfall no matter how close Tropical Storms....

Tropical Storm Laura pounds Puerto Rico; Tropical Storm Marco to become hurricane: What we know

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:14:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco strengthened, is expected to become hurricane Saturday; Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez declares a state of emergency as Laura brings rain, flooding It's official: there are now two tropical storms in the Atlantic Ocean, both of them heading toward the Gulf of Mexico, and....

Tropical Storm Marco strengthens, and threat to Louisiana increases: See its and Laura's track - NOLA.com

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200

Could hurricanes collide? Here's what may happen if Laura and Marco meet up in the Gulf

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:43:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura, Marco head toward Gulf states

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:43:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco are both expected to travel towards the Gulf of Mexico in the next few days, with both storms likely to impact parts of the U.S. coast by the early half of next week. Marco and Laura are not expected to become hurricane s at the same time.

U.S. energy firms accelerate offshore evacuations as twin storms loom

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:41:00 +0200

HOUSTON — U.S. oil producers on Saturday evacuated more workers from offshore Gulf of Mexico platforms as two tropical storms took aim at the major oil-producing region. Storms Marco and Laura are poised to enter the Gulf early next week, with each forecast to make landfalls on the Gulf coast by mid-week.

NHC Issues Storm Warning On US Gulf Coast As Oil Majors Begin Evacuation Procedures

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:35:00 +0200

National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued storm warnings for Tropical Storm Marco and Laura which is expected to make landfalls on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Tropical storm Laura is conditioned to stay across portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico through today.

Tropical Storms Laura, Marco form potential double threat to Gulf Coast: What we know - USA TODAY

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +0200

2 tropical storms threatening the Gulf Coast could make history

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco On Saturday, hurricane hunters examining Tropical Storm Marco in the western Caribbean found a much more robust system, with intense thunderstorms blowing up near the center and stronger winds wrapping into the circulation. As of late morning, the storm was located near the western tip of Cuba.

#Laura and #Marco: The latest storm forecasts, images and resources August 22, 2020

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:04:00 +0200

For the latest NOAA storm forecasts, maps, satellite imagery, real-time social media feeds and more, please visit: by entering a city/state or Zip Code in the Search box. For all storm activity happening in the Atlantic/Gulf and Pacific basins, please also see NOAA's National Hurricane Center main page, Prepare now.

Tropical Storm Marco is staying out over water and expected to become a hurricane Saturday. Laura, farther southeast, is approaching the Gulf just behind it.

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:59:00 +0200

Two tropical storms continue to approach the Gulf of Mexico and both could threaten Texas next week, although the forecasts remain uncertain, according to the National Weather Service. If both strengthen into hurricanes, it would mark the first time in recorded history that two hurricanes share the....

Fujiwhara effect: Here's what could happen if Laura and Marco collide in the Gulf of Mexico

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:57:00 +0200

Fujiwhara effect: Here’s what could happen if Laura and Marco collide in the Gulf of Mexico. Two tropical systems will be in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time early next week. What happens if they merge? FOX 35 meteorologist Allison Gargo explains the Fujiwhara effect. ORLANDO, Fla.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200

Haïti : Bulletin special de cyclone tropical #3, 22 aout 2020

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:17:00 +0200

Prévisions sur Haïti par rapport à la perturbation. Avec la trajectoire Ouest que conserve la Tempête Tropicale Laura ce matin, l’Ile d’Haiti risque d’être impacté par les effets directs du cyclone (pluies et vents forts). En effet, le Centre de Laura est prévu de rentrer sur la frontière Haïtiano-....

Tropical storms pose double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:21:00 +0200

(AP): Two tropical storms, which advanced across the Caribbean today, are now potentially historic threats to the US Gulf Coast. One storm has dumped rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, while the other has been pushing through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:20:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Laura and Marco were both projected to approach the U.S. Gulf Coast.Officials said they were most concerned about the thousands of people who still have been living under blue tarps

U.S. energy firms shutting down offshore Gulf of Mexico production as storms loom

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200

HOUSTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - U.S. oil producers on Saturday continued to shut down offshore production while evacuating workers from Gulf of Mexico platforms as two tropical storms took aim at the major oil-producing region. Royal Dutch Shell Plc said it began shutting down production at most of its....

2 Tropical Storms A Potential Double Threat To US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:27:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing toward the tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, whose sprawling resorts had been almost emptied by pandemic restrictions.

2 tropical storms pose a potential double hurricane threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:39:00 +0200

Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing toward the tip of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, whose sprawling resorts had been almost emptied by pandemic restrictions.

Tropical Storm Laura shifts south, leaving most of Florida outside the projected path

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura’s latest track has shifted south, taking most of Florida out of the forecast cone except the Florida Keys, which declared a local state of emergency. Laura was nearing the northern Leeward Islands as of 8 p.m. Friday and was expected in Puerto Rico Saturday morning and near the....

Tropical Storm Marco Expected to Become a Hurricane

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:18:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Marco and Laura continued to churn in the Caribbean on Saturday, prompting a wave of warnings and watches for several countries, and leading the governor of Louisiana to declare a state of emergency. Marco on Saturday was 105 miles east-northeast of Cozumel, Mexico, with maximum....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:17:00 +0200

U.S. energy firms shutting down offshore Gulf of Mexico production as storms loom

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200

HOUSTON — U.S. oil producers on Saturday continued to shut down offshore production while evacuating workers from Gulf of Mexico platforms as two tropical storms took aim at the major oil-producing region. Royal Dutch Shell Plc said it began shutting down production at most of its offshore....

Trump news - live: Americans told to prepare for unprecedented dual hurricane threat as president rages against 'deep state' in baseless Covid vaccine conspiracy The Independent

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:10:00 +0200

© Provided by The Independent. Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean Saturday as potentially historic threats to the US Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:31:00 +0200

NWS: Tropical Storm Laura poses stronger threat to Texas than Marco - Chron

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200

1 p.m. Tropical Storm Marco began to move through the Yucatan Channel at about 1 p.m., the National Hurricane Center reported. Tropical storm warnings were issued for Cuba's Province of Pinar del Rio and the Mexican coast from Cancun to Dzilam. Morning update: Tropical Storm Marco is forecasted to....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:26:00 +0200

Marco forecast to become hurricane as governors urge residents to take precautions

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:36:00 +0200

By Brendan O'Brien and Erwin Seba. Aug 22 (Reuters) - Marco, one of two tropical storms headed for the U.S. Gulf Coast, was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane later on Saturday as coastal governors urged residents to prepare for the unprecedented weather event amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Tropical Storm Marco, located about 105 miles (168.

Marco forecast to become hurricane as governors urge residents to take precautions

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:33:00 +0200

Aug 22 (Reuters) - Marco, one of two tropical storms headed for the U.S. Gulf Coast, was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane later on Saturday as coastal governors urged residents to prepare for the unprecedented weather event amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Tropical Storm Marco, located about 105 miles (168.

BSEE Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcem : Monitors Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Activities in Preparation for Tropical Storms Marco and Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:33:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has activated its Hurricane Response Team as Tropical Storms Marco and Laura make their way toward the Gulf of Mexico. The Hurricane Response Team is monitoring offshore oil and gas operators in the Gulf as they evacuate platforms and rigs in preparation for the storms.

U.S. Energy Firms Accelerate Offshore Evacuations As Twin Storms Loom

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:53:00 +0200

HOUSTON: U.S. oil producers on Saturday evacuated more workers from offshore Gulf of Mexico platforms as two tropical storms took aim at the major oil-producing region. Storms Marco and Laura are poised to enter the Gulf early next week, with each forecast to make landfalls on the Gulf coast by mid-week.

Tropical Storm Marco Expected to Become a Hurricane

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:50:00 +0200

Les tempêtes tropicales Marco et Laura se sont dirigées toutes les deux vers le golfe du Mexique

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:05:00 +0200

M. Cline a déclaré qu’il était possible que les deux tempêtes se transforment en ouragans dans le golfe du Mexique dès lundi. Il a ajouté que ce serait «assez inhabituel» et que la dernière fois que cela s’est produit, c’était en 1933. La dernière fois qu’un ouragan et une tempête tropicale se sont....

2 tropical storms pose potential double threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:08:00 +0200

Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba. Tropical storms Laura and Marco were both projected to approach the U.

Marco will likely become a hurricane Saturday. That could push it away from Texas.

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:07:00 +0200

A pair of tropical storms approaching the Gulf of Mexico is forcing the Houston region -- and nearly the entire Gulf Coast -- to brace for a week of uncertainty as early forecasts and the storms themselves shift. Tropical Storm Marco skirted the Yucatan Peninsula on Saturday, allowing it to....

Marco forecast to become hurricane as governors urge residents to take precautions

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:06:00 +0200

By Brendan O'Brien and Erwin Seba. (Reuters) - Marco, one of two tropical storms headed for the U.S. Gulf Coast, was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane later on Saturday as coastal governors urged residents to prepare for the unprecedented weather event amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Tropical Storm Marco, located about 105 miles (168.

Tropical Storm Marco strengthens, and threat to Louisiana increases: See its and Laura's track - NOLA.com

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0200

U.S. energy firms shutting down offshore Gulf of Mexico production as storms loom

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:59:00 +0200

HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. oil producers on Saturday continued to shut down offshore production while evacuating workers from Gulf of Mexico platforms as two tropical storms took aim at the major oil-producing region. Royal Dutch Shell Plc ( ) said it began shutting down production at most of its....

U.S. energy firms shutting down offshore Gulf of Mexico production as storms loom HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. oil producers on Saturday continued to shut down offshore production while evacuating workers from Gulf of Mexico platforms as two tropical storms took aim at the major oil-producing region. Royal Dutch Shell Plc said it began shutting down production at most of its offshore operations on Satur... 20m ago

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:57:00 +0200

HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. oil producers on Saturday continued to shut down offshore production while evacuating workers from Gulf of Mexico platforms as two tropical storms took aim at the major oil-producing region. Royal Dutch Shell Plc said it began shutting down production at most of its offshore....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:57:00 +0200

Puerto Rico (The United States of America): Tropical Storm Laura - Estimated Impacts Advisory 9, 22 August 2020 1000 CDT

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:18:00 +0200

NWS Summary: At 1000 AM CDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Marco was located by an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft near latitude 20.9 North, longitude 85.3 West. Marco is moving toward the north-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through Sunday morning.

U.S. energy firms shutting down offshore Gulf of Mexico production as storms loom By Reuters

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:14:00 +0200

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Boat sails near oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico HOUSTON (Reuters) – U.S. oil producers on Saturday continued to shut down offshore production while evacuating workers from Gulf of Mexico platforms as two tropical storms took aim at the major oil-producing region. Royal Dutch Shell Plc (L:) said it began […] The post U.

Tropical Storm Laura gains strength, Marco forecast to become hurricane on Saturday

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Tropical Storm Marco has gained strength quickly and is now forecast to become a hurricane on Saturday, according to an update by the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Meanwhile, in a Saturday update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Laura has also gained strength near....

U.S. energy firms shutting down offshore Gulf of Mexico production as storms loom

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200

August 22, 2020. HOUSTON (Reuters) – U.S. oil producers on Saturday continued to shut down offshore production while evacuating workers from Gulf of Mexico platforms as two tropical storms took aim at the major oil-producing region. Royal Dutch Shell Plc

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura could intensify to major hurricane status on approach to US Gulf Coast - Yale Climate Connections

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200

At 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, August 22, Laura was located about 20 miles southwest of Ponce, Puerto Rico, headed west at 18 mph with top sustained winds of 50 mph and a central pressure of 1004 mb. The storm was experiencing light upper-level wind shear of 5 – 10 knots, but wind shear occurring at middle....

BHP : Energy firms shut 13% of offshore oil production in U.S. Gulf due to storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:27:00 +0200

HOUSTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Oil producers shut 13% of offshore crude oil production by Saturday in the U.S.-regulated northern Gulf of Mexico as tropical storms Laura and Marco were forecast to cross the region next week, the U.S. government said. Royal Dutch Shell Plc said it began shutting down....

Tropical Storm Laura could intensify to major hurricane status on approach to US Gulf Coast - Yale Climate Connections

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:27:00 +0200

Puerto Rico Residents Prepare for Tropical Storm Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200

Puerto Rico Surfers Enjoy Large Waves Ahead of Tropical Storm Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200

Marco forecast to become hurricane as governors urge residents to take precautions 1h ago

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:42:00 +0200

Energy firms shut 13% of offshore oil production in U.S. Gulf due to storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:41:00 +0200

HOUSTON — Oil producers shut 13% of offshore crude oil production by Saturday in the U.S.-regulated northern Gulf of Mexico as tropical storms Laura and Marco were forecast to cross the region next week, the U.S. government said. Royal Dutch Shell Plc said it began shutting down production at most....

Marco forecast to become hurricane as governors urge residents to take precautions

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:41:00 +0200

Marco, one of two tropical storms headed for the U.S. Gulf Coast, was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane later on Saturday as coastal governors urged residents to prepare for the unprecedented weather event amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Tropical Storm Marco, located about 105 miles (168.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:54:00 +0200

Energy firms shut 13% of offshore oil production in U.S. Gulf due to storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:46:00 +0200

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Oil producers shut 13% of offshore crude oil production by Saturday in the U.S.-regulated northern Gulf of Mexico as tropical storms Laura and Marco were forecast to cross the region next week, the U.S. government said. Royal Dutch Shell Plc ( ), which began shutdowns on Friday.

A strengthening Tropical Storm Laura tracks away from Florida. Marco also near Cuba’s tip

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200

The Florida Keys could feel stormy conditions from a strengthening Tropical Storm Laura on Monday, but mainland Florida appears to be clear of the storm’s track, forecasters said Saturday, as the “disorganized” Laura is forecast to track away from the state after it passes by Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and Cuba.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200

Energy firms shut 13% of offshore oil production in U.S. Gulf due to storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:57:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura Strengthens As Marco Aims For Texas

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:13:00 +0200

The latest forecast models appeared to spare much of Florida from possible Hurricane Laura, while the storm instead took aim at Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas as Tropical Storm Marco moved toward Louisiana and the Texas coast. "While the center may not track over us, there's still going to be....

Tropical Storm Laura pounds Puerto Rico; Marco to become hurricane: What we know

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:15:00 +0200

Energy firms shut 13% of offshore oil production in U.S. Gulf due to storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200

August 22, 2020. HOUSTON (Reuters) – Oil producers shut 13% of offshore crude oil production by Saturday in the U.S.-regulated northern Gulf of Mexico as tropical storms Laura and Marco were forecast to cross the region next week, the U.S. government said. Royal Dutch Shell Plc

Tropical Storm Marco Expected to Become a Hurricane - The New York Times

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:31:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco Expected to Become a Hurricane - The New York Times

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200

Oil Companies Halt Gulf of Mexico Offshore Output Ahead of Storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:28:00 +0200

By Dan Molinski Oil and gas companies operating offshore in the Gulf of Mexico were evacuating workers and halting production Saturday as two tropical storms that could become hurricanes head toward the region. Due to storm preparations and evacuations, total daily offshore crude-oil production in....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:28:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco could shift away from Houston, while Tropical Storm Laura strengthens

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:25:00 +0200

3 p.m. As Tropical Storm Laura strengthened near Puerto Rico on Saturday afternoon, meteorologists in Houston report that if Tropical Storm Marco were to strengthen, it could shift the storm's track away from Houston and Texas. Forecasts for both tropical storms are still uncertain.

Six waterspouts are seen in Gulf of Mexico as Texas prepares for TWO tropical storms that could hit as hurricanes

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:38:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura is making its way toward Florida over the weekend Credit: Weather Channel. If one storm is stronger than the other, it may "absorb" the other. The systems may also swirl around one another before shooting off on different paths, the NWS said.

MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard sets Port Condition X-Ray for St. Petersburg

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:48:00 +0200

Coast Guard sets Port Condition X-Ray for St. Petersburg. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) set port condition X-Ray for the ports of Tampa to Fort Myers at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, due to the expectation of Tropical Storm Laura generating sustained gale force winds within 48 hours.

Tropical Storm Laura could intensify to major hurricane status on approach to US Gulf Coast - Yale Climate Connections

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:01:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura could intensify to major hurricane status on approach to US Gulf Coast - Yale Climate Connections

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:01:00 +0200

Haiti: Bulletin Special de Cyclone Tropical #4 samedi 22 Aout 2020 Vigilance orange

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:21:00 +0200

Du Plan National de Gestion des Risques et des Désastres (PNGRD) Description : Tempête tropicale LAURA. Localisation : 520km à l’Est de Ouanaminthe. Vent max soutenus : 65 Km/h. Déplacement rapide : Ouest 30km/h. Pression Minimale : 1006 HPA. Observation sur Haïti. Temps ensoleillé avec un calme sur le pays.

Haiti: Bulletin Special de Cyclone Tropical #3 samedi 22 Aout 2020 Vigilance orange

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:21:00 +0200

Du Plan National de Gestion des Risques et des Désastres (PNGRD) Description : Tempête tropicale LAURA Localisation : 600km à l’Est de Ouanaminthe Vent max soutenus : 65 Km/h Déplacement rapide : Ouest 33km/h Pression Minimale : 1007 HPA. Observation sur Haïti. Ciel partiellement nuageux avec un calme sur le pays.

‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: U.S. Gulf Coast facing two potential hurricanes

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:17:00 +0200

Two tropical storms expected to blow through the United States Gulf Coast less than one full day apart could make history if they strengthen to become hurricanes. Tropical storms Laura and Marco have been picking up speed across the Caribbean over the weekend and now have probable sustained speeds of 63 km/h, the U.

Double hurricane threat as Tropical Storms Laura and Marco advance towards US Gulf Coast The Independent

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:12:00 +0200

are advancing across the Caribbean posing potentially historic threats to the US Gulf Coast , with both projected to reach the coast at or close to force. The current projected track for Tropical Storms Laura and Marco by the US National Hurricane Center puts both storms together in the Gulf on....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:28:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

Marco forecast to become hurricane as governors urge residents to brace for storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:37:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:36:00 +0200

VIDEO: Two Tropical Storms Could Hit the Gulf Coast in Double Threat

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:35:00 +0200

Two tropical storms are making their way across the Caribbean, headed for a historic double-threat if it makes landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast, according to a video.

Hurricane watch issued for New Orleans as Tropical Storm Marco shifts east toward Louisiana

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:35:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane watch for the New Orleans area in its 4 p.m. update Saturday as Tropical Storms Marco and Laura headed for the Gulf of Mexico. The watch means the area could begin experiencing hurricane-force winds within 48 hours.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:55:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:51:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200

August 22, 2020 at 4:38 pm CDT By By DÁNICA COTO and SETH BORENSTEIN SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:48:00 +0200

The projected tracks from the U.S. National Hurricane Center on Saturday afternoon pointed to both storms being together in the Gulf on Tuesday, with Marco hitting Louisiana and Laura making landfall in the same general area a little less than a day later.

Marco forecast to become hurricane as governors urge residents to brace for storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:47:00 +0200

(Updates with storms' location, wind speed, headline) By Brendan O'Brien and Erwin Seba. Aug 22 (Reuters) - Marco, one of two tropical storms headed for the U.S. Gulf Coast, was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane later on Saturday as coastal governors urged residents to prepare for the unprecedented weather event amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rare twin storms could make landfall in Texas, southern states

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200

It could be a weather double whammy. Two tropical storms forming in the Gulf Coast could slam parts of the southern US and Texas at the same time next week in what weather experts say could be a first occurrence in more than a century. One of the systems, Tropical Storm Laura, is currently moving....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

Marco forecast to become hurricane as governors urge residents to brace for storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:07:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200

Dual hurricane landfall in Louisiana becoming more likely

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:02:00 +0200

While the tracks do appear ominous, it’s important to note that the forecast tracks can change significantly within the coming days. In fact, the predicted track for Marco shifted dramatically from the 10 a.m. advisory to the one issued at 4 p.m. Saturday.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:58:00 +0200

Hurricane forecast: Marco, Laura lining up for possible one-two punch on Gulf Coast | WeatherTiger

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:15:00 +0200

Marco has been continuously jumping well east and outside of the NHC forecast cone for the last 36 hours, tracking much more northward than the anticipated northwest motion. Both the track and intensity surprises are due to Marco’s complex interaction with a trough of upper-level low pressure over....

Haïti dans l'attente du cyclone Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:10:00 +0200

La vigilance orange est maintenue sur le territoire haïtien ce samedi 22 août 2020 en raison de la menace du cyclone Laura. Le directeur de l'unité Hydro météologique(UHM), M. Marcelin Sterlin, a indiqué que 4 départements, Nord Est, Nord Ouest, Nord et Artibonite sont concernés directement par le cyclone.

Tropical Storm Laura gains strength, Marco could become hurricane on Saturday

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:16:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Tropical Storm Marco has gained strength quickly and is now forecast to become a hurricane on Saturday, according to an update by the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Meanwhile, in a Saturday update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Laura has also gained strength near....

Tropical Storm Laura continues to dump rain over Puerto Rico; Tropical Storm Marco to become hurricane: What we know

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:15:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura, Marco head toward Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:10:00 +0200

ABC News By DANIEL MANZO and DAN PECK, ABC News. (NEW YORK) — Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco are both expected to travel toward the Gulf of Mexico in the next few days, with both storms likely to impact parts of the U.S. coast by the early half of next week. Marco and Laura are not expected to become hurricanes at the same time.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:10:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:10:00 +0200

The projected tracks from the U.S. National Hurricane Center on Saturday afternoon pointed to both storms being together in the Gulf on Monday, with Marco hitting Louisiana and Laura making landfall in the same general area Wednesday. But large uncertainties remain for that time span, and forecasts have varied greatly so far for the two storms.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:30:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:26:00 +0200

The last time two storms made landfall in the United States within 24 hours of each other was in 1933, Klotzbach said. The projected tracks from the U.S. National Hurricane Center on Saturday afternoon pointed to both storms being together in the Gulf on Tuesday, with Marco hitting Louisiana and....

Tropical Storm Marco approaches hurricane status while Laura heads toward Dominican Republic

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:23:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center said at 4 p.m. that the eye of Marco was about 50 miles west of the western tip of Cuba and about 540 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River. Winds were measures at 65 mph and the storm was traveling at about 13 mph toward Louisiana.

Marco forecast to become hurricane as governors urge residents to brace for storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:43:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:43:00 +0200

As the Puerto Rican town of Guánica braces for a tropical storm, the earth shakes again

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:37:00 +0200

“And then suddenly, the house began to shake from side to side, and it stayed vibrating for a while,” she told the Miami Herald of the 3.4 magnitude earthquake. Morales, 37, is a resident of Barrio La Luna in Guánica, a coastal town in picturesque southwest Puerto Rico.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:34:00 +0200

Galveston County Judge Mark Henry gives an update on Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura from the Office of Emergency Management in League City, Texas on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. The track for Tropical Storm Marco is expected to push further east before making landfall Monday afternoon or Tuesday.

TS Marco appears headed east. Now, Houston braces for TS Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:52:00 +0200

Almost exactly three years after Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on Houston, the region is once again bracing for a week of tropical uncertainty, as two separate systems approach the Gulf of Mexico and threaten the Texas coast. Tropical Storm Marco threaded a needle between the Yucatán Peninsula and....

Tracking Marco and Laura!

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:49:00 +0200

Hi, I’m Meteorologist Matt Barrentine with a look at your forecast. Two tropical systems are headed towards the Gulf over the next few days. First up, we have TS Marco which is off the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico this morning. This storm has been gaining strength and organization.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:48:00 +0200

'Unlucky zone:' Updates show corridor which has potential to be hit by two tropical storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:06:00 +0200

. Posted August 17, 2020 9:49 a.m. EDT Updated August 22, 2020 6:51 p.m. EDT. By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Two tropical storms are brewing in the Atlantic Ocean right now -- Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco. Both storms are expected to become hurricanes, hitting the same area of the country in a historic weather event.

Rare twin storms could make landfall in Texas, southern states

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:01:00 +0200

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of twin storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:17:00 +0200

HOUSTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Oil producers on Saturday shut 13% of crude oil production ahead of tropical storms Laura and Marco that are forecast to grind up the Gulf of Mexico in coming days, U.S. government data showed. Storms Marco and Laura are poised to become hurricanes and make back-to-back landfalls along the central Gulf Coast by mid-week.

NOAA Hurricane Hunter Measurements Influence the National Hurricane Center’s Decision to Upgrade Now Tropical Storm Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:22:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) upgraded Tropical Depression 13 to Tropical Storm Laura after yesterday morning’s reconnaissance mission confirmed gale-force surface winds within Laura’s vortex. AOML scientists provided remote support for onboard Tail Doppler Radar and dropsonde data processing....

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of twin storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:33:00 +0200

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Oil producers on Saturday shut 13% of crude oil production ahead of tropical storms Laura and Marco that are forecast to grind up the Gulf of Mexico in coming days, U.S. government data showed. Storms Marco and Laura are poised to become hurricanes and make back-to-back landfalls along the central Gulf Coast by mid-week.

Tropical Storms Laura, Marco moving toward history — and hurricane landfalls

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:31:00 +0200

Two tropical storms on Saturday continued their historic paths: Both were projected to strengthen into hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico and make back-to-back landfalls around Louisiana early next week. Never in record history have two hurricanes existed in the Gulf at the same time, Related: Peak....

Laura storm leaves rain in Puerto Rico and Marco strengthens between Cuba and Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:25:00 +0200

epa08619256 Palm trees show the speed of the wind due to the Laura storm in Guayama, southern Puerto Rico, 22 August 2020. Laura is causing heavy rains on several parts of Puerto Rico and will later pass near the Dominican Republic and Haiti, while on the other side of the Caribbean the Marco storm....

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Ante is “upped” for Gulf Coast: Marco & Laura are twin threats

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:41:00 +0200

Florida Keys under tropical storm watch. Laura’s track moves south, Marco sees ‘big changes’

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:37:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Marco, Laura Target U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:44:00 +0200

In what's shaping up to be an unprecedented weather event, Tropical Storms Laura and 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.

Two tropical storms heading for double blow to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:40:00 +0200

Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

2 tropical storms threatening the Gulf Coast could make history

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:37:00 +0200

and Tropical Storm Marco are organizing quickly and beginning to gain strength after days of struggling to survive. Both systems are forecast to make landfall next week along the Gulf Coast, one day apart and miles from each other. Two hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico at one time – if it occurs – would be a first on record.

RNC ‘split-screen convention for the ages’ with 2 hurricanes making landfall: ‘Basically God endorsing Joe Biden’

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:34:00 +0200

Two tropical storms could hit the U.S. gulf course as hurricanes during next week's Republican National Committee Convention. Tropical Storm Marco is currently predicted to hit Louisiana on Monday evening, during the first day of the RNC Convention. Tropical Storm Laura is also headed towards....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:33:00 +0200

Bahamas Power & Light | SKYGuard Tropical Cyclone Weather Alert ( #9)

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:00:00 +0200

Bahamas Power & Light | Skyguard Tropical Cyclone Weather Alert ( #9) NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM AST Sat Aug 22 2020. Tropical Storm Laura. A couple of hours ago an observing site on the southeast coast of Puerto Rico reported sustained winds of 52 kt.

Saints monitoring Tropical Storms Laura, Marco; plans in place for a possible evacuation

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:08:00 +0200

threatening the Gulf Coast, the New Orleans Saints are going over their emergency plans, coach Sean Payton said. Payton said he and general manager Mickey Loomis have been talking about the unprecedented tropical systems for the past three days, adding the Saints have been in contact with the NFL....

Tropical Storm Marco moves past Cayman, Laura to cross Cuba Sunday

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:04:00 +0200

For the latest information on storm activity in the Cayman Islands, as well as information on how to prepare for hurricane season, visit Storm Centre. Tropical Depression 13 turned into Tropical Storm Marco Friday night after it passed the Cayman Islands, as the busy Atlantic hurricane season continues.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:00:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:19:00 +0200

Tropical Storm #Laura Advisory 12A: Laura Near the Eastern Portion of the Dominican Republic. Heavy Rains Occurring Over Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 22, 2020 The projected tracks from the U.S.

Big changes as we track Marco and Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:19:00 +0200

Hi, I’m Meteorologist Matt Barrentine with a look at your forecast. TS Marco is off the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico this evening. This storm has spun up quickly and is moving faster than originally forecast. This will mean a more eastward landfall for this system.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:14:00 +0200

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of twin storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:12:00 +0200

HOUSTON — Oil producers on Saturday shut 13% of crude oil production ahead of tropical storms Laura and Marco that are forecast to grind up the Gulf of Mexico in coming days, U.S. government data showed. Storms Marco and Laura are poised to become hurricanes and make back-to-back landfalls along the....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:32:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:30:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:29:00 +0200

Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday night as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:29:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:28:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:44:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:43:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:40:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday night as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

2 Tropical Storms Heading for Double Blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:37:00 +0200

WATCH: Eric Trump demonstrates the problem Republicans face in making their case against Joe Biden

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:35:00 +0200

The Republican National Committee Convention will face the logistical hurdles of occurring remotely and the split-screen optics of two hurricanes currently expected to hit the Gulf Coast , but the GOP is still expected to make their case against former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate, Sen.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:34:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday night as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:53:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:52:00 +0200

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of twin storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:51:00 +0200

August 22, 2020. HOUSTON (Reuters) – Oil producers on Saturday shut 13% of crude oil production ahead of tropical storms Laura and Marco that are forecast to grind up the Gulf of Mexico in coming days, U.S. government data showed. Storms Marco and Laura are poised to become hurricanes and make....

City of New Orleans to lift parking restrictions at 6 p.m. Sunday as Marco, Laura approach

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:09:00 +0200

As Tropical Storms Marco and Laura head for a potential landfall two days apart in southeast Louisiana next week, New Orleans officials will suspend parking restrictions beginning 6 p.m. Sunday “until further notice,” city Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Collin Arnold said Saturday evening.

2 Tropical Storms a Potential Blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:09:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

Double hurricane threat as Tropical Storms Laura and Marco advance towards US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:08:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura over Puerto Rico and approaching Haiti; and Tropical Storm Marco between Cuba and the Yucatan Peninsula: NOAA/GOES/AFP via Getty Images. Two are advancing across the Caribbean posing potentially historic threats to the US Gulf Coast , with both projected to reach the coast at or close to force.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Last minute storm preps good to go Sunday

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:19:00 +0200

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) -Sunday’s weather forecast will cooperate for those of you getting together last minute preparations for potentially two separate hurricane landfalls in South Louisiana. The entire WAFB viewing area is under either a Hurricane Watch or Tropical Storm Watch.

Houston Area Braces For Tropical Storm Marco And Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:15:00 +0200

The projected tracks of both storms, released Saturday afternoon by the U.S. National Hurricane Center, point to them moving through the Gulf of Mexico with Marco primarily hitting Louisiana Monday afternoon and Laura making landfall in the same general area Wednesday.

2 Tropical Storms Heading for Double Blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:12:00 +0200

Trump ridiculed for RNC speakers: ‘Nobody wants to be associated with this historic disaster’

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:08:00 +0200

Word began to leak out on Saturday as to the speakers at next week’s Republican National Committee Convention. The event will be largely virtual, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is set to be held against a backdrop of Fox News posted a graphic on Saturday identifying a dozen planned speakers.

National News Tropical Storm Laura bringing heavy rains to portions of Puerto Rico WFTS Staff 6:25 PM, Aug 22, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:28:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Storm Laura has strengthened near Puerto Rico, the National Hurricane Center said. As of the 5 p.m. update, Laura is about 100 miles west of Ponce, Puerto Rico, according to NHC. The system is packing 50 mph winds and is moving west at 18 mph. Laura is forecast to become a Category 1 hurricane once the storm approaches Cuba.

Twin storms off U.S. developing into hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:22:00 +0200

Tropical storms Marco and Laura were expected to develop into hurricanes next week as they gained strength and aimed for an unprecedented twin strike on the mainland U.S. Marco entered the Gulf of Mexico Saturday evening and was headed toward landfall in Louisiana or Mississippi Monday afternoon, according to National Hurricane Center projections.

National Tropical Storm Laura bringing heavy rains to portions of Puerto Rico WFTS Staff 8:25 PM, Aug 22, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:41:00 +0200

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:38:00 +0200

Deux tempêtes tropicales se dirigent vers un double coup au large de la côte américaine du golfe

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:56:00 +0200

Selon des données datant d’au moins 1900, aucun ouragan n’est jamais apparu dans le golfe du Mexique à la fois, a déclaré le chercheur sur les ouragans Phil Klotzbach de l’Université d’État du Colorado. La dernière fois que deux tempêtes tropicales se sont produites ensemble dans le Golfe, c’était en 1959, a-t-il déclaré.

Tropical Storm Watch Issued For Florida Keys

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:11:00 +0200

The watch was in effect from Ocean Reef to Key West and the Dry Tortugas even though the latest forecast models appeared to spare much of the Sunshine State from the wrath of Tropical Storm Laura, which is expected to become a hurricane as it heads toward the Gulf. Other parts of Florida may also feel the effects of the storm.

Tropical Storm Marco

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:11:00 +0200

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....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:13:00 +0200

Galveston County Judge prepares residents for potential tropical weather

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:31:00 +0200

HOUSTON – Galveston County Judge Mark Henry held a press conference Saturday regarding Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco in front of the Galveston County Office of Emergency Management. The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management continues to prepare for the potential tropical....

77 ºF

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:31:00 +0200

Forecast Update: Storms ending, still watching Marco and Laura for next week. Showers are winding down and skies will eventually clear later this evening but we're setting up for a nice night overall. Clear for the most part going into tomorrow morning with a pleasant start in the mid 70s. Back to the mid 90s tomorrow with slight rain chances.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:31:00 +0200

“We are in unprecedented times,” Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said at a news conference Saturday as he declared a state of emergency. “We are dealing with not only two potential storms in the next few hours, we are also dealing with COVID-19.” He urged residents to prepare for the storms and, if....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:43:00 +0200

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore...

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:43:00 +0200

A boat sails near an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana, November 16. 2012. REUTERS. Storms Marco and Laura are poised to become hurricanes and make back-to-back landfalls along the central Gulf Coast by mid-week. Oil producers on Saturday shut 13% of crude oil....

3 years after Harvey, Houston again braces for tropical uncertainty

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200

The Houston region is bracing for a week of uncertainty as two separate tropical systems approach the Gulf of Mexico and threaten the Texas coast, which will mark the third anniversary of Hurricane Harvey in coming days. Hurricane Marco threaded a needle between the Yucatán Peninsula and Cuba on....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200

Could Louisiana get hit by 2 hurricanes in 3 days?

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0200

And now there’s a chance both could make landfall just days apart in nearly the same place. The big headline on Saturday afternoon is the big changes to Tropical Storm Marco’s forecast track. There’s been a big swing to the east and a big timing change.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200

2 tropical storms threatening the Gulf Coast could make history

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:55:00 +0200

Tracks for Tropical Storm Marco, Tropical Storm Laura shift away from Texas

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200

Evening update: Tropical Storm Marco's track has shifted eastward toward Louisiana, and is expected to reach the central Gulf Coast as a hurricane on Monday, the National Hurricane Center reported on Saturday. Forecasters said the track is still uncertain, "and it's entirely possible that the volatile shifts in the models could continue.

National Tropical Storm Laura bringing heavy rains to portions of Puerto Rico WFTS Staff 8:25 PM, Aug 22, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:53:00 +0200

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of twin storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:52:00 +0200

National Tropical Storm Laura bringing heavy rains to portions of Puerto Rico WFTS Staff 9:25 PM, Aug 22, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura strengthens near Puerto Rico, Tropical Storm Marco forecast to become hurricane

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200

According to Meteorologist Alyssa Pejic, Tropical Storm Laura is nearing Puerto Rico, forecast to move across the Greater Antilles this weekend, and into the Gulf of Mexico Monday – strengthening into a Category 1 Hurricane. Tropical storm Marco is in the Yucatan Channel and will slowly move into the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday and Monday.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura forecast to become hurricane this week

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:44:00 +0200

Latest forecast models show the tropical storm could be a hurricane near South Florida on Monday. Tropical Storm Laura (Copyright 2020 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – While it still didn’t look like much on satellite photos Friday morning, Hurricane Hunter aircraft....

Tropical Storm Marco forms; joins Tropical Storm Laura as both make their way to Gulf

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco has formed over the northwestern Caribbean, according to National Hurricane Center forecasters, joining Tropical Storm Laura as two named storms make their way to the Gulf of Mexico. Update As of 7 a.m. Saturday, Marco is strengthening and Laura remains disorganized The storm,....

Hurricane Center

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200

As Tropical Storms Marco and Laura head for a potential landfall two days apart in southeast Louisiana next week, New Orleans officials will suspend parking restrictions beginning 6 p.m. Sunday “until further notice,” city Homeland Security and Em. The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board said....

Oil Firms Evacuate Staff, Curb Offshore Production Ahead Of Twin Storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:03:00 +0200

HOUSTON: Oil producers on Saturday shut 13% of crude oil production ahead of tropical storms Laura and Marco that are forecast to grind up the Gulf of Mexico in coming days, U.S. government data showed. Storms Marco and Laura are poised to become hurricanes and make back-to-back landfalls along the central Gulf Coast by mid-week.

Hurricane watches issued along Gulf Coast as Marco strengthens

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:03:00 +0200

By Karen Graham 1 hour ago in Environment Tropical Storm Marco became the earliest "M" storm to form in recorded history when it formed late Friday night. Now, it is nearing hurricane level and moving east as hurricane watches and storm surge watches have been issued for the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Highlands News-Sun

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:02:00 +0200

SEBRING — It would appear there are no rules in 2020. Why would hurricane season be any different. For the first time since reliable records were kept (1850s), there is a good chance of two hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time early next week.

Two Tropical Storms Pose Double Threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:59:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula and Cuba.

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of twin storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:59:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura heading for Dominican Republic

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200

August 22, 2020 at 9:56 pm CDT By Cox Media Group National Content Desk A tropical depression reported near the northern Leeward Islands on Friday morning has strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura, according to officials with the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center. Update 10:56 p.m.

Two tropical storms heading for double blow to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:57:00 +0200

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:57:00 +0200

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Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:56:00 +0200

National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued storm warnings for Tropical Storm Marco and Laura which is expected to make landfalls on the U.S. Gulf Coast.Tropical storm Laura is conditioned to stay across portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico through today.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast Tropical Storms Laura and Marco were both projected to approach Louisiana at or close to hurricane force just two days apart next week. Two hurricanes have never appeared in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time.

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200

Two hurricanes have never appeared in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time, according to records going back to at least 1900, said Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach. The last time two tropical storms were in the Gulf together was in 1959, he said.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:18:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola while the other swept into the gulf through the gap between Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:16:00 +0200

By DÁNICA COTO and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola while the other swept into the....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:15:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola while the other swept into the gulf through the gap between Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

Tropical Storms Laura, Marco move toward hurricane history — and back-to-back landfalls

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:11:00 +0200

Peak 2020: Two hurricanes could reach the Gulf of Mexico at the same time

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:11:00 +0200

[ STEVE MADDEN | Times ] Storm forecasts are constantly shifting. But scientists are intrigued by the possibilities of next week. Everyone else who lives on the Gulf of Mexico, probably not so much. But this isn’t actually bad news. There are positive outcomes from what could be the BOGO deal of the....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:09:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:32:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical storms are posing potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, with one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and Hispaniola, while the other has swept into the gulf through the gap between Cuba and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The latest projections from the U.

Tropical Storm Laura pounds Puerto Rico; Marco to become hurricane

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:30:00 +0200

There are now two tropical storms heading toward the Gulf of Mexico, and forecasters aren't sure what will happen when they both get there. Tropical Storm Marco formed Friday night over the northwestern Caribbean Sea, strengthened quickly and is now forecast to become a hurricane later Saturday or....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:27:00 +0200

Double hurricane threat as Tropical Storms Laura and Marco advance towards US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:21:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola while the other swept into the gulf through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

Tropical Storm Marco Expected to Become a Hurricane

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:20:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Marco and Laura continued to churn in the Caribbean on Saturday, prompting a wave of warnings and watches for several countries, and leading the governor of Louisiana to declare a state of emergency. Marco on Saturday was about 110 miles northwest of the western tip of Cuba, with....

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of twin storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:45:00 +0200

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2 Tropical storms a potential blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:44:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:43:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Laura, Marco likely to hit Louisiana within days of each other

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:41:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Tropical Storm Marco has gained strength quickly and could become a hurricane on Sunday, according to an update by the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Meanwhile, in the 11 p.m. Saturday update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Laura has also gained strength.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:40:00 +0200

August 22, 2020 at 10:07 pm CDT By By DÁNICA COTO and SETH BORENSTEIN SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola while the other....

Tropical Storm Laura pounds Puerto Rico; Marco set to become a hurricane: What we know

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:37:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:34:00 +0200

U.S. NHC says tropical storm Laura producing heavy rains over Dominican Republic (Reuters) - Tropical storm Laura was producing heavy rains over the Dominican Republic late on Saturday, the United States National Hurricane Center said. Laura was located about 25 miles (40 kilometers) southeast of Santo Domingo, with maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour, the NHC said in its advisory. (Report... 39m ago

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:53:00 +0200

(Reuters) - Tropical storm Laura was producing heavy rains over the Dominican Republic late on Saturday, the United States National Hurricane Center said. Laura was located about 25 miles (40 kilometers) southeast of Santo Domingo, with maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour, the NHC said in its advisory.

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of twin storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:06:00 +0200

Storms Marco and Laura are poised to become hurricanes and make back-to-back landfalls along the central Gulf Coast by mid-week. It is rare to have two simultaneously spinning in the Gulf and has raised concerns of double-barrel hits to coastal communities.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200

SAN JUAN: Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday night as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

'Unprecedented': Two potential hurricanes to hit Gulf of Mexico days apart

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +0200

One is dumping rain on Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola while the other swept into the gulf through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba. Tropical Storms Laura and Marco were both projected to approach Louisiana's coast at or close to hurricane force just two days apart in the next several days.

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:19:00 +0200

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TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:19:00 +0200

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 U.S. coast, also as a hurricane.

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:17:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — (AP) — 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 U.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:14:00 +0200

'Unprecedented': Two potential hurricanes to hit Gulf of Mexico days apart

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:14:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Laura and Marco both aiming at Louisiana: What we know

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:14:00 +0200

| Northwest Florida Daily News It's official: there are now two tropical storms in the Atlantic Ocean, both of them heading toward the Gulf of Mexico, and forecasters aren't sure what will happen when they both get there. Tropical Storms Laura and Marco were both projected to approach Louisiana's....

Florida Keys under tropical storm watch. Laura’s track moves south, Marco sees ‘big changes’

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:23:00 +0200

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:33:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane Monday. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Laura has knocked utilities out as it batters Hispaniola, following a track forecast to take it to the same part of the U.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:29:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola while the other swept into the gulf through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:29:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:27:00 +0200

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:25:00 +0200

August 22, 2020 at 11:07 pm CDT By By DÁNICA COTO SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — 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....

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:23:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — 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 U.

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:21:00 +0200

Louisiana braces for Laura, Marco: Here's how you should prepare for both storms this weekend

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:44:00 +0200

Tropical storms Laura and Marco will likely make landfall in Louisiana as hurricanes within the next few days, which means it's time to make sure you're prepared. For those unsure of where to start, this handy guide can walk you through what supplies you'll need, what documents to have on hand, how to storm proof your home and more.

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:42:00 +0200

Map: Tracking Tropical Storms Laura and Marco

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:39:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Marco and Laura are expected to reach hurricane strength in the Gulf of Mexico and could bring days of rain to the Louisiana coast this week. Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Turks and Caicos, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Cuba were also forecast to receive heavy rains over the next few days.

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:38:00 +0200

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:37:00 +0200

SAN JUAN – 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 U.S. coast, also as a hurricane.

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:36:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco and Laura could impact Gulf Coast next week; Hurricane Watch issued

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:34:00 +0200

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco both are expected to travel towards the Gulf of Mexico in the next few days, with both storms likely to impact parts of the U.S. coast by the early half of the upcoming week. A Hurricane Watch has been issued for parts of North Gulf Coast, including New Orleans for Marco.

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:50:00 +0200

Two tropical storms to hit US coast two days apart with hurricane force

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:48:00 +0200

This satellite image released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Laura in the North Atlantic Ocean, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. (NOAA / AP) Two tropical storms have advanced across the Caribbean as potentially historic threats to the US Gulf Coast, one....

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — 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 U.S. coast, also as a hurricane. It would be the first time two hurricanes appear in the Gulf of Mexico simultaneously, according to records... Associated Press

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:48:00 +0200

© Provided by Associated Press Remnants of a city sign lay on the beach damaged by Tropical Storm Laura in Salinas, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. Laura began flinging rain across Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands on Saturday morning and was expected to drench the Dominican Republic, Haiti....

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:45:00 +0200

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:45:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) 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 U.

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:06:00 +0200

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:57:00 +0200

TS Laura May Reach Eastern Cuba within 24 Hours

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:20:00 +0200

HAVANA TIMES – Tropical Storm Laura was located today at 6:00 PM (18:00 UTC) approximately 100 miles west of Puerto Rico in route to the Dominican Republic. It is projected to arrive in eastern Cuba this Sunday night. Later Sunday and Monday Laura is expected to continue moving west, crisscrossing....

Two tropical storms to hit US coast two days apart with hurricane force

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:20:00 +0200

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:15:00 +0200

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:14:00 +0200

Haiti warns residents to prepare as Tropical Storm Laura nears

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:32:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — Haitian authorities yesterday urged residents to prepare for Tropical Storm Laura, which is expected to bring torrential rains, flooding, and landslides before possibly building up to hurricane force as it churns toward the US.

Two tropical storms developing into hurricanes as they aim for U.S.

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:38:00 +0200

Tropical storms Marco and Laura were expected to develop into hurricanes as they gained strength and aimed for an unprecedented twin strike next week on the mainland U.S. Marco entered the Gulf of Mexico Saturday evening and was headed toward landfall in Louisiana or Mississippi Monday afternoon, according to National Hurricane Center projections.

Two storms take aim at Louisiana

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:37:00 +0200

Wind and Rain From Tropical Storm Laura Whip Caguas, Puerto Rico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:35:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura strengthened as it approached Puerto Rico on Saturday, August 22, the National Hurricane Center said, as residents reported heavy rain and strong winds in the early afternoon. The center of the storm was expected to move away from Puerto Rico as it headed for the Dominican Republic during the night.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:52:00 +0200

TS Marcos dans le Golfe visant la Louisiane, TS Laura également en route

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico (AP) – La tempête tropicale Marco tourbillonne sur le golfe du Mexique en vue d’un éventuel coup sur la côte de la Louisiane en tant qu’ouragan, tandis que la tempête tropicale Laura a assommé les services publics alors qu’elle frappait Hispaniola tôt dimanche, à la suite d’une....

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:09:00 +0200

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:08:00 +0200

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:18:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO: Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the US Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola while the other swept into the gulf through the gap between Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:16:00 +0200

1 of 5 Remnants of a city sign lay on the beach damaged by Tropical Storm Laura in Salinas, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. Laura began flinging rain across Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands on Saturday morning and was expected to drench the Dominican Republic, Haiti and parts of Cuba during the day on its westward course.

Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Marco continues in Gulf, could be hurricane Sunday; see latest

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:16:00 +0200

Tropical storms Marco and Laura have continued on their paths towards the Gulf Coast, according to the latest National Hurricane Center update. Marco, which entered the Gulf this weekend, will continue to bring tropical storm conditions over parts of Cuba. Forecasters anticipated Marco to strengthen and become a hurricane Sunday.

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:13:00 +0200

AP - BC-Tropical Weather 1st, 0655

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:11:00 +0200

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TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:11:00 +0200

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:30:00 +0200

Two tropical storms advance across Caribbean for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:28:00 +0200

San Juan: Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday night as potentially historic threats to the US Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:26:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Laura, Marco likely to hit Louisiana within days of each other - WOGX

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:25:00 +0200

As the Puerto Rican town of Guánica braces for a tropical storm, the earth shakes again

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:24:00 +0200

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:45:00 +0200

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:42:00 +0200

August 23, 2020 at 12:58 am CDT By By DÁNICA COTO SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — 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....

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:34:00 +0200

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:34:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Marco and Laura eyeing the Central Gulf - KBTX

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:56:00 +0200

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - As of the 7pm update from the National Hurricane Center, based on satellite and hurricane hunter data, Marco has further organized and officially entered the Gulf of Mexico this evening as a Tropical Storm. Here is the latest on Tropical Storm Marco based on the latest....

Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Marco continues in Gulf, could be hurricane Sunday; see latest - NOLA.com

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:53:00 +0200

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:51:00 +0200

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:50:00 +0200

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 09:05:00 +0200

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 09:03:00 +0200

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:58:00 +0200

TS Marco dans le Golfe visant la Louisiane, TS Laura également sur la route

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 09:32:00 +0200

Ce serait la première fois que deux ouragans apparaissent en même temps dans le golfe du Mexique, selon des données remontant au moins à 1900, a déclaré le chercheur sur les ouragans Phil Klotzbach de la Colorado State University. Une veille d’ouragan a été émise pour la région métropolitaine de la....

Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Marco continues in Gulf, could be hurricane Sunday; see latest - NOLA.com

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 09:27:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Laura, Marco likely to hit Louisiana within days of each other - WOGX

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 09:24:00 +0200

Tropical storms Marco and Laura both headed to the Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:19:00 +0200

In an image provided by NOAA, Tropical Storms Marco, left, and Laura, right, are churning in the Caribbean. (New York Times) Written by Derrick Bryson Taylor. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura continued to churn in the Caribbean on Saturday, prompting a wave of warnings and watches for several....

Southern US braces for impact as rare twin storms set to make landdfall

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:37:00 +0200

NOAA/GOES/AFP via Getty Images. Two tropical storms forming in the Gulf Coast could slam parts of the southern US and Texas at the same time next week in what weather experts say could be a first occurrence in more than a century. One of the systems, Tropical Storm Laura, is currently moving through....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 11:16:00 +0200

Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola while the other swept into the gulf through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 11:48:00 +0200

HURRICANES ATLANTIC - Gulf Coast on alert as two tropical storms move towards US

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 11:59:00 +0200

The Gulf Coast and the Caribbean are on alert this weekend as the tropical storms, Laura and Marco, move towards the southern United States with at least one of them becoming a hurricane. According to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), Laura at 2 pm local time was located 100 miles (160 km)....

Ahead of Marco, hurricane warning issued for much of coastal Louisiana; see latest forecasts

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:21:00 +0200

A hurricane warning has been issued for coastal southeastern Louisiana ahead of impacts from Tropical Storm Marco, National Hurricane Center forecasters announced in a 4 a.m. update. Tropical Storm Marco is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane today. Tropical Storm Laura is expected to strength in the Gulf of Mexico after that.

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +0200

Double hurricane bound for US Gulf, Louisiana: First in 60 years

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:28:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast in the US 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.

Tropical Storms Marco and Laura Upgraded to Hurricanes to Hit Gulf States

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:24:00 +0200

Tropical storms Marco and Laura are expected to develop into hurricanes in the next few days, with storm surges, heavy rainfall and winds predicted to hit the Gulf Coast by Monday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) confirmed. A hurricane occurs when a storm's maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph (miles per hour).

Tropical storms Marco, Laura near Gulf, expected to strengthen into hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:36:00 +0200

Marco could intensify into a Sunday and make landfall on the Louisiana coast by Monday -- while Tropical Storm Laura heads for the same path, according to the National Hurricane Center. Laura was southwest of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic , early Sunday morning, where it left many residents without power.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:54:00 +0200

. Tropical Storms Laura and Marco are projected to reach the Gulf Coast at or near hurricane force, with the current track taking them to Texas or Louisiana. Video Transcript.

Southern US braces for impact as rare twin storms set to make landdfall

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:45:00 +0200

Kindly Share This Story: NOAA/GOES/AFP via Getty Images. Two tropical storms forming in the Gulf Coast could slam parts of the southern US and Texas at the same time next week in what weather experts say could be a first occurrence in more than a century.

2 storms on track for Gulf double hit

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:44:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Two tropical storms advanced Saturday across the Caribbean as potentially unusual threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

Chevron stock price likely to plunge on Monday after being forced to shut production ahead of storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:07:00 +0200

Chevron to shut production at its four facilities in the US Gulf of Mexico ahead of tropical storms Shell, BP, and Equinor announced similar moves ahead of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Depression 14 Chevron stock price lost almost 6% last week to erase gains from previous two weeks Shares of....

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:16:00 +0200

Two tropical storms headed toward Gulf are expected to become hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:12:00 +0200

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. The two tropical storms that are headed toward the Gulf Of Mexico -- Tropical Storm Laura and Marco -- are expected to become hurricanes. As of Saturday morning, Tropical Storm Marco is nearing the Gulf of Mexico, while Tropical Storm Laura is hovering over the Dominican Republic.

Tropical Storm Laura causes heavy rains throughout the Dominican Republic

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200

The center of the storm made landfall in the Dominican Republic at the province of San Pedro de Macorís, in the east of the country. Santo Domingo, DR. Tropical storm Laura reached the Dominican Republic on Saturday night, after hitting Puerto Rico, where it left a large part of the population....

Marco and Laura could hit US coast as hurricanes, forecasters say

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:40:00 +0200

A picture made available by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Tropical Storm Marco, top left, and Laura, center, moving over the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Photograph: NOAA/EPA. Tropical Storm Marco was swirling over the Gulf of Mexico early on Sunday, heading for a....

Marco and Laura both forecast to hit the US as hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200

As with all tropical systems, the area to the right of the center is where the greatest impacts will occur. Right now, the center of Marco looks to be coming ashore somewhere on the Gulf Coast from southern Louisiana to southern Mississippi, with the likely region being very close to New Orleans.

Tropical storms Marco and Laura both heading to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:01:00 +0200

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 U.S. coast, also as a hurricane.

Tropical storms Marco, Laura forecast to strengthen

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:32:00 +0200

By Leigh Morgan The U.S. Gulf Coast continues to face the threat of a one-two punch this week from Tropical Storms Marco and Laura. Marco, which was in the central Gulf of Mexico on Sunday morning, was near hurricane strength and is forecast to make landfall in southeast Louisiana as a hurricane on....

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Tracking storms with more clouds today & tomorrow

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:28:00 +0200

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Scattered rain and lightning will move through this morning before the rain chance drops off this afternoon. Some of the rain could be heavy. Look for plenty of clouds that will help hold temperatures into the mid 80s. Even though the rain chance will be slight this afternoon and pop-up thunderstorm is still possible.

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:28:00 +0200

Covid-19 Updates: Latest News and Analysis

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:26:00 +0200

As tropical storms bear down, residents are urged to heed the virus in their preparations. With Tropical Storms Marco and Laura continuing to churn in the Caribbean this weekend, prompting warnings and watches for several countries, Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana has urged residents to be....

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Tropical impacts begin Monday

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:42:00 +0200

Marco is forecast to move onshore sometime Monday afternoon in SE Louisiana. Marco could be a lopsided storm due to dry air and wind shear on its western side. Impacts will be greatest along the coast where rainfall totals will be highest and storm surge of 2-4 feet will be possible. Marco will dissipate quickly as it moves inland to the WNW.

Hurricane warnings issued as Laura and Marco track toward Louisiana and the Gulf coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:35:00 +0200

NEW YORK (WABC) -- 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 U.S. coast, also as a hurricane.

Tropical storm Marco sparks hurricane watch as it heads toward Louisiana, Laura also on its way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:52:00 +0200

Marco is nearing hurricane strength as it crosses the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said 8 a.m. EDT Sunday. It is expected to hit Louisiana's coast around midday Monday. Another tropical storm, Laura , is also projected to hit Louisiana, possibly as a hurricane, later this week.

Marco remains tropical storm headed for SE Louisiana

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:52:00 +0200

Marco has not yet strengthened to a hurricane and remains on course for making landfall in southeast Louisiana on Monday, according to a 7 a.m. National Hurricane Center update. In an earlier update, the National Hurricane Center said the storm's strongest winds could be confined to the coast, and....

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) 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 U.

AP - BC-Tropical Weather 3rd, 0728

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Laura and Marco strengthening, likely to hit Louisiana coast as hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:46:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco are moving closer to the coast of the southern United States, strengthening while doing so. Both Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco are forecasted to become hurricanes as they move through the Gulf of Mexico.

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:45:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane Monday. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Laura has knocked utilities out as it batters Hispaniola, following a track forecast to take it to the same part of the U.

Marco and Laura both forecast to hit the US as hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200

ABC News BY: DANIEL MANZO, ABC NEWS. (NEW YORK) — Tropical Storm Marco is expected to become a Hurricane later today as Hurricane Warnings and Storm Surge Warnings have been issued for parts of the Gulf Coast. Marco is currently 395 Miles south-southeast of southern Louisiana and the storm has winds of 70 mph while moving north-northwest at 13 mph.

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of storms Oil producers on Saturday shut 13% of crude oil production ahead of tropical storms Laura and Marco that are forecast to grind up the Gulf of Mexico in coming days, U.S. government data showed. Storms Marco and Laura are poised to become hurricanes and make back-to-back landfalls along the central Gulf Coast by mid-week. It is rare to have two simultaneously spinning in the Gulf and has raised concerns of double-barrel hits to coastal communities. Reuters

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200

2 Tropical Storms Heading for Double Blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0200

Marco and Laura update: Tropical Storm Marco tracking toward Louisiana coast; Tropical Storm Laura to make landfall as Category 2 hurricane, National Hurricane Center says - WTVD-TV

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:57:00 +0200

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- As tropical storm Marco and Laura move through warm waters -- they are slowly but surely-- making their way to hurricane status. It's official, there are now two tropical storms in the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical Storm Marco and Laura, If forecasts are correct, we could see something....

Tropical Storms Marco, Laura both taking aim at Louisiana

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:16:00 +0200

La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:31:00 +0200

Une fillette de 10 ans est morte dimanche matin en Haïti lors du passage de la tempête Laura qui provoquait pluies et inondations, tandis qu'une autre tempête, Marco, devait se renforcer en avançant vers la Louisiane. L'enfant est décédée suite à la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison à Anse-à-Pitres,....

La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:29:00 +0200

Port-au-Prince (AFP) - Une fillette de 10 ans est morte dimanche matin en Haïti lors du passage de la tempête Laura qui provoquait pluies et inondations, tandis qu'une autre tempête, Marco, devait se renforcer en avançant vers la Louisiane. L'enfant est décédée suite à la chute d'un arbre sur sa....

La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:25:00 +0200

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:32:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — 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 U.

La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:43:00 +0200

Une fillette de 10 ans est morte dimanche matin, le 23 août, en Haïti lors du passage de la tempête Laura qui provoquait pluies et inondations, tandis qu’une autre tempête, Marco, devait se renforcer en avançant vers la Louisiane. L’enfant est décédée après la chute d’un arbre sur sa maison à....

12h53 La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti AFP

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200

Gov. Edwards to hold two news conferences on Tropical Storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:43:00 +0200

Today will remain a good weather day to get last minute hurricane preps taken care of. Baton Rouge catholic schools are closed until Monday, Aug. 31 in anticipation of Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, which are expected to make landfall in Louisiana next week.

Marco, Laura approach US packing double threat to Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:41:00 +0200

The following day, the center of the system over Florida emerged over the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. However, it weakened significantly while moving over land. By the time the center of the storm moved over the waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Sept. 5, it had weakened to a tropical storm.

Tropical Storm Marco approaches hurricane status in Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:41:00 +0200

Heavy rain and gusty winds will wind down across northeastern Yucatan Peninsula and western Cuba as Marco heads north-northwest into the central Gulf of Mexico into Monday. As the system strengthens in the Gulf, heavier rainfall will spread northward into the Gulf Coast states, beginning as early as Monday morning.

Tropical Storm Laura soaking northern Caribbean, sets course for U.S.

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:41:00 +0200

With the current forecast for some gusty winds and downpours to the northern Caribbean, Laura will be less than one on the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes, a scale that rates tropical systems from less than one to 5 based on expected impacts.

Tropical Storm Marco gaining strength as it enters the Gulf, Laura drenches Haiti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:39:00 +0200

TS Marco continues to gain strength. TS Laura not expected to strengthen much today as it will be interacting with a lot of land but is expected to gain strength once it reaches the Gulf, late Monday. With that said, TS Laura still forecast to stay south and west of Central FL Kassandra Crimi....

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:47:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco in Gulf Aiming at Louisiana, Laura Also on Way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:45:00 +0200

Crews armed with megaphones in the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo had urged dozens of residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate before Laura’s heavy rains hit. The storm left more than 100,000 people without water in the Dominican Republic on Saturday night, while earlier it snapped trees and....

Haïti : une fillette tuée lors du passage de la tempête Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:02:00 +0200

Une fillette de 10 ans est morte dimanche matin en Haïti lors du passage de la tempête Laura qui provoquait pluies et inondations, tandis qu’une autre tempête, Marco, devait se renforcer en avançant vers la Louisiane. L’enfant est décédée suite à la chute d’un arbre sur sa maison à Anse-à-Pitres, dans le sud-est d’Haïti.

Haïti : une fillette tuée lors du passage de la tempête Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:58:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco in Gulf Aiming at Louisiana, Tropical Storm Laura Also on the Way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200

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 U.S.

Tropical Storm Marco nearing hurricane strength in Gulf with Laura close behind

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:57:00 +0200

TAMPA — Tropical Storm Marco has continued to strengthen as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico and could become a hurricane by the time it reaches Louisiana’s shores on Monday, according to the latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center. Tagging along behind, Tropical Storm Laura was expected to reach the island of Hispaniola on Sunday.

Haïti : une fillette tuée lors du passage de la tempête Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:13:00 +0200

Texas likely to dodge tropical storms, but Louisiana could be set for back-to-back hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:17:00 +0200

Remnants of a city sign lay on the beach damaged by Tropical Storm Laura in Salinas, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. Laura began flinging rain across Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands on Saturday morning and was expected to drench the Dominican Republic, Haiti and parts of Cuba during the day on its westward course.

La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:26:00 +0200

Haïti : une fillette tuée lors du passage de la tempête Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:24:00 +0200

La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti Une fillette de 10 ans est morte dimanche matin en Haïti lors du passage de la tempête Laura qui provoquait pluies et inondations, tandis qu'une autre tempête, Marco, devait se renforcer en avançant vers la Louisiane. L'enfant est décédée suite à la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison à Anse-à-Pitres, dans le sud-est d'Haïti, selon un rapport préliminaire de la protection civile haïtienne transmis à l'AFP. Plusieurs maisons sont déjà inondées dans... AFP

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:23:00 +0200

© Handout Image satellite RAMMB/NOAA obtenue le 23 août 2020 montre la tempête tropicale Laura se déplaçant en Haïti et en République dominicaine. Une fillette de 10 ans est morte dimanche matin en Haïti lors du passage de la tempête Laura qui provoquait pluies et inondations, tandis qu'une autre....

Haïti : une fillette tuée lors du passage de la tempête Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:21:00 +0200

Tropical storms Marco, Laura expected to strengthen into hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:24:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Sunday before it is projected to hit Louisiana — while Tropical Storm Laura is set to barrel down the same path, also as a hurricane. Hurricane warnings were issued from Morgan City, Louisiana to the mouth of the Pearl River as the two....

Tracking a dual threat to the Gulf Coast with Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:45:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco: Marco is continuing to strengthen and will become a hurricane soon. It’s is located in the central Gulf of Mexico and heading north towards the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Per the National Hurricane Center, landfall as a category 1 hurricane is expected Monday afternoon.

Double Hurricane Warning Issued for The Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:37:00 +0200

Just like scientists have warned about climate change, it seems nature is on a rampage. Last week, California saw its first-ever fire tornado and this week meteorologists are warning that the Gulf of Mexico may soon see its first-ever double hurricane. The area has already witnessed two tropical storms entering the Gulf at the same time.

Haïti : une fillette tuée lors du passage de la tempête Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:51:00 +0200

Haïti : une fillette tuée lors du passage de la tempête Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:50:00 +0200

Two tropical storms headed for gulf coastline

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:57:00 +0200

Weeks after Isaias pounded Connecticut with high winds and at least one confirmed tornado, federal meterologists are tracking two more tropical storms in the Carribean and Gulf of Mexico. This time, the storms are on track to make landfall on coastal gulf states in the Southeast, rather than following the Atlantic coast north into New England.

Louisiana orders evacuations as twin storms take aim at U.S. coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200

FILE PHOTO: A member of the Emergency Operations Committee (COE) monitors the trajectory of Storm Laura in Santo Domingo (Reuters) - Louisiana residents were ordered on Sunday to evacuate low-lying coastal areas as back-to-back hurricanes were forecast to bring strong winds and rain, striking the state within days of one another this week.

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:52:00 +0200

Haïti : la tempête Laura a fait sa première victime

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:05:00 +0200

INTEMPÉRIES - Une fillette de 10 ans est morte dimanche matin en Haïti lors du passage de la tempête Laura. Une autre tempête, Marco, devait se renforcer en avançant vers la Louisiane. La tempête Laura a fait sa première victime. Une fillette de 10 ans est morte dimanche matin en Haïti en raison....

La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:05:00 +0200

Une fillette de 10 ans est morte, ce dimanche matin, en Haïti, lors du passage de la tempête Laura, qui a provoqué pluies et inondations. Une autre tempête, Marco, devait, quant à elle, se renforcer en avançant vers la Louisiane. En Haïti, la tempête Laura qui a frappé l’île, ce dimanche, a fait une première victime.

La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:02:00 +0200

La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:58:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura could follow Marco toward Louisiana

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:03:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura could also be headed toward Louisiana, just days after Tropical Storm Marco. The probable path for the storm's center could still shift east or west, but as of Sunday morning it was forecast to make landfall as a hurricane along the coast of central Louisiana.

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:58:00 +0200

SAN JUAN – PORT-AU-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 U.S. coast, also as a hurricane.

La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200

Haïti : la tempête Laura a fait sa première victime

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200

Suivez les tempêtes Marco et Laura avec ces cartes mises à jour

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:12:00 +0200

La côte du Golfe se prépare à un doublé dévastateur, avec deux tempêtes majeures, Marco et Laura, qui devraient toucher terre à la force des ouragans dans les prochains jours. Il est très inhabituel que deux grandes tempêtes frappent la même zone côtière en succession rapide.

Storms Marco and Laura Are Poised To Give The Gulf Coast A Deadly One-Two Punch 6 minutes ago

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200

The Gulf Coast is bracing for a devastating one-two punch, with two major storms, Marco and Laura, forecast to make landfall at hurricane strength in the coming days. It is very unusual for two major storms to hit the same coastal area in rapid succession. Laura and Marco are the earliest L- and M-named storms recorded in the Atlantic basin.

Tropical storms Marco, Laura near Gulf, expected to strengthen into hurricanes - Fox News

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:15:00 +0200

Hurricane Tropical Storm Laura brings life-threatening flash flooding Emily McCain

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Storm Laura is sending heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding over portions of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, the National Hurricane Center said. As of the 11 a.m. update, Laura is about 70 miles northwest of Port AU Prince, Haiti, according to NHC.

Louisiana orders evacuations as twin storms take aim at U.S. coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:11:00 +0200

Louisiana residents were ordered on Sunday to evacuate low-lying coastal areas as back-to-back hurricanes were forecast to bring strong winds and rain, striking the state within days of one another this week. Tropical Storm Marco, which is forecast to hit the Louisiana coast with hurricane-force....

Louisiana orders evacuations as twin storms take aim at U.S....

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:31:00 +0200

The Gulf Coast will likely get walloped by 2 hurricanes this week

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:30:00 +0200

“This is the more imminent threat because it will make landfall first,” Newsdio meteorologist Allison Chinchar said. Then there’s Tropical Storm Laura, which is also expected to strengthen to a hurricane before it makes landfall in the US late Wednesday or early Thursday — also on or near the Louisiana coast.

Monday afternoon Marco landfall; Laura arrives late Wednesday into early Thursday

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200

With Marco already expected to be a lopsided system that means dissipation will likely yield very limited impacts for metro Baton Rouge. Timing for metro impacts appear to be late Monday into predawn Tuesday morning. More significant impacts will be felt along and closer to the coast earlier in the day on Monday.

Haiti-US-weather

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200

Storm Laura hits Haiti, with Marco forecast to slam US as hurricane =(Picture)= Port-au-Prince, Aug 23, 2020 (AFP) - Haiti was hammered by heavy rain on Sunday from Tropical Storm Laura, as a second tropical storm, named Marco, was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane and hit the US state of Louisiana on Monday.

Louisiana orders evacuations as twin storms take aim at U.S. coast (Reuters) - Louisiana residents were ordered on Sunday to evacuate low-lying coastal areas as back-to-back hurricanes were forecast to bring strong winds and rain, striking the state within days of one another this week. Tropical Storm Marco, which is forecast to hit the Louisiana coast with hurricane-force winds on Mo... 38m ago

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:22:00 +0200

(Reuters) - Louisiana residents were ordered on Sunday to evacuate low-lying coastal areas as back-to-back hurricanes were forecast to bring strong winds and rain, striking the state within days of one another this week. Tropical Storm Marco, which is forecast to hit the Louisiana coast with....

Nation 'Unlike anything we have seen': Gulf Coast braces for possible hurricane double hit

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:44:00 +0200

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana – Two powerful storms marching toward the Gulf Coast on Sunday threatened a historic double-whammy of hurricane landfalls within miles of each other next week. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards requested a Federal Emergency Declaration from the White House.

National TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way Scripps National / Associated Press 10:35 AM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:42:00 +0200

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200

By Evens Sanon | Associated Press. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Tropical Storm Marco swirled over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

National TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way Scripps National / Associated Press 10:35 AM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200

National Tropical Storm Laura brings life-threatening flash flooding WFTS Staff 10:43 AM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200

Tropical storms Marco and Laura herald 'crazy' few days in the Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200

First is Tropical Storm Marco , which is almost a hurricane. It has winds of 70 mph and is forecast to strengthen to a hurricane before making landfall Monday mid-morning to mid-afternoon. It is unlikely that it will strengthen too much before it makes landfall in southeastern Louisiana or Mississippi.

Storm Laura hits Haiti, with Marco forecast to slam US as hurricane

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:53:00 +0200

Image obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Laura over Puerto Rico and approaching Haiti. (AFP) Haiti was hammered by heavy rain on Sunday from Tropical Storm Laura, as a second tropical storm, named Marco, was forecast to strengthen into a....

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:53:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) Tropical Storm Marco swirled over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

article Louisiana orders evacuations as twin storms take aim at U.S. coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200

Evacuations add to worries about the spread of COVID-19 as storms Marco and Laura expected to become hurricanes. Aug 23 (Reuters) - Louisiana residents were ordered on Sunday to evacuate low-lying coastal areas as back-to-back hurricanes were forecast to bring strong winds and rain, striking the state within days of one another this week.

Gulf Coast braces for a possible double hit of hurricanes as Tropical Storms Marco, Laura grow

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200

TS Laura’s track shifts; Houston now in the cone

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200

Marco is on the cusp of becoming a hurricane and is expected to strengthen before making landfall in southeast Louisiana on Monday, according to a 10 a.m. National Hurricane Center update. The storm's maximum sustained winds were near 70 mph. Winds of 74 mph would classify it as a Category 1....

Marco and Laura both forecast to hit US as hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:04:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura has strengthened Sunday morning and now has winds of 50 mph. The storm is located 70 miles northwest of Port Au Prince, Haiti, and is bringing life-threatening flash flooding over portions of the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The track of the storm has moved slightly westward from earlier in the morning.

Tropical Storm Laura's track shifts closer to Houston and Texas

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:03:00 +0200

The latest forecast cone for Tropical Storm Laura has taken a turn to the west, again raising concerns that the storm could make landfall in Southeast Texas this week. Laura is near Cuba on Sunday morning. PREP TIPS: Houstonians on what they wish they'd done before the last hurricane "While the....

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200

Louisiana Battens Down The Hatches For 2 Tropical Storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +0200

New Orleans is bracing for impact—again. On the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina forming, Tropical Storms Marco and Laura are set to impact Louisiana back-to-back, and preparations are underway to protect the southern state. Governor John Bel Edwards requested federal assistance.

National News TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way Scripps National / Associated Press 8:35 AM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200

National News Tropical Storm Laura brings life-threatening flash flooding WFTS Staff 8:43 AM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200

National Tropical Storm Laura brings life-threatening flash flooding WFTS Staff 10:43 AM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:58:00 +0200

National TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way Scripps National / Associated Press 11:35 AM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:58:00 +0200

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TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200

SAN JUAN – PORT-AU-Tropical Storm Marco swirled over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Marco and Laura both forecast to hit US as hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco is expected to become a hurricane later today as hurricane and storm surge warnings have been issued for parts of the Gulf Coast. Marco is currently 325 miles south-southeast of southern Louisiana and the storm has winds of 70 mph while moving north-northwest at 14 mph.

National Tropical Storm Laura brings life-threatening flash flooding WFTS Staff 11:43 AM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:13:00 +0200

National TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way Scripps National / Associated Press 11:35 AM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:13:00 +0200

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:10:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico, heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti on Sunday and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Tropical storms Marco and Laura set to smash US – first dual hurricane in over 100 years

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:28:00 +0200

If Tropical Storm Marco and Laura swell together into hurricanes, it would be the first time two have collided simultaneously on record, according to Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach. Tropical Storm Marco is expected to hit Louisiana on Monday as forecasters issue storm surge and hurricane warnings for the state.

Gulf Coast braces for a possible double hit of hurricanes as Tropical Storms Marco, Laura grow - USA TODAY

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco was nearing hurricane strength Sunday morning, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph, moving to the north-northwest at 13 mph. Marco was forecast to reach hurricane status later Sunday, continuing on a track for landfall in Louisiana on Monday, blasting parts of Louisiana,....

North Korea crisis: Kim in danger as powerful Typhoon Bavi to smash into North Korea TYPHOON BAVI is on course to hit South Korea, North Korea and Japan this week, with dangerous...

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:43:00 +0200

Typhoon Bavi formed in the Pacific Ocean last week, before growing in strength to reach wind speeds of 97mph, with forecasters closely watching the system's track. Now meteorologists are predicting Bavi will track across the Korean peninsula this coming week, bringing devastating winds and torrential rain to both North and South Korea.

La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti Le Point

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:41:00 +0200

© Fournis par Le Point. Une fillette de 10 ans est morte dimanche matin en Haïti lors du passage de la tempête Laura qui provoquait pluies et inondations, tandis qu'une autre tempête, Marco, devait se renforcer en avançant vers la Louisiane. L'enfant est décédée suite à la chute d'un arbre sur sa....

Marco strengthens to Category 1 hurricane: See its track toward Louisiana

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco has officially strengthened to a hurricane status Sunday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center. Marco was recorded as having maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, which classifies it at a Category 1 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center.

'Unlike anything we have seen': Gulf Coast braces for possible hurricane double hit

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200

Marco strengthens into hurricane, Laura tracks toward Gulf coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:06:00 +0200

NEW YORK (WABC) -- 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.

Gulf hurricanes: Marco and Laura to strike Gulf Coast as back-to-back storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:05:00 +0200

A storm surge warning has been hoisted from Morgan City east to near Biloxi, Miss., where the ocean water could rise up to 6 feet above normally dry land. Grand Isle, in extreme southeast Louisiana, is under a mandatory evacuation order. Downtown New Orleans is under a hurricane watch and a tropical....

Storm Marco becomes a hurricane over Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:04:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Tropical Storm Marco swirled over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

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Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:04:00 +0200

While the forecast remains somewhat uncertain, Marco is expected to make landfall on Monday in central Louisiana as a hurricane. Laura expected to strengthen into a hurricane and make landfall in Louisiana or Texas on Thursday. You can see the latest weather news here.

Storm Marco becomes a hurricane over Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:03:00 +0200

SAN JUAN – PORT-AU- A storm named Marco that swirled over the Gulf of Mexico has become a hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Sunday. Marco was heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura, another potential hurricane, battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.

Storm Marco becomes a hurricane over Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:59:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti. A storm named Marco that swirled over the Gulf of Mexico has become a hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Sunday. Marco was heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura, another potential hurricane, battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.

Marco Upgraded To Hurricane As Storms Target U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:20:00 +0200

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.

National Storm Marco becomes a hurricane over Gulf of Mexico The Associated Press 12:04 PM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:19:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a storm named Marco that is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico has become a hurricane. Marco was heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura, another potential hurricane, battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.

Marco strengthens into a hurricane and Tropical Storm Laura continues to grow stronger, aiming for Louisiana

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:18:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Marco has strengthened into a hurricane and is heading towards the southern coast of the United States, with Tropical Storm Laura strengthening and also heading that way. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced that Marco upgraded to a hurricane on Sunday.

Tropical Storm Marco aims at Louisiana, Laura close behind

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:18:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Tropical Storm Marco swirled over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:17:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Marco gains hurricane status, Gulf Coast braces for a possible double hit as Laura also looms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:16:00 +0200

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana – Tropical Storm Marco grew to hurricane strength Sunday, one of two powerful storms marching toward the Gulf Coast and threatening a historic double of landfalls within miles of each other. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards requested a Federal Emergency Declaration from the White House.

Tropical Storm Marco upgraded to Category 1 Hurricane; two storms on track toward US

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:15:00 +0200

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Tropical Storm Marco has been upgraded to a Category 1 Hurricane as it makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico. It currently has winds of 75 mph and is moving at 14 mph. Tropical Storm Laura, which is also on path to pass through the Gulf of Mexico, is also expected to become a hurricane soon.

National Storm Marco becomes a hurricane over Gulf of Mexico The Associated Press 1:04 PM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:14:00 +0200

Storm Marco becomes a hurricane over Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:14:00 +0200

Louisiana orders evacuations as twin storms head for US coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:14:00 +0200

Double trouble: Two storms could hit US in once-in-a-century event

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:14:00 +0200

Storms Marco and Laura are poised to give the Gulf Coast a deadly one-two punch

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:14:00 +0200

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:13:00 +0200

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Storm Marco becomes a hurricane over Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:12:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Haïti : une fillette de 10 ans victime de la tempête Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:24:00 +0200

Un mort à déplorer. Selon un rapport préliminaire de la protection civile haïtienne, une fillette de 10 ans est décédée après la chute d’un arbre, provoquée par la tempête Laura , sur sa maison à Anse-à-Pitres, dans le sud-est d’ Face aux risques de précipitations torrentielles, Haïti est en alerte orange depuis vendredi dernier, relate Le Figaro .

Marco gains hurricane status, Gulf Coast braces for a possible double hit as Laura also looms - USA TODAY

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana – Tropical Storm Marco grew to hurricane strength Sunday, one of two powerful storms marching toward the Gulf Coast and threatening a historic double slam of landfalls within miles of each other. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards requested a Federal Emergency Declaration from the White House.

National Storm Marco becomes a hurricane over Gulf of Mexico The Associated Press 1:04 PM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:30:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco forms off the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Laura is close behind

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:30:00 +0200

Tropical storm Marco was upgraded to hurricane status on Sunday as it gained strength over the Gulf of Mexico. Marco could be part of an unprecedented twin strike to the U.S. Gulf Coast alongside Tropical Storm Laura, which could also strengthen to a hurricane this week.

Marco, Laura expected to hit Gulf Coast as hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:29:00 +0200

02:56 Hurricane Marco is expected to make landfall tomorrow, and has reached sustained winds of 75 miles per hour while tropical storm Laura is heading up the Texas coastline until the Louisiana coast. NBC’s Bill Karins says this could be the first huge threat of hurricane season. Aug.

Tropical Storm Marco now a hurricane, sparks warning of 'life-threatening' storm surge’

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:26:00 +0200

Life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds are expected along portions of the U.S. Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center warned. Tropical Storm Marco, which is making its way toward Louisiana, has become a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Laura prompts Florida Keys flood watch

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:26:00 +0200

“The #FloridaKeys are under a Coastal Flood Watch starting tonight and ending late Monday night,” the National Weather Service Key West tweeted early Sunday. “The passage of TS #Laura to our west will bring strong SE breezes across the island chain, which will result in 1-2 additional feet of saltwater flooding.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:24:00 +0200

August 23, 2020 at 12:04 pm CDT By By EVENS SANON PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Two Storms Threaten Gulf Coast: The Time to Prepare Is Now

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:24:00 +0200

WASHINGTON Aug. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Tropical Storms Laura and Marco continue to track toward the Gulf of Mexico , EEI urges customers in the path of these storms to prepare now to ensure that they have an emergency plan and a fully stocked outage kit ready in case the storms cause power outages.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:24:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura could break record with U.S. landfall

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:22:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura may make weather history as they continue their paths toward the United States Sunday. Marco gained strength while swirling over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast. Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.

Two Storms Threaten Gulf Coast: The Time to Prepare Is Now

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:22:00 +0200

Cuba Sounds the Alarm over Tropical Storm Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:41:00 +0200

HAVANA TIMES – Tropical Storm Laura will arrive in Cuba late this afternoon or evening. In preparation, on Sunday morning, the Cuban Civil Defense authorities announced the Alert Phase for eastern and central Cuba. The affected provinces are from Guantánamo to Villa Clara. The West, which includes Matanzas, Havana and Pinar del Río, are on Watch.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:40:00 +0200

Tropical storm Marco has become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the US coast, also as a potential hurricane. It would be the first time two hurricanes form in the....

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:40:00 +0200

Storm Marco becomes a hurricane over Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:39:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura moving over Haiti and the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean as a second tropical storm, named Marco(upperL) moves into the Gulf Coast.(AFP) A storm named Marco that swirled over the Gulf of Mexico has become a hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Sunday.

Marco Becomes Hurricane Headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:39:00 +0200

Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane. The post Marco Becomes Hurricane Headed for US Gulf Coast appeared first on .

Tropical Storms Headed to the Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:38:00 +0200

Mr. Cline said it was possible that both storms would become hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico as early as Monday. He added that it would be “pretty unusual” and that the last time it happened was in 1933. The last time a hurricane and a tropical storm were both in the Gulf of Mexico was in 1959, he said.

Two Storms Threaten Gulf Coast: The Time to Prepare Is Now

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:37:00 +0200

Marco becomes hurricane headed for Gulf Coast with Laura close behind

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:33:00 +0200

National News Storm Marco becomes a hurricane over Gulf of Mexico The Associated Press 10:04 AM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:33:00 +0200

Etats-Unis: la tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan et se dirige vers la Louisiane

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200

La tempête Marco est accompagnée de vents à 120 km/h qui sont attendus "le long d'une partie de la côte américaine du Golfe" du Mexique, a précisé le Centre national des ouragans ce dimanche.

La tempête Marco devient un ouragan

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:48:00 +0200

(Washington) La tempête tropicale Marco s’est transformée en ouragan dimanche, a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans, basé à Miami, et devrait s’approcher de la Louisiane lundi. Agence France-Presse. Marco est accompagné de vents soufflant à 120 km/h qui sont attendus « le long d’une partie de....

La tempête Laura fait ses premières victimes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:48:00 +0200

(Port-au-Prince) La tempête tropicale Laura a fait ses quatre premières victimes dimanche en Haïti et en République dominicaine et une autre tempête, baptisée Marco , s’est renforcée en avançant vers la Louisiane, devenant un ouragan. Agence France-Presse.

Two hurricanes set to descend on US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:57:00 +0200

A pair of hurricanes are set to pummel the US Gulf Coast this week, bringing torrential rain, fierce winds and ferocious storm surges. First up: Tropical Storm Marco , which is expected to strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane Sunday (local time) before making landfall on the Louisiana coast Monday afternoon.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:56:00 +0200

National Storm Marco becomes a hurricane over Gulf of Mexico The Associated Press 12:04 PM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:56:00 +0200

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:55:00 +0200

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:54:00 +0200

This story was updated at 1:32 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, with more information. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:54:00 +0200

Haitian civil protection officials said they had received reports that a 10-year-old girl had died when a tree fell on a home in the southern coastal town of Anse-a-Pitres, on the border with the Dominican Republic. It was the first reported death from the storm.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200

Marco now a hurricane; landfall expected Monday

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:50:00 +0200

Marco, which was in the central Gulf of Mexico on Sunday, was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane with 75 mph winds at 11:30 a.m. CDT, according to a special statement from the National Hurricane Center. Hurricane Marco is forecast to make landfall in southeast Louisiana on Monday afternoon.

Marco gains hurricane status, Gulf Coast braces for a possible double hit as Laura also looms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:48:00 +0200

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:47:00 +0200

The Gulf Coast will likely get walloped by 2 hurricanes this week as Marco and Laura intensify

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:46:00 +0200

Then there's Tropical Storm Laura, which is also expected to strengthen to a hurricane before it makes landfall in the United States late Wednesday or early Thursday -- also on or near the Louisiana coast. "A storm surge warning means there is a danger of life-threatening inundation, from rising....

Marco strengthens to hurricane, joins tropical storm Laura on path to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:46:00 +0200

Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane. It would be the first time two hurricanes form in the Gulf of....

Etats-Unis : la tempête tropicale Marco s'est transformée en ouragan

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:02:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale devrait s'approcher de l'Etat américain de Louisiane lundi, alors qu'une autre tempête pourrait frapper cette même région. La tempête tropicale Marco s'est transformée en ouragan dimanche, a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans, basé à Miami, et devrait s'approcher de l'Etat américain de Louisiane lundi.

La tempête Laura fait ses premières victimes en Haïti et en République dominicaine

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:59:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura a fait ses quatre premières victimes dimanche en et en République dominicaine et une autre tempête, baptisée Marco, s'est renforcée en avançant vers la Louisiane, devenant un ouragan. Une fillette de 10 ans est décédée suite à la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison à....

Gulf Coast Threatened by Tropical Storms Marco and Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:09:00 +0200

Two tropical storms continue to pose a threat in the Caribbean as they approach the Gulf Coast, with Louisiana potentially in the path of both of them in what could be an unusual occurrence, forecasters said. Starting Monday, hurricane conditions, life-threatening storm surge and rain are expected....

Marco Becomes Hurricane Headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:07:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI - Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:06:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico 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 likely took it to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Marco becomes hurricane, aims at Louisiana; Laura close behind

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:04:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco swirled over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane. Check out this story on yorkdispatch.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:03:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico 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 likely took it to the same part of the U.S.

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Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:01:00 +0200

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Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200

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Marco becomes hurricane headed for U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI -- Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:59:00 +0200

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:59:00 +0200

It was the first reported death from the storm. Hundreds of thousands were without power in the Dominican Republic, as both countries on the island of Hispaniola suffered heavy flooding. A hurricane watch was issued for the New Orleans metro area, which Hurricane Katrina pummelled in August 2005.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:58:00 +0200

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:57:00 +0200

Bavi s’apprête à devenir un typhon et à menacer le Japon, la Chine et la péninsule coréenne

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:14:00 +0200

Selon Jason Nicholls, météorologue international en chef d’AccuWeather, le cisaillement des vents légers et les eaux chaudes fourniront un environnement pour que le système se renforce alors qu’il se déplace dans la région ce week-end. CLIQUEZ ICI POUR L’APPLICATION ACCUWEATHER GRATUITE.

Haïti: la tempête Laura fait une première victime Le Parisien

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:12:00 +0200

© AFP Lors du passage de la tempête Laura ce dimanche matin, une fillette de 10 ans est morte en Haïti. Une fillette de 10 ans est morte ce dimanche matin en Haïti lors du passage de la tempête Laura, qui provoquait pluies et inondations. Une autre tempête, Marco, devait se renforcer en avançant vers la Louisiane.

La tempête Laura fait ses premières victimes en Haïti et en République dominicaine

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura a fait ses quatre premières victimes dimanche en Haïti et en République dominicaine et une autre tempête, baptisée Marco, s'est renforcée en avançant vers la Louisiane, devenant un ouragan. Une fillette de 10 ans est décédée suite à la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison à....

Marco becomes hurricane headed for U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:21:00 +0200

Marco Becomes Hurricane; Evacuation Order Rescinded In FL Keys

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200

KEY WEST, FL — Marco became a hurricane Sunday as people in the Florida Keys were urged to secure loose items and make last-minute preparations ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Laura with the possibility of high winds and heavy rains as not one, but two major storms barreled toward parts of the United States, including Florida.

Marco Becomes Hurricane Headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:19:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:19:00 +0200

Laura was headed over Cuba before its path likely took it to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane. 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.

The Gulf Coast will likely get walloped by 2 hurricanes this week as Marco and Laura intensify

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:19:00 +0200

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:18:00 +0200

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:17:00 +0200

Two hurricanes set to descend on US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:17:00 +0200

Watch live: Texas governor speaks ahead of dual storm threat

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:16:00 +0200

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is holding a press conference as two storms approach the Gulf Coast, both expected to impact his state. The National Hurricane Center upgraded Marco to a hurricane Sunday afternoon, with maximum winds of 75 miles per hour, and the agency warned it could bring "life-threatening" storm surge.

Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura both on path toward U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:16:00 +0200

By The Associated Press Port-au-Prince, Haiti — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast PA Media

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:14:00 +0200

© Dieu Nalio Chery A woman and man cross a flooded street during the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti (Dieu Nalio Chery/AP) Tropical storm Marco has become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:13:00 +0200

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200

Marco becomes a hurricane as the Gulf Coast braces for 2 cyclones this week

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200

First up: Marco, which strengthened from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane Sunday. Marco is expected to make landfall on the Louisiana coast Monday. Then there’s Tropical Storm Laura, which is also expected to strengthen to a hurricane before it makes landfall in the United States late....

Caraïbes: La tempête Laura a fait quatre victimes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura a fait ses quatre premières victimes dimanche en Haïti et en République dominicaine et une autre tempête, baptisée Marco, s’est renforcée en avançant vers la Louisiane, devenant un ouragan. Une fillette de 10 ans est décédée suite à la chute d’un arbre sur sa maison à....

La tempête Laura fait ses premières victimes en Haïti et en République dominicaine

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:28:00 +0200

Caraïbes: La tempête Laura a fait quatre victimes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:26:00 +0200

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:31:00 +0200

Double tropical storms bear down on US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:28:00 +0200

New York — Back-to-back storms are rolling towards the US Gulf Coast where they will come ashore in days as hurricanes, prompting evacuations of offshore energy platforms and setting residents and officials on edge from Texas to Florida. The systems, a double tropical strike that could cause....

Hurricane Marco barrels toward Louisiana, with Tropical Storm Laura expected to follow suit

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:26:00 +0200

Marco strengthened into a hurricane over the Gulf Of Mexico on Sunday as it headed toward Louisiana — as Tropical Storm Laura barreled along the same path, threatening to turn into a ‘cane, too. Their projected tracks showed that both storms will be together in the Gulf on Monday, with Marco....

Marco becomes hurricane headed for U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:26:00 +0200

Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane. It would be the first time two hurricanes form in the Gulf of....

Tracking Tropical storms Marco, Laura near Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:26:00 +0200

Companies shut in 13% of oil production, 4.4% of gas as storms hit US Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200

In advance of two tropical storms headed toward the US Gulf of Mexico, upstream operators have shut in 13% of the region’s total oil production and more than 4% of its natural gas, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) said Aug. 22.

Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — 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. Officials feared a history-making onslaught of life-threatening winds and flooding along the coast, stretching from Louisiana into Alabama.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco becomes a hurricane and heads toward U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:39:00 +0200

Marco strengthened into a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday on its way toward the Louisiana coast, according to data from an Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft. Tropical Storm Laura, which the hit the Dominican Republic and Haiti, is also expected to develop into a hurricane and is headed toward the U.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:38:00 +0200

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:36:00 +0200

Marco strengthens into hurricane, Laura also tracking toward Gulf coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:36:00 +0200

Baldwin EMA director: No need for state of emergency

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:35:00 +0200

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com The track of Hurricane Marco “looks better” for coastal Alabama, and at least one county government does not see a need to pursue a local state of emergency. The Baldwin County Commission, during a special meeting on Sunday, opted not to pursue the emergency....

Golfe du Mexique : la tempête «Laura» tue, «Marco» devient un ouragan

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200

Quatre personnes dont une fillette de 10 ans sont mortes ce dimanche en Haïti lors du passage de la tempête Laura, qui provoquait pluies et inondations. Un peu plus au nord-ouest, une autre tempête, Marco, est devenue un ouragan qui se dirige vers la Louisiane, aux Etats-Unis, dans le golfe du Mexique.

La tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:46:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Marco s’est transformée en ouragan dimanche, a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans, basé à Miami, et devrait s’approcher de l’Etat américain de Louisiane lundi. Marco est accompagné de vents soufflant à 120 km/h qui sont attendus «le long d’une partie de la côte américaine du Golfe» du Mexique, a précisé le centre.

Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:57:00 +0200

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.

Energy firms shut 58% of Gulf of Mexico oil output due to twin storm threat, U.S. says

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:50:00 +0200

August 23, 2020. (Reuters) – Energy firms shut 57.6%, or 1.07 million barrels per day (bpd), of offshore crude oil production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico because of the twin threat from Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura, the U.S. government said on Saturday. Also, 44.

Tropical Storm Laura heading toward eastern Cuba

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:50:00 +0200

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Tropical Storm Laura headed toward eastern Cuba on Sunday afternoon, the storm continued to produce heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding over portions of the Dominican Republic and Haiti. As of 2 p.m. Sunday, Laura was 55 miles south of the eastern tip of Cuba, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.

Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:46:00 +0200

Energy firms shut 58% of Gulf of Mexico oil output due to twin storm threat, U.S. says

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:45:00 +0200

(Reuters) - Energy firms shut 57.6%, or 1.07 million barrels per day (bpd), of offshore crude oil production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico because of the twin threat from Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura, the U.S. government said on Saturday. Also, 44.

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:08:00 +0200

Deux ouragans pourraient frapper la côte américaine dans le Golfe du Mexique en quelques jours, ont indiqué les météorologues dimanche, tandis que huit personnes sont mortes en Haïti et en République dominicaine dans la tempête Laura. Le fait que deux ouragans se suivent d'aussi près dans le Golfe....

20h45 Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti AFP

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200

Laura, qui a provoqué des inondations en Haïti et en République dominicaine, tuant huit personnes, devrait elle aussi devenir un ouragan mardi et pourrait frapper cette même région américaine. «Laura devrait se déplacer dans le centre et le nord-ouest du Golfe du Mexique mardi soir et mercredi», selon le NHC.

Golfe du Mexique : la tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:01:00 +0200

Golfe du Mexique : la tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan. La tempête tropicale Marco s’est transformée en ouragan dimanche, a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans, basé à Miami, et devrait s’approcher de l’Etat américain de Louisiane lundi. La tempête tropicale Marco (à gauche) s’est....

La tempête Laura fait ses premières victimes en Haïti et en République dominicaine

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura a fait ses quatre premières victimes ce dimanche en Haïti et en République dominicaine et une autre tempête, baptisée Marco, s'est renforcée en avançant vers la Louisiane, devenant un ouragan. Une fillette de 10 ans est...

Les résidents fuient alors que la côte du Golfe voit de possibles ouragans en tandem

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:59:00 +0200

NOUVELLE-ORLÉANS (AP) – La côte du Golfe s’est préparée dimanche à un coup potentiellement dévastateur de deux ouragans alors que deux fortes tempêtes tourbillonnaient vers les États-Unis depuis le golfe du Mexique et les Caraïbes. Les responsables craignaient une attaque historique de vents mortels....

Ouragan Marco - La tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:59:00 +0200

(Belga) La tempête tropicale Marco s'est transformée en ouragan dimanche, a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans, basé à Miami, et devrait s'approcher de l'Etat américain de Louisiane lundi. Marco est accompagné de vents soufflant à 120 km/h qui sont attendus "le long d'une partie de la côte américaine du Golfe" du Mexique, a précisé le centre.

Louisiana, Texas brace for back-to-back hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:09:00 +0200

(The Center Square) – South Louisiana residents on Sunday were preparing for back-to-back hurricanes for the first time in modern history. Tropical Storm Marco strengthened into a hurricane Sunday morning ahead of its expected arrival in southeast Louisiana Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura is....

US Gulf coast braces for unprecedented hurricane double hit

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:59:00 +0200

This satellite image shows Tropical Storm Laura moving over Haiti and the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean as a second storm, named Marco (upper left), moves into the Gulf coast on Sunday. Image: RAMMB/NOAA via AFP. US Gulf coast braces for unprecedented hurricane double hit.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:57:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico 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 likely took it to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

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Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200

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Météo : la tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan qui menace la Louisiane

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Marco s’est transformée en ouragan dimanche, a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans, basé à Miami, et devrait s’approcher de l’Etat américain de Louisiane lundi. Marco, tempête tropicale devenue ouragan au fil des heures dimanche, est accompagné de vents soufflant à 120 km/h....

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:11:00 +0200

Twin Hurricanes Threaten US As Deadly Floods Hit Haiti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:20:00 +0200

Port-au-Prince, Haiti: Two hurricanes are forecast to slam into the US Gulf Coast in the coming days, forecasters said Sunday, threatening torrential rain, high winds and flooding across the region. US media said twin hurricanes were unprecedented in the Gulf of Mexico since records began 150 years ago.

Twin hurricanes threaten US as deadly floods hit Haiti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:16:00 +0200

(AFP) — Two hurricanes are forecast to slam into the US Gulf Coast in the coming days, forecasters said Sunday, threatening torrential rain, high winds and flooding across the region. US media said twin hurricanes were unprecedented in the Gulf of Mexico since records began 150 years ago.

Hurricane Marco moves into the Gulf with 75 mph winds, Tropical Storm Laura heads for Cuba

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco is crossing the Gulf, on forecast track to approach southeastern Louisiana Coast Monday. pic.twitter.com/ydb7AxreDc George Waldenberger (@GWaldenWFTV) August 23, 2020 Tropical Storm Laura continues to track west towards Cuba and is expected to reach the Gulf of Mexico early next week.

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:31:00 +0200

Port-au-Prince (AFP) - Deux ouragans pourraient frapper la côte américaine dans le Golfe du Mexique en quelques jours, ont indiqué les météorologues dimanche, tandis que huit personnes sont mortes en Haïti et en République dominicaine dans la tempête Laura.

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200

Deux ouragans pourraient frapper la côte américaine dans le Golfe du Mexique en quelques jours, ont indiqué les météorologues dimanche, tandis que huit personnes sont mortes en La tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan dimanche avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h qui sont attendus "le long d'une....

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200

L e 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,....

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200

Two dangerous storms head toward Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:31:00 +0200

A pair of dangerous storms in the Gulf of Mexico threaten the U.S. mainland. Recently-upgraded Hurricane Marco It is expected to make landfall on Monday. Not far behind is Laura, a tropical storm with the potential to grow to a hurricane. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff....

Louisiana, Texas brace for back-to-back hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura strengthens near Puerto Rico, Marco becomes hurricane

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200

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. According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Laura continued to dump heavy rains as it moved over the Dominican Republic.

2 storms barreling toward Gulf Coast: Marco now a hurricane; Laura not far behind

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:26:00 +0200

Marco gains hurricane status, Laura right behind; Gulf Coast braces for 'challenge we have not seen before" Two powerful storms marching toward the Gulf Coast threaten a historic double-whammy of hurricane landfalls within miles of each other this week. Check out this story on cincinnati.com: https://www.

Tropical storms Marco and Laura herald 'crazy' few days in the Gulf of Mexico - Fox News

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:24:00 +0200

Texas, Louisiana prepare for back-to-back hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200

Updated at 2 p.m. Sunday: Revised to include new forecast information. On record there have never been simultaneous hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico. Now Texas and Louisiana could be hit by two consecutive storms in less than a four-day span, according to the National Hurricane Center. “Portions of the U.

Showers, thunderstorms, gusty winds expected as Laura passes near Jamaica

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica continues to monitor conditions associated with Tropical Storm Laura very closely, as the storm now dumps heavy rains on the Dominican Republic and Haiti. CMC reports that the storm began dumping rains over the two countries, which, together, form the isle of Hispaniola, late yesterday evening.

Marco becomes a hurricane as the Gulf Coast braces for 2 cyclones this week

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200

(CNN) -- The Gulf Coast will get walloped by a pair of hurricanes this week, bringing torrential rain, fierce winds and ferocious storm surges. First up: Marco, which strengthened from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane Sunday. Marco is expected to make landfall on the Louisiana coast Monday.

Baldwin EMA says no plans to declare local state of emergency with storms in Gulf

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:21:00 +0200

ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WALA) -- The Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency and Baldwin County Commission said they have no plans to declare a state of emergency with two tropical systems in the Gulf. With the tracks of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura trending to the west, local emergency....

Marco becomes a hurricane as the Gulf Coast braces for 2 cyclones this week

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:21:00 +0200

Gov. Abbott speaks as Gulf Coast braces for two tropical systems this week

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:34:00 +0200

AUSTIN, Texas Tropical Storm Marco was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane Sunday morning after Air Craft Hurricane Hunter data showed maximum sustained winds had reached 75 mph. Over the last 24-hours, the track of Marco has shifted dramatically to the east.

Tropical Storm Marco becomes a hurricane and heads toward U.S. Gulf Coast - CNBC

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:32:00 +0200

Energy firms shut 58% of Gulf of Mexico oil output due to twin storm threat, U.S. says (Reuters) - Energy firms shut 57.6%, or 1.07 million barrels per day (bpd), of offshore crude oil production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico because of the twin threat from Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura, the U.S. government said on Saturday. Also, 44.6%, or 1,205 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd), of natural gas... 1h ago

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:57:00 +0200

Louisiana Braces For 'One-Two Punch' Of Storms As Marco And Laura Approach Shore

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco is forecast to make landfall Monday, followed by Tropical Storm Laura, which is expected to become a hurricane. "The first 72 hours is on you," Gov. John Bel Edwards warned residents.

Tropical Storm Marco becomes a hurricane and heads toward U.S. Gulf Coast - CNBC

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:54:00 +0200

Marco gains hurricane status, Laura right behind; Gulf Coast braces for 'challenge we have not seen before"

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:51:00 +0200

Two powerful storms marching toward the Gulf Coast threaten a historic double-whammy of hurricane landfalls within miles of each other this week. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/08/23/tropical-storm-laura-tropical-storm-marco-double-hurricanes-po....

Gov. Abbott Declares Natural Disaster as Hurricane Marco, TS Laura Head for Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:49:00 +0200

These Baton Rouge area schools are closed ahead of storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:46:00 +0200

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are expected to make landfall in Louisiana next week. Here’s what schools are closing: East Baton Rouge Parish Schools will be closed Monday, Aug. 24 and Tuesday, Aug. 25. Baton Rouge Catholic Dioceses Schools will be closed Monday, Aug.

Hurricane Marco eyes upper Gulf Coast with Laura right behind

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:07:00 +0200

By Karen Graham 43 mins 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.

Connecticut Red Cross workers to help in Texas, California

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:59:00 +0200

Updated 12:50 pm PDT, Sunday, August 23, 2020. FARMINGTON, Conn. (AP) American Red Cross volunteers from Connecticut will be deploying to Texas in advance of two strong storms and to California to help people affected by wildfires. The state chapter of the Red Cross said Sunday that four....

MIL-OSI Security: UPDATE: Coast Guard adjusts port conditions, preps, urges safety precautions in Gulf...

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200

Editors’ Note: Click on images to download high resolution versions. An email account has been established and is being monitored for media queries about the Coast Guard response for both storms. Media may email questions and requests to uscgmarcolaura@gmail.com.

Marco gains hurricane status, Laura right behind; Gulf Coast braces for 'challenge we have not seen before'

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:17:00 +0200

Texas governor declares state of emergency in 23 counties

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:16:00 +0200

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Sunday declared a state of emergency in 23 counties as approaching storms are expected to impact the state. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura both forecast to make landfall this week will be arriving as the area continues to respond to the "It is incredibly....

Texas governor warns residents about 2 incoming storms after declaring state of emergency in 23 counties

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:16:00 +0200

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Sunday that states of emergency have been declared in 23 counties as two storms -- Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura -- approach the state. The storm threat comes as the Lone Star State continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his press conference here.

Marco becomes a hurricane as the Gulf Coast braces for 2 cyclones this week

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura could bring rain to Atlanta

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:22:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are both expected to impact the Gulf coast states this week with rain, wind and storm surge. Marco's path. Marco will make landfall first along the Louisiana coast Monday. While Marco is currently a hurricane, some weakening is forecast as the cyclone gets closer to the U.

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti Deux ouragans pourraient frapper la côte américaine dans le Golfe du Mexique en quelques jours, ont indiqué les météorologues dimanche, tandis que huit personnes sont mortes en Haïti et en République dominicaine dans la tempête Laura. Laura, qui a provoqué des inondations en Haïti et en République dominicaine, tuant huit personnes, devrait elle aussi devenir un ouragan mardi et pourrait frapper cette même région américaine. AFP

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200

© Estailove ST-VAL A Pétionville, en Haïti, le 23 août 2020. Deux ouragans pourraient frapper la côte américaine dans le Golfe du Mexique en quelques jours, ont indiqué les météorologues dimanche, tandis que huit personnes sont mortes en Haïti et en République dominicaine dans la tempête Laura.

Etats-Unis : la tempête tropicale Marco s'est transformée en ouragan L'Express

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale devrait s'approcher de l'Etat américain de Louisiane lundi, alors qu'une autre tempête pourrait frapper cette même région. © Handout / RAMMB/NOAA/NESDIS / AFP La tempête Marco est accompagnée de vents soufflant à 120 km/h qui sont attendus.

La tempête Laura fait ses premières victimes en Haïti et en République dominicaine Ouest-France

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200

© Thais Llorca / EPA-EFE La tempête Laura frappe Haïti, ce dimanche 23 août, avant de poursuivre sa route vers Cuba puis le Mexique. La tempête Laura déverse depuis ce dimanche 23 août au matin, d’importantes pluies sur plusieurs villes d’Haïti, accompagnées de vents violents. La tempête provoque des inondations et a fait une quatre victimes.

Tropical Storm Laura prompts Florida Keys flood watch - Fox News

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:32:00 +0200

Double Hurricane Warning Issued for The Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:31:00 +0200

Just like scientists have warned about climate change, it seems nature is on a rampage. Tropical storm Laura reached tropical storm strength on August 21 and is now raging over Puerto Rico. And If tropical depression 14 becomes a tropical storm — which will then be named Marco — it will then hold the record for the earliest M storm ever.

US Gulf coast braces for hurricane double hit

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200

BSEE Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcem : Monitors Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Activities in Response to Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:28:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has activated its Hurricane Response Team as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura make their way into the Gulf of Mexico. The Hurricane Response Team is monitoring offshore oil and gas operators in the Gulf as they evacuate platforms and rigs in response to the storms.

Laura kills 10-year-old girl in Haiti; thousands in Dom Rep without power

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:24:00 +0200

(CMC): A 10-year-old girl was killed in Haiti today when a tree fell on a house in the town of Anse-à-Pitres, to the southeast of the capital, Port-Au-Prince, as Tropical Storm Laura lashed sections of the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) state.

Texas governor declares state of disaster in 23 counties ahead of storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:47:00 +0200

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Sunday declared a disaster declaration in 23 counties as approaching storms are expected to impact the state. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura both forecast to make landfall this week will be arriving as the area continues to respond to the "It is incredibly....

Texas governor warns residents about 2 incoming storms after declaring state of disaster in 23 counties

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:47:00 +0200

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Sunday that states of disaster have been declared in 23 counties as two storms Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura approach the state. The storm threat comes as the Lone Star State continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his press conference here.

Deux ouragans pourraient frapper le sud des États-Unis en début de semaine

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:08:00 +0200

Publié le 23 août 2020 à 22h29 Deux ouragans pourraient frapper le sud des États-Unis en début de semaine La tempête tropicale Marco (ci-dessus s’approchant de la côte américaine du golfe du Mexique) s’est transformée en ouragan, ce dimanche, et devrait frapper l’État de Louisiane, ce lundi.

Will Marco and Laura affect Tennessee? Expect 'tropical' weather from Gulf storms, forecasters say

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:09:00 +0200

Meteorologists in Tennessee are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura The storms are expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Monday and Wednesday with winds as high as 75 miles per hour before traveling north and northwest. They won't hit Tennessee but some of their moisture likely will, bringing high humidity and rain.

How Tropical Storm Laura could impact Central Indiana weather

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:09:00 +0200

As Tropical Storm Laura makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico, it could cause rain in Central Indiana, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologist Andrew White said the storm, which is expected to make landfall between Louisiana and Texas by Thursday, will likely cause "quite a bit of rain" on Friday and Saturday.

Hurricane Marco Prompts ‘Life-Threatening Storm Surge’ Warning

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:07:00 +0200

After Tropical Storm Marco was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, meteorologists are predicting it will cause devastating damage to the Gulf coast. Hurricane Marco is expected to hit the Louisiana coast on Monday, which prompted officials to issue an alert to those in the path of the storm.

Some clearing tonight, another rain chance on Monday

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:06:00 +0200

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A few showers are in the forecast tonight, but we shouldn’t see rainfall quite as widespread as what we picked up this morning. Clouds will stick around tonight as well with lows in the mid 70′s. Watch out for scattered storms and showers on Monday and Tuesday before a....

Louisiana govenor says state dealing with ‘unique situation’ with Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:06:00 +0200

Louisiana governor says state dealing with ‘unique situation’ with Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said on Sunday that the state was dealing with a “unique situation” with both Hurricane Marco, which was just recently upgraded, and Tropical Storm Laura both heading towards the region.

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of twin storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:04:00 +0200

Oil producers on Saturday shut 13 per cent of crude oil production ahead of tropical storms Laura and Marco that are forecast to grind up the Gulf of Mexico in coming days, US government data showed. Storms Marco and Laura are poised to become hurricanes and make back-to-back landfalls along the central Gulf Coast by mid-week.

Tropical storms Marco and Laura herald 'crazy' few days in the Gulf of Mexico - Fox News

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:03:00 +0200

Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:03:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Residents are fleeing coastal areas in Louisiana as the state braces for a possible hit from consecutive hurricanes. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says the fear is the state could see a heavy storm surge from Hurricane Marco, now in the Gulf of Mexico, and a second strike from....

Gov. Edwards to hold news conference to provide update on storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:01:00 +0200

Gov. John Bel Edwards is asking people to not let their guard down when it comes to social distancing and wearing a mask in public. (Source: WAFB) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Governor John Bel Edwards will be holding a news conference on Sunday, Aug. 23 about the state’s plans regarded to Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura.

Florida Keys lift evacuation as Laura moves west

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0200

KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Keys ended its partial evacuation Sunday after Tropical Storm Laura’s projected path moved away from the islands. Monroe County emergency managers said boats, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, trailers and campers are no longer being asked to leave the island chain.

Hurricane Marco and TS Laura Projected to Hit Gulf States With Heavy Rain

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco turned into a hurricane Sunday while Tropical Storm Laura is expected to follow a similar fate, with storm surges, heavy rainfall and winds predicted to hit the Gulf Coast by Monday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) confirmed. A hurricane occurs when a storm's maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph (miles per hour).

Hurricane Marco forms in Gulf of Mexico; Tropical Storm Laura a formidable threat to US - Yale Climate Connections

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:56:00 +0200

The Hurricane Hunters found winds of 75 mph in Marco on Sunday morning, and at 11:30 a.m. EDT the National Hurricane Center upgraded Marco to hurricane status. Marco is the third hurricane of the 2020 season, arriving over two weeks before the average day of arrival of the season’s third hurricane, September 9.

Texas governor declares state of disaster in 23 counties ahead of storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:54:00 +0200

La tempête Laura fait ses premières victimes en Haïti et en République dominicaine: une fillette de 10 ans est décédée

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:21:00 +0200

Une fillette de 10 ans est décédée suite à la chute d’un arbre sur sa maison à Anse-à-Pitres, dans le sud-est d’Haïti, selon un rapport préliminaire de la protection civile haïtienne transmis à l’AFP. Plusieurs maisons sont déjà inondées dans cette commune haïtienne où des évacuations d’habitants sont en cours, a indiqué l’institution.

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:21:00 +0200

Oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico was slowed Sunday by the approach of two storms that led companies to remove workers from more than 100 offshore platforms. The Interior Department said that based on company reports at midday, 114 platforms had been evacuated.

National News Tropical Storm Laura brings life-threatening flash flooding WFTS Staff

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:19:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Storm Laura is bringing heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding over portions of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, the National Hurricane Center said. As of the 2 p.m. update, Laura is about 80 miles southeast of Guantanamo, Cuba, according to NHC. The system is packing 50 mph winds and is moving west at 21 mph.

Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:19:00 +0200

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:17:00 +0200

By The Associated Press. Oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico was slowed Sunday by the approach of two storms that led companies to remove workers from more than 100 offshore platforms. The Interior Department said that based on company reports at midday, 114 platforms had been evacuated.

Louisiana Could Be Hit By 2 Hurricanes In The Next 3 Days

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:16:00 +0200

TOPLINE. Louisiana is facing a storm threat that the hurricane-prone state has never dealt with before, with the potential for two hurricanes to make landfall in the coming days, causing major problems that could be further complicated by the coronavirus pandemic.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declares state of disaster in 23 counties ahead of Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:14:00 +0200

. From left, current forecast models show Hurricane Marco making landfall near Texas and Louisiana on Monday afternoon, followed by Tropical Storm Laura also arriving in the area as a hurricane early Thursday. HOUSTON — With two storms gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico, Gov.

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Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:14:00 +0200

Forecast Update:Marco now a hurricane. Typical August weather for Houston. While our Sunday is very much like a normal August Sunday, hot in the mid 90s with afternoon shower chances, the changes in the Gulf of Mexico make it tough to enjoy. Marco has been upgraded to hurricane status with 75mph....

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:14:00 +0200

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

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:12:00 +0200

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.

Marco strengthens to a hurricane with Laura close behind

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:30:00 +0200

Marco strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane and is expected to make landfall on the Louisiana coast Monday. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Laura continues to strengthen in the Caribbean. CNN meteorologist Tom Sater has the latest forecast.

Offshore Oil And Gas Production Is Crimped By Gulf Storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:29:00 +0200

Marco continues moving across Gulf of Mexico, warnings expanded

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:28:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco has not shown immediate signs of strengthening as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center. A tropical storm watch along Alabama's Gulf Coast remains in effect as the storm approaches, according to the National Hurricane Center's 4 p.m. update on Sunday.

Laura and Marco have shut down more than half of Gulf of Mexico oil production

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:28:00 +0200

| The Courier About 58 percent of the Gulf of Mexico’s oil production was temporarily shut down today as two storms threatened rigs and platforms. Tropical Storm Laura and Hurricane Marco also shut down 45% of the Gulf's natural gas production as of mid-day, according to the federal Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:23:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200

SAN JUAN – PORT-AU-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 likely takes it to the same part of the U.S. coast , also as a potential hurricane.

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — (AP) — 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 likely takes it to the same part of the U.

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco's latest track shifts west, NHC says; Tropical Storm Laura slightly strengthens

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco's forecast track has shifted west, National Hurricane Center forecasters said in a 4 p.m. update. The storm, expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday, is moving to the north-northwest at nearly 13 mph now, but a turn to the northwest is expected later tonight....

Louisiana emergency declaration approved by White House, freeing up FEMA aid as Marco, Laura loom

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0200

A day after Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency ahead of a pair of hurricanes lining up in the Gulf of Mexico, the Trump administration followed suit in approving the state's emergency declaration. The move allows Louisiana to obtain aid from the Federal Emergency....

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:41:00 +0200

Air Force relocates 20 aircraft from Keesler AFB in Biloxi as tropical systems get closer to Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:37:00 +0200

BILOXI, Miss. (WALA) -- Keesler Air Force Base said 20 aircraft from the 403rd Wing have been flown to other bases ahead of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura. One of the units moved is the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters.

'Unprecedented' back-to-back hurricanes will target the same state, forcing evacuations in Louisiana

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:37:00 +0200

(CNN) -- The Gulf Coast will get walloped by two hurricanes this week, bringing torrential rain, fierce winds and ferocious storm surges. First up: Marco, which strengthened from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane Sunday. Marco is expected to make landfall on the Louisiana coast Monday.

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:37:00 +0200

The Interior Department said that based on company reports at midday, 114 platforms had been evacuated. That is 18% of the staffed platforms in the Gulf, but those platforms account for 58% of Gulf oil production and 45% of its natural gas output. A spokesman for Norway's Equinor said workers were....

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:34:00 +0200

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:32:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — 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 likely takes it to the same part of the U.S.

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:32:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:30:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) 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 likely takes it to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Abbott requests federal emergency response ahead of storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:54:00 +0200

Texas Governor Greg Abbott during a press conference Sunday at the Alternate State Operations Center in Austin where he provided an update on the state’s response to Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura. (PHOTO: Office Of The Governor, 8/23/20) Abbott requests federal emergency response ahead of storms.

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:53:00 +0200

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:53:00 +0200

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U.S. Texas governor declares state of disaster as hurricane, tropical storm approach

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200

HOUSTON, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Governor of the U.S. state of Texas Greg Abbott on Sunday issued a state disaster declaration for 23 counties as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are forecast to impact the state in the coming days. At a press conference Sunday afternoon, Abbott also asked....

Hurricane Marco heads across Gulf of Mexico toward Louisiana

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200

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 Hurricane Marco. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery) AP.

Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200

Marco gains hurricane status, Gulf Coast braces for double hit as Laura looms. Tropical Storm Marco grew to hurricane strength Sunday, one of two powerful storms marching toward the Gulf Coast and threatening a historic double slam of landfalls . It is expected to make landfall in Louisiana late Monday or early Tuesday.

New Orleans residents prepare for tropical storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200

New Orleans residents and visitors prepared for a lot of rain and possible power outages as Marco, which became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday, approaches. Tropical Storm Laura is also headed toward the same part of the U.S. coast. (Aug.

Gov. Abbott issues state disaster declaration as two tropical systems approach the Texas coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:51:00 +0200

AUSTIN, Texas On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference in Austin where he provided an update on the state’s response to Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura. Both tropical systems are currently forecasted to impact parts of the Texas Coast and East Texas within the coming week.

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Hurricane Marco is heading across the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and is headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200

Marco strengthens to a hurricane with Laura close behind

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:48:00 +0200

Marco now forecast to skirt along LA coast; No change in Laura’s track

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:47:00 +0200

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) -The biggest change with the latest set of advisories issued by the National Hurricane Center at 4 p.m. was a slight shift in the forecast path for Hurricane Marco. Based on this path, direct impacts for inland areas could be even more limited.

News Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:47:00 +0200

Nation New Orleans residents prepare for tropical storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:47:00 +0200

Twin Caribbean storms kill seven as they head towards US coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:46:00 +0200

Marco, a storm travelling over the Gulf of Mexico has become a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Laura, which is on course to cross over the same body of water, has been deemed a potential hurricane threat. On Sunday, Marco was upgraded as it cut a path towards the coast of Louisiana, which is was expected to hit on Monday.

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti Le Point

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:01:00 +0200

© Fournis par Le Point. Deux ouragans pourraient frapper la côte américaine dans le Golfe du Mexique en quelques jours, ont indiqué les météorologues dimanche, tandis que huit personnes sont mortes en Haïti et en République dominicaine dans la tempête Laura.

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:08:00 +0200

Wind, storm surge are main concerns with Tropical Storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:03:00 +0200

continued to swirl Sunday afternoon in the Gulf of Mexico, battering Haiti and the Dominican Republic with high winds and flash floods -- but experts said wind and storm surge are the main concern if the storm strengthens and meanders into the Houston area.

Hurricane Marco forms in Gulf of Mexico; Tropical Storm Laura a formidable threat to US - Yale Climate Connections

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:03:00 +0200

Quiet in North Texas, but active in the tropics

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:01:00 +0200

Sunday was another sunny and warm day with light winds and highs in the mid 90s. Expect more of the same Monday and Tuesday, but with a gradual increase in humidity. An Air Quality Alert remains in effect through at least Monday due to potentially high levels of ozone and other pollutants.

Hurricane Marco's latest track shifts west, NHC says; Tropical Storm Laura slightly strengthens - NOLA.com

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:57:00 +0200

Lousiana braces for unprecedented back-to-back hurricane strikes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:56:00 +0200

Back-to-back hurricanes are likely to exhaust disaster response resources in Lousiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and other areas of the Gulf Coast pelted by rainfall and high winds, as well as hinder attempts by first-responders to offer aid in the window between the two storms.

Hurricane forecast: Florida appears in the clear; Laura may be major for La., Texas | WeatherTiger

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:17:00 +0200

Laura and Marco are continuing to advance on the U.S. Gulf Coast, with indications mounting that Laura may be a dangerous hurricane for Louisiana or Texas. But let’s not overlook the first threat: Marco, which is a Category 1 hurricane based on recent reconnaissance aircraft reports. The NHC’s 5 p.m.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:15:00 +0200

Twin hurricanes threaten U.S. as deadly floods hit Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:12:00 +0200

Two hurricanes are expected to slam into the U.S. Gulf Coast in coming days, forecasters said Sunday, as eight people were killed when Tropical Storm Laura struck Haiti and the Dominican Republic. U.S. media said twin hurricanes were unprecedented in the Gulf of Mexico since records began 150 years ago.

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:11:00 +0200

Intempéries: Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:28:00 +0200

Deux ouragans pourraient frapper la côte américaine dans le golfe du Mexique en quelques jours, ont indiqué les météorologues dimanche. Pour l’heure, douze personnes sont mortes en Haïti et en République dominicaine dans la tempête Laura. Le fait que deux ouragans se suivent d’aussi près dans le....

National Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes The Associated Press 5:23 PM, Aug 23, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:33:00 +0200

Santo Domingo Mayor Wades Through Floodwaters From Tropical Storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200

Carolina Mejia, the mayor of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and other government officials visited areas of the city affected by Tropical Storm Laura on Sunday, August 23, video shows. Local news reports said several buildings collapsed in the La Yuca, a neighborhood in the Los Rios area of Santo Domingo.

'Unprecedented' back-to-back hurricanes will target the same state, forcing evacuations in Louisiana

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:31:00 +0200

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:31:00 +0200

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 evacuate and flooding roads in Haiti's capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:27:00 +0200

Twin hurricanes threaten US as deadly floods hit Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:27:00 +0200

Two hurricanes are expected to slam into the US Gulf Coast in coming days, forecasters said Sunday, as eight people were killed when Tropical Storm Laura struck Haiti and the Dominican Republic. This RAMMB/NOAA satellite image obtained on August 23, 2020, shows Tropical Storm Laura moving over Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

'Unprecedented' back-to-back hurricanes will target the same state, forcing evacuations in Louisiana

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:22:00 +0200

Marco strengthens to a hurricane with Laura close behind

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:21:00 +0200

Intempéries: Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:38:00 +0200

Marco Heads for Louisiana; Tropical Storm Laura Kills 5 in Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:40:00 +0200

Two strong storms are churning in the Gulf of Mexico and could affect the U.S. Monday. One of the storms, Tropical Storm Laura, has already left at least five people dead in Haiti. The National Hurricane Center has posted hurricane warnings for parts of Louisiana as Hurricane Marco closes in on the U.

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:38:00 +0200

HOUSTON — 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 evacuate and flooding roads in Haiti’s capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

Marco strengthens into hurricane as Tropical Storm Laura continues to grow stronger, targets Louisiana

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:36:00 +0200

Lousiana Braces for Unprecedented Back-to-Back Hurricane Strikes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:34:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:33:00 +0200

Some Of The Warmest Water On Earth Is In The Path Of Laura And Marco - Why That’s Bad

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:46:00 +0200

None of these colleagues is in the hype business and are extremely credible scientists. I too am concerned though my meteorological training reminds me that there is still significant uncertainty with Laura until it clears the terrain of Cuba. However, these ominous words from the National Hurricane....

Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura bearing down on US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:54:00 +0200

U.S. Texas governor declares state of disaster as hurricane, tropical storm approach

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:52:00 +0200

National News Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes The Associated Press 3:23 PM, Aug 23, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:51:00 +0200

National News Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast Scripps National / Associated Press 3:41 PM, Aug 23, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:51:00 +0200

National Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast Scripps National / Associated Press 6:41 PM, Aug 23, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:49:00 +0200

National Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes The Associated Press 6:23 PM, Aug 23, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:49:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:49:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:48:00 +0200

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:02:00 +0200

Deux ouragans pourraient frapper la côte américaine dans le Golfe du Mexique en quelques jours, ont indiqué les météorologues dimanche: l'un, Marco, se dirige vers la Louisiane, l'autre vers Cuba, la tempête Laura qui va devenir ouragan, après avoir déjà fait douze morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine.

Hurricane watches issued along Gulf Coast as Marco strengthens

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:08:00 +0200

By Karen Graham 21 hours ago in Environment Tropical Storm Marco became the earliest "M" storm to form in recorded history when it formed late Friday night. Now, it is nearing hurricane level and moving east as hurricane watches and storm surge watches have been issued for the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Trump says they’re closely monitoring Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:07:00 +0200

. U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said his administration is closely monitoring Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura. He also said the two storms likely to hit within two days of each other is “somewhat unprecedented,” but are working to help impacted states prepare.

REUTERS - UPDATE 5-Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:05:00 +0200

UPDATE 5-Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast. (Updates throughout) 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....

National Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast Scripps National / Associated Press 5:41 PM, Aug 23, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:04:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +0200

National Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes The Associated Press 5:23 PM, Aug 23, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:58:00 +0200

National Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast Scripps National / Associated Press 5:41 PM, Aug 23, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:58:00 +0200

Louisiana, Cuba residents evacuate as twin storms take aim at U.S. coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:57:00 +0200

August 23, 2020. By Jennifer Hiller and Ernest Scheyder. HOUSTON (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 evacuate and flooding roads in Haiti’s capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

As the Puerto Rican town of Guánica braces for a tropical storm, the earth shakes again

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:56:00 +0200

First came el trueno, “the thunder,” which is how the low rumbling noise that earthquakes make is colloquially known. It can sound like the boom of a bomb, or a truck passing by the street, or a plane flying overhead. “And then suddenly, the house began to shake from side to side, and it stayed....

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:12:00 +0200

Caribbean on Alert as Two Tropical Storms Move Towards US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:12:00 +0200

MIAMI – The Gulf Coast and the Caribbean are on alert this weekend as tropical storms Laura and Marco move towards the southern United States with at least one of them becoming a hurricane. According to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), Laura at 2:00 pm local time was located 100 miles (160....

Anguilla: CDEMA Information Note #1 - Tropical Storm Laura As of 5:00PM (AST) On August 21st, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:11:00 +0200

National Hurricane Centre (NHC) Update. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, Florida, as of 5:00 PM (AST) on August 21, 2020, the center of Tropical Storm Laura was located near latitude 17.1 North, longitude 61.2 West. Laura is moving toward the west near 17 mph (28 km/h), and....

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:33:00 +0200

Le fait que deux ouragans se suivent d’aussi près dans le Golfe du Mexique est extrêmement rare, selon les médias américains. 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, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), basé à Miami.

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:23:00 +0200

Deux ouragans pourraient frapper la côte américaine dans le Golfe du Mexique en quelques jours, ont indiqué les météorologues dimanche: l'un, Marco, se dirige vers la Louisiane, l'autre vers Cuba , la tempête Laura qui va devenir ouragan, après avoir déjà fait douze morts en La tempête Marco est....

Gulf Coast ordering mandatory evacuations in anticipation of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:33:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco is barreling toward the Gulf Coast with Tropical Storm Laura not far behind. It could be a historic and devastating one-two punch with both making landfall this week, just days apart and miles from each other. Janet Shamlian reports.

Clear skies and temps reaching the low 70s

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:32:00 +0200

Tonight clear skies with a low near 70°F. Monday gets hot with mid 90s and mostly sunny skies. 20% chance of an afternoon pop up thunderstorm, mainly across North Mississippi. Tuesday we will see the same as Monday, but the heat index climbs to the triple digits. Increased moisture due to Hurricane Marco moving in is why the heat index jumps up.

National Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast Scripps National / Associated Press 6:41 PM, Aug 23, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:22:00 +0200

National Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes The Associated Press 6:23 PM, Aug 23, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:22:00 +0200

Twin storms Marco and Laura hitting the Gulf coast this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:42:00 +0200

02:40 Hurricane Marco is expected to make U.S. landfall tomorrow, while Tropical Storm Laura follows closely behind. The Governor of Louisiana declared a state of emergency today as New Orleans residents prepare for the historic weather event on the week of the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Thousands evacuate as duelling storms take aim at US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:39:00 +0200

A man walks in a flooded street during the passage of Tropical Storm Laura, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti August 23, 2020. — Reuters pic. HOUSTON, Aug 24 — Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura tore through the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico yesterday, forcing thousands of coastal residents in Louisiana....

Residents flee Gulf Coast as TWO hurricanes Marco and Laura prepare to make landfall with devastating winds and flooding

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:38:00 +0200

Workers board up shops in the French Quarter of New Orleans Credit: AP:Associated Press. The governor said that the state has never seen anything like this. “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,....

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:37:00 +0200

Trump working with Gavin Newsom on California wildfires

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:36:00 +0200

President Trump said Sunday he is working closely with California Gov. Gavin Newsom to deal with massive wildfires and has deployed 26,000 federal responders to the state. “We’ll take care of the situation,” Mr. Trump said. “Our hearts go out to the thousands of people who’ve lost their homes.

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:36:00 +0200

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Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:35:00 +0200

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms <
Energy companies are removing workers for more than 100 oil and gas production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura churn toward the Louisiana coast <

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:47:00 +0200

First ever double hurricane could hit the Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:58:00 +0200

Some of the warmest water on Earth is in the path of Laura and Marco - Why that’s bad

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:58:00 +0200

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:00:00 +0200

L e 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,....

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:09:00 +0200

More T-Storms and Summer Heat This Week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:03:00 +0200

For this evening expect a few showers and thunderstorms...especially in the mountains...otherwise we'll see areas of patchy fog later tonight with lows in the 60s. Back to work and school Monday we're looking at mostly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of showers and T-Storms and temperatures reaching....

Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:02:00 +0200

Media caption Ben Rich reports on the latest storm forecast. Thousands of people have been evacuated from parts of the Caribbean and southern US as two storms tore through the region on Sunday. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura have brought high winds and rough seas, causing damage to areas of Haiti, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.

Duel tropical systems to impact Gulf of Mexico at same time

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:58:00 +0200

A satellite image released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) showing Tropical Storm Laura in the North Atlantic Ocean on Friday. (NOAA/AP) A pair of tropical weather systems were forecast to strengthen over the next few days with both projected to make landings on the....

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba, inondations meurtrières en Haïti Le Point

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:20:00 +0200

© Fournis par Le Point. Deux ouragans pourraient frapper la côte américaine dans le Golfe du Mexique en quelques jours, ont indiqué les météorologues dimanche: l'un, Marco, se dirige vers la Louisiane, l'autre vers Cuba, la tempête Laura qui va devenir ouragan, après avoir déjà fait douze morts en ....

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:20:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Hurricane Marco is heading across the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and has moved over eastern Cuba, following a path likely to take it to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Oil rigs call halt as hurricanes loom

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:15:00 +0200

More than half of all oil production in the Gulf of Mexico has been halted as the region braces for two hurricanes at the same time. Oil companies including Royal Dutch Shell and BP were this weekend shutting down production and evacuating platforms and rigs in anticipation of Hurricane Marco and....

US Gulf Coast braces for back-to-back hurricanes Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura have torn through the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. Laura has led to the deaths of eight people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:27:00 +0200

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....

20h45 Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba, inondations meurtrières en Haïti AFP

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:28:00 +0200

Laura se déplace rapidement, à 33 km/h, et devrait atteindre Cuba dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi avec des rafales de vent de 110 km/h, de grandes vagues et des inondations côtières, a dit le météorologue José Rubierta à la télévision étatique cubaine.

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:30:00 +0200

August 24, 2020. By Jennifer Hiller and Ernest Scheyder. HOUSTON (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 evacuate and flooding roads in Haiti’s capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:26:00 +0200

Thousands of people have been evacuated from parts of the Caribbean and southern US as two storms tore through the region on Sunday. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura have brought high winds and rough seas, causing damage to areas of Haiti, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Heavy rains have also battered the US territory of Puerto Rico.

Thousands evacuate as duelling storms take aim at US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:22:00 +0200

Oil rigs call halt as hurricanes loom

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:28:00 +0200

Marco forecast to make landfall in Louisiana Monday night

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco has not shown immediate signs of strengthening as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico, and is forecast to make landfall in southeast Louisiana Monday night, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tropical Storm Marco was recorded as having maximum sustained winds of 75 mph,....

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:36:00 +0200

HOUSTON: 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 evacuate and flooding roads in Haiti's capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

2 dangerous storms head toward Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:33:00 +0200

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast This content was published on Aug 24, 2020 Aug 24, 2020 By Jennifer Hiller and Ernest Scheyder HOUSTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura tore through the Caribbean...

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:55:00 +0200

By Jennifer Hiller and Ernest Scheyder. HOUSTON (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 roads in Haiti's capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:51:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Hurricane Marco is heading across the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and has moved over eastern Cuba, following a path likely to take it to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:51:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — 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 moved over eastern Cuba late in the day, following a path likely to take it to the same part of the U.

Photos: As Marco, Laura near, Southeast Louisiana prepares for two hurricanes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:46:00 +0200

US Gulf Coast braces for dual storm threat

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:45:00 +0200

One of two tropical storms headed for the US Gulf Coast is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane as coastal governors urge residents to prepare for the historic event amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Tropical Storm Marco, about 80km west of Cuba with winds of 105km/h, was expected to intensify as it....

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:06:00 +0200

Dans une rue de Santo Domingo, en République Dominicaine, le 23 août. ERIKA SANTELICES / AFP. Deux ouragans pourraient frapper la côte américaine dans le Golfe du Mexique en quelques jours, ont indiqué les météorologues dimanche 23 août : l’un, Marco, se dirige vers la Louisiane, l’autre vers Cuba,....

Thousands evacuate as storms Marco, Laura prepare to tear through U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:08:00 +0200

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 evacuate and flooding roads in Haiti’s capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

REUTERS - UPDATE 6-Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:07:00 +0200

UPDATE 6-Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast. (Updates with storm hitting Cuba, new death toll) 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....

AP - BC-US--Tropical Weather-, 0407

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:07:00 +0200

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms <
Energy companies are removing workers from more than 100 oil and gas production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura churn toward the Louisiana coast....

Louisiana, Texas preparing as 2 major storms expected to hit Gulf Coast this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:07:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura is expected to gather strength as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico in the next 24 to 36 hours. The National Hurricane Center has forecast it to be at least a Category 2 hurricane as it closes in somewhere between Southeast Texas and south-central Louisiana later on Wednesday and moves northeast.

Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200

Media playback is unsupported on your device Ben Rich reports on the latest storm forecast Thousands of people have been evacuated from parts of the Caribbean and southern US as two storms tore through the region on Sunday. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura have brought high winds and rough....

Oil edges up as storms take aim at Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0200

August 24, 2020. By Jessica Jaganathan. SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Crude oil prices nudged higher on Monday as storms bore down on the Gulf of Mexico, shutting more than half the region’s oil production, although gains were capped by ongoing concerns about demand from coronavirus lockdowns.

Louisiana, Cuba residents evacuate as twin storms take aim at U.S. coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0200

August 24, 2020. By Jennifer Hiller and Ernest Scheyder. HOUSTON (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 roads in Haiti’s capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura bear down on US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0200

Twin Caribbean storms kill seven as they head towards US coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura not forecast to be hurricane until well away from Bahamas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:16:00 +0200

By EARYEL BOWLEG. Tribune Staff Reporter. ebowleg@tribunemedia.net. TROPICAL Storm Laura is not forecasted to become a hurricane until it is well away from The Bahamas and in the Gulf of Mexico, according to Chief Meteorological Officer Arnold King. On Sunday afternoon, the storm was moving at 21....

Haiti: Tropical Storm Laura - Estimated Impacts Advisory 16, 23 August 2020 2100 UTC

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:16:00 +0200

NWS Summary: At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Laura was located near latitude 19.5 North, longitude 75.2 West. Laura is moving toward the west-northwest near 21 mph (33 km/h), and this general motion with some decrease in forward speed is expected over the next couple of days.

Marco Heads for Louisiana; Tropical Storm Laura Kills 5 in Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:16:00 +0200

By VOA News Updated August 23, 2020 06:35 PM. Two strong storms are churning in the Gulf of Mexico and could affect the U.S. Monday. One of the storms, Tropical Storm Laura, has already left at least five people dead in Haiti. The National Hurricane Center has posted hurricane warnings for parts of Louisiana as Hurricane Marco closes in on the U.

Could the US and Caribbean be heading for their worst hurricane season?

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:26:00 +0200

A report by Two potential hurricanes are heading towards the northern Caribbean and mainland United States – with a third building in the Atlantic – in apparent confirmation of meteorologists’ predictions that the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season will become one of the worst on record.

Florida Keys under tropical storm watch. Laura’s track moves south, Marco sees ‘big changes’

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:26:00 +0200

Monroe County has declared a State of Local Emergency and ordered the evacuations of all live-aboard vessels, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, travel trailers and campers in anticipation of the storm. Tropical Storm Laura is bringing heavy rainfall to Puerto Rico on Saturday, and forecasters....

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:33:00 +0200

Port-au-Prince (AFP) - Deux ouragans pourraient frapper la côte américaine dans le Golfe du Mexique en quelques jours, ont indiqué les météorologues dimanche: l'un, Marco, se dirige vers la Louisiane, l'autre vers Cuba, la tempête Laura qui va devenir ouragan, après avoir déjà fait douze morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine.

Oil edges up as storms take aim at Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:32:00 +0200

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Crude oil prices nudged higher on Monday as storms bore down on the Gulf of Mexico, shutting more than half the region’s oil production, although gains were capped by ongoing concerns about demand from coronavirus lockdowns. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura tore through....

Energy firms shut 58% of Gulf of Mexico oil output due to twin storm threat, U.S. says

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:31:00 +0200

FILE PHOTO: A boat sails near an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana, November 16. 2012. REUTERS/Sean Gardner. August 24, 2020. (Reuters) – Energy firms shut 57.6%, or 1.07 million barrels per day (bpd), of offshore crude oil production in the U.S.

Gulf Coast braces for impact of back-to-back hurricanes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:23:00 +0200

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Laura was expected to make landfall as a category two or category three hurricane in southwest Louisiana or southeast Texas on Wednesday. It could be the first category three hurricane to hit Louisiana since Rita in 2005. Marco is expected to bring heavy rain Sunday night into Tuesday.

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:22:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) 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 moved over eastern Cuba late in the day, following a path likely to take it to the same part of the U.

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:22:00 +0200

(Updates with storm hitting Cuba, new death toll) 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....

State disaster declared as storms headed for Gulf; Valley to be spared

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:42:00 +0200

The Rio Grande Valley has been in the crosshairs of many hurricanes and tropical storms in recent years, most recently Hurricane Hanna. With two storm systems heading toward the Gulf of Mexico this week, forecasters are predicting that the region will be out of the way, but there is still the....

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:39:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Laura moved over eastern Cuba late in the day, following a path likely to take it to the same part of the U.

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:37:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Laura moved over eastern Cuba late in the day, following a path likely to take it to the same part of the U.

Gulf Coast braces for impact of back-to-back hurricanes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:34:00 +0200

(The Center Square) – The White House approved Gov. John Bel Edwards’ request for a disaster declaration Sunday as Hurricane Marco closed in on southeast Louisiana. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Laura was expected to make landfall as a category two or category three hurricane in southwest Louisiana or southeast Texas on Wednesday.

Storm Laura hits Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:30:00 +0200

Port-au-Prince: Haiti was hammered by heavy rains on Sunday from Tropical Storm Laura, as a second tropical storm, named Marco, was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane and hit the US state of Louisiana on Monday.

Après des inondations meurtrières aux Caraïbes, deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine L'ouragan Marco se dirige vers la Lousiane tandis que la tempête Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, devrait toucher Cuba puis la Louisiane également après avoir fait 12 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine. Il est très rare que deux ouragans se suivent d'aussi près dans cette région. Deux ouragans pourraient frapper la côte américaine dans le Golfe du Mexique en quelques jours, ont indiqué les météorologues dimanche 23 août.... France 24

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:52:00 +0200

© Ricardo Rojas, Reuters Des habitants d'Azua, en République dominicaine, tentent de sauver leurs effets personnels des inondations après le passage de la tempête Laura, le 23 août 2020. L'ouragan Marco se dirige vers la Lousiane tandis que la tempête Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi,....

Thousands Evacuate as Dueling Storms Take Aim at US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:53:00 +0200

and Cuba to flee, and flooding roads in Haiti’s capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week. Marco, which strengthened into a hurricane on Sunday with sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph), is forecast to make landfall along the Louisiana coast on Monday.

CBS Weekend News, August 23, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:48:00 +0200

Gulf Coast ordering mandatory evacuations in anticipation of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura; Family turns their love for books into virtual storytelling series about Black history.

Laura overshadows Marco as storms head toward SE Texas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:48:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura edged out Marco as the bigger threat to Houston Sunday, with forecasts suggesting the second storm approaching the Gulf of Mexico could bring 100 mph winds to the region. Marco strengthened to a hurricane on Sunday and is expected to maintain this strength as it approaches southeast Louisiana on Monday.

Twin storms threaten US as 12 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:48:00 +0200

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.

Thousands flee as storms take aim at US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:47:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura have torn through the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, forcing thousands of coastal residents in Louisiana and Cuba to flee and flooding roads in Haiti's capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

Storms Marco and Laura Are Poised To Give The Gulf Coast A Deadly One-Two Punch

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200

Oil Edges Up As Storms Take Aim At Gulf Of Mexico, More Than Half of Region's Oil Production Shut

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:03:00 +0200

Crude oil prices nudged higher on Monday as storms bore down on the Gulf of Mexico, shutting more than half the region’s oil production, although gains were capped by ongoing concerns about demand from coronavirus lockdowns. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura tore through the Caribbean and....

Energy Firms Shut 58% Of U.S. Gulf Of Mexico Oil Output Due To Twin Storm Threat

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:03:00 +0200

Energy firms shut 57.6%, or 1.07 million barrels per day (bpd), of offshore crude oil production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico because of the twin threat from Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura, the U.S. government said on Sunday. Also, 44.6%, or 1,205 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd), of....

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:02:00 +0200

Oil edges up as storms take aim at Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:57:00 +0200

By Jessica Jaganathan. SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Crude oil prices nudged higher on Monday as storms bore down on the Gulf of Mexico, shutting more than half the region's oil production, although gains were capped by ongoing concerns about demand from coronavirus lockdowns.

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:19:00 +0200

La tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200

La tempête Laura, qui a provoqué des inondations en Haïti, tuant cinq personnes selon la protection civile, devrait elle aussi devenir un ouragan mardi et pourrait frapper cette même région américaine. Selon le Centre national des ouragans, l'oeil de Laura se déplaçait à travers Haïti et la....

La tempête Laura a déjà fait quatre victimes en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura a fait ses quatre premières victimes dimanche en Haïti et en République dominicaine et une autre tempête, baptisée Marco, s'est renforcée en avançant vers la Louisiane, devenant un ouragan. Une fillette de 10 ans est morte dimanche matin 23 août en Haïti lors du passage....

Haïti: la tempête Laura fait quatre victimes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura a fait ses quatre premières victimes dimanche en Haïti et en République dominicaine. Une autre tempête, baptisée Marco, s'est renforcée en avançant vers la Louisiane, devenant un ouragan. Une fillette de 10 ans est décédée suite à la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison à....

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:20:00 +0200

Laura moved over eastern Cuba late in the day, following a path likely to take it to the same part of the U.S. coast , also as a potential hurricane. It appeared the storms would not be hurricanes simultaneously — something that researchers say has never happened in the Gulf of Mexico at least since records began being kept in 1900.

Tropical storm watch for Alabama; surge watch dropped

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:18:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco was near hurricane strength on Sunday morning. It could make landfall as a hurricane on Monday in Louisiana. By Leigh Morgan The Gulf Coast may get hit with two hurricanes this week — but could Alabama get lucky and miss the worst of the weather? Nothing was certain as of....

Gulf Coast braces for impact of back-to-back hurricanes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:18:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Laura and Marco both aiming at Louisiana: What we know

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:15:00 +0200

Two tropical storms are heading toward the Gulf of Mexico, and forecasters aren't sure what will happen when they both get there. Tropical Storms Laura and Marco were both projected to approach Louisiana's coast at or close to hurricane force just two days apart in the next several days.

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:13:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Laura moved over eastern Cuba late in the day, following a path likely to take it to the same part of the U.

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:13:00 +0200

Marco Now a Hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:12:00 +0200

Hi, I’m Chief Meteorologist Jason Smith with a look at your forecast. Marco is about 250 south of Dauphin Island as a category 1 Hurricane. The official forecast from the NHC continues to forecast Marco to be near the mouth of the Mississippi as a Category 1 hurricane Monday afternoon.

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Laura moved over eastern Cuba late in the day, following a path likely to take it to the same part of the U.

Two Tropical Storms Pose Double Threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:28:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula and Cuba.

Tropical Storms Marco and Laura Head Toward Louisiana

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:28:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—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 U.S. coast, also as a hurricane.

Hurricanes Projected to Hit Gulf Coast in ‘One-Two Punch’

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:28:00 +0200

Two major storms are on track to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast this week, bringing potentially dangerous flooding and surges to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast that Hurricane Marco, currently in the Gulf of Mexico, will make landfall Monday in Louisiana.

Hurricane Marco expected to move near Louisiana coast on Monday; Tropical Storm Laura tracked over eastern Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:22:00 +0200

5PM UPDATE: Marco hasn't intensified since this morning, track shifted farther west after Monday morning, may be slower to move over land and farther west as it does. pic.twitter.com/KOOjWmchxu George Waldenberger (@GWaldenWFTV) August 23, 2020 Tropical Storm Laura’s 5 p.m.

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:22:00 +0200

Oil edges up as storms take aim at Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:19:00 +0200

Energy firms shut 58% of Gulf of Mexico oil output due to twin storm threat, U.S. says

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:19:00 +0200

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:19:00 +0200

HOUSTON (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 roads in Haiti’s capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

Après des inondations meurtrières aux Caraïbes, deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200

L'ouragan Marco se dirige vers la Lousiane tandis que la tempête Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, devrait toucher Cuba puis la Louisiane également après avoir fait 12 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine. Il est très rare que deux ouragans se suivent d'aussi près dans cette région.

Forecasts continue to evolve for Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200

The latest forecast cone for Tropical Storm Laura has taken a turn to the west, again raising concerns that the storm could make landfall in Southeast Texas this week. A tropical storm warning was in effect for Haiti on Sunday night. Laura is expected to strengthen after it moves into the Gulf of....

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200

By EVENS SANON Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Laura moved over eastern Cuba late in the day,....

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200

Nation Double trouble: Hurricane Marco barrels toward Gulf Coast, with Laura not far behind

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200

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.

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0200

By DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writer. Oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico was slowed Sunday by the approach of two storms that led companies to remove workers from more than 100 offshore platforms. The Interior Department said that based on company reports at midday, 114 platforms had been evacuated.

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0200

Louisiana should prepare for delayed power restoration during Marco and Laura, Entergy says

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0200

Landfall of the two overlapping hurricanes will be separated by only about 48 hours, an unprecedented event that will give power crews little time to address damage from the first storm and may create saturated conditions that prime the area for flooding during the second storm, potentially creating more restoration delays.

A Marco-Laura one-two punch: Louisiana preps for back-to-back hurricane blows on Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0200

Louisiana's Gulf Coast is about to be raked by Category 1 Hurricane Marco, the first of back-to-back blows from hurricanes forecast to hit the state within the span of just a few days. The second looming hurricane in the Gulf complicated preparations to brace for storm surges, pounding rain and....

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200

Oil edges up as storms take aim at Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200

File photo: The sun sets behind a crude oil pump jack on a drill pad in the Permian Basin in Loving County, Texas, US November 24, 2019 Reuters. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura tore through the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico on Sunday, forcing energy companies to pull workers from offshore platforms and shut down oil production.

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200

People cross 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.

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:35:00 +0200

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:35:00 +0200

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:34:00 +0200

Energy firms shut 58% of Gulf of Mexico oil output due to twin storm threat, U.S. says

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:34:00 +0200

Latest 23 mins ago 2 storms threaten US as 12 killed in Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:33:00 +0200

Marco grows into hurricane en route to US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200

Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico 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 likely took it to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:57:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, 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. Le fait que deux ouragans, ou phénomènes....

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:49:00 +0200

Laura , qui se déplace rapidement, à 33 km/h, a atteint Cuba dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi. « C’est une tempête tropicale qui n’a pas encore l’organisation que pourrait avoir un ouragan », a dit à la télévision étatique le météorologue José Rubierta.

20h45 Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti AFP

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:48:00 +0200

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:56:00 +0200

Marco, which strengthened into a hurricane on Sunday with sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph), is forecast to make landfall along the Louisiana coast on Monday. Laura, which hit the Dominican Republic and Haiti earlier on Sunday, killing at least 10 people before striking Cuba on Sunday evening, is....

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200

SAN JUAN – PORT-AU-Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Laura moved over eastern Cuba late in the day, following a path likely to take it to the same part of the U.

84 ºF

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200

Forecast Update: Nice Sunday evening, tracking changes in Marco & Laura. Starting off with our local weather, we're looking at a really pleasant Sunday evening. A few leftover storms will die off quickly and we should see temps fall back into the low 80s under clearing skies.

Hurricane Hunter aircraft finds slightly stronger Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:53:00 +0200

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft on Sunday found a slightly stronger Laura just south of eastern Cuba. There has been a recent uptick in convection near the center and the radar imagery has shown an increase in banding. As of 8 p.m.

Thousands flee as storms take aim at US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:53:00 +0200

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:51:00 +0200

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 roads in Haiti's capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

Twin storms head for the US after deadly rampage through Haiti, Dominican Republic 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. Tropical Storm Marco strengthened into a hurricane with winds of 75 miles (120 kilometers) per hour, and is forecast to hit the state of... France 24

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200

© REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares. 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. media said twin hurricanes were unprecedented in the Gulf of Mexico since records began 150 years ago.

Death and destruction in Haiti and DR as Tropical Storm Laura batters Caribbean

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura battered Haiti on Sunday, August 23, flooding the streets of capital Port-au-Prince and cutting off roads across the country. Photo credit: Dieu Nalio Chery, Associated Press. PORT-AU-PRINCE/SANTO DOMINGO--At least nine people died in Haiti and two were missing on Sunday, when....

Energy firms shut 58% of US Gulf of Mexico oil output due to storm threat

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:49:00 +0200

Energy firms shut 57.6%, or 1.07 million barrels per day (bpd), of offshore crude oil production in the US Gulf of Mexico because of the twin threat from Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura. Topics (Reuters) - Energy firms shut 57.6%, or 1.07 million barrels per day (bpd), of offshore crude oil production in the U.

Thousands evacuate as duelling storms take aim

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:48:00 +0200

Tropical storms Marco, Laura headed to the Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:48:00 +0200

Marco on Saturday was about 110 miles northwest of the western tip of Cuba, with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph, the National Hurricane Centre said Saturday night. “It’s looking pretty organized,” said Joel Cline, tropical program coordinator for the National Weather Service. “It’s expected to become a hurricane later today or tonight.

Twin hurricanes head for US after deadly storm hits Haiti, Dominican Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:47:00 +0200

media said twin hurricanes were unprecedented in the Gulf of Mexico since records began 150 years ago. Tropical Storm Marco strengthened into a hurricane with winds of 75 miles (120 kilometers) per hour, and is forecast to hit the state of Louisiana on Monday.

Thousands evacuate as storms Marco, Laura prepare to tear through U.S. Gulf Coast 9 hours

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200

Thousands evacuate as duelling storms take aim at US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200

HOUSTON (REUTERS) - Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura tore through the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico on Sunday (Aug 23), forcing thousands of coastal residents in Louisiana and Cuba to flee and flooding roads in Haiti's capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

Oil edges up as storms take aim at Gulf of Mexico By Jessica Jaganathan SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Crude oil prices nudged higher on Monday as storms bore down on the Gulf of Mexico, shutting more than half the region's oil production, although gains were capped by ongoing concerns about demand from coronavirus lockdowns. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura tore throu... 1h ago

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:44:00 +0200

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti [PHOTOS]

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200

Ouragan Marco - La tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:55:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Marco s'est transformée en ouragan dimanche, a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans, basé à Miami, et devrait s'approcher de l'Etat américain de Louisiane lundi. Marco est accompagné de vents soufflant à 120 km/h qui sont attendus "le long d'une partie de la côte américaine du Golfe" du Mexique, a précisé le centre.

La tempête Laura fait ses premières victimes en Haïti et en République dominicaine

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:55:00 +0200

Une fillette de 10 ans est décédée suite à la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison à Anse-à-Pitres, dans le sud-est d'Haïti, selon un rapport préliminaire de la protection civile haïtienne transmis à l'AFP. Plusieurs maisons sont déjà inondées dans cette commune haïtienne où des évacuations d'habitants sont en cours, a indiqué l'institution.

La tempête Laura fait ses premières victimes en Haïti et en République dominicaine

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:55:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura a fait ses quatre premières victimes dimanche en Haïti et en République dominicaine et une autre tempête, baptisée Marco, s’est renforcée en avançant vers la Louisiane, devenant un ouragan. Découvrez tous nos articles en clair pour seulement 1€ sans engagement.

Thousands evacuate as duelling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast This content was published on Aug 24, 2020 Aug 24, 2020 By Jennifer Hiller and Ernest Scheyder HOUSTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura tore through the Caribbean...

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:04:00 +0200

Florida Keys Under Tropical Storm Watch As Laura Heads Toward U.S

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:02:00 +0200

"If you live in a mobile home or aboard a boat, consider sheltering Sunday night through Monday with friends or family in safer accommodations," Monroe County officials urged residents in Florida's southernmost county on Saturday. The tropical storm watch was in effect from Ocean Reef to Key West....

Twin storms threaten US as 12 killed in Haiti, Dominican Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:02:00 +0200

Energy companies have suspended some oil and natural gas production in the Gulf as the weather deteriorates. The US National Hurricane Center said Storm Laura was "bringing torrential rainfall and life-threatening flooding" to Haiti, which shares Hispaniola island with the Dominican Republic.

Thousands evacuate as deadly duelling storms hit US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:01:00 +0200

Locals stand along the Tet Dlo River during the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti yesterday. (AP pic) HOUSTON: 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....

Twin Storms Threaten US As 12 Killed In Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco Heads for Louisiana as Tropical Storm Laura Kills 11 in Haiti and Dominican Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:59:00 +0200

(PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti) Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Laura moved over eastern Cuba late in the day, following a path likely to take it to the same part of the U.

Twin storms threaten US as 12 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200

US media said twin hurricanes were unprecedented in the Gulf of Mexico since records began 150 years ago. Tropical Storm Marco strengthened into a hurricane with winds of 75 miles (120 kilometers) per hour, and is forecast to hit the state of Louisiana on Monday.

Twin storms threaten US as 12 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:57:00 +0200

A woman tries to save items from her house 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.

BIÉLORUSSIE La pression des opposants ne faiblit pas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:18:00 +0200

Les partisans de l'opposition biélorusse se sont mobilisés en masse à Minsk contre le président Alexandre Loukachenko pour le deuxième dimanche consécutif, maintenant la pression après deux semaines d'un mouvement de protestation historique pour dénoncer une élection présidentielle contestée.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:14:00 +0200

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 avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h qui sont attendus « le long d'une partie de la....

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana; Tropical Storm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:19:00 +0200

Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration as Hurricane Marco, TS Laura Head for Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:18:00 +0200

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued a disaster declaration Sunday ahead of two storms inbound for the Gulf Coast. Abbott outlined the state's preparedness Sunday afternoon to deal with tropical storms Marco and Laura, the latter of which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico.

Houston again facing threat of both Marco and Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco is now expected to hang offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, potentially curving toward Houston and keeping the city on alert (once again) for two weather systems this week. As it continues its path toward southeast Louisiana, Marco strengthened into a hurricane on Sunday and has sustained winds near 75 mph.

Overnight storms possible!

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:13:00 +0200

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A few storms will arrive late tonight into early Monday morning, a similar time frame to what we witnessed Sunday morning. Clouds will stick around tonight as well with lows in the mid 70′s. Watch out for scattered storms and showers on Monday afternoon and Tuesday before a....

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:12:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Laura moved over eastern Cuba late in the day, following a path likely to take it to the same part of the U.

Two storms force mass evacuations across Caribbean

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:12:00 +0200

Oil edges up as storms take aim at Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:12:00 +0200

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:12:00 +0200

Energy companies are removing workers from more than 100 oil and gas production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura churn toward the Louisiana coast. The Interior Department said Sunday that the evacuations have caused 58% of Gulf oil production and 45% of natural gas output in the Gulf to be shut down.

Twin hurricanes head for US after deadly storm hits Haiti, Dominican Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:12:00 +0200

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:28:00 +0200

Marco weakens to tropical storm as it nears Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:28:00 +0200

Marco had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph) late Sunday and was centered about 185 miles (295 kilometers) south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The storm was moving north-northwest at 12 mph (19 kph).

Marco weakens to tropical storm as it nears Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:27:00 +0200

Marco weakens to tropical storm as it nears Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:27:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Marco was downgraded to a tropical storm Sunday night, less than a day after it had strengthened to a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico as it headed toward landfall in Louisiana. Marco had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph) late Sunday and was centered about 185....

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:26:00 +0200

Marco weakens to tropical storm as it nears Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200

SAN JUAN – PORT-AU-Marco was downgraded to a tropical storm Sunday night, less than a day after it had strengthened to a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico as it headed toward landfall in Louisiana. Marco had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph) late Sunday and was centered about 185 miles....

Marco weakens to tropical storm as it nears Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200

Marco weakens to tropical storm as it nears Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) Marco was downgraded to a tropical storm Sunday night, less than a day after it had strengthened to a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico as it headed toward landfall in Louisiana. Marco had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph) late Sunday and was centered about 185....

Marco weakens to Tropical Storm, Laura expected to become hurricane by Tuesday

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. What was once Hurricane Marco has been downgraded to a tropical storm with the 11 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center on Sunday. The winds associated with Hurricane Marco were no longer at hurricane strength.

Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura heading toward Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:23:00 +0200

Marco is expected to gain some strength today and then quickly move into the Gulf Coast -- southeastern Louisiana remains the location where a landfall could occur and depending on the exact track that could be sometime Monday afternoon or evening. As Marco nears the coast, atmospheric conditions....

La tempête Laura aborde Cuba après avoir frappé Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:39:00 +0200

Après avoir durement frappé et la République dominicaine , le tempête tropicale Laura, qui doit devenir un ouragan mardi 25 août, est arrivé à Cuba dans la nuit du dimanche 23 au lundi 24 août. Elle a commencé par toucher l'est de l'île. Des vagues de plus de trois mètres et des rafales atteignant....

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:45:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti 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.

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:44:00 +0200

Dauphin Island beachgoers squeeze in day on the sand with rain from Marco just hours away

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:42:00 +0200

Dauphin Island, Ala. (WALA)-- With Hurricane Marco just hours away coastal communities like Dauphin Island are bracing for the impact with Tropical Storm Laura so close behind. As the blue sky turned gray over Dauphin Island some spent the final hours of the weekend on the beach trying to push Marco and Laura to the back of their mind.

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast - Reuters

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:41:00 +0200

Marco weakens into a tropical storm; Tropical Storm Laura grows stronger: see latest track

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:39:00 +0200

Marco weakened into a tropical storm on Sunday night just before its anticipated landfall over southeast Louisiana, while a strengthening Tropical Storm Laura continued to move toward the Gulf of Mexico and brought heavy rains to Cuba and Jamaica, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Preparing for Tropical Storm Laura in Mayari, Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:38:00 +0200

HAVANA TIMES – Some fill water tanks, others prepare kerosene burners in case there is a power cut; some prune trees that pose a danger to roofs in case of strong winds. Meanwhile, others collect avocados, currently in season, so that they are not damaged in a precipitous fall.

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:37:00 +0200

Oil prices steady as 'double trouble' storms bear down on Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:37:00 +0200

By Jessica Jaganathan. SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Crude oil prices remained steady on Monday as storms closed in on the Gulf of Mexico, shutting more than half the region's oil production, although prices were capped by ongoing concerns about fuel demand being sapped by coronavirus lockdowns. Brent futures slipped 2 cents, or 0.

Oil edges up as storms head towards Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:35:00 +0200

Crude oil prices nudged higher on Monday as storms bore down on the Gulf of Mexico, shutting more than half the region's oil production, although gains were capped by ongoing concerns about demand from coronavirus lockdowns. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura tore through the Caribbean and....

Oil edges up as storms take aim at Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:35:00 +0200

August 24, 2020. By Jessica Jaganathan. SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Crude oil prices remained steady on Monday as storms closed in on the Gulf of Mexico, shutting more than half the region’s oil production, although prices were capped by ongoing concerns about fuel demand being sapped by coronavirus lockdowns.

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:35:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - 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.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:57:00 +0200

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. La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a atteint Cuba dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi après avoir fait....

La tempête Laura fait ses premières victimes en Haïti et en République dominicaine

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:53:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura a fait ses quatre premières victimes dimanche en Haïti et en République dominicaine et une autre tempête, baptisée Marco, s’est renforcée en avançant vers la Louisiane, devenant un ouragan. Découvrez tous nos articles en clair pour seulement 1€ sans engagement.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:51:00 +0200

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:53:00 +0200

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.

Tropical Storm Laura strengthening slowly; rains battering Cuba, Jamaica

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:52:00 +0200

August 23, 2020 at 10:44 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. Update 11:42 p.m. EDT Aug.

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:51:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Hurricane Marco has weakened to a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico as closes in on the Louisiana coast, while Tropical Storm Laura has killed at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Laura began moving over Cuba late Sunday afternoon, following a path forecast to take it to the same part of the U.

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:50:00 +0200

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.

US Texas governor declares state of disaster as hurricane, tropical storm approach

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:50:00 +0200

Photo taken on Aug. 31, 2017 shows flooded houses in Riverstone neighborhood, southwest of the Greater Houston, Texas, the United States. The two dams of Addicks and Barker in the West of Houston began to discharge on Monday due to the rising water levels caused by the tropical storm Harvey.

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:49:00 +0200

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.

Marco weakens while Laura gets stronger

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:48:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center continued to track Marco and Laura on Sunday. Marco has weakened to a tropical storm and will approach the Louisiana coast on Monday or Tuesday. Laura could follow by Thursday. By Leigh Morgan The U.S. Gulf Coast continues to face the threat of a one-two punch this....

Marco downgraded to tropical storm; Laura strengthens slightly as storms eye Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0200

However, meteorologists say this would not create an even stronger storm. If that happens, it would be the first time two hurricanes were in the Gulf at the same time, forecasters say, going back to the start of record-keeping in 1851. The good news is that Florida is out of both Laura and Marco's cones.

Marco weakens to tropical storm as it nears Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:07:00 +0200

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:06:00 +0200

August 24, 2020. By Jennifer Hiller and Ernest Scheyder. HOUSTON (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 roads in Haiti’s capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

Marco weakens to tropical storm as it nears Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:58:00 +0200

Thousands evacuate as twin storms take aim at US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:58:00 +0200

HOUSTON: Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura tore through the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico on Sunday (Aug 23), forcing thousands of coastal residents in Louisiana and Cuba to evacuate and flooding roads in Haiti's capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:21:00 +0200

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.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:19:00 +0200

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.

Oil prices steady as ‘double trouble’ storms bear down on Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:16:00 +0200

SINGAPORE — Crude oil prices remained steady on Monday as storms closed in on the Gulf of Mexico, shutting more than half the region’s oil production, although prices were capped by ongoing concerns about fuel demand being sapped by coronavirus lockdowns. Brent futures slipped 2 cents, or 0.1%, to $44.

Gulf Coast braces for 'unprecedented' challenge as Tropical Storms Marco and Laura surge toward landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:15:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco weakens back to storm; Laura begins moving through Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:14:00 +0200

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.

Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration Tropical Storms Marco, Laura Head for Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:10:00 +0200

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:10:00 +0200

Tropical storm Laura hits Cuba amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:09:00 +0200

by Yosley Carrero. HAVANA, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Cubans are trying to abide by the COVID-19 health protocols while sheltering from tropical storm Laura which is hitting the entire country as it heads to the Gulf of Mexico and the U.S. coast. "Now, we wear face masks and use hand sanitizers.

Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:09:00 +0200

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 for a few days before landing west of New Orleans — and likely weakening before hitting the state.

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:09:00 +0200

Marco weakens to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:09:00 +0200

Oil edges up as storms take aim at Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:09:00 +0200

SINGAPORE: Crude oil prices nudged higher on Monday as storms bore down on the Gulf of Mexico, shutting more than half the region's oil production, although gains were capped by ongoing concerns about demand from coronavirus lockdowns. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura tore through the....

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:06:00 +0200

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti Ouest-France

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:26:00 +0200

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti © REUTERS/Ricardo Rojas La tempête Laura, qui a provoqué des inondations en Haïti et en République dominicaine, tuant douze personnes, devrait devenir un ouragan mardi. La tempête tropicale Laura a atteint Cuba dans la nuit de....

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:24:00 +0200

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, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), basé à Miami. L'ouragan devrait "s'approcher de la côte sud-est de la Louisiane lundi"....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:33:00 +0200

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.

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:33:00 +0200

Marco a Tropical Storm once again

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:27:00 +0200

Hi, I’m Chief Meteorologist Jason Smith with a look at your forecast. Marco is in the Gulf south of Dauphin Island as a Tropical Storm. The official forecast from the NHC continues to forecast Marco to be near the mouth of the Mississippi Monday afternoon.

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:25:00 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:23:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE – PORT-AU-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.

Roundup: Tropical storm Laura hits Cuba amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:22:00 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:21:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Newly downgraded Tropical Storm Marco is approaching Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday. Tropical Storm Laura, meanwhile, is 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 06:41:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco weakens back to storm; Laura begins moving through Cuba 37 mins Weather

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:40:00 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:39:00 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:37:00 +0200

August 23, 2020 at 11:11 pm CDT By By EVENS SANON 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....

Oil prices steady as 'double trouble' storms bear down on Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:37:00 +0200

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Crude oil prices remained steady on Monday as storms closed in on the Gulf of Mexico, shutting more than half the region’s oil production, although prices were capped by ongoing concerns about fuel demand being sapped by coronavirus lockdowns. Brent futures LCOc1 slipped 2 cents, or 0.

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Marco headed for Gulf Coast... Laura: stronger & not far behind

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:55:00 +0200

Laura will likely 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....

Deux ouragans frappent le Golfe du Mexique

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:53:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a atteint Cuba dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi, alors que l'ouragan Marco se dirige vers le sud des Etats-Unis. 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.

Après son passage meurtrier en Haïti, la tempête Laura frappe Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:47:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura progresse dans les Antilles et menace désormais Cuba. Lîle de Quisqueya, partagée entre Haïti et la République dominicaine a enregistré ce dimanche des fortes pluies. Au moins douze personnes sont mortes sur cette île dont neuf en Haïti.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:55:00 +0200

Deadly Tropical Storm Laura Leaves Streets Flooded in Santo Domingo Este

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:51:00 +0200

Four people were reportedly killed in the Dominican Republic and several more died in neighboring Haiti as Topical Storm Laura swept across the Caribbean towards Cuba on Sunday, August 23. This video shows flooded streets in Santo Domingo Este, in the Dominican Republic, on the Sunday morning.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:50:00 +0200

Marco Heads for Louisiana; Tropical Storm Laura Kills 11 in Dominican Republic, Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:47:00 +0200

People in Cuba and Jamaica felt the impact of Tropical Storm Laura overnight, while those along the U.S Gulf Coast prepared for the impending arrival of two storms bringing heavy rains, winds and the threat of flooding storm surge. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said it expects Laura to achieve....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:07:00 +0200

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.

Gulf Coast braces for 'unprecedented' challenge as Tropical Storms Marco and Laura surge toward landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:01:00 +0200

Marco weakens back to Tropical Storm while Laura batters Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:59:00 +0200

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Marco weakened back to a tropical storm on Sunday night, with sustained winds of 70 mph. Moving NNW at 12 mph and the center is about 185 miles from the Louisiana coast. RELATED: 2 simultaneous hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico have not happened, NOAA says It would be the first....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:58:00 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba 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.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane. Laura caused the deaths of at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and... Associated Press

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:58:00 +0200

© Provided by Associated Press 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.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:56:00 +0200

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.

PSG, Mali, Pérou et ouragans : les informations de la nuit

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:20:00 +0200

Les larmes de Neymar après la défaite du PSG en finale de la Ligue des Champions, à Lisbonne, le 23 août 2020. David Ramos / POOL / AFP Ligue des Champions : le PSG rate la dernière marche. Le Bayern de Munich a battu le PSG (1-0) en finale de la Ligue des Champions, brisant le rêve des Parisiens de remporter leur première couronne européenne.

La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:19:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a atteint Cuba dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi après avoir fait au moins 12 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine. La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a atteint Cuba dans la nuit de dimanche à....

La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba, l'ouragan Marco menace la côte américaine

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:17:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait se transformer en ouragan, a déjà fait au moins douze morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:15:00 +0200

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.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:14:00 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:11:00 +0200

Twin storms threaten US as 12 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:10:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti: 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.

Here they come: Hurricane Marco with TS Laura on its heels

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:10:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:10:00 +0200

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:22:00 +0200

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:27:00 +0200

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 roads in Haiti’s capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

79 ºF

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:24:00 +0200

Forecast Update: Quiet overnight, Pleasant Monday, Watching For Laura Changes. Mostly clear skies tonight should allow for a nice cool down again to start the work week. We'll start in the low 70s with mostly sunny skies. Tomorrow, another warm afternoon with highs back in the mid 90s, with some....

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:43:00 +0200

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 roads in Haiti’s capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

Thousands evacuate as dual storms take aim at US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:42:00 +0200

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 roads in Haiti’s capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

Twin hurricanes threaten US as deadly floods hit Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:39:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE : Two hurricanes are expected to slam into the US Gulf Coast in coming days, forecasters said Sunday, as eight people were killed when Tropical Storm Laura struck Haiti and the Dominican Republic. US media said twin hurricanes were unprecedented in the Gulf of Mexico since records began 150 years ago.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:38:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura drenches Jamaica

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:35:00 +0200

(Jamaica Observer) The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) had advised that Laura would be passing north of Jamaica yesterday and that the Meteorological Service of Jamaica had issued a flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of all parishes, effective until 8:00 pm today.

La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:49:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, 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 États-Unis. Le fait que deux ouragans, ou phénomènes....

Deux ouragans se suivent de près dans le Golfe du Mexique, les États-Unis menacés

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:47:00 +0200

Phénomène rare, deux ouragans se suivent dans le Golfe du Mexique : alors que Marco menace le sud des États-Unis, une autre tempête tropicale a fait des victimes et des dégâts à Haïti et en République dominicaine. La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a atteint Cuba dans....

Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:09:00 +0200

Marco live updates: Tropical storm continues churning toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:08:00 +0200

briefing room, U.S. President Donald Trump called the “scope” of Hurricane Marco potentially striking the Louisiana coast less than 24 hours of the expected Hurricane Laura “somewhat unprecedented.” He asked all residents in affected areas to heed the advice of state and local leaders as the meteorological oddity approaches.

Hurricane double act: Thousands evacuate as storms take aim

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:07:00 +0200

Houston: Hurricane Marco and tropical storm Laura have torn through the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico on Sunday, forcing thousands of coastal residents in Louisiana and Cuba to evacuate and flooding roads in Haiti's capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

Oil holds its ground in face of approaching storms and concerns over fuel demand

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:05:00 +0200

Singapore — Crude oil prices remained steady on Monday as storms closed in on the Gulf of Mexico, shutting more than half the region’s oil production, though prices were capped by ongoing concerns about fuel demand being sapped by coronavirus lockdowns. Brent futures slipped 2c, or 0.1%, to $44.33 a barrel by 5.

Laura drenches Jamaica

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:05:00 +0200

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) had advised that Laura would be passing north of Jamaica yesterday and that the Meteorological Service of Jamaica had issued a flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of all parishes, effective until 8:00 pm today.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba, une autre menace les Etats-Unis

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:20:00 +0200

Dans une rue de Santo Domingo, en République dominicaine, le 23 août. ERIKA SANTELICES / AFP. La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a atteint Cuba dans la nuit de dimanche 23 à lundi 24 août après avoir fait au moins douze morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine,....

Texas Guv declares state of disaster as hurricane, tropical storm approach

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:05:00 +0200

Governor of Texas Greg Abbott issued a state disaster declaration for 23 counties as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are forecast to impact the state in the coming days. At a press conference on Sunday afternoon, Abbott also asked President Donald Trump to declare a federal emergency for....

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at US, Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:22:00 +0200

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 roads in Haiti’s capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba, l'ouragan Marco menace la côte américaine BFMTV

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:44:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait se transformer en ouragan, a déjà fait au moins douze morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine. © ESTAILOVE ST-VAL Inondations provoquées par le passage de la tempête Laura en Haïti, sur cette photo dans la ville de Petion-Ville, dimanche 23 août.

Intempéries - Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:44:00 +0200

Deux ouragans pourraient frapper la côte américaine dans le golfe du Mexique en quelques jours, ont indiqué les météorologues dimanche: l’un, Marco, se dirige vers la Louisiane. La tempête Laura qui va devenir ouragan vient elle de toucher Cuba après avoir déjà fait douze morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine.

Oil holds its ground in face of approaching storms and concerns over fuel demand

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:39:00 +0200

Marco weakens into a tropical storm; Tropical Storm Laura grows stronger: see latest track - NOLA.com

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:38:00 +0200

Marco weakens into a tropical storm; Tropical Storm Laura grows stronger: see latest track - NOLA.com

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:36:00 +0200

INTEMPERIES Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti La tempête Laura a déjà fait douze morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine, où elle a provoqué des inondations

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:45:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti. INTEMPERIES La tempête Laura a déjà fait douze morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine, où elle a provoqué des inondations. La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a atteint Cuba dans la nuit....

Hurricane double act: Thousands evacuate as storms take aim

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:48:00 +0200

Hurricane double act: Thousands evacuate as storms take aim

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:48:00 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:47:00 +0200

Les États-Unis menacés par l'ouragan Marco et la tempête tropicale Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:57:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura a atteint Cuba dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi après avoir fait au moins douze morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine. La tempête tropicale Marco s'est transformée en ouragan dimanche, a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans, basé à Miami, et devrait s'approcher de l'État américain de Louisiane ce lundi.

Energy firms shut 58% of Gulf of Mexico oil output due to twin storm threat, U.S. says - Reuters

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:08:00 +0200

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast - Fox Business

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:07:00 +0200

Texas Declares State of Disaster as Hurricane, Tropical Storm Approach

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0200

Storm Marco expected to make landfall in Louisiana today; 'Laura' kills 11 in Dominican Republic, Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:14:00 +0200

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....

Gulf Coast of U.S. Facing Double Hammer Blow From Hurricanes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:08:00 +0200

(Bloomberg) -- Back-to-back storms will deliver a double hammer blow 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 rushing toward a Monday....

La tempête Laura frappe Cuba, après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:29:00 +0200

Laura marque son passage dans les îles des Caraïbes. La tempête tropicale, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi , 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.

La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti Paris Match

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:29:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a atteint Cuba dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi après avoir fait au moins 12 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine. © REUTERS/Ricardo Roja. La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a atteint Cuba dans la....

Pétrole et gaz : coup d’arrêt dans le Golfe du Mexique, l'ouragan Marco et la tempête Laura inquiètent

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:26:00 +0200

Les caprices de la météo contraignent les majors du pétrole à des mesures de prudence spectaculaires, dans le Golfe du Mexique... A l'approche de l'ouragan Marco et de la tempête tropicale Laura, elles ont décidé de suspendre par précaution l'équivalent de 58% de la production de pétrole dans le Golfe du Mexique.

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:22:00 +0200

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 roads in Haiti’s capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week, according to Reuters.

Tropical Storm Laura kills at least 11 in Caribbean as one of two storms closing in on Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:42:00 +0200

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.

Opinion Climate crisis undeniable with 2 hurricanes coming

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:40:00 +0200

The Louisiana coast is staring down the double barrel of a hurricane shotgun. It could be about to experience something that has never happened before — two Atlantic hurricanes making landfall within hours and miles of one another. For weeks, the nation’s weather forecasters, public and private,....

“Unprecedented” – Trump warns of double hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:34:00 +0200

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.

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:45:00 +0200

Houston, Aug. 24 (BNA): 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 roads in Haiti’s capital, with damage across the region expected to worsen this week.

Energy firms shut 58% of Gulf of Mexico oil output due to twin storm threat, U.S. says - Reuters

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:07:00 +0200

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:06:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico yesterday 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 took it to the same part of the US coast, also as a potential hurricane.

How can Trump ignore America's climate crisis with twin hurricanes barreling toward us?

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:04:00 +0200

Pétrole et gaz : coup d’arrêt dans le Golfe du Mexique, l'ouragan Marco et la tempête Laura inquiètent Les géants du pétrole ont suspendu 58% de la production d'or noir (environ 1,07 millions de barils jour), à l'approche de l'ouragan Marco et de la tempête tropicale Laura. L'équivalent de 45% de la production de gaz naturel dans la région a aussi été suspendue. Capital

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:15:00 +0200

© Pexel Pétrole et gaz : coup d’arrêt dans le Golfe du Mexique, l'ouragan Marco et la tempête Laura inquiètent Les géants du pétrole ont suspendu 58% de la production d'or noir (environ 1,07 millions de barils jour), à l'approche de l'ouragan Marco et de la tempête tropicale Laura.

La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti 20 Minutes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:15:00 +0200

La tempête Laura a déjà fait douze morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine, où elle a provoqué des inondations © Erika SANTELICES / afp La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a atteint Cuba dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi après avoir fait au moins 12 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine.

Deadly Laura Gaining Strength, Heading for Cuba, Marco Nearing US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:20:00 +0200

MIAMI – Tropical Storm Laura hit on Sunday the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti, leaving at least 12 people dead, communities devastated and a large amount of material damage. Laura made landfall on Saturday night/Sunday morning in the Dominican Republic,....

A weakened Tropical Storm Marco and a strengthening Tropical Storm Laura are heading for the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:17:00 +0200

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.

Oil prices steady as ‘double trouble’ storms bear down on Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:17:00 +0200

Crude oil prices remained steady, on Monday, as storms closed in on the Gulf of Mexico, shutting more than half the region’s oil production. Although, prices were capped by ongoing concerns about fuel demand being sapped by coronavirus lockdowns. Brent futures slipped two cents, or 0.1 per cent to $44.

Tropical storm Laura hits Cuba amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:13:00 +0200

Oil prices steady as storms bear down on Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:11:00 +0200

Crude oil prices remained steady on Monday as storms closed in on the Gulf of Mexico, shutting more than half the region's oil production, although prices were capped by ongoing concerns about fuel demand being sapped by coronavirus lockdowns. Brent futures slipped 2 cents, or 0.1 per cent, to $44.

More than half of Gulf of Mexico oil production shut due to twin storm threat - Seeking Alpha

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:10:00 +0200

More than half of Gulf of Mexico oil production shut due to twin storm threat. , or nearly 58%, of offshore crude oil production and 1.2M cf/day, or 45%, of natural gas output from the U.S. Gulf of Mexico because of the twin threat from Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura, says the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.

Deux ouragans frappent le golfe du Mexique

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:26:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a atteint Cuba dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi, alors que l’ouragan Marco se dirige vers le sud des Etats-Unis. 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.

Tropical Storm Laura Hits Cuba; Bringing Heavy Rains, Gusty Winds Across Island Nation

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:41:00 +0200

Tropical storm Laura has hit Cuba, bringing with it heavy rains and gusty winds, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the island-nation. In Baracoa, the storm has flooded streets, causing damage to houses and buildings near the eastern city's seafront, reports Xinhua news agency.

Tropical storm Laura hits Cuba amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:33:00 +0200

Cubans are trying to abide by the COVID-19 health protocols while sheltering from tropical storm Laura which is hitting the entire country as it heads to the Gulf of Mexico and the U.S. coast. "Now, we wear face masks and use hand sanitizers. That makes the difference during the evacuation process,"....

Des tempêtes tropicales destructrices frappent le Golfe du Mexique

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:51:00 +0200

Le fait que deux tempêtes tropicales se suivent d’aussi près dans le Golfe du Mexique est rare. La tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi 25 août, a atteint Cuba dans la nuit du dimanche 23 au lundi 24 après avoir fait au moins 12 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine,....

Storms Marco and Laura head for southern US states as thousands evacuated 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”. Tropical Storm Marco was expected to hit the US on Monday. While the storm has weakened from a hurricane, the National Hurricane Centre in Miami, Florida warned in the early hours that Marco was expected to approach the Louisiana coast in... The Independent

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:04:00 +0200

© Provided by The Independent. 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 was expected to hit the US on Monday.

Tropical Storm Laura continues to strengthen, Marco downgraded to tropical storm

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:59:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco was downgraded to a tropical storm and continues to weaken in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Meteorologist Brian Shields said Laura will become a hurricane once it emerges in the Gulf of Mexico. Laura will move toward the Louisiana/Texas boarder Wednesday.

What is the ‘Fujiwhara effect’ and could we see it next week in the Gulf of Mexico?

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:59:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical systems that could enter the Gulf of Mexico over the weekend. The areas of disturbed weather are Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Depression 14, and while forecasts can and do change, the NHC forecast calls for both systems to become....

Tropical Storm Warning Issued In Florida Ahead Of Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:58:00 +0200

Meanwhile, Marco became a hurricane for a time Sunday as it barreled toward Louisiana and Texas before ending the day as a tropical storm. People in the Florida Keys secured loose items and made last-minute preparations ahead of Laura. "Please remember there can be gusts up to 50 miles per hour on....

Une ville de République dominicaine complètement sous les eaux après le passage de la tempête Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:20:00 +0200

Sur ces images, prise par un drone ce dimanche en République dominicaine, les dégâts après le passage de la tempête tropicale "Laura". Dans la ville d'Azua Compostela, les habitants ont pataugé dans dans les eaux pour tenter de récupérer des affaires dans leurs maisons inondées.

Tropical Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:21:00 +0200

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.

WATCH: People climb on to roofs of buildings to avoid being swept away by floods in Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:17:00 +0200

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in parts of the Caribbean and the southern US because of hurricane Marco and the tropical storm Laura. These storms have already left 8 people dead, including two children. In the Dominican Republic, a 7-year-old died with his mother when a....

Marco downgraded to tropical storm; Laura strengthens slightly as storms eye Louisiana coast - FOX 35 Orlando

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:12:00 +0200

Marco downgraded to tropical storm; Laura strengthens slightly as storms eye Louisiana coast - FOX 35 Orlando

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:10:00 +0200

Scattered Storms in Tri-State Monday Precede Potentially Severe Storms on Tuesday

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:10:00 +0200

What to Know Heat and humidity returns to the tri-state, making it feel like 90-95 degrees for the next couple of days; Scattered storms are possible Monday afternoon but more severe storms with damaging winds threaten the region Tuesday; Things cool down on Wednesday and it gets less humid, but a....

Getting hotter this week, PM storms possible

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:09:00 +0200

This week brings back the summer heat, reaching back to 90 by Wednesday. PM Storms stay possible every day, though no total washout days are expected. Waking up mostly dry and in the 60s to 70 degrees, expect a mostly cloudy sky. Through the day, highs reach the low to mid-80s with a 30-40% chance of showers and storms.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:31:00 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:30:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is approaching Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday. Tropical Storm Laura, meanwhile, is 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.

Tropical Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:29:00 +0200

NEW YORK (WABC) -- 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 11:27:00 +0200

Marco and Laura expected to make landfall along Gulf Coast hours apart

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:23:00 +0200

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Two tropical systems are expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast hours apart this week, one as a Category 2 hurricane. Tropical Storm Marco was briefly a hurricane but weakened overnight. WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said it will likely remain a tropical....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:22:00 +0200

Tropical storm Laura likely to become hurricane by Tuesday

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:42:00 +0200

Members of the Civil Defence help a woman in a flooded street after the passage of Storm Laura, in Azua, Dominican Republic August 23, 2020. Tropical storm Laura is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by early Tuesday, the U.S National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory.

Tropical Weather Tropical Storms Marco and Laura head towards Louisiana Kahtia Hall 4:50 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:37:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco is expected to make landfall sometime today across southern Louisiana as a tropical storm. They could see up to 3-5" of rainfall / localized amounts up to 10" possible, isolated tornadoes and up to 6' of storm surge. Tropical Storm Laura is currently sitting across Southeast....

Marco expected to make landfall near Louisiana Monday, Laura 48 hours later as a Cat. 2 storm

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:53:00 +0200

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Two tropical systems are expected to make landfall along Louisiana's coast hours 48 apart this week, one as a Category 2 hurricane. Tropical Storm Marco was briefly a hurricane but weakened overnight. WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said it will likely remain a....

Tropical storm Laura likely to become hurricane by Tuesday - U.S. NHC This content was published on Aug 24, 2020 Aug 24, 2020 (Reuters) - Tropical storm Laura is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by early Tuesday, the U.S National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its...

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:05:00 +0200

This content was published on August 24, 2020 - 10:35 August 24, 2020 - 10:35 (Reuters) - Tropical storm Laura is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by early Tuesday, the U.S National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory. The system is located about 255 miles (415 km) east....

Tropical Storm Marco weakens, closes in on Louisiana as Laura strengthens, nears Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:59:00 +0200

NEW YORK (WABC) -- After a day as a hurricane, weakening 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.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:17:00 +0200

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 attendus " le long d'une partie....

Technical Discussion: More Heat with a Chance for Thunderstorms.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:15:00 +0200

RECORDS MATCHED & BROKEN. Yesterday was a monumental day on the subject of heat in interior Connecticut. First, there was a new record high established. The high of 93 in Windsor Locks passed over the old record high of 91. Additionally, it was the 38 th day this year, that the temps rose to 90....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:14:00 +0200

U.S. Gulf Coast Faces Double Impact From Tropical Storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:10:00 +0200

(Bloomberg) -- Back-to-back tropical storms will deliver a double blow 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 rushing toward a Monday landfall in Louisiana.

Monday Sunrise Briefing: Gulf Coast braces for twin storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:31:00 +0200

Residents from Alabama to Texas made emergency plans this weekend with a tropical storm and a hurricane - Marco and Laura - heading for the Gulf Coast. In New Orleans, the idea of two major storms within 48 hours has residents recalling Hurricane Katrina, which struck in 2005.

Twin Storms Threaten US As 12 Killed In Haiti, Dominican Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +0200

Back-to-back storms barrel toward Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:29:00 +0200

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.

Tropical storm Laura likely to become hurricane by Tuesday - U.S. NHC Tropical storm Laura likely to become hurricane by Tuesday - U.S. NHC Reuters

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:28:00 +0200

(Reuters) - Tropical storm Laura is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by early Tuesday, the U.S National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory. The system is located about 255 miles (415 km) east south-east the Isle of Youth, Cuba, with maximum sustained winds of 65 miles per hour (100 km/h), NHC said on Monday.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:28:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Marco and Laura Path, Tracker as Hurricane Likely to Hit

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:25:00 +0200

The U.S. Gulf Coast is expected to be hit by two tropical storms this week; Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura. Tropical Storm Marco has weakened from a hurricane and is moving north-northwest, with the center of the storm located at around 300 miles southeast of Morgan City, Louisiana, as of late Sunday night.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:24:00 +0200

Tropical storm Laura likely to become hurricane by Tuesday: U.S. NHC 53m ago

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:22:00 +0200

Tempête meurtrières aux Caraïbes, le Bayern remporte la Ligue des Champions, procès de Christchurch... Les 5 infos du Midi pile

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:41:00 +0200

PSG-Bayern : 11,4 millions de téléspectateurs devant TF1 pour la finale. La finale de la Ligue des Champions remportée par le Bayern Munich face au PSG (1-0) a attiré dimanche sur TF1 quelque 11,4 millions de téléspectateurs, selon les chiffres de Médiamétrie.

11,4 millions de téléspectateurs devant TF1 pour la finale PSG-Bayern, une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba... Les 5 infos du Midi pile

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:35:00 +0200

Météo : la tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan qui menace la Louisiane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:35:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Marco s’est transformée en ouragan dimanche, a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans, basé à Miami, et devrait s’approcher de l’Etat américain de Louisiane lundi. Marco, tempête tropicale devenue ouragan au fil des heures dimanche, est accompagné de vents soufflant à 120 km/h....

La tempête Laura frappe Cuba, après un passage meurtrier en Haïti Le Parisien

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:33:00 +0200

Laura marque son passage dans les îles des Caraïbes. La tempête tropicale, qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, 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.

The Commodities Feed: US Gulf production shut-ins

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:41:00 +0200

Energy. Oil is trading marginally higher in early trading in Asia this morning, with hurricane activity in the US Gulf of Mexico providing some support. Hurricane Marco, is closely followed by Tropical Storm Laura, in the region, and producers have started to shut offshore rigs as a result of the storms.

Marco weakening as it approaches La.; Laura enters Gulf Tuesday

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:36:00 +0200

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Marco has weakened overnight and is now a poorly organized tropical storm. Showers and t-storms have been displaced due to strong wind shear. Marco is still forecast to take a turn to the west and could skirt along the Louisiana coast late tonight and through the day Tuesday.

Laura strengthening and could make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane, Marco continues to weaken

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:34:00 +0200

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.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:53:00 +0200

Près de 150 interpellations à Paris après la défaite du PSG, une tempête tropicale à Cuba... Les cinq infos du Midi pile

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:48:00 +0200

Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:40:00 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:07:00 +0200

Twin storms Marco And Laura Hitting the Gulf Coast this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:59:00 +0200

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.

Marco and Laura approach Gulf Coast as western fires rage

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:57:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Marco and Laura continue to approach the Gulf Coast as fires rage across many western states. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the latest. The Gulf Coast will get walloped by a tropical storm and a hurricane this week, bringing torrential rain, fierce winds and ferocious storm surges.

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 +0200

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 +0200

Tropical storm Laura likely to become hurricane by Tuesday ...

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:13:00 +0200

Members of the Civil Defence help a woman in a flooded street after the passage of Storm Laura, in Azua, Dominican Republic August 23, 2020. Image: REUTERS/Ricardo Rojas. Tropical storm Laura is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by early Tuesday, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory.

Your forecast from the NBC 5 Weather Experts

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:10:00 +0200

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 +0200

(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 +0200

Deadly storms Marco and Laura plough through Caribbean killing 12

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:32:00 +0200

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 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:25:00 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:24:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba - CNBC

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:42:00 +0200

Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territory) travel advice

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:41:00 +0200

for this travel advice. If you’re planning travel to the Cayman Islands , find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover.

Laura on track to hit U.S. as hurricane; Marco as tropical storm

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:41:00 +0200

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.

Marco weakening but Laura still a threat

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:37:00 +0200

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.

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 +0200

Marco heads to U.S. as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:50:00 +0200

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.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:48:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba - CNBC

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200

Twin storms threaten US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200

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.

Deadly storms Marco and Laura plough through Caribbean killing 12

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:40:00 +0200

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.

Tropical Storms Marco, Laura put US coastlines on alert

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Storm Marco Closes In On Louisiana As Laura Buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200

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 +0200

Louisiana Offshore Oil Port Shut Due to Double Storm Threat

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:04:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

La tempête tropicale Laura devrait se transformer en ouragan d’ici mardi après avoir détruit les Caraïbes (VIDEOS)

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:15:00 +0200

Le National Hurricane Center (NHC) des États-Unis prévoit que la tempête tropicale Laura pourrait se transformer en ouragan tôt mardi, après avoir fait des ravages dans plusieurs régions des Caraïbes. La tempête est actuellement située à environ 415 km au large de Cuba avec des vitesses de vent....

Health care facility closures ahead of Marco, Laura; see list of clinics

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:19:00 +0200

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 +0200

Live Tropical Storm Tracker: See Latest Paths, Max Winds for Marco and Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:14:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

. 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.

Marine Accident Investigation Branch: current investigations

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:27:00 +0200

24 August 2020. We have started an investigation into the fatal injury to a passenger on the RIB Seadogz, following a collision with a navigation marker in the Solent this weekend. 13 August 2020. We have recently started two new investigations: a fatal injury to passenger on a RIB following a....

Here's What To Expect From Tropical Storms Marco and Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:32:00 +0200

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 +0200

Motiva may shut largest U.S. refinery during storms Marco, Laura -sources

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200

(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.

8:15 Dawns in Santiago de Cuba after storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:21:00 +0200

When the meteorological phenomenon affects now the south of Camagüey province, the people of Santiago wait for the light of day to verify what is already a certainty: once again their trees have been the greatest casualty of an unequal combat with nature, as it happened in the early morning of October 25, 2012 with Hurricane Sandy.

Dominican Rep.: The Caribbean, USA - Tropical Cyclone LAURA (ECHO Daily Flash of 24 August 2020)

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:33:00 +0200

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).

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:44:00 +0200

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 +0200

Nation Marco moves closer to La., one of two storms threatening historic hit on Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:41:00 +0200

“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 +0200

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 .

Tropical Storm Laura kills 10 year old in Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:33:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura bringing torrential rains, life-threatening floods to Haiti and Dominican Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:33:00 +0200

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Aug. 23, CMC – Tropical Storm Laura has been pounding sections of the Dominican Republic and Haiti since late Saturday, with torrential rains and life-threatening floods. In Haiti, it is estimated that up to two million people could be affected and the General Directorate of....

Marco weakens more; Laura gets into the Gulf tonight

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200

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 14:57:00 +0200

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 14:53:00 +0200

As storms near U.S., Wright-Patterson offers haven for Eglin F-22s

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:52:00 +0200

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 +0200

Twin storms threaten US as 12 killed in Haiti, Dominican Republic 28 mins ago World

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:50:00 +0200

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 +0200

Tropical storm Marco approaches Louisiana for expected landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:46:00 +0200

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 +0200

Marco moves closer to La., one of two storms threatening historic hit on Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200

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.

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Marco falling apart... Laura: the main “attraction”

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:18:00 +0200

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.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:20:00 +0200

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 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco weakens as it approaches Louisiana; Laura expected to strengthen - NOLA.com

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:18:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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.

A weakened Tropical Storm Marco and a strengthening Tropical Storm Laura are heading for the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:17:00 +0200

(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 +0200

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:16:00 +0200

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 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week PA Media

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:13:00 +0200

© 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 +0200

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 +0200

Twin storms track toward US as 13 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:30:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura, Marco Evacuations: Louisiana Residents Told to Leave

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:28:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Oil prices could get lift as Gulf storms shut-in production

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:18:00 +0200

Météo : après un passage meurtrier en Haïti, la tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:36:00 +0200

La tempête s’amène au Cuba avec des rafales atteignant les 146 km/h. Laura se déplace rapidement. D’après les médias, cette frappe désormais le Cuba , après avoir tué au moins 12 personnes en Haïti et en République Dominicaine. Les services de la météorologie ont affirmé qu’elle est entrée par l’est du pays avec des vents soufflant à 146 km/h.

Tropical Storms Marco, Laura put US coastlines on alert - Fox News

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:44:00 +0200

Wet start to the week as we track two tropical systems!

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:43:00 +0200

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.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:39:00 +0200

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:37:00 +0200

Twin Storms Track Toward US As 13 Killed In Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200

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 +0200

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:34:00 +0200

Storms Marco and Laura plough through Caribbean, killing 12

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:33:00 +0200

15h44 Deux ouragans vont frapper le Golfe du Mexique

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:46:00 +0200

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,....

Louisiana residents flee as the state braces for back-to-back Tropical Storms Marco and Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:56:00 +0200

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 +0200

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:56:00 +0200

US Gulf Coast braces for back-to-back hurricanes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:55:00 +0200

A judge's warning as erratic storms draw closer: 'It’s going to be bad somewhere'

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:50:00 +0200

“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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:47:00 +0200

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:47:00 +0200

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.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:46:00 +0200

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 strengthens into hurricane, Laura also tracking toward Gulf coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:40:00 +0200

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 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200

Weakened TS Marco and a strengthening TS Laura are heading for the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:07:00 +0200

Twin storms track toward US as 13 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:59:00 +0200

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....

Storm Updates: Marco Fizzles As It Nears Gulf Coast; Laura Still To Become Hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:21:00 +0200

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.

Tropical Storm Laura, Hurricane Marco barrel toward Gulf Coast - CBS News

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:17:00 +0200

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:16:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Capital FM: Twin storms track toward US as 13 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:33:00 +0200

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....

Trump Approves State of Emergency for Louisiana Ahead of Tropical Storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:32:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Gov. Edwards doesn't want Louisianans to get 'complacent' as Marco weakens, calls Laura the 'greater threat'

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:26:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:21:00 +0200

Here's Why Oil Prices Are Rising

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200

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 +0200

10:10 Storm Laura gains intensity in its journey through southern Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:38:00 +0200

24 de agosto de 2020, 10:10 Havana, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) In its move through Cuba's southern coasts, Tropical Storm Laura continues its journey through the Jardines de la Reina archipelago and may gain intensity in its movement to warm waters, Cuba's Institute of Meteorology (INSMET) warns on Monday.

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 +0200

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 +0200

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....

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Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:35:00 +0200

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Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:33:00 +0200

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....

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:56:00 +0200

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 +0200

“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.

Texas resources placed on standby ahead of Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Various resources to respond to severe weather were placed on standby Sunday across Texas ahead of Tropical Storm Laura, which could make landfall in or near the state as a hurricane later this week. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday he has preemptively declared a state....

Twin storms track toward US as 13 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:52:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura, Hurricane Marco barrel toward Gulf Coast - CBS News

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:44:00 +0200

Hurricane Marco weakens back to storm; Laura begins moving through Cuba 11 hours

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200

Storm Marco Closes in on Louisiana as Laura Buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:18:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Traverse City Coast Guard crew heads to Gulf region as hurricane approaches

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:32:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Verizon stands ready as storms approach the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:44:00 +0200

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....

Tropical Storm Laura’s path could bring rain to N.J. this week after landfall at hurricane strength on Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:38:00 +0200

The forecast cone for Tropical Storm Laura doesn’t include New Jersey, but the Garden State may still see small remnants of the storm over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters with the weather service’s office in Mount Holly say the storm, which hit Cuba Monday....

Verizon stands ready as storms approach the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:37:00 +0200

Twin storms track toward US as 13 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:36:00 +0200

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms stir deep production cuts by energy giants

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:43:00 +0200

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.

Storm surge from Laura could force evacuations in Galveston, county judge warns

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200

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 +0200

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 17:43:00 +0200

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:58:00 +0200

Il est attendu sur la côte sud-est de la Louisiane en fin de journée lundi où il devrait encore perdre en intensité, devenant une dépression tropicale mardi. Laura , qui se déplace rapidement, à 31 km/h, devrait elle évoluer en ouragan mardi puis toucher elle aussi la Louisiane.

Rare Double Storm Blow Menaces U.S. Gulf With Stronger Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:04:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Louisiana braces for two Atlantic storms in one week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:17:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

Wisconsin: manifestations et enquête après des tirs de la police sur un homme noir

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:28:00 +0200

(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.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:21:00 +0200

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.

Oil Price Pops on Storm-Related Shutdowns

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:32:00 +0200

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.

Offshore oil companies evacuate workers ahead of Marco, Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200

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.

Storm warnings issued as Gulf Coast prepares for back-to-back strikes from Marco and Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200

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 +0200

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200

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 +0200

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200

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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 +0200

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 +0200

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:38:00 +0200

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:32:00 +0200

Mississippi lawmakers try to finish Marine Resources budget

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200

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 +0200

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms stir deep production cuts by energy giants

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +0200

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.

Rare Double Storm Blow Menaces U.S. Gulf With Stronger Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200

12:49 President of Cuba urges for unity and talent against storm 'Laura'

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +0200

24 de agosto de 2020, 12:49 Havana, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) The president of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel urged to face the tropical storm Laura, which is transiting through the central region of the country, with unity and talent. 'We will defeat Laura if we work together, with all our strength and talent.

Climate change rears ugly head as Republicans rally re-election effort

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:50:00 +0200

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 +0200

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:46:00 +0200

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....

Tracking Marco and Laura: Amy Freeze's update

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:41:00 +0200

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.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200

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 +0200

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:05:00 +0200

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:05:00 +0200

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....

As Laura looms, Turner urges Houstonians to get tested for COVID

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:03:00 +0200

Mayor Sylvester Turner is encouraging Houston residents to get tested for COVID-19 on Monday and Tuesday before the city potentially takes a hit from Tropical Storm Laura, though the storm’s path remains uncertain. “Please go and get tested Monday/Tuesday in preparation for Hurricane season,” Turner tweeted .

Trump declares emergency as Laura heads toward Texas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:03:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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....

Oil Price Pops on Storm-Related Shutdowns

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:53:00 +0200

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit U.S. as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:21:00 +0200

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 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura to Become a Hurricane as it Heads toward US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:19:00 +0200

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 +0200

(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 +0200

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 +0200

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:16:00 +0200

Marco Nears Louisiana as Laura Rakes Cuba: Live Updates

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:15:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:09:00 +0200

Don't let your guard down, St. Tammany officials urge as dual storms approach

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Twin threats: Marco weakens as Laura gains strength

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:29:00 +0200

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 +0200

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:24:00 +0200

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 +0200

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:43:00 +0200

Weather The history of L-named storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200

The history of L-named storms during hurricane season. This year's L-named storm, Laura, has never been a hurricane before. We look back on some of the other facts and history behind L-named storms.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:39:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

As Laura looms, Turner urges Houstonians to get tested

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200

Louisiana faces an unprecedented ‘one-two punch’ of tropical cyclones

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:35:00 +0200

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 +0200

Les Etats-Unis touchés par deux tempêtes tropicales en 48h, "un phénomène très rare"

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:48:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Storms Marco and Laura head for southern US states as thousands evacuated

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200

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”.

Tempête tropicale Laura : au moins 12 morts en Haïti et République...

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:04:00 +0200

En Haïti, 4 morts ont été identifiés dans le département du sud-est, dont une enfant de 10 ans. 5 autres personnes sont mortes à Port-au-Prince, la capitale du pays. Par ailleurs, une femme et son enfant sont portés disparus. Les habitants doivent faire face aux crues des rivières qui provoquent de multiples inondations.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:57:00 +0200

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 +0200

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:07:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Marco live updates: Tropical storm warnings canceled as Marco weakens

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:13:00 +0200

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 +0200

> 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.

Live Updates: Tropical Storm Marco approaches Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:29:00 +0200

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 +0200

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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 <
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403RD WING EVACUATES AIRCRAFT, CONTINUES TO FLY HURRICANE MARCO, TROPICAL STORM LAURA

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200

(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 +0200

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms stir deep production cuts by energy giants

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:33:00 +0200

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.

Weakening Marco moves closer to Gulf Coast as Laura, the 'main attraction,' lurks

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:43:00 +0200

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.

As Laura intensifies, NWS not ruling out a Category 3 hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:40:00 +0200

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 +0200

Laura Lashes Cuba, Expected To Become Hurricane By US Landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:39:00 +0200

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:36:00 +0200

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:34:00 +0200

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 20:56:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

"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....

Tropical Storm Laura Could Become Hurricane, Forecasters Say

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:47:00 +0200

Forecasters warned that Tropical Storm Laura could strengthen to a powerful hurricane before making landfall later this week in Louisiana, or possibly Texas.

Cuba: Tropical Storm Laura - Estimated Impacts Advisory 19, 24 August 2020 1100 EDT

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:46:00 +0200

NWS Summary: At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Laura was located near latitude 21.2 North, longitude 80.6 West. Laura is moving toward the west-northwest near 20 mph (31 km/h), and this general motion with some decrease in forward speed is expected over the next day or so.

Storms Marco and Laura plough through Caribbean, killing 12

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:42:00 +0200

Hot and Humid then Wet and Sultry Tropical Weather

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:06:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

USA travel advice

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:02:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Tropical Storm Laura, Marco Evacuations: Louisiana Residents Told to Leave

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200

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 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura Forecast Advisory Number 19

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200

000 WTNT23 KNHC 241439 TCMAT3 TROPICAL STORM LAURA FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 19 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL132020 1500 UTC MON AUG 24 2020 CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY... THE GOVERNMENT OF CUBA HAS DISCONTINUED THE TROPICAL STORM WARNING FOR THE PROVINCES OF GUANTANAMO.

Rare Double Storm Blow Menaces U.S. Gulf With Stronger Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Marco

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200

Tropical storms Marco and Laura are about to deliver a one-two punch to the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:20:00 +0200

(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 +0200

Weakening Marco moves closer to Gulf Coast as Laura, the 'main attraction,' lurks

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200

Why Tropical Storms Laura, Marco won't cause gasoline prices to surge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200

Hidalgo, Turner urge Harris County to prepare for hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo urged residents to prepare for a hurricane as the track and intensity of Tropical Storm Laura remains uncertain. She said the greatest threat posed by Laura likely would be high winds and a storm surge, and urged the public not to make comparisons to historical storms.

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 +0200

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....

Pétrole : Le Brent en hausse à plus de 44,5 dollars

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200

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....

Le pétrole porté par la production menacée dans le golfe du Mexique

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:27:00 +0200

(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....

Oil Prices Spike On Gulf Hurricane Prospects

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200

(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.

Southeast Texas schools cancel classes, delay start dates ahead of storms Laura, Marco

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200

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.

Marco weakening but Laura threat increasing

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200

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.

Texas Oil Refineries Shutter Ahead of Double Storm Set to Pummel

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:42:00 +0200

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 +0200

Forecasters Warn Tropical Storm Laura Will Become Hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:52:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms stir deep production cuts by energy giants

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200

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.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:08:00 +0200

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.

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 not expected to delay $300 jobless checks in Louisiana

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:15:00 +0200

“We do not anticipate that the storm will delay that. I'm expecting those payments to be in the mail by the end of the week,” the Democratic governor said. He didn't provide a specific day that people will start receiving the checks, but said the labor department is working on changes to its computer systems to process them.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200

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 +0200

(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 +0200

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.

Storm Clouds and High Winds Reported in Clermont, Florida

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:10:00 +0200

Heavy rain and winds were reported in Clermont, Florida, on Monday, August 24, as Tropical Storm Laura moved north-northwest in the Caribbean. The National Hurricane Center said heavy rain and flash flooding were impacting the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, and parts of Cuba on Monday.

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms move energy giants to deep production cuts

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:29:00 +0200

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.

BC-Tropical Weather 12t, 1040

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:31:00 +0200

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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 <
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Tropical storms Marco, Laura head for the Gulf of Mexico, spark Fujiwhara effect scare

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:31:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

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 +0200

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 +0200

Louisiana faces an unprecedented ‘one-two punch’ of tropical cyclones

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:56:00 +0200

Laura Looms Large as Marco Nears Louisiana: Tropical Storm Live Updates

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:54:00 +0200

Metro Detroit weather: Rain possible for the next few days

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:54:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Oil Gains as U.S. Gulf Output and Refineries Halted Before Storm

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:42:00 +0200

(Bloomberg) -- Oil rallied and gasoline surged to a five-month high as energy companies suspended offshore operations and refiners shuttered Gulf Coast plants with Tropical Storm Laura expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall later this week.

Pay Close Attention To Tropical Storm Laura’s Cone Of Uncertainty

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200

A visible satellite image of Tropical Storm Laura near Cuba on August 24, 2020. NOAA. Tropical Storm Laura will likely approach the northern Gulf Coast as a strengthening hurricane over the next two days. The range in potential paths the storm could take requires a large stretch of the northern Gulf....

Tropical storms Marco, Laura approach U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:09:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Tropical Storm Laura - 4 P.M. Forecast Monday, Aug. 24

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:06:00 +0200

Laura is moving toward the west-northwest near 20 mph (31 km/h), and this general motion with some decrease in forward speed is expected over the next day or so. A turn toward the northwest is forecast by Wednesday, and a northwestward to north-northwestward motion should continue through Wednesday night.

BC-Tropical Weather 13t, 1040

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:02:00 +0200

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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 <
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Trump, Abbott move to aid Texas as storms Marco and Laura brew in gulf

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:19:00 +0200

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 +0200

Marco and Laura take aim at stretch of coast from Louisiana to Texas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:18:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

Twin threats: Marco weakens as Laura gains strength

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:12:00 +0200

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 +0200

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0200

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0200

Marco and Laura take aim at stretch of coast from Louisiana to Texas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:25:00 +0200

Marco and Laura take aim at stretch of coast from Louisiana to Texas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200

Abbott declares state of disaster in 23 counties ahead of Marco, Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0200

News Another Black man shot by police

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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.

MIL-OSI Video: Tropical Storm Laura From Space on August 23, 2019

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:37:00 +0200

Cameras outside the International Space Station captured views of Tropical Storm Laura from approximately 250 miles above. The space station passed directly over the tropical system on Sunday, August 23, prior to the storm making landfall on Cuba. The National Hurricane Center is projecting Laura to....

St. Bernard Parish prepares for threat from Marco, Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:36:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

(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 +0200

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.

Video: Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it...

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:46:00 +0200

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....

Santo Domingo Streets Flooded by Tropical Storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:46:00 +0200

Streets in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, remained flooded on August 24 after Tropical Storm Laura swept through the Caribbean the previous day. At least four people were reportedly killed in the Dominican Republic on August 23, and several more died in neighboring Haiti as a result of the storm.

FEMA administrator on Gulf's one-two storm punch: 'Never had this circumstance before in recent history'

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:04:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Las Tunas Awaits Tropical Storm Laura’s Scourge in Cyclonic Alarm Phase

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:17:00 +0200

Las Tunas province awaits the scourge of Tropical Storm Laura, already in the cyclonic alarm phase, decreed this Sunday at 10:00 in the morning by the National Civil Defense Staff. From its official Twitter account, the agency specified that the alarm also applies to the rest of the eastern....

Ask 2: Has Harris County lowered water levels in the reservoirs to help prevent the downstream flooding that we experienced in Harvey?

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:18:00 +0200

HOUSTON At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our Ask 2 series , the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Has Harris County lowered water levels in the reservoirs to help prevent the downstream flooding that we experienced in....

World 11 mins ago Twin storms loom

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:13:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

(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 +0200

(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 +0200

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 +0200

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.

La crise climatique rattrape les républicains

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:30:00 +0200

(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.

Laura to become hurricane on way to US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:33:00 +0200

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 +0200

At least 11 dead as Laura sweeps past Dominican Republic, Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:27:00 +0200

Laura to become hurricane on way to US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:26:00 +0200

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 +0200

. 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 +0200

Port Arthur mayor issues evacuation order before Laura hits

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:23:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) — Port Arthur's mayor on Monday issued a mandatory evacuation order for the Southeast Texas city before Tropical Storm Laura — which forecasters say could strengthen to a Category 3 hurricane — makes landfall. Laura was expected to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.

Twin storms track toward US as 13 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:22:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:22:00 +0200

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....

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms move energy giants to deep production cuts

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200

Marco weakens, Laura to strengthen

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:39:00 +0200

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 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura on Track to be Powerful Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:36:00 +0200

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.

Oil prices rise amid fuel shortage concerns

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200

Rare Gulf storm duo could prolong outages

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200

Haiti: Tropical Storm Laura and Marco - Information Bulletin no. 1

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:49:00 +0200

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,....

5 things to know about Tropical Storm Laura's forecast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:56:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura is currently crossing Cuba and is expected to move into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico overnight. There are still lingering uncertainties about its exact path, but here are five keys takeaways from the latest forecast: The National Hurricane Center's 4 p.m.

Marco live updates: Tropical storm expected to weaken as it approaches Louisiana coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:52:00 +0200

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.

Tropical Storm Warning issued for Sister Islands

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:06:00 +0200

Update 10pm: Tropical Storm Laura was located 209 miles east-northeast of Cayman Brac at 10pm Sunday night, and is expected to be at its closest point to the Brac around 6am Monday. The storm has sustained winds of 65 miles per hour and is moving west-northwest at 21 mph. At its closest, it will be about 100 miles north-northwest of the Brac.

Marco Weakens, But Laura On Track To Hit Gulf Coast As Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:03:00 +0200

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.

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 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Texas, Louisiana brace as Tropical Storm Laura pegged to gather force

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:32:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 grazes south Cuba as it heads west

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:39:00 +0200

HAVANA, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Tropical storm Laura grazed Cuba's southern coast Monday morning as it moved westward after hitting the island's five eastern provinces with heavy rains and hurricane-force winds, local authorities reported. At dawn, Laura was advancing through the Jardines de la Reina....

US STORMS - US Gulf coast takes hit from weakened Marco, also under threat from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:41:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

Laura live updates: Strengthened tropical storm prompts revised hurricane, storm surge watches

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:37:00 +0200

August 24, 2020 at 6:14 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 7:14 p.

Tropical storm Laura grazes south Cuba as it heads west

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:45:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward U.S.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:56:00 +0200

Laura to become hurricane on way to US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:48:00 +0200

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:47:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 Gulf Coast Takes Hit from Weakened Marco, Also Under Threat from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:00:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Gulf Coast Refineries Shutter Ahead of Storm, Gasoline Soars

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:13:00 +0200

(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 +0200

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 +0200

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....

Montgomery: Tropical Storm Laura to strengthen for days as it heads to Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:33:00 +0200

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.

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Marco Makes Landfall in Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:31:00 +0200

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....

Après Haïti, Cuba frappée par une tempête tropicale

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:33:00 +0200

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.

Weather Laura expected to develop into powerful hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:44:00 +0200

Laura expected to develop into powerful hurricane. Bernie Rayno has the latest forecast on Laura and explains why people need to be vigilant from the upper Texas coast to southeastern Louisiana.

Weather Hurricane Hunters capture view of Laura from above

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:44:00 +0200

Hurricane Hunters capture view of Laura from above. NOAA Hurricane Hunter Nick Underwood captured Tropical Storm Laura on Aug. 24, with the center of circulation just south of the coast of Cuba.

Marco Makes Landfall; Laura To Hit Gulf Coast As Hurricane: NHC

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:33:00 +0200

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....

As Marco fizzles, attention shifts to TS Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:49:00 +0200

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 +0200

(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.

Marco makes landfall, Laura could become strong hurricane as it moves into Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:06:00 +0200

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.

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 +0200

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.

REUTERS - UPDATE 4-U.S. Gulf battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura to land as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:16:00 +0200

UPDATE 4-U.S. Gulf battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura to land as severe hurricane. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. (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....

Closings due to Tropical Storm Laura and Hurricane Marco

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:15:00 +0200

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.

Texas, Louisiana brace as Tropical Storm Laura pegged to gather force

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:13:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

New Orleans to distribute sandbags ahead of Tropical Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:13:00 +0200

New Orleans will be distributing sandbags in four locations throughout the city on Tuesday as Tropical Storm Laura heads toward the Gulf Coast. Laura is expected to make landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a strong Category 2 hurricane after midnight on Thursday.

U.S. Gulf battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura to land as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:10:00 +0200

(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....

Texas, Louisiana brace as Tropical Storm Laura pegged to gather force

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200

(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 +0200

Oil Edges Lower With One U.S. Storm Easing While Another Builds

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200

Météo: Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:29:00 +0200

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 traverse Cuba et se dirige vers les États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:26:00 +0200

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....

EPA Responds to Tropic Storm Marco, Prepares for Tropical Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:30:00 +0200

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....

U.S. Gulf Battens Down Amid Fears Tropical Storm Laura To Land As Severe Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:28:00 +0200

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.

U.S. Gulf battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura to land as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:24:00 +0200

Fears Laura to hit US as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:43:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Météo: Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:53:00 +0200

Hot and Humid Tomorrow Heat Index Middle and Upper 90s

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:55:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Watch Is Issued for Texas-Louisiana Border Region

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:52:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane watch stretching from an area in Texas near Houston to western Louisiana as the two states prepared for Tropical Storm Laura to strengthen to a hurric… ....

Flash flood warning for McDowell County after 4+ inches of rainfall; Scattered storms expected Tuesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:49:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 04:08:00 +0200

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:08:00 +0200

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.

Fears Laura to hit US as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:01:00 +0200

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200

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.

Marco Spares Gulf Coast, Which Is Bracing for Tropical Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:17:00 +0200

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....

Marco makes landfall in Louisiana with 40 mph winds

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:12:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to hit US as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:08:00 +0200

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.

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms move energy giants to deep production cuts

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:17:00 +0200

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:26:00 +0200

Fears Laura to hit US as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200

Laura unwavering on a path to the Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:27:00 +0200

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Laura Monday afternoon continues to track west just south of Cuba. As of 11 a.m. Monday, Tropical Storm Laura was 140 miles east of the Isle of Youth, Cuba with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. Laura was moving west-northwest at 20 mph.

Weakened Marco makes landfall in Gulf Coast. 'Main attraction' Laura is next.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:27:00 +0200

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....

Tropical Storm Laura Now South of Havana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200

HAVANA TIMES – The center of Tropical Storm Laura was located at 9 PM on Monday south of the capital in the municipality of San Cristobal, Artemisa, reported the Cuban Weather Service ( Insmet ). Winds have steadily increased in western Cuba including Havana where gusts of 105 km/h have been registered at the Casablanca weather station.

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Marco Nears Louisiana as Laura Rakes Cuba

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200

Oil companies evacuate Gulf of Mexico workers ahead of Hurricane Marco

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200

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.

Blog posts from August 2012

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200

Greater use of geriatricians in the hospital setting could reduce health care costs while maintaining quality of care, but there are fewer than four certified geriatricians in the United States per 10,000 individuals 75 years of age or older. A new paradigm that clarifies joint provider–patient....

Hurricane Tropical Storms Marco and Laura head toward Louisiana Kahtia Hall 4:50 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Here's what food you should buy before a storm or hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura's exact track is still uncertain, but Houstonians need to prepare now in case the forecast worsens. This means replenishing your emergency supplies, packing a to-go bag, and stocking your pantry with storm-friendly foods. In the event of a storm or hurricane, you may lose power.

Storm Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200

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 +0200

. 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 +0200

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.

84 ºF

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:34:00 +0200

Forecast Update: Nice Night and Tropics! Nice evening in store as temperatures slowly track down through the 80s under dry skies, but of course, all eyes are on TS Laura. Much of the area is under a Tropical Storm Watch and the coastal counties are under a Hurricane Watch meaning those conditions are possible in the next 48 hours.

Texas, Louisiana brace as Tropical Storm Laura pegged to gather force

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200

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.

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200

President of Cuba urges for unity and talent against storm 'Laura'

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200

Havana, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) The president of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel urged to face the tropical storm Laura, which is transiting through the central region of the country, with unity and talent. 'We will defeat Laura if we work together, with all our strength and talent.

Storm Laura gains intensity in its journey through southern Cuba

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200

Havana, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) In its move through Cuba's southern coasts, Tropical Storm Laura continues its journey through the Jardines de la Reina archipelago and may gain intensity in its movement to warm waters, Cuba's Institute of Meteorology (INSMET) warns on Monday.

Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura Target U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:52:00 +0200

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:47:00 +0200

Storm Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:47:00 +0200

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms move energy giants to deep production cuts

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:53:00 +0200

Tempête Laura : Haïti et la République dominicaine dévastées

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:04:00 +0200

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.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:56:00 +0200

Laura 10 p.m. forecast update - Monday, Aug. 24

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:07:00 +0200

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....

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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.

NASA Tracking Tropical Storm Laura Near Cuba

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200

Laura continued to move through the Caribbean Sea on a march toward the Gulf of Mexico. As Tropical Storm Laura continues to move through the Caribbean Sea NASA satellites are providing forecasters with visible, infrared and microwave data. NOAA’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued many warnings and watches on Sunday, Aug.

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200

Fears Laura to hit US as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:57:00 +0200

Marco weakens to tropical depression, Laura expected to become hurricane on Tuesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:20:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura, the 'main attraction,' looms after weakened Marco makes landfall in Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:19:00 +0200

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....

Nashville weather: Tuesday should be sunny before rain from Tropical Storm Laura hits region

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:19:00 +0200

This week will be rainy in Middle Tennessee, thanks to Tropical Storm Laura, which is on track to turn into a hurricane by Wednesday. Tuesday is our last sunny day this week, the National Weather Service predicts. The rain will start Wednesday and last through the week. The forecast for the second half of the week is a toss-up, forecasters say.

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:14:00 +0200

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:10:00 +0200

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 +0200

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:31:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura to strengthen as it heads to Gulf Coast, Marco downgraded to depression

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:31:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

. 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.

Weakened Marco makes landfall on Gulf Coast with Laura next in line

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:22:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Watch Is Issued for Texas-Louisiana Border Region

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:16:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

Le pétrole porté par la production menacée dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

Marco weakens to depression after landfall in Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:43:00 +0200

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 +0200

Crude prices mixed on supply risk from impending USGC tropical storms

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:40:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Marco downgraded to tropical depression; Laura forecast to become hurricane on Tuesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:54:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 collapses after making landfall, but threat looms from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:43:00 +0200

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.

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:32:00 +0200

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 06:08:00 +0200

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 +0200

‘In the bullseye:’ Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200

Laura live updates: Strengthening tropical storm could be near major hurricane strength at landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +0200

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.

Haïti: premier bilan meurtrier de la tempête tropicale Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:14:00 +0200

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.

One-two punch: Tropical Storm Laura could batter Louisiana and Texas as a category THREE hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:18:00 +0200

'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....

FOX 5 Storm Team: Marco now a depression; tracking Laura's progress

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:27:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Marco makes landfall while weakening.... Laura has found the Gulf & is strengthening

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:54:00 +0200

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....

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:01:00 +0200

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Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:05:00 +0200

Forecast Update: Laura in the Gulf. TS Laura is now in the Gulf of Mexico and will begin to increase in strength tomorrow and head toward Sabine Pass. The exact path is still very uncertain so don't let your guard down and remember that in indirect hit can still cause impacts! Strong winds and storm surge will be primary threats.

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:17:00 +0200

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:13:00 +0200

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:09:00 +0200

U.S. Gulf Coast Faces Hurricane Hit as Laura Gains Power

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:16:00 +0200

(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 07:31:00 +0200

Léogâne : les 510 ans de la Sainte-Rose célébrés sous les eaux

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:35:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura a traversé le pays, dimanche 23 août, alors que la paroisse Sainte-Rose de Lima à Léogâne devait fêter son 510e anniversaire. Les pluies diluviennes qui se sont abattues sur la commune ont empêché la célébration de la messe traditionnelle avec son affluence habituelle. Elle a été dite dans une salle clairsemée.

L’alerte Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:35:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura ne représente plus un danger pour Haïti au moment où ces lignes sont écrites, lundi soir. Vendredi, avant de mettre le journal sous presse, on aurait pu dire la même chose. Haïti était en vigilance orange, mais tout le pays a passé une fin de semaine sans inquiétude....

Tropical Storm Marco continues to weaken as Laura approaching Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:33:00 +0200

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 07:52:00 +0200

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:48:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba après avoir fait douze morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:48:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 tropicale Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:12:00 +0200

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,....

Immigration: 22 bodies recovered off the coast of Zwara, Libya

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:28:00 +0200

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,....

Règle, Britannia … sans les mots

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:41:00 +0200

Les proms se rangent alors que la BBC joue à Rule, Britannia sans mots. L’hymne patriotique jouera, mais les mots ne seront pas entendus. La BBC a défié le gouvernement en annonçant que Rule, Britannia et Land of Hope and Glory ne seraient pas chantés cette année lors de Last Night of the Proms.

La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:34:00 +0200

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 +0200

© 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.

Tuesday morning news briefing: Rule, Britannia... without the words

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:40:00 +0200

If you want to receive twice-daily briefings like this by email, sign up to the Front Page newsletter here . For two-minute audio updates, try The Briefing - on podcasts, smart speakers and WhatsApp. Proms row as BBC plays Rule, Britannia without words. The patriotic anthem will play, but the words will not be heard.

Hurricane NHC: Laura could strengthen into hurricane Tuesday Emily McCain

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:59:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Laura is just hours from strengthening into a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) late Monday night. Laura is bringing heavy rains and flash flooding over western Cuba, NHC says. As of the 11 p.m. update on Monday, Laura is about 765 miles southeast of Lake Charles, Louisiana and is packing 65 mph winds.

PHOTOS | Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:09:00 +0200

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis Paris Match

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:20:00 +0200

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....

Gulf of Mexico operators evacuating workers due to storm Marco. Awaiting storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:27:00 +0200

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.

08:16 La tempête Laura traverse Cuba vers les États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:47:00 +0200

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....

European stocks climb as China, US signal progress on trade deal

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:54:00 +0200

US equity futures advance, oil remains steady. Stocks climbed in and Asia alongside US equity futures as America and China signalled progress on their phase-one trade deal. Treasuries edged lower with the dollar. S&P 500 futures advanced and shares rose throughout most of Asia as the two countries....

Storm Laura forecast to approach Texas, Louisiana coasts on Wednesday 47m ago

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:49:00 +0200

(Reuters) - Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane when it approaches the coasts of Texas and Louisiana by Wednesday night, the U.S National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Tuesday. The storm is located about 765 miles (1,165 km) southeast of Lake Charles, Louisiana,....

Laura prepares to become a hurricane as it heads toward the US but Marco gets downgraded

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:15:00 +0200

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....

Marco collapses after making landfall, but threat looms from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:25:00 +0200

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.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Rain chances increase Tuesday, but drier weather towards mid-week.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:41:00 +0200

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.

Oil: Disruptive events and mixed data cloud outlook for oil

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:44:00 +0200

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.

Heat & humidity on the rise for your Tuesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0200

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.

Tropical Storm Laura moving toward Gulf of Mexico, expected to strengthen into hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:59:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Laura is moving toward the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is expected to strengthen into a category 1 hurricane Tuesday. The National Weather Service said Laura is forecast to turn toward the northwest by Wednesday and should continue to move northwestward through Wednesday night.

The Nation's Weather

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:56:00 +0200

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.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:11:00 +0200

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....

Only remnants left of Marco, but Laura expected to become Cat. 3 hurricane on Tuesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:15:00 +0200

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.

U.S. Gulf Coast battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura will land as a severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:27:00 +0200

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,....

Le Brent maintient le cap

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:34:00 +0200

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.

Tropical Storm Laura Expected to Intensify into a Hurricane Threatening Parts of the US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:44:00 +0200

People along the U.S Gulf coast of Texas and Louisiana are under a Hurricane Watch as Tropical Storm Laura is expected to develop into a hurricane Tuesday as it churns north in the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters at the U.S. based National Hurricane Center believe Laura will grow stronger but the storm's path and intensity is still uncertain.

U.S. Gulf battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura to land as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:30:00 +0200

Marco collapses after making landfall, but threat looms from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:30:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura to be a major hurricane at landfall on the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:56:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura to be a major hurricane at landfall on the Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to be a major hurricane at landfall on the Gulf Coast according to the most recent update from the National Hurricane Center. CNN meteorologist has the latest.

As Seen On 5 Things To Know On Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Victoria Lewis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:53:00 +0200

While you were sleeping, we compiled the biggest stories of the day in one place. Each story has a quick and easy summary, so you're prepared for whatever the day brings. Just click on the links if you want to know more! Unlike the Democratic Convention, which was largely held virtually throughout....

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura Poses Bigger Threat Than Marco

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:01:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane NHC: Laura to become 'major' Category 3 hurricane at landfall Emily McCain

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:01:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to become a "major" Category 3 hurricane over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Tuesday morning. http://wfts.com/hurricane. MIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to become a "major" Category 3....

U.S. Gulf Coast Faces Major Hurricane Hit From Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:01:00 +0200

(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....

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 +0200

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.

Only remnants left of Marco, but Laura expected to become Cat. 3 hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:15:00 +0200

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.

Incendie en Provence, Alexeï Navalny bien empoisonné, Ronaldinho libéré... Les 5 infos du Midi pile

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:38:00 +0200

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 +0200

Live Tropical Storm Tracker: See Latest Path, Max Winds for Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:43:00 +0200

the Gulf Coast is still bracing for the second of a 1-2 punch in powerful storms that is following close behind. Tropical Storm Laura is expected to gain strength in the warm, deep waters before striking somewhere between New Orleans and Houston Wednesday evening.

Gulf Coast Refineries Shutter Ahead of Storm, Gasoline Soars

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:32:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura Poses Bigger Threat Than Marco - The New York Times

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200

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 +0200

Weakened Marco makes landfall in Gulf Coast; Laura next in line

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:13:00 +0200

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 +0200

US Gulf of Mexico operators shut in more oil, gas as twin storms race toward coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:11:00 +0200

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.

National Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 7:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:31:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 13:26:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura has entered the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane, capable of “devastating” damage. Forecasters expect Laura to rapidly intensify, becoming a Category 3 hurricane before landfall.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:25:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura expected to make landfall as Category 3 hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:22:00 +0200

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.

National Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 6:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:35:00 +0200

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200

Less rain, more sun and hotter temps ahead!

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:43:00 +0200

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A transition begins today toward less rain, more sunshine and hotter temperatures. We’ll start out drier this morning after widespread heavy rain and storms Monday afternoon and evening. Under a partly to mostly cloudy sky today, high temperatures should climb toward the mid to upper 80s by this afternoon.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:42:00 +0200

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 +0200

Heat index forecast to hit 105 today on Treasure Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:41:00 +0200

The Treasure Coast may have dodged Tropical Storm Laura, but there's little relief in sight from the heat and humidity today. The heat index is expected to hit 104 to 107 from late morning and through the afternoon in east Central Florida and could hit 105 on the Treasure Coast.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:41:00 +0200

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:41:00 +0200

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:35:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura May Strengthen to Category 3 Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:34:00 +0200

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:33:00 +0200

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 13:49:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura projected to become Category 3 hurricane near Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:54:00 +0200

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....

Laura to make landfall as major Category 3 hurricane Wednesday night in Eastern Texas

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:52:00 +0200

The latest on Laura as of 5 a.m. today is that the storm is now forecast to make landfall as a major hurricane with winds of up to 115 mph in eastern Texas, thereby making it a Category 3 hurricane. The Hurricane Watch is currently for the areas just outside of Houston but this could change as we go....

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:52:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura May Strengthen to Category 3 Hurricane - The New York Times

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200

National News Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 4:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200

National Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 6:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:03:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura forecast to be a major hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura has made it into the Gulf of Mexico as of Tuesday morning. Forecasters say 'significant' strengthening will be possible before Laura makes landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday along the northwest Gulf Coast. By Leigh Morgan Tropical Storm Laura has made it into the Gulf of....

Morning headlines: Rising stars open GOP convention; clashes in Wisconsin; Jerry Falwell Jr.'s whirlwind day

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:05:00 +0200

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 14:03:00 +0200

Morning headlines: Rising stars open GOP convention; clashes in Wisconsin; Jerry Falwell Jr.'s whirlwind day

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:03:00 +0200

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:02:00 +0200

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:02:00 +0200

FOX 5 Storm Team: Laura Forecast to be a Major Hurricane at Landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:59:00 +0200

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 to be a major hurricane at landfall on the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:59:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to be a major hurricane at landfall on the Gulf Coast according to the most recent update from the National Hurricane Center. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the latest.

National/World News Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 5:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:09:00 +0200

First Alert Forecast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:19:00 +0200

We’re still keeping a close eye on the tropics on this Tuesday morning. The latest system is Laura which is still maintained under tropical storm status. Winds just shy of 7AM are sustained at 65MPH with gusts into the mid 70s. As Laura moves northwestward, it’ll encounter very warm water.

Laura shifting toward Houston, expected to become Cat 3 hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:13:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura tracker: Deadly Laura to strengthen to Category 2 - latest updates

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:29:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:32:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

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 +0200

Morning headlines: Rising stars open GOP convention; clashes in Wisconsin; Jerry Falwell Jr.'s whirlwind day

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura projected to become Category 3 hurricane near Gulf Coast 10 mins Weather

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:22:00 +0200

Coronavirus live updates: Republicans defend Donald Trump's pandemic response; Louisiana gov says no hurricane parties ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:21:00 +0200

COVID pushed the RNC to a mostly virtual agenda. 'Finger Lickin' Good' gets shelved – for now. John Bel Edwards says no hurricane parties. Latest coronavirus news. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/08/25/covid-news-donald-trump-rnc-florida-schools/....

Live Hurricane Tracker: See Latest Path, Max Winds for Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:45:00 +0200

the Gulf Coast is still bracing for the more powerful of a 1-2 storm punch this week. Tropical Storm Laura turned into a hurricane Tuesday morning with max sustained winds of 75 mph and higher gusts. Lora is expected to strengthen significantly over the next day or so and be a major hurricane --....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:45:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura has become a hurricane shortly after moving over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It’s expected to continue intensifying on a path to hit the U.S. coastline late Wednesday or early Thursday as a major Category 3 hurricane capable of “devastating” damage.

Weather live updates: Mandatory evacuation ordered for Galveston

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:44:00 +0200

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:43:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 strengthens into hurricane, expected to make landfall near Louisiana/Texas line

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:41:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane and make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday around the Louisiana/Texas state line, forecasters said. Here's the track as of 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (Image via National Hurricane Center) Tropical Storm Laura is....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:39:00 +0200

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.

National News Laura strengthens into hurricane Alex Hider 4:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:52:00 +0200

National Laura strengthens into hurricane Alex Hider 6:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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.

National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has formed, projected to cause devastating damage along U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200

National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has formed, projected to cause devastating damage along U.S. Gulf Coast. MIAMI -- National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has formed, projected to cause devastating damage along U.S. Gulf Coast.

U.S. Gulf Coast battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura will…

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200

Forecast Models Agree – Laura To Become A Major Hurricane On Approach To The...

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200

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....

Hurricane Laura forms, expected to make landfall as Category 3 hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:52:00 +0200

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.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200

Texas, Louisiana brace for Storm Laura as it threatens to reach 110 mph

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

Hurricane tracker, Wisconsin protests continue, coronavirus updates & more: What’s trending today

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:50:00 +0200

Laura strengthens to hurricane status over Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:50:00 +0200

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 +0200

Laura has become a hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:49:00 +0200

Meteorologist Steve Caparotta is a native of Metairie and has been with WAFB since 2003. He earned a B.S. in Meteorology from the University of South Alabama and both a Master's and Ph.D. in Geography (Climatology) from LSU. He is married with 2 daughters, Eliana and Clara. The following information on Laura is from the National Hurricane Center.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:49:00 +0200

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:48:00 +0200

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:47:00 +0200

NOAA Plane Flies Over Storm Laura Churning in Caribbean

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:47:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura brought heavy rain and flash flooding to the Cayman Islands and parts of Cuba on Monday, August 24, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Nick Underwood of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said these videos show views to the west and inside of Storm Laura....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:47:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura forms, expected to become Cat. 3 later this week

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:46:00 +0200

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.

Nation Laura, now a hurricane, to hit Gulf Coast as 'major' Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:44:00 +0200

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.

National Laura strengthens into hurricane Alex Hider

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200

Kimberly Guilfoyle livre un discours enflammé à la convention républicaine

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200

(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....

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 +0200

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura May Strengthen to Category 3 Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura forecast to be a major hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:05:00 +0200

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. By Leigh Morgan Tropical Storm Laura has made it....

Laura becomes hurricane, expected to strengthen into major hurricane upon landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Laura is moving toward the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is expected to strengthen into a category 1 hurricane Tuesday. Laura has intensified and it is now a hurricane with 75 mph winds, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Laura live updates: Tropical storm has become a hurricane, forecasters say

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200

A storm surge watch was in effect for San Luis Pass, Texas, to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, as well as Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Maurepas and Lake Borgne. Meanwhile, a hurricane watch was in effect for San Luis Pass to west of Morgan City, Louisiana. A tropical storm remained in effect for several....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200

Laura live updates: Tropical storm has become a hurricane, forecasters say

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has formed

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200

03:05 NBC News' Bill Karins tracks the paths of Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura. Aug.

Texas Galveston issues mandatory evacuation, city services to be suspended after Hurricane Laura shifts west Anissa Connell 7:52 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200

GALVESTON, TX — The City of Galveston Mayor Pro Tem Craig Brown signed a mandatory evacuation Tuesday instructing all Galveston residents to begin leaving the island for safety after overnight models shifted the landfall of Hurricane Laura westward. is predicted to make landfall late Wednesday to early Thursday as a Category 3 Major Hurricane.

Hurricane Laura strengthens to hurricane, forecast to become Cat. 3 storm at landfall Emily McCain

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:02:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Storm Laura strengthened into a hurricane on Tuesday morning and is forecast to become a "major" Category 3 storm at landfall, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. According to the NHC , hurricanes are considered major when they reach Category 3 or above.

Here's Where Hurricane Laura Could Hit Hardest

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:02:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:59:00 +0200

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200

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....

Tropical Storm Laura Intensifies into a Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:19:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura has strengthened into a hurricane, as it churns in the Gulf of Mexico on a path that could hit parts of the U.S. Gulf coast. People along coast of Texas and Louisiana are under a hurricane watch. Forecasters at the U.S. based National Hurricane Center believe Laura will grow....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:15:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura: The latest on storm’s impact on Houston

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:14:00 +0200

Good morning, Houston. Here’s the latest on Hurricane Laura: Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast as a major hurricane Wednesday night. 7:30 a.m. update: The National Hurricane Center upgraded Laura to a hurricane Tuesday morning, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph.

Laura, now a hurricane, forecast to hit Gulf Coast as 'major' Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:13:00 +0200

Coronavirus live updates: Republicans defend Donald Trump's pandemic response; Louisiana governor says no hurricane parties ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:13:00 +0200

COVID-19 pushed the RNC to a mostly virtual agenda. 'Finger Lickin' Good' gets shelved. John Bel Edwards says no hurricane parties. Latest news. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/08/25/covid-news-donald-trump-rnc-florida-schools/5621791002/ ....

Laura live updates: Tropical storm has become a hurricane, forecasters say

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

(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....

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:33:00 +0200

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....

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:29:00 +0200

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 devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant mercredi des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et d’une partie du Texas, ont précisé les météorologues.

Laura now a hurricane as it barrels toward Texas, Louisiana Gulf coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:29:00 +0200

Laura strengthened to a hurricane Tuesday morning, reaching maximum sustained winds of 75 mph with even stronger gusts as it barrels toward the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana. The storm that dumped heavy rain on Cuba may also threaten Florida, the National Hurricane Center Center said.

FOX 5 Storm Team: Hurricane Laura forms; projected to strengthen before Gulf Coast landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:29:00 +0200

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.

National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has formed, projected to cause devastating damage along U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:28:00 +0200

. MIAMI (AP) — National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has formed, projected to cause devastating damage along U.S. Gulf Coast. News from The Associated Press, and a taste of the great journalism produced by AP members and customers. Managed 24/7 by these editors: apne.

Hurricane Laura Forms; Forecast To Hit Gulf Coast As A Major Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:27:00 +0200

"Significant strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours," according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tue. 8:51 a.m.: Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:25:00 +0200

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 +0200

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:24:00 +0200

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....

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:41:00 +0200

La tempête Laura est devenue mardi 25 août 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. À lire aussi Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis Laura devrait se....

COVID-19: baisse des nouveaux cas et décès dans le monde

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:40:00 +0200

(Genève) La pandémie de coronavirus continue de faire rage dans le monde, mais les dernières données hebdomadaires publiées par l’Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS) montrent un ralentissement de l’épidémie dans la plupart des régions, en particulier sur le continent américain. Agence France-Presse.

Météo : la tempête Laura se renforce et devient un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200

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.

Golfe du Mexique : La tempête Laura est devenue un ouragan

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:37:00 +0200

Aug. 25: Track the path of Tropical Storm Laura through images

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:42:00 +0200

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Laura, now a hurricane, forecast to hit Gulf Coast as 'major' Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:42:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Storm Strengthens to Category 1

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:39:00 +0200

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.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200

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 +0200

Laura strengthens a hurricane in Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200

Laura has been upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane as of 7:15 a.m. Tuesday. It's in the Gulf of Mexico as of Tuesday morning. Forecasters say 'significant' strengthening will be possible before Laura makes landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday along the northwest Gulf Coast.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:33:00 +0200

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 +0200

Golfe du Mexique : La tempête Laura est devenue un ouragan

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:55:00 +0200

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 (NHC). Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant mercredi des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et d’une partie du Texas, ont précisé les météorologues.

L’ouragan Laura s’approche des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:52:00 +0200

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....

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:51:00 +0200

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 devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant mercredi des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et d’une partie du Texas, ont précisé les météorologues.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:53:00 +0200

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.

Galveston issues mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:50:00 +0200

City of Galveston residents are ordered to evacuate Galveston Island ahead of Hurricane Laura, which is expected to have hurricane-force winds by the time it makes landfall on the Gulf Coast. Mayor Pro Tem Craig Brown signed the order early Tuesday morning after a new forecast from the National....

Laura classified as hurricane, headed for Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:46:00 +0200

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 +0200

Galveston orders mandatory evacuation

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:45:00 +0200

City services will be suspended Tuesday at 12 p.m. A voluntary evacuation was ordered for Bolivar Peninsula along the upper Texas coast as the threat of Hurricane Laura looms, officials said. In addition, Brazoria County Judge Matt Sebesta issued a voluntary cvacuation order for low-lying coastal communities outside the protection levee.

Weather live updates: Laura upgraded to hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:45:00 +0200

Laura live updates: Tropical storm has become a hurricane, forecasters say

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:45:00 +0200

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:45:00 +0200

Laura now forecast to become a major hurricane over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:02:00 +0200

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.

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:03:00 +0200

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 a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Laura strengthens to hurricane as it barrels toward U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:18:00 +0200

Laura strengthened to a hurricane Tuesday morning, reaching maximum sustained winds of 75 mph with even stronger gusts as it barreled toward the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana. Hundreds of thousands of people in the two states were ordered to evacuate, with the hurricane expected to intensify and reach category 3 strength Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Laura Strengthens to Hurricane in Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:18:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center confirmed Tuesday morning, August 25, that Tropical Storm Laura had become a hurricane. The storm system was packing 75 mph sustained winds, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said. This sped-up video from downtown Fort Myers shows a strong....

Tropical Storm Laura reaches hurricane strength as it barrels toward Louisiana and Texas

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:17:00 +0200

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....

Galveston ISD closes ahead of Hurricane Laura's arrival

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:16:00 +0200

1 of 41 Waves roll towards the beach as people surf and walk the jetties on the day red flags went up on the beach and lifeguard stands were removed in anticipation of possible tropical weather later this week, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Galveston. Photo: Mark Mulligan, Staff photographer 2 of 41....

Be prepared to hunker down due to Laura and COVID, officials say

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:16:00 +0200

As Laura bears down on the Texas Gulf coast, Harris County emergency officials say residents should keep track of the hurricane’s progress and be ready to evacuate or hunker down. Local officials will be making decisions Tuesday about evacuations based on the latest forecasts from the National....

5 things for Houstonians to know for Tuesday, August 25

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:16:00 +0200

Here are things you need to know for Tuesday, August 25: 1. Tracking the tropics: Laura strengthens to hurricane as it enters Gulf of Mexico. The Texas and Louisiana Gulf coasts are watching the tropics closely, as Hurricane Laura churns through the Gulf of Mexico. The forecast is gaining precision as landfall draws closer.

Hurricane Laura tracks toward Gulf Coast. N.J. could get drenching rain from remnants this weekend.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:15:00 +0200

Lafayette mayor apologizes for his response to police shooting of Trayford Pellerin: 'I recognize the pain'

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:13:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

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 +0200

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 +0200

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.

American Red Cross North Texas Deploys Volunteers Ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:28:00 +0200

The American Red Cross has deployed supplies and disaster workers in preparation for Hurricane Laura. The storm will hit the Gulf Coast beginning Tuesday, and the American Red Cross has pre-positioned relief supplies and readied more than 400 trained disaster workers to provide emergency shelter to those in need.

Laura declared hurricane as it moves toward Gulf coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:28:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center has declared that the former Tropical Storm Laura is now a hurricane and is predicted to reach Category 3 strength before making landfall on the Gulf coast of the US. After battering western Cuba as a tropical storm, Laura has strengthened into a hurricane in the Gulf....

Laura Is Declared a Category 1 Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:24:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura has developed into a Category 1 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center, and is now projected to strengthen over warm Gulf of Mexico waters before making landfall e… ....

Hurricane Laura: Tropical storm upgraded as it barrels towards Texas and Louisiana The Independent

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:20:00 +0200

© 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.

Storm Laura upgraded to hurricane, to hit US Gulf Coast: meteorologists

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:16:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, Aug 25, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Storm Laura was upgraded to a hurricane on Tuesday and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, US meteorologists said. “Laura has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts,” the US National Hurricane Center said.

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:41:00 +0200

La tempête Laura reclassée ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:33:00 +0200

WASHINGTON - 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 (NHC). Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant mercredi des côtes sud-ouest de la....

Tropical Storm Laura upgraded to hurricane as it takes aim at Texas, Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:44:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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....

AFP - US-weather-Haiti-Cuba

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura tracks toward US Gulf Coast after slamming Haiti By Gianrigo MARLETTA =(Picture+Video)= New Orleans, Aug 25, 2020 (AFP) - 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.

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:36:00 +0200

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 +0200

Hurricane Laura takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:33:00 +0200

États-Unis: une convention républicaine sous de sombres auspices

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200

Au premier jour de la convention républicaine à Charlotte en Caroline du Nord, Donald Trump a lancé sa campagne pour un second mandat en accusant les démocrates de vouloir « voler » l'élection présidentielle à venir. Mais les premiers propos du président américain évoquaient la possible « mort du....

Powerful photos: This is what Laura looks like as it churns toward Texas

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:47:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 10 a.m. forecast update - Tuesday, Aug. 25

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:06:00 +0200

RELATED>>> Hurricane Laura expected to intesify to Cat. 3 before landfall At 1000 AM CDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Laura was located near latitude 23.7 North, longitude 87.0 West. Laura is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this general motion should continue today.

Laura declared hurricane as it moves toward Gulf coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:06:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center has declared that the former Tropical Storm Laura is now a hurricane and is predicted to reach Category 3 strength before making landfall on the Gulf coast of the US.

Tuesday heat and humidity will be on the rise

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:05:00 +0200

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 +0200

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:03:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Laura declared hurricane as it moves toward Gulf coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0200

Photos: Gulf Coast prepares as Hurricane Laura closes in

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0200

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:58:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200

La tempête Laura, désormais ouragan, menace les côtes américaines après avoir touché les Caraïbes.

16:08 | OURAGAN La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:12:00 +0200

Vue satellite de l'ouragan Laura se déplaçant vers le nord-ouest dans le golfe du Mexique en direction de la Louisiane à 13h UTC le 25 août 2020 — AFP. 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 (NHC).

Golfe du Mexique : la tempête «Laura» devient un ouragan et menace la Louisiane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:12:00 +0200

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 17:20:00 +0200

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.

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Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200

Forecast Update:Typical Summer Weather Continues as T.S. Laura Enters the Gulf. Tropical Storm Laura is in the Gulf. The tropical system will start to quickly intensify and hit hurricane strength today. Expect typical Summer weather Tuesday. Warm and muggy start, hot and humid afternoon. Afternoon showers are possible.

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:18:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts ahead of Hurricane Laura. Forecasters expect Laura to grow to a major Category 3 hurricane over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico before hitting the U.S. coastline late Wednesday or early Thursday.

Laura strengthens into Category 1 hurricane in Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:17:00 +0200

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.

Gulf school districts close ahead of Laura's arrival

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:17:00 +0200

1 of 38 Waves roll towards the beach as people surf and walk the jetties on the day red flags went up on the beach and lifeguard stands were removed in anticipation of possible tropical weather later this week, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Galveston. Photo: Mark Mulligan, Staff photographer 2 of 38....

Hurricane Laura tracks toward US Gulf Coast after slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:17:00 +0200

"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 Tracks Toward US Gulf Coast After Slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200

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.

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:10:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura tracks toward US Gulf Coast after slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:10:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

Historical hurricanes that may compare to Laura at landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200

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.

Laura expected to approach Louisiana, Texas coast as major hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200

Laura is expected to make landfall along the coast of east Texas or west Louisiana early Thursday a major hurricane, bringing flooding rain, high storm surge and hurricane winds. Laura's timeline Tuesday: Laura will continue to move into the central Gulf of Mexico.

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200

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....

CenterPoint Energy : urges customers to be prepared for potential impacts as Hurricane Laura heads toward the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200

Company shares important natural gas safety tips in preparation for severe weather. Tuesday-August-25-2020. Houston - Aug. 25, 2020 - CenterPoint Energy has been closely monitoring forecasts and preparing for potential impacts from Hurricane Laura, which is expected to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday.

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Forces Evacuations as It Barrels Toward Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200

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 .

Hurricane Laura poses biggest threat to U.S. oil in 15 years HOUSTON (Reuters) - Oil production shutdowns in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico are approaching the level of 2005's Hurricane Katrina, and coastal refiners on Tuesday scrambled to cut processing ahead of a major hurricane approaching the Texas/Louisiana coast. Hurricane Laura will rapidly gain strength over the warm waters of ... 43m ago

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Oil production shutdowns in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico are approaching the level of 2005's Hurricane Katrina, and coastal refiners on Tuesday scrambled to cut processing ahead of a major hurricane approaching the Texas/Louisiana coast.

MIL-OSI USA: Scalise Calls Out Pelosi for Dangerous Rhetoric

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura: Hurricane warnings issued as storm heads for Louisiana/Texas line

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:24:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane and make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday around the Louisiana/Texas state line, forecasters said. Here's the track as of 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (Image via National Hurricane Center) As of 10 a.m., Hurricane Laura was moving across the southeast Gulf of Mexico.

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:22:00 +0200

Storm Laura Set to Slam U.S. Energy Coast as a Major Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:21:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

Laura expected to move across southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday - U.S. NHC

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:21:00 +0200

Aug 25 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura is expected move across the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday and approach the upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. "Significant strengthening is forecast during the next 36 hours, and....

Gulf storms: Marco and Laura head towards US after ravaging Caribbean

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura poses biggest threat to U.S. oil in 15 years

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200

Laura now a hurricane, forecast to rapidly strengthen

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:44:00 +0200

The remnants of Laura are forecast to trek through Kentucky and Virginia Friday into Saturday, and it is possible we in the WBTV viewing area could get some gusty winds with an elevated rain risk late Friday into Saturday. (Source: WBTV) CHARLOTTE, N.C.

Evacuations are ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:44:00 +0200

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 poses biggest threat to U.S. oil in 15 years

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:40:00 +0200

HOUSTON- Oil production shutdowns in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico are approaching the level of 2005's Hurricane Katrina, and coastal refiners on Tuesday scrambled to cut processing ahead of a major hurricane approaching the Texas/Louisiana coast. Hurricane Laura will rapidly gain strength over the warm....

Tue. 11:25 a.m.: Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:37:00 +0200

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 +0200

August 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:34:00 +0200

John Lewis may be gone, but he’s far from forgotten by the countless inspired by his life’s work. Avis LaGrange is among them. In late June, animal control officers received a call about an abandoned dog seen in the bathroom of Destrehan’s splash park. When they arrived, they found there was much more to this canine’s story.

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 +0200

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.

Le débrief du jour: Incendie d’un presbytère | Tempête Laura | Sélection des Diables

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200

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.

Le pétrole bondit, l'ouragan Laura dans le golfe du Mexique inquiète

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:51:00 +0200

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....

Gulf storms: Laura upgraded to hurricane as it heads towards US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200

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 +0200

“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.

Gulf storms: Laura upgraded to hurricane as it heads towards US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200

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 +0200

School closures: Galveston, Brazosport, Huffman ISD cancel classes due to Hurricane Laura threat

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200

School closures due to Hurricane Laura: This story will be updated if/when more Houston-area school districts announce closures. Galveston ISD. Galveston ISD has canceled all on-site and remote classes for the remainder of the week due to Hurricane Laura, which now poses a significant threat to....

American Airlines suspends service to 15 U.S. cities, including a Texas destination during October

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200

Heads-up, frequent fliers, if you're trying to head out on a quick getaway to smaller cities across the U.S, you may hit a snag. American Airlines has announced they are suspending flight service to 15 markets in October, including one Texas city, Del Rio.

Hurricane Laura: Prepare your home for high winds in Houston as Laura strengthens

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center upgraded Laura to a hurricane Tuesday morning. The storm is expected to make landfall between Wednesday night and Thursday night as a hurricane. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has urged residents to prepare for a major wind event, emphasizing heavy gusts as a bigger threat than flooding with this particular storm.

Here's how to prepare your pets ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200

Are your pets prepared to ride out the storm? Here's what to prep for them in advance. and is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast as a major hurricane by Wednesday night, now is the time to not only get your storm kits ready, but your pet's as well.

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:53:00 +0200

By Associated Press 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. Martin reported from Marietta, Georgia.

Hurricane Laura forms, expected to strengthen significantly and make landfall as Category 3 hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:53:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Laura, which has been upgraded to a hurricane, is moving across the Gulf of Mexico, getting closer to making landfall along the Texas- Louisana coast as a major hurricane. Hurricane Laura formed on Tuesday morning. Forecasters expect the system to make landfall as a Category 3....

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:52:00 +0200

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:51:00 +0200

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 to make landfall in NW Gulf early Thurs.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:51:00 +0200

At 10 a.m., the center of Hurricane Laura was located near latitude 23.7 North, longitude 87.0 West. Laura is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this general motion should continue today. A turn toward the northwest is forecast by Wednesday, and a northwestward to....

Hurricane Laura Forms, Forecast To Hit U.S. Gulf Coast As A Major Hurricane : NPR

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:51:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura formed early Tuesday morning, as the storm’s center crossed into the Gulf of Mexico. Laura is forecast to make landfall along the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm. NOAA/NESDIS/STAR GOES-East hide caption toggle caption NOAA/NESDIS/STAR GOES-East Hurricane Laura formed early Tuesday....

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200

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 +0200

Gasoline Rises to Five-Month High on U.S. Gulf Hurricane Threat

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200

(Bloomberg) -- Gasoline futures surged as Hurricane Laura headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, threatening refinery operations and crude production in the region. U.S. gasoline futures jumped to the highest since March and crude oil in New York also rose in sympathy.

Hurricane Laura Threatens Gulf With Up to $12 Billion in Damage

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200

(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.

Laura, now a hurricane, forecast to hit Gulf Coast as 'major' Category 3 - USA TODAY

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:49:00 +0200

Port Houston to close as Hurricane Laura nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:48:00 +0200

The Port of Houston will cease all public terminal operations Tuesday evening and will likely keep its eight public facilities closed Wednesday and Thursday due to the impact of Hurricane Laura. A spokesperson for the Port of Houston said that the Port anticipates being fully closed Wednesday with a....

Houston evades Hurricane Laura’s ‘dirty side’ — for now

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:48:00 +0200

However, Laura is still developing and has the potential to become a major Category 3 hurricane by late Wednesday. And even if Houston isn’t on its “dirty side,” strong storms can significantly impact all areas in their paths. Weather forecasters use quadrants rather than the term “dirty” to discuss....

Nation La. mayor apologizes for response to police shooting of Trayford Pellerin

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura poses biggest threat to U.S. oil in 15 years

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:07:00 +0200

HOUSTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. energy industry began preparing for a major hurricane strike by Tuesday, cutting crude production at a rate approaching the level of 2005's Hurricane Katrina and halting oil refining at plants along the Texas/Louisiana coast.

Evacuations Underway as Hurricane Laura Beelines for Louisiana and Texas

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:05:00 +0200

Laura brought heavy rain and flash floods to Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and parts of Cuba, and then to the Dominican Republic and Haiti as a tropical storm. But it strengthened into a hurricane early Tuesday morning with winds of 75 mph. As it moves up through the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico,....

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:03:00 +0200

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 +0200

Heavy rain, gusts possible from Hurricane Laura in Arkansas

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is expected to travel over Arkansas Thursday into Friday, and weather impacts are possible by Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service said. The storm should make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday near the Texas/Louisiana border, and will "lift north" over Arkansas....

Hurricane Laura approaches U.S. Gulf Coast forcing tens of thousands to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200

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.

Here’s Where Hurricane Laura Could Hit Hardest

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200

Laura expected to make landfall as major Category 3 hurricane Wednesday night in Eastern Texas

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:11:00 +0200

ABC News By MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News. (NEW YORK) — The latest on Laura as of 5 a.m. Tuesday is that the storm is now forecast to make landfall as a major hurricane with winds of up to 115 mph in eastern Texas, thereby making it a Category 3 hurricane. The Hurricane Watch is currently for the areas just....

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:09:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:09:00 +0200

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:07:00 +0200

National Laura strengthens into hurricane Alex Hider 7:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:24:00 +0200

La tempête Laura devient un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:24:00 +0200

L'ouragan devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant mercredi des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et d'une partie du Texas. La tempête Laura est devenue ce 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 (NHC).

Calcasieu officials issue mandatory evacuation ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:32:00 +0200

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu officials have issued a mandatory evacuation for the parish ahead of Hurricane Laura. “We’re now recommending a mandatory evacuation for all of Calcasieu Parish,” Dick Gremillion head of Calcasieu Emergency Preparedness said Tuesday at a briefing.

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200

Laura becomes hurricane in Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:26:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

Laura now a hurricane in Gulf; warnings issued

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:24:00 +0200

Laura was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane earlier Tuesday morning. It's in the Gulf of Mexico and headed northwest. Forecasters say 'significant' strengthening will be possible before Laura makes landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday along the northwest Gulf Coast.

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:24:00 +0200

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 +0200

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:24:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura poses biggest threat to U.S. oil in 15 years

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200

HOUSTON (Reuters) - The U.S. energy industry began preparing for a major hurricane strike by Tuesday, cutting crude production at a rate approaching the level of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina and halting oil refining at plants along the Texas/Louisiana coast.

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:43:00 +0200

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...

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 +0200

Hurricane Laura approaches US Gulf Coast, forcing thousands to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:42:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

(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 +0200

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.

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 +0200

. 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 +0200

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....

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Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:56:00 +0200

Hurricane ‘Forecast Cone’ has alarming, little-known weakness

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200

By Mark Torregrossa | mtorregr@mlive.com We have all seen the graphic- the official hurricane track forecast cone issued by the National Hurricane Center. The description of how accurate the forecast cone is may surprise you, and even alarm you. This is a perfect day to talk about the drawback of the hurricane forecast cone.

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +0200

Tracking Laura: posses bigger threat, cat. 3 at landfall; major storm surge, flooding, at least 115mph wind

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:52:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is still holding 75 mph maximum sustained winds and is moving west-northwest at 16 mph. New hurricane warnings were issued for coastal parts of Southeast Texas from San Luis Pass to Intracoastal City in Louisiana. As Hurricane Laura continues to track over the warm waters of the....

Hundreds of thousands ordered to flee coast ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:52:00 +0200

New Orleans Residents Fill Sandbags Ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:49:00 +0200

New Orleans residents filled sandbags to prepare for Hurricane Laura as the storm churned in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, August 25. As of Tuesday at 10 am, Laura was a Category 1 storm located about 585 miles southeast of Lake Charles, Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Hundreds of thousands ordered to flee coast ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:47:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura poses biggest threat to U.S. oil in 15 years

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:47:00 +0200

By Erwin Seba. HOUSTON (Reuters) - The U.S. energy industry began preparing for a major hurricane strike by Tuesday, cutting crude production at a rate approaching the level of 2005's Hurricane Katrina and halting oil refining at plants along the Texas/Louisiana coast.

National Laura strengthens into hurricane Alex Hider 7:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:00:00 +0200

COVID-19: un millier de cas à l’Université de l’Alabama depuis sa réouverture

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:01:00 +0200

(Washington) Le cas de l’Université de l’Alabama, dans le sud-est des États-Unis, était vu comme un test pour un retour au présentiel dans le milieu de l’éducation en pleine pandémie de coronavirus. Depuis qu’il a rouvert, l’établissement a enregistré près d’un millier de cas de COVID-19. Agence France-Presse.

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana PA Media

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:06:00 +0200

© 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.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to flee coast ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:06:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura: Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate U.S. Gulf Coast 5 hours

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:06:00 +0200

strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into Texas and Louisiana as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. 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....

Gasoline prices surged on concern that Laura could approach a level of destruction not seen since Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:06:00 +0200

Oil and chemical facilities located along the Texas and Louisiana coasts are racing to shutter plants as Hurricane Laura settles on a course to rip through the nation’s energy corridor this week. Some of the largest U.S. refineries are winding down in advance of Laura, which could become a major hurricane before landfall, shutting in nearly 2.

Hurricane Laura approaches US Gulf Coast, forcing thousands to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:05:00 +0200

What we know about Hurricane Laura, barreling toward the South

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:04:00 +0200

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.

Station Crew Re-Enters U.S On-Orbit Segments, Mission Control Preps for Storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:01:00 +0200

The International Space Station was pictured by an Expedition 56 crew member aboard a departing Soyuz crew ship on Oct. 4, 2018. The Expedition 63 crew ended its stay isolated in the Russian segment of the International Space Station this morning after an extended leak test.

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 +0200

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.

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200

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....

Tropical Storm Laura strengthens to Category 1 hurricane in Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:16:00 +0200

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: Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:13:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:13:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura approaches US Gulf Coast, forcing thousands to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:12:00 +0200

Maps show what we can expect from Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200

The forecast track for Laura has shifted slightly west since Monday. It is now projected to make landfall along the Texas-Louisiana border Wednesday as a Category 3 hurricane. The map shows potential inundation/flooding due to storm surge for different parts of the coastline.

Laura’s path shifted west overnight and now threatens to impact the Houston area as a significant hurricane along the northwest Gulf coast, forecasters say.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200

The hurricane is expected to make landfall along the northwest Gulf coast late Wednesday or early Thursday. After feeding off the Gulf’s favorably warm waters, the storm is expected to further strengthen and strike land with Category 3 wind speeds of 115 mph. In a 4 a.m.

Houston Climate Week postponed as region preps for Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200

Houston Climate Week, a five-day virtual event to highlight the city’s Climate Action Plan and mark the third anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, is being postponed Wednesday as the region braces for the threat of another storm, Hurricane Laura. Lara Cottingham, the city’s chief sustainability officer,....

Hurricane, storm surge warnings issued for SE Texas

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200

Moving at 16 mph across warm Gulf waters, Hurricane Laura was 620 miles southeast of Galveston around 10 a.m. with 75 mph winds, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm is expected to make landfall Wednesday night or Thursday morning as a major Category 3 hurricane with 115 mph winds.

Cars filled the westbound lane of Broadway, Galveston’s main thoroughfare, after the city issued a mandatory evacuation early Tuesday morning in anticipation of Hurricane Laura. By 10...

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200

Cars filled the westbound lane of Broadway, Galveston’s main thoroughfare, after the city issued a mandatory evacuation early Tuesday morning in anticipation of Hurricane Laura. By 10 a.m., dozens of people had gathered outside the island community center on Broadway waiting to be evacuated by the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

Hurricane Laura approaches US Gulf Coast, forcing thousands to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:10:00 +0200

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura: What to consider when you evacuate in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200

As Hurricane Laura takes aim at the northern Gulf Coast, cities in Louisiana and Texas have issued evacuation orders in advance of a forecasted landfall. While evacuating under the best of circumstances is traumatic, worrying about finding shelter when there is a global pandemic adds another level of stress.

Two American Red Cross volunteers deploy to Texas, Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200

“Once it gets to a certain area it’s gonna be no more movement, no more delivery, nobody coming and going and we’re gonna hunker down from there and wait and see how she goes,” Conneen said. Kathy Burkett is deploying to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to manage, shelter and aid. “I believe that the flooding will be the major issue,” Burkett said.

Hurricane Laura Could Make US Landfall as Category 3 Storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:30:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura: What to consider when you evacuate in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:29:00 +0200

Hundreds of thousands ordered to flee coast ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:29:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura: What to consider when you evacuate in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:29:00 +0200

500,000 ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura strengthens in Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:27:00 +0200

Officials in east Texas and western Louisiana ordered more than 500,000 people to evacuate as Hurricane Laura draws closer to making landfall. "Today is the day. The weather is still nice here in Galveston. This is the day for everybody to get their belongs together and, for the safety of themselves and their family, to go ahead and evacuate today.

385,000 Texas residents told to flee as Hurricane Laura looms

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:25:00 +0200

Hundreds of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as churns in the Gulf of Mexico. The hurricane could slam into land this week as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of....

Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:25:00 +0200

The Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas is bracing for Hurricane Laura to make landfall as a very powerful storm. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss what impact it's likely to have.

Due to fly in Gulf Coast area? Airlines offering hurricane fee waivers

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:24:00 +0200

Due to fly in Hurricane Laura's path? Major airlines including United, Southwest, Delta, American and Spirit are issuing fee waivers to allow travelers to adjust their flight plans ahead of the storm without any cost. The stage is set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday into early Thursday.

Nation Hundreds of thousands ordered to leave as Hurricane Laura forecast to hit Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:24:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

Hurricane Laura: What to consider when you evacuate in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:22:00 +0200

Tracking Hurricane Laura and its potential impact to Mid-South

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:22:00 +0200

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tropical Storm Laura is just below hurricane strength and is forecast to become a major hurricane over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, , the agency said the storm, which had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph, was about 145 miles northwest of the western tip of Cuba and 625 miles southeast of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Tennessee Task Force 1 deploying to Louisianna

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:22:00 +0200

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 +0200

Hurricane Laura heads to Gulf Coast with possible life-threatening storm surge

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:21:00 +0200

Hundreds of thousands of people in the two states have been ordered to evacuate. A storm surge warning has been issued from the San Luis Pass strait in Texas to the mouth of the Mississippi River while a hurricane warning is in effect from the strait to the unincorporated community of Intracoastal City, Louisiana.

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 +0200

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 BFMTV

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:37:00 +0200

La tempête Laura, désormais ouragan, menace les côtes américaines après avoir touché les Caraïbes. © HANDOUT / RAMMB/NOAA/NESDIS L'ouragan Laura au-dessus du golfe du Mexique. 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....

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:35:00 +0200

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200

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Around 1/2 million ordered to evacuate to escape Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:41:00 +0200

. Almost 400,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate coastal areas of Texas, and many more have been ordered to leave low-lying coastal Louisiana, with Hurricane Laura expected to hit soon, The Guardian reports. Forecasters are predicting more than 11 feet of storm surge, topped by waves, that....

Hurricane Laura forms, 'life-threatening storm surge' forecast for Gulf coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:39:00 +0200

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....

Big changes in weather mean a busy forecast this week

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:35:00 +0200

As this frontal system pushes offshore, we’re going to see a huge change in the air mass. Continental polar air will dive down from Canada, dropping our dew points from near 70 this afternoon into the 40s by Wednesday afternoon. This is very dry air. This means that the sky will be a deep dark blue, and you won’t notice the humidity.

Hurricane Laura tracks toward US Gulf Coast after slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:34:00 +0200

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.

L'ouragan Laura arrive sur le Texas et la Louisiane, les habitants invités à évacuer

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:46:00 +0200

CATASTROPHE NATURELLE - Le Texas et la Louisiane se préparent à être durement touchés par l'ouragan Laura, qui doit toucher mercredi le sol de ces deux Etats américains habituées des tempêtes tropicales. Plusieurs milliers de résidents ont reçus l'ordre d'évacuer. La crainte des météorologues s'est confirmée : la tempête Laura est devenue ouragan.

Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura could break record with U.S. landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:55:00 +0200

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.

Motiva shutting down Port A refinery ahead of storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:54:00 +0200

Motiva Enterprises is temporarily shutting down its Port Arthur refinery, the nation’s largest, in preparation for Hurricane Laura. The Houston independent refiner on Tuesday said it will halt operations at its refinery and petrochemical plant in Port Arthur to protect its personnel and facilities....

Galveston residents begin evacuating as Hurricane Laura nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:54:00 +0200

Laura, which strengthened into a hurricane early Tuesday, is expected to make landfall near the Texas Louisiana border late Wednesday or early Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane with 115 mph winds, according to the National Hurricane Center. Galveston Mayor Pro Tem Craig Brown signed an order....

First Alert Weather Day: Hurricane Laura’s remnants likely bring impacts to Virginia on Saturday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:48:00 +0200

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall as a major Category 3 storm in Eastern Texas or Western Louisiana, and then we will watch for potential impacts as the storm’s remnants approach Virginia on Saturday. It is now a First Alert Weather Day focused on late Saturday for Laura’s impacts.

Hurricane Laura: Evacuations In TX As Storm Heads To Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:48:00 +0200

The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center says the hurricane will reach the two coasts Wednesday night and is expected to be a major hurricane at landfall before moving inland on Thursday. The storm is currently packing wind speeds of 75 miles per hour and is expected to further strengthen over the next 36 hours.

Laura strengthens to hurricane status over Gulf of Mexico - Fox News

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:45:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Flying to or from the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Laura approaches? Change your flight without fee

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:45:00 +0200

Gulf Coast Refineries Rush to Shutter Plants As Laura Nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200

(Bloomberg) -- Oil and chemical facilities located along the Texas and Louisiana coasts are racing to shutter plants as Hurricane Laura settles on a course to rip through the nation’s energy corridor this week. Some of the largest U.S. refineries are winding down in advance of Laura, which could....

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200

Gulf storms: Laura upgraded to hurricane as it heads towards US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Etats-Unis : l'ouragan Laura arrive sur le Texas et la Louisiane, les habitants invités à évacuer

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:04:00 +0200

Laura se transforme en ouragan et devrait impacter les États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:04:00 +0200

La tempête Laura qui a fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en République Dominicaine, est devenue un ouragan ce mardi 25 août 2020, qui devrait traverser le Golfe du Mexique et le Sud Ouest des États-Unis avec de vents soufflant à 120 km/h. La tempête Laura qui fait au moins 24 morts en Haiti et en....

Hurricane Laura: What to consider when you evacuate in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:07:00 +0200

Railroads dealing with double whammy of storms on the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:05:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura Moves Toward the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:05:00 +0200

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 Wed… ....

Texas cities evacuate, brace for Hurricane Laura to strengthen into major hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:57:00 +0200

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.

À la Une: coup d’envoi de la convention du Parti républicain

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:13:00 +0200

Après la première journée de la convention du parti républicain qui s’est ouvert ce lundi 24 août à Charlotte en Caroline du Nord, les réactions dans la presse américaine sont nombreuses. Et dans un pays aussi polarisé que le sont les États-Unis, leur teneur dépend bien évidemment de l’orientation politique du journal.

Hidalgo to urge parts of Harris County to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:21:00 +0200

On Monday, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner warned residents of congested traffic on freeways heading away from the coast and urged non-evacuating residents to avoid traveling if possible. Jefferson and Orange counties have issued mandatory evacuation orders for coastal areas, and the city of....

U.S. stocks mixed after setting record high; bonds drop

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:21:00 +0200

U.S. equities were mixed after the S&P 500 reached an all-time high for a third consecutive trading session. Treasury yields increased and the dollar weakened. The Nasdaq Composite remained in the green after also notching another record, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined for the first time in four days.

Hurricane Laura prompts 385K evacuations before ‘life-threatening’ storm hits with 115mph winds and 11-foot surges’

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:18:00 +0200

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 +0200

Hurricane warnings issued as intensified Hurricane Laura approaches U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:16:00 +0200

HOUSTON, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Hurricane warnings were issued Tuesday morning for parts of U.S. Gulf Coast areas as intensified Hurricane Laura continues to gain strength approaching the coastline. Laura strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday morning as it entered the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. The U.

Resources for Gulf Coast Storms and California Wildfires

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:16:00 +0200

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....

Hurricane Laura expected to strengthen as it approaches Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:14:00 +0200

CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss the latest on Hurricane Laura, which is expected to strengthen before it makes landfall along the western Gulf Coast later this week.

Residents catch a break with Marco but make necessary preparations ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:13:00 +0200

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.

Harris County toll road fees waived ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:13:00 +0200

By order of Judge Lina Hidalgo, Harris County Toll Road fees are being waived to support evacuations ahead of Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast as a possible Category 3 storm Wednesday night, early Thursday morning.

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Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:09:00 +0200

La tempête Laura devient un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique L'Express

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:25:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

À la Une: coup d’envoi de la convention du Parti républicain Après la première journée de la convention du parti républicain qui s’est ouvert ce lundi 24 août à Charlotte en Caroline du Nord, les réactions dans la presse américaine sont nombreuses. Et dans un pays aussi polarisé que le sont les États-Unis, leur teneur dépend bien évidemment de l’orientation politique du journal. LeNew York Post, tabloïd très pro-Trump, salue ce matin la « très grande efficacité de ce coup d’envoi du rendez-vous... RFI

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:25:00 +0200

© AP Photo/Evan Vucci Le président américain Donald Trump sur scène, lors de la convention du parti républicain Charlotte en Caroline du Nord, le 24 août 2020. Après la première journée de la convention du parti républicain qui s’est ouvert ce lundi 24 août à Charlotte en Caroline du Nord, les réactions dans la presse américaine sont nombreuses.

NASA gathers nighttime images of Laura becoming a Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200

Credit: NASA/NRL. Tropical Storm Laura strengthened to a hurricane in the morning hours of Aug. 25, and NASA provided infrared imagery that showed the structure, temperature and rainmaking capabilities of the storm. When NASA's Terra satellite and NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed overhead,....

Hundreds of thousands ordered to flee coast ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:29:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — More than half a million people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts ahead of Hurricane Laura. Forecasters expect Laura to grow to a major Category 3 hurricane over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico before hitting the U.S. coastline late Wednesday or early Thursday.

Laura Expected to Touch Down Wednesday in Texas and Louisiana as a Category 3 Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:28:00 +0200

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.

Officials: 500,000 People Told to Evacuate Ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:28:00 +0200

Officials in east Texas and western Louisiana ordered around 500,000 people to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Laura’s landfall later this week. “Today is the day. The weather is still nice here in Galveston. This is the day for everybody to get their belongs together and, for the safety of themselves and their family, to go ahead and evacuate today.

Hurricane Laura tracks toward US Gulf Coast after slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Feedback from the Field Roundup – Week ending Aug. 23, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:43:00 +0200

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.

Coast Guard warns of port closures due to Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:43:00 +0200

The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday night ordered vessels in Houston-area ports to prepare for Hurricane Laura and warned that inbound traffic could be halted 24 hours before gale force winds. The Coast Guard asked that vessels in ports at Houston, Galveston, Freeport and Texas City be moved out of the water if possible.

Don't forget clean masks. 10 ways parents can prepare for a hurricane.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:43:00 +0200

I made it through Hurricane Harvey with water, popcorn, oranges and dog food for my pups. I didn't stock up on canned goods, batteries or anything really though I should have. Now, as a mother with kids and dogs, I'm much more mindful of getting prepared as Hurricane Laura heads our way.

Though Laura is headed west, New Orleans officials urge preparations for wind, rain

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:42:00 +0200

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.

USA: Hurricane Laura - Estimated Impacts Advisory 23, 25 August 2020 1000 CDT

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200

NWS Summary: At 1000 AM CDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Laura was located near latitude 23.7 North, longitude 87.0 West. Laura is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this general motion should continue today. A turn toward the northwest is forecast by Wednesday, and a....

Oil prices rise toward 5-month high on storm-driven output cuts

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200

August 25, 2020. By Scott DiSavino. NEW YORK (Reuters) – Crude oil prices rose on Tuesday, headed toward a five-month high as U.S. producers shut most output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura even as rising coronavirus cases in Asia and Europe capped gains. Brent futures rose 83 cents, or 1.

Oil producers cut 84% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico output: U.S. regulator

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200

August 25, 2020. HOUSTON (Reuters) – Oil producers cut 1.56 million barrels per day, or 84% of the daily output, from U.S. offshore Gulf of Mexico wells ahead of a hurricane due this week, the Department of the Interior reported on Tuesday. Hurricane Laura is moving up the central U.S.

Hurricane Laura, Projected To Be Devastating Major Hurricane, Taking Aim At Texas And Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200

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.

1:26 Storm Laura left and recovery began in Cuba

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:38:00 +0200

Havana, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Tropical Storm Laura left Cuba and a huge rainbow rose at dawn in this capital city, which is a good omen and a sign of the recovery that begins this Tuesday here and extends to all of Cuba Many Havana residents spent a sleepless night due to the heat and the power....

STORM SAFETY TIPS: what Houston firefighters want you to know ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200

Community Volunteer Fire Department Public Information Officer Lieutenant Kris Parrent shares what their team is doing to prepare for the storm. (KPRC) HOUSTON – As Hurricane Laura looms closer, many may be wondering if they’re really ready for the worst.

Hurricane Laura forecast to make landfall as Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200

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....

Oil producers cut 84% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico output: U.S. regulator

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200

Oil producers cut 1.56 million barrels per day, or 84% of the daily output, from U.S. offshore Gulf of Mexico wells ahead of a hurricane due this week, the Department of the Interior reported on Tuesday. Hurricane Laura is moving up the central U.S. Gulf of Mexico and expected to become a major....

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200

Oil producers cut 84% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico output – U.S. regulator

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:34:00 +0200

HOUSTON — Oil producers cut 1.56 million barrels per day, or 84% of the daily output, from U.S. offshore Gulf of Mexico wells ahead of a hurricane due this week, the Department of the Interior reported on Tuesday. Hurricane Laura is moving up the central U.S.

Laura strengthens into a hurricane and expected to slam Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:52:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Harris County issues voluntary evacuation ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo ordered a voluntary evacuation for parts of Harris County ahead of Hurricane Laura, which is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge to parts of the Gulf Coast. Residents in Zones A and B are asked to voluntarily evacuate starting immediately, Hidalgo said.

Thousands to evacuate Texas and Louisiana coasts ahead of storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:50:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Oil producers cut 84% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico output: U.S. regulator

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:49:00 +0200

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Oil producers cut 1.56 million barrels per day, or 84% of the daily output, from U.S. offshore Gulf of Mexico wells ahead of a hurricane due this week, the Department of the Interior reported on Tuesday. Hurricane Laura is moving up the central U.S.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to flee coast ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:49:00 +0200

There’s a big hurricane headed toward Texas, and it’s a nightmare forecast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:47:00 +0200

So we knew a lot of rain was coming, although we did underestimate its amplitude. During the course of five days, Harvey dropped an average of 34.72 inches across an area of 10,000 sq. miles. That is about the size of Massachusetts. How does this compare with previous US records? Well, prior to....

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Scattered storms today, lowering rain chance tomorrow

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:08:00 +0200

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Scattered rain and storms are developing just in from the coast will lack much movement this afternoon and evening. Some storms will try to migrate inland. Watch out for ponding on the roadways along with the potential for frequent lightning.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to flee coast ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200

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.

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, now spinning in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico with 75-mph winds, could undergo what's known as "rapid intensification" before it hits land late Wednesday or early Thursday along the Gulf Coast, potentially as a potent Category 3 storm with winds of 115 mph.

School closures: UH, Alief, Galveston, Huffman ISD cancel classes due to Hurricane Laura threat

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200

School closures due to Hurricane Laura: This story will be updated if/when more Houston-area school districts announce closures. 2 p.m. Aug. 25. Alief ISD Alief ISD online instruction, virtual offices & facilities will be closed Wednesday through Friday.

Afternoon showers possible: Northeast Ohio’s Wednesday weather forecast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200

By Mike Rose, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio - Afternoon showers and thunderstorms could bring some rain to portions of Northeast Ohio on Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service’s forecast calls for a 40% chance of rain between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. with highs in the mid 80s. Lows will only fall into the 70s overnight.

National Airlines allowing flights to be changed without fee before Hurricane Laura hits Gulf Coast Sarah Dewberry 3:07 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:16:00 +0200

Passengers arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport wear face masks Sunday, May 24, 2020, in Houston. Fewer people are flying this Memorial Day holiday amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Several major airlines are allowing travelers who are flying to or from the Gulf....

Hurricane Laura poses biggest threat to U.S. oil in 15 years

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:15:00 +0200

The storm will rapidly gain strength and become a major hurricane with sustained, 115 mile per hour (185 kph) winds when it strikes the coast by early Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The intensification will bring at least a 10-foot (3-meter) storm surge to the upper Texas....

Georgia Power crews ready to respond to Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:15:00 +0200

ATLANTA Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Laura continues to move near the Gulf Coast, Georgia Power is ready to respond to requests for assistance from utilities who may be impacted by the storm. Georgia Power continues monitoring the changing weather around the clock and coordinates with....

Scattered showers through Tue. night, watching Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:14:00 +0200

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.

National Airlines allowing flights to be changed without fee before Hurricane Laura hits Gulf Coast Sarah Dewberry 2:07 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200

Houston’s hospitals juggling hurricane prep with COVID care

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:11:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is the last thing any hospital needs in the middle of a COVID-19 pandemic that has sickened more than 144,000 people in the Houston region. With Laura hreatening to make landfall later this week in southeast Texas, staff are scrambling to stockpile personal protective equipment and....

Photos: Region prepares for wind, rain from Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200

Rain falls on religious statues in front of White Elephant trading Co. on LA-59 as Hurricane Laura develops in the Gulf of Mexico in Mandeville, La. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (Photo by Max Becherer, NOLA.com , The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate) A sand bag station is set up at the St. Tammany Parish Government building at 21410 Koop Dr.

Hurricane Laura could undergo 'rapid intensification' before landfall. Here's why that could be so dangerous

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200

Thousands told to evacuate Gulf Cost as Hurricane Laura nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:33:00 +0200

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.

NASA gathers nighttime images of Laura becoming a Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura strengthened to a hurricane in the morning hours of Aug. 25, and NASA provided infrared imagery that showed the structure, temperature and rainmaking capabilities of the storm. When NASA’s Terra satellite and NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite passed overhead, both provided....

Oil producers cut 84% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico output: U.S. regulator HOUSTON (Reuters) - Oil producers cut 1.56 million barrels per day, or 84% of the daily output, from U.S. offshore Gulf of Mexico wells ahead of a hurricane due this week, the Department of the Interior reported on Tuesday. Hurricane Laura is moving up the central U.S. Gulf of Mexico and expected to become a major hurr... 1h ago

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200

National News Airlines allowing flights to be changed without fee before Hurricane Laura hits Gulf Coast Sarah Dewberry 12:07 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200

NASA Gathers Nighttime Images of Laura Becoming a Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura strengthened to a hurricane in the morning hours of Aug. 25, and NASA provided infrared imagery that showed the structure, temperature and rainmaking capabilities of the storm. Tropical Storm Laura strengthened to a hurricane in the morning hours of Aug.

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Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200

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.

National Airlines allowing flights to be changed without fee before Hurricane Laura hits Gulf Coast Sarah Dewberry 3:07 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:24:00 +0200

Georgia Power crews ready to respond to Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:21:00 +0200

U.S. stocks notch record highs; Treasury yields rise

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:21:00 +0200

U.S. equities rose to all-time highs for a third day with investors counting on the Federal Reserve to stay accommodative as the economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite notched fresh highs, with Facebook Inc.

Georgia Power : crews ready to respond to Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:21:00 +0200

Oil prices rise toward 5-month high on storm-driven output cuts

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:18:00 +0200

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Crude oil prices rose on Tuesday, headed toward a five-month high as U.S. producers shut most output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura even as rising coronavirus cases in Asia and Europe capped gains. Brent LCOc1 futures rose 83 cents, or 1.8%, to $45.96 a barrel by 1:22 p.

Hurricane Laura: US health workers brace for natural disaster amid pandemic

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:18:00 +0200

Healthcare workers at a Covid-19 unit in Houston, Texas, on 2 July. In Houston, doctors at the largest medical system in the region told local news hospitals were ready for a potential influx. Photograph: Mark Felix/AFP/Getty Images. As Hurricane Laura barreled towards the US Gulf coast, healthcare....

Evacuation orders start as Hurricane Laura bears down on Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:18:00 +0200

Laura Expected to Touch Down Wednesday in Texas and Louisiana as a Category 3 Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:18:00 +0200

US / Laura strengthens into a hurricane and expected to slam Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:18:00 +0200

Brazos County Airlines allowing flights to be changed without fee before Hurricane Laura hits Gulf Coast Sarah Dewberry 2:07 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200

HOUSTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast should evacuate immediately, officials in Texas warned on Tuesday. Crude oil production in the Gulf of Mexico has been paralyzed as companies batten down operations.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to flee Gulf Coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:42:00 +0200

Tiara Walker holds her dog, Buece, as she waits with her family to board a bus to evacuate Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Galveston, Texas. The evacuees are being taken to Austin, Texas, as Hurricane Laura heads toward the Gulf Coast. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) AP AP.

REUTERS - UPDATE 1-Hurricane Laura takes aim at Houston, threatens millions; 400,000 ordered to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:41:00 +0200

UPDATE 1-Hurricane Laura takes aim at Houston, threatens millions; 400,000 ordered to evacuate. (Adds details throughout) By Gary McWilliams and Brad Brooks HOUSTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the....

Oil Prices Move Higher On Hurricane Threat

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:39:00 +0200

(RTTNews) - Oil prices moved higher on Tuesday, fueled by storm-driven production cuts in the U.S. Gulf Coast as traders look ahead to API inventory data. Benchmark Brent crude rose 92 cents, or 2.04 percent, to $45.92 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures spiked 99 cents of $2.34 to $43.

Georgia Power crews ready to respond to Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:39:00 +0200

Get the latest on Hurricane Laura with these sites and apps

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:38:00 +0200

With the potential for a major tropical storm hitting the Houston area, information is one of your most pressing needs. With that in mind, here's a list of websites, apps and resources that can keep you up to date with the latest on Hurricane Laura. Houston Chronicle resources.

Hurricane Laura: 500,000 ordered to evacuate along Texas, Louisiana coasts

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:36:00 +0200

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....

Florida Power & Light sends crews to Louisiana and Texas as Hurricane Laura approaches

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:35:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) deployed hundreds of employees and contractors on Tuesday to assist Louisiana and Texas with power restoration following the possibly devastating impact of Hurricane Laura. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Hurricane Laura is expected to....

Hurricane Laura could undergo 'rapid intensification' before landfall. Here's why that could be so dangerous

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:31:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, spinning in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico with 75-mph winds, could undergo what's known as "rapid intensification" before it hits land late Wednesday or early Thursday along the Gulf Coast, potentially as a potent Category 3 storm with winds of 115 mph.

Hurricane Laura Threatens U.S. With $12 Billion in Damage

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:31:00 +0200

Gulf Coast Refineries Rush to Shutter Plants As Laura Nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:31:00 +0200

Satellites see tropical storms Laura and Marco from space

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200

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.

About 30% of Gulf Coast refining capacity going offline

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200

Evacuations underway as Hurricane Laura beelines for Louisiana and Texas

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200

Intensifying Laura set to slam US Energy coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200

Le pétrole, dopé par les tempêtes dans le Golfe du Mexique, au plus haut en 5 mois

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200

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....

Oil prices rise toward five-month high on storm-driven output cuts

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200

August 25, 2020. By Scott DiSavino. NEW YORK (Reuters) – Crude oil prices rose to a five-month high on Tuesday as U.S. producers shut most offshore output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura even as rising coronavirus cases in Asia and Europe capped gains. Brent futures rose 73 cents, or 1.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued in N.J. for threat of damaging winds, power outages

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:04:00 +0200

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com All 21 counties in New Jersey have been placed under a severe thunderstorm watch, with the threat of strong storms packed with heavy downpours and damaging winds looming late Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening. One watch was issued at about 3:10 p.m.

Oil Hits Five-month Highs As U.S. Producers Cut Output Ahead Of Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:03:00 +0200

NEW YORK: Crude oil prices rose to a five-month high on Tuesday as U.S. producers shut most offshore output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura even as rising coronavirus cases in Asia and Europe capped gains. Brent futures rose 73 cents, or 1.6%, to settle at $45.86 a barrel, while U.S.

School closures: UH, Alief, Galveston, Conroe ISD cancel classes due to Hurricane Laura threat

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:02:00 +0200

School closures due to Hurricane Laura: This story will be updated if/when more Houston-area school districts announce closures. 2 p.m. Aug. 25. Houston Baptist University. All classes have been moved to online instruction Wednesday through Friday. Wednesday's opening convocation will be rescheduled.

Thousands told to evacuate Gulf Cost as Hurricane Laura nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:02:00 +0200

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.

EVACUATIONS: There are all the evacuation orders in place in the Houston area

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:59:00 +0200

HOUSTON – As Tropical Storm Laura moves toward the Gulf Coast, some officials are issuing evacuation orders. Here’s a list of the evacuation orders in place right now: City of Baytown -- Voluntary evacuation recommended for ZIP codes 77520 and 77523. More information can be found Brazoria County --....

There’s a big hurricane headed toward Texas, and it’s a nightmare forecast - Ars Technica

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:59:00 +0200

Oil hits five-month highs as U.S. producers cut output ahead of hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:58:00 +0200

Crude oil prices rose to a five-month high on Tuesday as U.S. producers shut most offshore output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura even as rising coronavirus cases in Asia and Europe capped gains. Brent futures rose 73 cents, or 1.6%, to settle at $45.86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 73 cents, or 1.

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:21:00 +0200

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 +0200

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:16:00 +0200

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).

Newsdeck: Hurricane Laura takes aim at Houston, threatens millions; 400,000 ordered to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:21:00 +0200

Lina Hidalgo, the top executive for Harris County, which encompasses Houston, warned of deadly winds and a destructive storm surge after Laura makes landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. She said that put millions of lives at risk as Laura moved westward and took aim at the fourth-biggest city in the United States.

Ascension Parish animal shelter prepping ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:20:00 +0200

As of Tuesday afternoon, Hurricane Laura looks to be a Category three hurricane at landfall near Sabine Pass (LA/TX border) in the pre-dawn hours of Thursday. In a time of need, we often reach out to those we trust for help and shelter. But while coronavirus concerns are still out there, your family’s evacuation plans may be more challenging.

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:20:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast should evacuate immediately, officials in Texas warned on Tuesday. C rude oil production in the Gulf of Mexico has been paralyzed as companies batten down operations.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to flee coast ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:20:00 +0200

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:19:00 +0200

Crude oil production in the Gulf of Mexico has been paralyzed as companies batten down operations. Output cuts are nearing 90%, a level not seen since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Lina Hidalgo, the top executive for Harris County, which encompasses Houston, warned of deadly winds and a destructive....

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200

(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 +0200

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....

Thousands told to evacuate Gulf Cost as Hurricane Laura nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura spotted from International Space Station

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:13:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:32:00 +0200

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 +0200

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:29:00 +0200

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:23:00 +0200

WATCH LIVE: Montgomery County Judge holds briefing as Hurricane Laura looms in Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:29:00 +0200

HOUSTON – Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough and officials with the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will brief residents on Hurricane Laura and preparations that are underway. This will be live streamed on KPRC 2 at 3:30 p.m.

Flying to or from the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Laura approaches? Change your flight without a fee

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:28:00 +0200

Due to fly in Hurricane Laura's path? Major airlines including United, Southwest, Delta, American and Spirit are issuing fee waivers to allow travelers to adjust their flight plans ahead of the storm without any cost. The stage is set for Hurricane Laura to make landfall on the Gulf Coast late Wednesday into early Thursday.

Oil Prices Move Higher On Hurricane Threat

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200

Oil prices moved higher on Tuesday, fueled by storm-driven production cuts on the U.S. Gulf Coast as traders look ahead to weekly inventory data. Benchmark Brent crude has spiked 92 cents, or 2 percent, to $45.92 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures jumped 73 cents or 1.7 to $43.

Hurricane Laura spotted from International Space Station

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200

Haiti: Tropical Storm Laura - Situation Report No. 3, As of 25 August 2020, 12 noon

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:38:00 +0200

This report is produced by OCHA Haiti in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the situation on 25 August. The next report will be issued on or around 26 August. HIGHLIGHTS Tropical Storm Laura passed Haiti on Sunday, 23 August, causing flooding in 32 communes across 6 departments.

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:45:00 +0200

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....

18h58 Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines AFP

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:35:00 +0200

Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:39:00 +0200

Cuba launches recovery efforts in wake of tropical storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:37:00 +0200

HAVANA, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Cuba on Tuesday began recovery efforts following the passage of tropical storm Laura, which caused damage to homes and crops, and electrical and telephone networks, the National Civil Defense agency said. Average Cubans joined in the task, clearing debris and cleaning....

Crews trim tree limbs as part of last minute preps for Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:35:00 +0200

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Even though Laura is currently forecast to make landfall as a hurricane, in either southeast Texas or southwest Louisiana , residents in Baton Rouge are preparing for any severe weather threats from the tropical storm system. WAFB’s Donovan Jackson accompanied crews with....

Oil, Gasoline Climb to Five-Month Highs With Hurricane Nearing

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:33:00 +0200

(Bloomberg) -- Crude and gasoline futures both climbed to levels not seen since before the pandemic as Hurricane Laura rattled toward a key stretch of the U.S. Gulf Coast that is home to the nation’s greatest concentration of refining capacity. U.S. gasoline futures jumped 2.1% and crude futures added 1.

L’ouragan Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:52:00 +0200

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 Louisiane et....

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:50:00 +0200

22:46 Météo L'ouragan Laura menace les Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:47:00 +0200

Laura 4 p.m. forecast update - Tuesday, Aug. 25

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:50:00 +0200

RELATED>>> Hurricane Laura expected to intesify to Cat. 3 before landfall At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Laura was located near latitude 24.7 North, longitude 88.3 West. Laura is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph (28 km/h), and this general motion should continue tonight.

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:48:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Evacuations Near Houston as Texas Prepares

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:47:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura se renforce à l’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200

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 +0200

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:02:00 +0200

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:01:00 +0200

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....

2 American Red Cross volunteers deploy to Texas, Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200

“That whole area of downtown Houston -- we all know that they get lots of flooding and they’re expecting some pretty heavy storm surges,” Conneen explained. Galveston residents have already been given the order to evacuate the city ahead of RELATED: Hurricane Laura forms, expected to strengthen....

Tropical storms’ effects light on Alabama coast so far

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:03:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura a bit stronger as it crosses Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:03:00 +0200

It’s Hurricane Laura now. The National Hurricane Center said Laura strengthened into the fourth hurricane of 2020 in the Atlantic earlier Tuesday, and this afternoon it was steadily tracking toward the northwest Gulf Coast with winds up to 80 mph. “Significant” strengthening will be possible, forecasters said.

US Gulf tanker rates continue to rise amid hurricanes

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:59:00 +0200

Numerous ports along the US Gulf Coast, including the Port of Houston, may close temporarily as a result of Hurricane Laura. Photo: pixabay. US Gulf tanker rates continue to rise amid hurricanes. Hurricane Laura, the second storm, could cause port closures throughout the region, according to commodity research firm Kpler.

Energy Shares Sink as Major Storm Threatens Gulf Production -- Energy Roundup

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:59:00 +0200

Shares of energy companies sank as Hurricane Laura barreled into the Gulf of Mexico. U.S. benchmark oil prices ended at their highest levels in more than five months as Laura choked off the Gulf's offshore crude oil production and forced oil refineries along the Texas and Louisiana coasts to shut down.

Hurricane Laura will rapidly intensify over the next 24 hours. Here’s what that means.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:58:00 +0200

The process, known as “rapid intensification,” could take Hurricane Laura from a tropical storm with sustained winds of 65 mph early Tuesday to a Category 2 with 110 mph winds, maybe even stronger, by early Wednesday. A storm like this undergoes rapid intensification when its maximum sustained winds....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:19:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:21:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura will remain east of Dallas-Fort Worth

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:19:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is moving through the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall sometime Wednesday night or Thursday morning along the upper Texas coast. Laura is forecast to be a category three storm with winds to 115 mph. The storm will move north on Thursday through far East Texas and western sections of Louisiana.

Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:19:00 +0200

Metro Detroit weather: Several rain chances before weekend

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:16:00 +0200

DETROIT – Rain chances are plentiful until the weekend, which will bring some fairly noticeable changes. We’re also keeping our eyes on the strongest hurricane of the season as it heads toward the Gulf Coast. Multiple storm shots. Not only do we have thunderstorm chances the next few days, there’s a....

Thousands evacuating Texas, Louisiana as Hurricane Laura heads towards Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:12:00 +0200

. Thousands of people are evacuating the coasts of Louisiana and Texas, with others bunkering down as Hurricane Laura barrels its way to the Gulf, with forecasters predicting a Category 3 storm by the time it makes landfall.

Hundreds of Adoptable Pets Evacuated From Shelters as Hurricane Laura Approaches the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200

According to a news release, the HSUS is "transporting and coordinating the transport of more than 220 dogs and cats from animal shelters in Beaumont, Texas; Gulfport, Mississippi, and cities in Louisiana." The HSUS is currently transferring the animals that are up for adoption out of the....

Météo. L'ouragan Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:29:00 +0200

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 +0200

L'ouragan Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:24:00 +0200

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 +0200

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:22:00 +0200

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:22:00 +0200

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....

Hurricane NHC: Laura could become Cat. 3 hurricane at landfall Emily McCain

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:32:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Hurricane Laura is expected to become a "major" Category 3 storm by Wednesday night, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. According to the NHC , hurricanes are considered major when they reach Category 3 or above. NHC says Laura is forecast to reach the northwestern Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday.

Turkey grieves with Dom. Rep., Haiti, Cuba over storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:23:00 +0200

ANKARA. Turkey extended its condolences to the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba on Tuesday after a deadly hurricane hit the three Caribbean countries. “We are deeply saddened by the news that Hurricane Laura, which is affecting the Caribbean region, resulted in the loss of life in the Dominican....

Oil hits 5-month highs as U.S. producers cut output ahead of hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:18:00 +0200

Brent futures LCOc1 rose 73 cents, or 1.6%, to settle at $45.86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 rose 73 cents, or 1.7%, to settle at $43.35. That was the highest closes for both benchmarks since March 5, the day before Saudi Arabia and Russia failed to agree on a new....

Oil prices rise to five-month highs as producers shut in ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:18:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura: moving toward north-west Gulf of Mexico Photo: AFP/SCANPIX. Oil prices rise to five-month highs as producers shut in ahead of Hurricane Laura. Meanwhile, analysts forecast US crude stockpiles fell for a fifth week in a row. Crude oil prices rose to a five-month high on Tuesday as....

Laura expected to make landfall in Texas or Louisiana as a major hurricane - Yale Climate Connections

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:32:00 +0200

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....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:38:00 +0200

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:36:00 +0200

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:36:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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....

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 +0200

Oil, gasoline climb to 5-month highs with hurricane nearing

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:39:00 +0200

Crude and gasoline futures both climbed to levels not seen since before the pandemic as Hurricane Laura rattled toward a key stretch of the U.S. Gulf Coast that is home to the nation’s greatest concentration of refining capacity. U.S. gasoline futures jumped 2.1% and crude futures added 1.

Oil, Gasoline Climb to Five-Month Highs With Hurricane Nearing

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:36:00 +0200

Half a million people told to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:35:00 +0200

By Karen Graham 56 mins ago in Environment Officials in east Texas and western Louisiana ordered more than 500,000 people to evacuate as Hurricane Laura draws closer to making landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday morning. The National Hurricane Center is warning that Hurricane Laura will turn....

Hundreds of thousands ordered to flee coast ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:35:00 +0200

In the largest United States evacuation of the pandemic, more than half a million people were ordered to flee the Gulf Coast today as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. Forecasters said it could slam Texas and Louisiana with ferocious winds, heavy flooding and the power to push seawater miles inland.

Pétrole : le Brent au plus haut depuis cinq mois

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:55:00 +0200

Le baril de Brent de la mer du Nord, référence pour le Sahara Blend algérien, a terminé ce mardi en hausse à 45,86 dollars, un niveau qu’il n’a jamais atteint depuis mars dernier, dopé par l’ouragan Laura qui sévit dans le Golfe du Mexique. En séance, le baril de Brent a même dépassé la barre des 46....

L’ouragan Laura, avec des vents à 120 km/h, s’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:53:00 +0200

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:47:00 +0200

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....

Hurricane Laura expected to bring storms to Memphis area by Thursday, but path could shift

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is scheduled to arrive in the Mid-South by Thursday, bringing gusty winds, rainfall, potential flash flooding, and chance of tornadoes. Check out this story on commercialappeal.com: https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2020/08/25/tropical-storm-laura-expected-bring-storms-memp....

NASA's Johnson Space Center to Close for Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:55:00 +0200

WASHINGTON Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston will close Wednesday, Aug. 26 , to all but essential personnel and will remain closed until the threat of Hurricane Laura has passed. The center's leadership team continues to closely monitor weather conditions and the....

NASA's Johnson Space Center to Close for Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:50:00 +0200

Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:50:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — More than half a million people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts ahead of Hurricane Laura. It is the largest U.S. evacuation of the pandemic. Forecasters expect Laura to grow to a major Category 3 hurricane over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico before hitting the U.

OIL FUTURES: Refined product prices surge as USGC refineries close ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200

Approximately 1.8 million b/d in US oil refining capacity, or nearly 18% of total US Gulf Coast refinery capacity, is slated to come offline in the coming days as operators shutter plants ahead of the storm. "There is no doubt that this storm will have an impact across the country with gasoline....

There’s a big hurricane headed toward Texas, and it’s a nightmare forecast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Forecast Advisory Number 24

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200

007 WTNT23 KNHC 252039 TCMAT3 HURRICANE LAURA FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 24 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL132020 2100 UTC TUE AUG 25 2020 CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY... NONE. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT... A STORM SURGE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR...

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200

Half a million people flee hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura tracks toward US Gulf Coast after slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200

Rescued dogs from the GBHS take a flight to N.J. to forever homes

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:48:00 +0200

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society sent those 19 dogs to the New Jersey shelter for adoption, where most of the animals already have homes waiting on their arrival. By freeing up space in the GBHS’s Snow Drive adoption facility, the organization can take in adoptable pets from shelters along the Gulf coast.

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 +0200

Hurricane Laura grows stronger as storm takes aim for Louisiana-Texas state line

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:46:00 +0200

continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico as it takes aim at the In its 4 p.m. update, the National Hurricane Center said Laura has maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. It remains a Category 1 storm, but forecasters expect Laura to strengthen in the next 24 hours before making landfall as a Category 3 hurricane with max winds of 110-plus mph.

Utilities Shares Fall as Storms, Wildfires Ravage States -- Utilities Roundup

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200

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 +0200

, 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....

Laura expected to make landfall in Texas or Louisiana as a major hurricane - Yale Climate Connections

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200

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 +0200

© 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....

19-year-old New Jersey woman charged in death of newborn

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:08:00 +0200

HACKENSACK, New Jersey (WABC) -- A 19-year-old New Jersey woman has been arrested and charged in the death of her newborn child. Authorities say Kimberly Aponte, of Hackensack, was charged Monday with one count of second-degree aggravated manslaughter.

Texas evacuates residents for Hurricane Laura as coronavirus poses new challenges

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:03:00 +0200

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a new twist on emergency preparedness in Texas as officials prepare for Hurricane Laura to make landfall as soon as Wednesday. The state is trying to evacuate residents in high-risk areas in a socially distanced manner, Gov. Greg Abbott said at a news briefing on Tuesday.

Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200

John Ray, top, boards up his house in Pirates Beach on the West End of Galveston with help from his friend Bryan Everett as Hurricane Laura tracks toward the upper Texas coast Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (Jennifer Reynolds/The Galveston County Daily News via AP) By Associated Press Originally Published: August 25, 2020 2:51 p.

NASA's Johnson Space Center to Close for Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:59:00 +0200

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 +0200

US-weather-Haiti-Cuba newseries

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:16:00 +0200

'We need to be prepared': Hurricane Laura heads for US Gulf Coast By Gianrigo MARLETTA =(Picture+Video)= ATTENTION - UPDATES forecast, ADDS Abbott quotes, scene, details /// New Orleans, Aug 25, 2020 (AFP) - Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on Tuesday and is forecast to make....

Hurricane Laura Bears Down on Texas and Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura gathered strength in the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, as it churned toward the Texas and Louisiana coasts, where it is projected to make landfall as a Category 3 storm late Wednesday or early Thursday. The hurricane, a Category 1 storm with 80 mile-an-hour winds as of Tuesday evening, is....

Drying out soon, looking to Laura's potential impacts

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:15:00 +0200

Rain chances go down, and temperatures go up over the next few days! Plus we’re watching Laura’s track for potential Carolina impacts. Tonight expect isolated showers with lows from 65-70. Wednesday will be a drier day with more sunshine expected. Highs will get to 90 in the Upstate and mid 80s for....

Volunteers, First Responders Report to the Texas Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:12:00 +0200

With a few more hours left to prepare for Hurricane Laura, now expected to make landfall as a category three hurricane, North Texas first responders are arriving along the coast to assist local emergency crews. Firefighter-paramedic Colby Oberle arrived in Beaumont Tuesday morning.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:08:00 +0200

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....

The path of TS Laura has shifted a little to the west

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:08:00 +0200

. The National Hurricane Center has Laura making landfall as a Category 3 major hurricane. Hurricane and Tropical Storm watches have been extended.

Hurricane Laura Threatens the U.S. With $18 Billion Disaster

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:08:00 +0200

(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 $18 billion of damage on the region and potentially shutting 12% of U.S. refining capacity for months.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:19:00 +0200

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....

Nouveau désaveu pour les États-Unis à l’ONU sur l’Iran

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:28:00 +0200

(Nations unies) Les États-Unis ont essuyé mardi un nouveau désaveu à l’ONU dans leur volonté de voir rétablir des sanctions internationales contre l’Iran, la présidence du Conseil de sécurité affirmant ne « pas être en mesure » de prendre une décision pour concrétiser cet objectif. Agence France-Presse.

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 +0200

Mesquite to open reception center for Hurricane Laura evacuees

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:23:00 +0200

Mesquite will open its reception center for Hurricane Laura evacuees starting Tuesday night. The center, at 15515 East Interstate Highway 20, will open at 7 p.m. for people fleeing the storm, which is threatening the Texas and Louisiana coasts. Social distancing protocols will be followed.

Watch Now: Hurricane Laura captured from space, and more of today's top videos

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:20:00 +0200

Cameras on the International Space Station captured Hurricane Laura as it swept across the Caribbean on Monday, smoke from wildfires in California can also be seen from space, learn how to reduce the risk of a fire before and after a hurricane, and more of today's top videos.

Oil prices hit highest levels in months

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:19:00 +0200

Laura looms: Gulf Coast oil refineries brace for cat 3 Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:19:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS - SEPT12: The Valero refinery works glow in the dusk light in Port Arthur, Texas. The state of Texas has placed a historical plaque noting that this area is near where the oil boom started in 1901. Port Arthur, Texas is the end of the line for oil that would travel through the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline.

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:44:00 +0200

Houston area still under threat as Hurricane Laura nears

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:40:00 +0200

Feeding on warm Gulf waters as it advanced at 16 mph, Hurricane Laura was 510 miles southeast of Galveston around 4 p.m. with 80 mph winds, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm is expected to make landfall Wednesday night or Thursday morning as a major Category 3 hurricane with 115 mph winds.

Thousands told to evacuate Gulf Coast as Hurricane Laura nears

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:39:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:38:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

People evacuate to get out of the path of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:36:00 +0200

14 νέα περιστατικά COVID-19 εντοπίστηκαν την Τρίτη Κοινοτικός αξιωματούχος: Το πλαίσιο επιλογών του Μπορρέλ θα είναι πολύ ευρύτερο από “κυρώσεις” Να σταματήσει κάθε προκλητικότητα στην Α. Μεσόγειο, ζήτησε ο Χ. Μάας Χρειαζόμαστε περισσότερη ΕΕ στην περιοχή της Μεσογείου, δήλωσε η Γαλλίδα Πρέσβειρα....

Cuba launches recovery efforts in wake of tropical storm Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:36:00 +0200

Florida volunteers travel to assist those in path of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:35:00 +0200

. Florida is now outside the path of Hurricane Laura, so volunteers from American Red Cross chapters in Central Florida are heading to Louisiana and Texas to assist. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

National Coastal Louisiana residents brace for Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 5:48 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:56:00 +0200

In what is normally quiet Cajun country, the sound of shoveling sand rises above all else right now. “Just filling a few sandbags to make sure that we get any water intrusion through the doorways of house,” said Joe Soudelier, who was filling 28 sandbags in Morgan City, Louisiana.

Laura expected to become hurricane as it heads to US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:56:00 +0200

BOGOTA, Colombia. Tropical Storm Laura was moving across the central Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday and is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane as it heads toward the US states of Texas and Louisiana. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour (128 kilometers per hour), according....

Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:52:00 +0200

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:47:00 +0200

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Laura Looms: Gulf Coast Oil Refineries Brace For Cat 3 Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:06:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:04:00 +0200

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.

Rescued dogs from Alabama take a flight to forever homes in N.J.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:04:00 +0200

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) sent those 19 dogs to the New Jersey shelter for adoption, where most of the animals already have homes waiting on their arrival. By freeing up space in the GBHS’s Snow Drive adoption facility, the organization can take in adoptable pets from shelters along the Gulf coast.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura barrels toward Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:02:00 +0200

More than half a million people in Texas and Louisiana are being ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura gains strength in the Gulf of Mexico. Mireya Villarreal has the latest.

Hurricane Laura could make landfall on Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:02:00 +0200

Forecasters say Hurricane Laura is unique because it is gaining strength so quickly and could unleash a surge of seawater more than 10 feet high when it makes landfall. Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.

National Coastal Louisiana residents brace for Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 6:48 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:02:00 +0200

Texas evacuates residents for Hurricane Laura as coronavirus poses new challenges - CNBC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:01:00 +0200

"We are responding to Hurricane Laura while also responding to a pandemic," Abbott said. "And we are not taking our eye off of what needs to be done to adequately respond to the pandemic, so several things are being done as we assist those who are evacuating that's different from what has been done in the past.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:11:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 set to strike Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:20:00 +0200

01:53 Laura is expected to hit Texas and Louisiana as a category 3 hurricane, prompting mandatory evacuations for many. With an estimated 13-foot storm surge, Laura’s drawing comparisons to 2005’s Hurricane Rita, which caused $12 billion in damage. Aug.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:19:00 +0200

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast should evacuate immediately, officials in Texas warned on Tuesday. Crude oil production in the Gulf of Mexico has been paralyzed as companies batten down operations.

National News Coastal Louisiana residents brace for Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 3:48 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:18:00 +0200

Nation South Louisiana braces for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:17:00 +0200

Some residents are filling sandbags to prepare for Hurricane Laura, while others don't seem concerned. More than half a million people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts – the largest U.S. evacuation of the pandemic. (Aug.

Haiti: Death toll climbs following passage of Tropical Storm Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:17:00 +0200

The Directorate of Civil Protection (DPC) says the number of people killed as a result of the passage of Tropical Storm Laura last weekend, is now 20 with at least five others reported missing. The DPC in a partial report said that the deaths occurred in the south-east, west and south departments.

5 things to know about Tuesday afternoon's forecast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:10:00 +0200

The predicted track of Hurricane Laura has gone mostly unchanged since this morning, with the storm's center striking the Texas-Louisiana border late Wednesday or early Thursday. According to the 4 p.m. forecast from the National Hurricane Center, the system is currently slogging across the Gulf about 510 miles southeast of Galveston.

Live updates: Hurricane Laura threatens Texas and Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:32:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center issued a storm surge warning for San Luis Pass in Texas to the mouth of the Mississippi. The area could see life-threatening rain and rising water moving inland from the coastline over the next 36 hours. Meanwhile, a hurricane warning is in effect for San Luis Pass to....

US: More than half a million ordered to flee as Hurricane Laura edges closer Laura threatens to wreak havoc along the US Gulf Coast with winds of more than 110 mph forecast when it makes landfall late on Wednesday or early Thursday. Some have warned the hurricane could directly hit Houston.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:30:00 +0200

Hundreds of thousands of people were told to evacuate immediately from their Texas and Louisiana homes on Tuesday as Hurricane Laura moved closer to the US Gulf Coast. It is expected to bring ferocious winds, severe flooding and possibly push seawater inland.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:29:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Houston, threatens millions; 400,000 ordered to evacuate This content was published on Aug 26, 2020 Aug 26, 2020 By Gary McWilliams and Brad Brooks HOUSTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:28:00 +0200

By Gary McWilliams and Brad Brooks. HOUSTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast should evacuate immediately, officials in Texas warned on Tuesday. Crude oil production in the Gulf of Mexico has been paralyzed as companies batten down operations.

More Crude Gains Due To Laura As Gulf Of Mexico Output Slashed By 84 Percent

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:28:00 +0200

As was the case in the previous session, the onset of Hurricane Laura caused U.S. producers to shut most Gulf of Mexico output and compelled crude traders on Tuesday to give another price boost to oil, this time to the tune of a five-month high. Registering the highest closes since March 5, Brent rose 73 cents , or 1.

National Coastal Louisiana residents brace for Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 6:48 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:27:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Bears Down on Texas and Louisiana, Forecast to Grow

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:23:00 +0200

Voluntary evacuation issued in U.S. Texas as Hurricane Laura approaching

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:41:00 +0200

HOUSTON, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Some coastal areas in the U.S. state of Texas issued voluntary evaluation order on Tuesday as intensified Hurricane Laura moved from the Gulf of Mexico towards the coastline. Texas' Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued a voluntary evacuation effective immediately,....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:41:00 +0200

© Reuters/KATHLEEN FLYNN New Orleans prepares for Hurricane Laura. By Gary McWilliams and Brad Brooks. HOUSTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast should evacuate immediately, officials in Texas warned on Tuesday.

California wildfires burn 1.25 million acres, weather conditions improve

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:38:00 +0200

Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Wildfires in California have burned more than 1.25 million acres, state fire officials said Tuesday, as they expect favorable weather conditions to aid containment efforts. Some 650 fires have been sparked by more than 13,000 lightning strikes across the state in recent weeks, including 233 strikes within the past 24 hours.

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:35:00 +0200

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Rookie Cristian Javier threw well into the sixth inning, protecting a big lead and sending the Houston Astros over the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 in the opener of a doubleheader created by the....

Voluntary evacuation issued in U.S. Texas as Hurricane Laura approaching

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:35:00 +0200

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. HOUSTON, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Some coastal areas in the U.S. state of Texas issued voluntary evaluation order on Tuesday as intensified Hurricane Laura moved from the Gulf of Mexico towards the coastline. Texas' Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued a voluntary....

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:56:00 +0200

California's firefighting agency is in talks with the National Guard and California Conservation Corps about providing reinforcements as an already devastating wildfire season threatens to get even worse. A nephew of Venezuela's first lady appealed to the U.S.

Texas families fleeing coast urged to take virus safeguards

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:48:00 +0200

1 of 2 Tiara Walker holds her dog, Buece, as she waits with her family to board a bus to evacuate Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Galveston, Texas. The evacuees are being taken to Austin, Texas, as Hurricane Laura heads toward the Gulf Coast. David J. Phillip/AP 2 of 2 Tiara Walker holds her dog, Buece,....

National Coastal Louisiana residents brace for Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 5:48 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:46:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:01:00 +0200

Voluntary evacuation issued in U.S. Texas as Hurricane Laura approaching

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:06:00 +0200

First time riding out a hurricane? Longtime Houstonians offer helpful advice on weathering the storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:04:00 +0200

Issac Alvarado, right, and Kevin Enriquez board up windows on coastal decor store Bayside Chic, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Galveston, Texas, as Hurricane Laura heads toward the Gulf Coast. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Laura expected to become hurricane as it heads to US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:01:00 +0200

Houston in crosshairs of Hurricane Laura, forecast to be major storm by landfall Reuters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:59:00 +0200

Houston in crosshairs of Hurricane Laura, forecast to be major storm by landfall This content was published on Aug 26, 2020 Aug 26, 2020 By Gary McWilliams and Brad Brooks HOUSTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:58:00 +0200

By Gary McWilliams and Brad Brooks. HOUSTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast should evacuate immediately, officials in Texas warned on Tuesday. The National Hurricane Center forecast that storm surge....

Houston in crosshairs of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:15:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast should evacuate immediately, Texas officials warns. The National Hurricane Center forecasts a storm surge could send up to 4m of flood water as much as 50km inland along the coast near the Texas and Louisiana border.

Houston in crosshairs of Hurricane Laura, forecast to be major storm by landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:12:00 +0200

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast should evacuate immediately, officials in Texas warned on Tuesday. The National Hurricane Center forecast that storm surge could send up to 13 feet (4 meters)....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:11:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:22:00 +0200

© 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....

Team of Thousands Ready to Respond to Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:32:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

President Trump amends emergency declarations for La., Texas ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:37:00 +0200

The following Louisiana parishes are included in the declaration and are eligible for reimbursement for eligible emergency protective measures (Category B). These parishes were previously limited to direct federal assistance, and reimbursement for mass care, including evacuation and shelter support.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:37:00 +0200

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.

Houston in crosshairs of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:35:00 +0200

Houston in crosshairs of Hurricane Laura, forecast to be major storm by landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:35:00 +0200

HOUSTON — Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast should evacuate immediately, officials in Texas warned on Tuesday. The National Hurricane Center forecast that storm surge could send up to 13 feet (4 meters) of flood....

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm strengthening in central Gulf

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:34:00 +0200

Here are the latest updates: Update 7:58 p.m. EDT Aug. 25: Hurricane Laura continued to grow stronger as it churned in the central Gulf of Mexico and took aim at the Louisiana-Texas coast. In its 8 p.m. intermediate advisory, the National Hurricane Center said Laura had maximum sustained winds of 85 mph as its moved west-northwest at 17 mph.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:52:00 +0200

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 +0200

Houston in crosshairs of Hurricane Laura, forecast to be major storm by landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:52:00 +0200

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast should evacuate immediately, officials in Texas warned on Tuesday. The National Hurricane Center forecast that storm surge could send up to 13 feet (4 meters)....

Hurricane Laura expected to bring tropical winds and heavy rain

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:49:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is expected to strengthen and head for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. CNN Meteorologist Tyler Mauldin breaks down the impacts. Hurricane Laura is expected to strengthen and head for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. CNN Meteorologist Tyler Mauldin breaks down the impacts.

Hurricane and Coronavirus Pandemic: How Will Texas Cope?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:49:00 +0200

"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 +0200

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 Threatens the U.S. With an $18 Billion Disaster

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:45:00 +0200

(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is poised to become a roof-ripping Category 3 storm when it comes ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast this week, threatening to inflict as much as $18 billion in damages on the region and keep some of America’s largest oil refineries shut for months.

Texas families fleeing coast urged to take virus safeguards

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:45:00 +0200

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mass evacuations along the Texas coast as Hurricane Laura approached Tuesday unfolded with the pandemic also a concern of residents and emergency officials, who urged families to hunker down in hotels instead of shelters and loaded disinfectants onto buses that shuttled families inland to safety.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:44:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:04:00 +0200

Laura strengthens - still likely to become a major hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:59:00 +0200

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The newest update has Hurricane Laura's winds at 80mph. It is moving WNW at 17mph. The storm track is very similar to the last update at 2pm. The gulf coast is bracing for a category 3 hurricane Wednesday night. The target seems to be close to the Texas/ Louisiana border.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:20:00 +0200

U.S. Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:16:00 +0200

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 +0200

SPCA Transfers Animals Before Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:14:00 +0200

In preparation of Hurricane Laura, the SPCA of Texas's North Texas locations are transferring in animals from Houston and Mississippi. On Tuesday afternoon, the animal shelter worked with the Humane Society of North Texas to take in 24 cats and kittens that arrived by plane from the Houston SPCA.

Hurricane Laura heads towards The United States

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:22:00 +0200

A significant storm in the Gulf of Mexico is brewing. Hurricane Laura is currently lurking off the coasts of Texas and Louisana. It expected to intensify into a Category 3 storm. Officials predict the hurricane to make landfall over southeast Texas overnight on Wednesday.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:44:00 +0200

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....

Oil hits 5-month highs as U.S. producers cut output ahead of hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:43:00 +0200

August 26, 2020. By Scott DiSavino. NEW YORK (Reuters) – Crude oil prices rose to a five-month high on Tuesday as U.S. producers shut most offshore output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura even as rising coronavirus cases in Asia and Europe capped gains. Brent futures rose 73 cents, or 1.

From Galveston, south of Houston, to Orange on the Louisiana border, people Tuesday hurried to make final preparations and get out of town ahead of Hurricane Laura.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:41:00 +0200

COASTAL TEXAS Seventeen-year-old Anna Cao and her mom began packing up pictures and clothes in their Oak Island home Tuesday morning. Watching Hurricane Laura updates worried them; Hurricane Ike in 2008 reduced their previous home here to rubble. By the time Chambers County officials issued a....

Ascension, Livingston parishes close waterways ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:53:00 +0200

President Donald Trump has now amended the emergency declarations for both Texas and Louisiana ahead of the landfall of Hurricane Laura. As of Tuesday afternoon, Hurricane Laura looks like it will be a Category 3 at landfall near Sabine Pass (La./Texas state line) and will come ashore during the predawn hours of Thursday.

HURRICANE TRACKER: Track the path of Hurricane Laura as it moves toward the Gulf Coast - KSTP

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:50:00 +0200

Residents of several coastal cities in Texas and Louisiana have been ordered to evacuate ahead of a storm moving through the Gulf of Mexico that could reach the United States by Wednesday evening or Thursday morning. The National Hurricane Center predicts that Hurricane Laura could make landfall on....

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 +0200

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....

Houston in crosshairs of Hurricane Laura, forecast to be major storm by landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:47:00 +0200

By Gary McWilliams and Brad Brooks. HOUSTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast should evacuate immediately, officials in Texas warned on Tuesday. The National Hurricane Center forecast that storm surge....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:58:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:03:00 +0200

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....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:04:00 +0200

+ 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.

Tropical Storm Laura: Louisiana and Texas now face hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0200

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.

More than half a million people ordered to flee U.S. coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:17:00 +0200

In the largest U.S. evacuation of the pandemic, more than half a million people were ordered to flee the Gulf Coast on Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam Texas and Louisiana with ferocious winds, heavy flooding and the power to push seawater miles inland.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm strengthening in central Gulf

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:16:00 +0200

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.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:14:00 +0200

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.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:29:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura gets stronger as it crosses Gulf

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200

It’s Hurricane Laura now. The National Hurricane Center said Laura strengthened into the fourth hurricane of 2020 in the Atlantic earlier Tuesday, and this evening it was steadily tracking toward the northwest Gulf Coast with winds up to 85 mph. “Significant” strengthening will be possible in the next 36 hours, forecasters said Tuesday evening.

BVSPCA and Wings of Rescue Save 44 Dogs from Path of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:25:00 +0200

GEORGETOWN , Del. - Forty-four dogs arrived to the Delaware Coastal Airport on a Wings of Rescue flight Tuesday afternoon. The organization brought them from Louisiana to safety ahead of Hurricane Laura. The dogs from Calcasieu Parish Animal Services, Tangipahoa Parish Animal Shelter and St.

Maps show what we can expect from Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:23:00 +0200

The 4 p.m.forecast track for Laura is very similar to the 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. CDT advisories. It is projected to make landfall along the Texas-Louisiana border Wednesday as a Category 3 hurricane. "Most likely landfall between Port Bolivar and Cameron Parish," NWS says. Hurricane Warning areas are in red.

Coastal Texas empties out as Hurricane Laura edges closer

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:23:00 +0200

Houston area still under threat from Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:23:00 +0200

Feeding on warm Gulf waters as it advanced at 17 mph, Hurricane Laura was 465 miles southeast of Galveston around 8 p.m. with 85 mph winds, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm is expected to make landfall Wednesday night or Thursday morning as a major Category 3 hurricane with 115 mph winds.

Hurricane Center

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:22:00 +0200

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....

Photos: Southeast Louisiana region prepares for wind, rain from Hurricane Laura as life goes on

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:22:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:35:00 +0200

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.

Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200

In the largest US evacuation of the pandemic, more than half a million people have been ordered to flee the Gulf Coast as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam Texas and Louisiana with ferocious winds, heavy flooding and the power to push seawater kilometres inland.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott outlines effort to combat COVID-19 as areas evacuate ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200

HOUSTON – Gov. Greg Abbott made a disaster declaration for 36 more Texas counties ahead of Hurricane Laura at the same time he outlined ways local authorities are planning to cope with the challenge of the pandemic and evacuations. Abbott urged families to isolate themselves and stay in hotels and....

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200

Forecast Update: Laura looking to track east of Houston. As Laura draws closer to landfall, all indications are that the hurricane will make landfall near Sabine Pass, the border between Texas and Lousiana, after midnight Thursday morning. In the meantime, expect warm and muggy conditions to persist ahead of the storm.

Oil hits five-month highs as US producers cut output ahead of hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200

Crude oil prices rose to a five-month high on Tuesday as US producers shut most offshore output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura even as rising coronavirus cases in Asia and Europe capped gains. Brent futures LCOc1 rose 73 cents, or 1.6 percent, to settle at US$45.

Hurricane Laura Strengthens in the Gulf and Rekindles Dread From Past Storms

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:33:00 +0200

BATON ROUGE, La. — Anxiety over Hurricane Laura ratcheted up along a vast stretch of the Gulf Coast on Tuesday as forecasters predicted the storm would escalate to Category 3 strength, leaving hundreds of thousands of residents to decide whether to hunker down or try to escape before it arrived.

Gulf Coast Evacuates in Anticipation of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:33:00 +0200

Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas also mobilized more than 70 members of the Army and Air National Guards and the Texas State Guard to help local, state and federal officials with the storm response. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said in a statement that staff had begun evacuating several facilities on Monday.

Oil producers cut 84% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico output: U.S. regulator

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura poses biggest storm threat to U.S. oil output in 15 years

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200

HOUSTON (Reuters) - The U.S. energy industry on Tuesday was preparing for a major hurricane strike, cutting crude production at a rate approaching the level of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina and halting oil refining at plants along the Texas-Louisiana coast.

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Houston

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200

World Hurricane Laura takes aim at Houston. Posted [NFA] Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast should evacuate immediately, officials in Texas warned on Tuesday. Freddie Joyner has more.

L’ouragan Laura, avec des vents à 120 km/h, s’approche des côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200

What the latest forecasts show for Houston

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200

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....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:53:00 +0200

HOUSTON (REUTERS) – Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast should evacuate immediately, officials in Texas warned on Tuesday (Aug 25). Crude oil production in the Gulf of Mexico has been paralysed as companies batten down operations.

UPDATE 2-Houston in crosshairs of Hurricane Laura, forecast to be major storm by landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast should evacuate immediately, officials in Texas warned on Tuesday. The National Hurricane Center forecast that storm surge could send up to 13 feet (4 meters)....

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 +0200

Brent rises on U.S. output cuts ahead of biggest storm threat in 15 years By Reuters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The sun is seen behind a crude oil pump jack in the Permian Basin in Loving County By Jessica Jaganathan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The price of Brent crude oil edged higher on Wednesday, lifted by U.S. producers shutting most of their offshore output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane […] The post Brent rises on U.

Hurricane Laura continues to strengthen; Texas, Louisiana brace for impact

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200

The storm was moving west-northwest from the central gulf at around 17 mph with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The National Hurricane Center warned that the storm surges could be life-threatening. Areas 30 miles inland between San Luis Pass in Texas and....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura gets Stronger

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:05:00 +0200

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.

NASA gathers nighttime images of Laura becoming a Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:05:00 +0200

. by Rob Gutro , NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center On Aug. 25 at 12:35 a.m. EDT (0435 UTC) the MODIS instrument that flies aboard NASA’s Terra satellite revealed the most powerful thunderstorms (yellow) were around Laura’s center where cloud top temperatures were as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 62.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Less Rain... More Heat...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:04:00 +0200

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - We will be a bit drier over the next couple of days, but also a bit hotter! High pressure will build in and bring more sunshine. The humidity will remain high so expect the heat index to top out near 105 each day- stay hydrated! Temperatures will warm up to the low 90s tomorrow and remain there through the next few days.

LIVE: Calcasieu officials hold 4:30 briefing on Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:59:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Strengthens En Route To U.S. Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200

Evacuations have been ordered in parts of Texas as Hurricane Laura further strengthened Tuesday as it makes its way toward the upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts, with weather officials warning of life-threatening storm surges and isolated rainfall totals of 15 inches across the northwestern Gulf Coast.

L’ouragan Laura, avec des vents à 120 km/h, s’approche des côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:16:00 +0200

Laura 10 p.m. forecast update - Tuesday, Aug. 25

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:18:00 +0200

At 10 p.m., the center of Hurricane Laura was located near latitude 25.2 North, longitude 89.5 West. Laura is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph (28 km/h), and this general motion should continue overnight. A turn toward the northwest is forecast on Wednesday, and a northwestward to....

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm close to Category 2 strength

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:15:00 +0200

Here are the latest updates: Update 10:57 p.m. EDT Aug. 25: Hurricane Laura moved closer to becoming a Category 2 storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 90 mph as it moved through the central Gulf of Mexico. A hurricane becomes a Category 2 storm when maximum sustained winds reach 96 mph. In its 11 p.

11 minutes ago

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:15:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:08:00 +0200

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.

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:27:00 +0200

Brazos County Brazos County prepares for Hurricane Laura evacuees Halle Jones 9:39 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:31:00 +0200

COLLEGE STATION, TX — As Hurricane Laura inches closer to landfall, some Texans have already started evacuating and have been making their way to Bryan and College Station. Those who will be evacuating to Brazos County have only one option- stay at one of 35 local hotels.

Hurricane Laura forecast to have 120 mph winds at landfall in southwest Louisiana; see latest track

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200

is expected to become a major hurricane on Wednesday morning and intensify up until landfall a day later as it continues to grow stronger during its trek across the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday night. Hurricane hunters found Category 1 winds recorded at 90 mph.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200

"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.

Hurricane Laura Threatens the U.S. With an $18 Billion Disaster

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:35:00 +0200

Indiana Task Force 1 heads to Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hoosiers answered the call for help Tuesday evening as Hurricane Laura took aim at the Gulf Coast. Indiana Task Force 1 received notice of activation at 2:30 p.m. Within about five hours, they were already several hours on the road. Task Force 1 is a specialized search and rescue unit.

Storm preparations kick into high gear around Houston area

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:54:00 +0200

Preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Laura kicked into high gear Tuesday after a slight shift in the storm’s projected path heightened the chances of severe damage and power outages across Greater Houston in the coming days though a late evening forecast brought a measure of relief to the region.

Houston’s hospitals juggling hurricane prep with COVID care

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is the last thing any hospital needs in the middle of a COVID-19 pandemic that has sickened more than 144,000 people in the Houston region. With Laura threatening to make landfall as soon as Wednesday night in southeast Texas, staff are scrambling to stockpile personal protective....

Houston energy facilities shut down before Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:54:00 +0200

Houston’s energy facilities from ports to power plants to the nation’s largest refinery on Tuesday prepared for Hurricane Laura, which could bring dangerous storm surges and powerful winds to the area this week. As the hurricane intensified and moved toward the Texas-Louisiana border, the nation’s....

Hurricane Laura continues to strengthen; Texas, Louisiana brace for impact

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:53:00 +0200

The storm was moving west-northwest from the central gulf at around 17 mph with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The National Hurricane Center warned that the storm surges could be life-threatening. Areas 30 miles inland between San Luis Pass in Texas and....

Oil hits 5-month highs as U.S. producers cut output ahead of hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:52:00 +0200

U.S. producers cut crude output ahead of Hurricane Laura at a rate approaching the level of 2005's Hurricane Katrina and also halted most oil refining along the Texas/Louisiana coast. Laura is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane with 115 mile per hour (185 kph) winds before it strikes the....

Oil hits 5-month highs as US producers...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:47:00 +0200

An oil worker walks towards a drill rig after placing ground-monitoring equipment in the vicinity of the underground horizontal drill in Loving County, Texas, US, November 22, 2019. REUTERS. Laura is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane with 115 mile per hour (185 kph) winds before it....

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm close to Category 2 strength

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200

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....

Hurricane Laura could 'turbo-charge' into 115mph Category 3 storm before hitting Texas and Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:05:00 +0200

The storm also imperiled a center of the U.S. energy industry. The government said 84 percent of Gulf oil production and an estimated 61 percent of natural gas production were shut down. Nearly 300 platforms have been evacuated. While oil prices often spike before a major storm as production slows,....

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm close to Category 2 strength

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:12:00 +0200

(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 +0200

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....

Crude oil prices hold on to gains

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:11:00 +0200

In commodity markets oil prices hung on to overnight gains as U.S. producers closed offshore output and battened down as Hurricane Laura drives toward the Gulf coast. Producers evacuated 310 offshore facilities and shut 1.56 million barrels per day of crude output, 84 percent of Gulf of Mexico's....

Hurricane Laura continues to strengthen

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:10:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura continues to strengthen and has its sights on the Gulf Coast. CNN meteorologist Tyler Mauldin has the latest information from the National Hurricane Center. Hurricane Laura continues to strengthen and has its sights on the Gulf Coast. CNN meteorologist Tyler Mauldin has the latest information from the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Laura forces 585,000 evacuations from Texas and Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:08:00 +0200

More than 585,000 people in Texas and Louisiana were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Laura, which the National Hurricane Center projects will strengthen into a Category 3 storm before making landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. Forecasters said the Gulf Coast will likely see....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:31:00 +0200

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 06:32:00 +0200

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.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:26:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:24:00 +0200

REUTERS - UPDATE 1-Brent prices rise on U.S. output cuts, China trade deal hopes

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:29:00 +0200

UPDATE 1-Brent prices rise on U.S. output cuts, China trade deal hopes. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. * Hurricane Laura seen as biggest storm threat since Katrina * U.S., China reaffirm commitment to Phase 1 trade deal * U.S. crude, gasoline stocks fall in last week -API * Coming up: EIA inventory....

Crude oil prices hold on to gains

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:23:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:42:00 +0200

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.

Houston in crosshairs of Hurricane Laura, forecast to be major storm by landfall - Reuters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:41:00 +0200

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast should evacuate immediately, officials in Texas warned on Tuesday. The National Hurricane Center forecast that storm surge could send up to 13 feet (4 meters)....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:56:00 +0200

Around 500,000 ordered to evacuate in advance of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:56:00 +0200

. Around half a million residents of the American states of Louisiana and Texas have been ordered to evacuate their homes, in advance of the approach of Hurricane Laura. Laura is expected to hit the Louisiana coast later today.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:55:00 +0200

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.

Oil hits five-month highs as US producers cut output ahead of hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:19:00 +0200

Crude oil prices rose to a five-month high on Tuesday as US producers shut most offshore output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura even as rising coronavirus cases in Asia and Europe capped gains, reported. Brent futures LCOc1 rose 73 cents, or 1.6%, to settle at $45.86 a barrel, while U.

Hurricane Laura grows stronger as it barrels toward Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:18:00 +0200

grew stronger Tuesday night as it made its way through the Gulf of Mexico and headed for the U.S. Coast. It's expected to intensify further and become a "major hurricane" by the time it makes landfall, forecasters said. The storm, which became a hurricane Tuesday morning, had maximum sustained winds....

Brent prices rise on U.S. output cuts, China trade deal hopes

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:16:00 +0200

SINGAPORE — Brent crude oil prices rose on Wednesday, lifted by U.S. producers shutting most of their offshore output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura and optimism over China-U.S. trade talks. But gains were capped amid renewed concern over the coronavirus pandemic, which has squeezed....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:38:00 +0200

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.

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:03:00 +0200

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...

Turkey grieves with Dom. Rep., Haiti, Cuba over storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:06:00 +0200

After hitting 3 Caribbean countries, Hurricane Laura expected to strengthen, hit US Gulf coast. ANKARA. Turkey extended its condolences to the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba on Tuesday after a deadly hurricane hit the three Caribbean countries. “We are deeply saddened by the news that....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:13:00 +0200

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.

Kim Jong-un warns over North Korea typhoon and coronavirus

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:24:00 +0200

Kim's appearance contradicts recent rumours that he was gravely ill. Kim Jong-un has warned North Korean authorities to prepare for the dangers posed to the country by the coronavirus pandemic and a looming typhoon. Mr Kim's appearance at a party meeting comes after widespread speculation over his state of health.

Hurricane Laura to Strengthen Significantly to Category 3, Strike Upper Texas, Louisiana Coasts

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:28:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is intensifying over the Gulf of Mexico and expected to strike the upper Texas or southwest Louisiana coasts as a major hurricane late Wednesday or early Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will batter the region and a threat of flooding rain and strong winds will extend well inland.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:36:00 +0200

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.

Cheniere closes Sabine Pass LNG due to Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:44:00 +0200

Cheniere has suspended operations at its Sabine Pass liquefaction plant in Louisiana as Hurricane […] The post Cheniere closes Sabine Pass LNG due to Hurricane Laura appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Live updates: Laura could bring "life-threatening storm surge"

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:35:00 +0200

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said Laura is shaping up to look a lot like Hurricane Rita did 15 years ago when it ravaged southwest Louisiana. "We're going to have significant flooding in places that don't normally see it," the governor said. Fearing that people would not evacuate in time,....

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 +0200

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....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0200

Reuters: Brent rises on U.S. output cuts ahead of biggest storm threat in 15 years

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:07:00 +0200

The U.S. energy industry on Tuesday was preparing for a major hurricane strike. The price of Brent crude oil edged higher on Wednesday, lifted by U.S. producers shutting most of their offshore output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura and optimism over China-U.S. trade talks.

Laura swirls toward U.S. Gulf Coast as category 2 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:57:00 +0200

(Reuters) - Laura has strengthened into a category 2 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, rapidly intensifying as it barrels towards the coasts of Louisiana and Texas, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday. Laura, located about 380 miles (610 km) southeast of Galveston, Texas, is....

Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:57:00 +0200

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....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:18:00 +0200

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

Laura swirls toward U.S. Gulf Coast as category 2 hurricane 53m ago

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:16:00 +0200

Haiti's death toll climbs after passage of Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:29:00 +0200

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — The Directorate of Civil Protection (DPC) says the number of people killed as a result of the passage of Tropical Storm Laura last weekend is now 20, with at least five others reported missing. The DPC in a partial report said that the deaths occurred in the south-east, west and south departments.

Laura swirls toward US Gulf Coast as category 2 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:27:00 +0200

People walk along an area affected by the passage of Tropical Storm Laura, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti August 25, 2020. Image: REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares. Laura has strengthened into a category 2 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, rapidly intensifying as it barrels towards the coasts of Louisiana....

Marine Accident Investigation Branch: current investigations

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:43:00 +0200

26 August 2020. We have started an investigation into the causes and circumstances of the fatal person overboard from the Broads cruiser Diamond Emblem on the River Bure, Great Yarmouth on 19th August 2020. Our inspectors have visited the site and the vessel involved to gather evidence, enquiries are ongoing.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:35:00 +0200

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....

Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:41:00 +0200

Texas, Aug. 26 (BNA): In the largest U.S. evacuation of the pandemic, more than half a million people were ordered to flee the Gulf Coast on Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam Texas and Louisiana with ferocious winds, heavy flooding and the power to push seawater miles inland.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Intensifying storm nears Category 3 strength

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:39:00 +0200

Here are the latest updates: Update 3:05 a.m. EDT Aug. 26 : Hurricane Laura is intensifying rapidly as it crosses the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and approached Category 3 strength early Wednesday with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. A hurricane becomes a Category 3 storm when maximum sustained winds reach 111 mph.

Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:38:00 +0200

In the largest US evacuation of the pandemic, more than half a million people were ordered to flee the Gulf Coast on Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam Texas and Louisiana with ferocious winds, heavy flooding and the power to push seawater miles inland.

THE LATEST: Hurricane Laura forecast to be Category 3 at landfall - WBRZ

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:53:00 +0200

Overnight Wednesday, Hurricane Laura intensified into a category 2 hurricane with winds that exceed 105 mph. Laura has entered the eastern Gulf of Mexico with favorable conditions for intensification. The current National Hurricane Center forecast places a landfall potential between Cameron, Louisiana and Galveston, Texas.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:46:00 +0200

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....

Atlantic Storm Laura Expected to Become Major Hurricane Before Striking US Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:08:00 +0200

More than half a million people along the coastal regions of Texas and Louisiana have been ordered to evacuate their homes as Hurricane Laura heads towards the U.S. Gulf Coast. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported late Tuesday night that Laura is located about 655 kilometers from the city of....

Laura Swirls Toward Gulf Coast As Category 2 Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:05:00 +0200

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Laura has strengthened into a category 2 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, rapidly intensifying as it barrels towards the coasts of Louisiana and Texas, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday. Laura, located about 380 miles southeast of Galveston, Texas, is....

Hurricane Laura biggest threat to U.S. oil since Katrina

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:16:00 +0200

The U.S. energy industry is preparing to be hit by Hurricane Laura which could cut crude production at a rate approaching the level of 2005's Hurricane Katrina and stop oil refining at plants along the Texas-Louisiana coast. The post Hurricane Laura biggest threat to U.S. oil since Katrina appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Hundreds Of Thousands Flee US Coast Ahead Of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:11:00 +0200

In the largest US Evacuation of the pandemic, more than half a million people were ordered to flee the Gulf Coast on Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam Texas and Louisiana with ferocious winds, heavy flooding and the power to push seawater miles inland.

Hurricane Laura poses biggest storm threat to US oil output in 15 years

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:27:00 +0200

The US energy industry on Tuesday was preparing for a major hurricane strike, cutting crude production at a rate approaching the level of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina and halting oil refining at plants along the Texas-Louisiana coast. Exxon Mobil Corp began shutting production at its large Beaumont,....

Entergy workforce assembles for Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:24:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

The Nation's Weather

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:41:00 +0200

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 +0200

Over five lakh people evacuate Gulf Coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:37:00 +0200

GALVESTON: In the largest US evacuation of the pandemic, more than half a million people were ordered to flee the Gulf Coast on Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam Texas and Louisiana with ferocious winds, heavy flooding and the power to push seawater miles inland.

5 things to know Thursday

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:32:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura bears down on Texas, Louisiana. 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. The storm is poised to deliver a devastating blow late Wednesday and early Thursday.

Hurricane Laura prompts voluntary evacuation in U.S. Texas as recovery efforts start in Cuba

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:51:00 +0200

HOUSTON, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Some coastal areas in the U.S. state of Texas issued voluntary evaluation orders on Tuesday as intensified Hurricane Laura moved from the Gulf of Mexico towards the coastline. Meanwhile, recovery work started in Cuba's eastern and central provinces where the tropical....

Hurricane Laura, 19th Amendment anniversary, Republican National Convention: 5 things to know Wednesday

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:50:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura path update: Where is Hurricane Laura now?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:08:00 +0200

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.

Houston in crosshairs of a direct hit...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:08:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and hundreds of thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast should evacuate immediately, officials in Texas warned on Tuesday. The US National Hurricane Center forecast that storm surge could send up to 13 feet of flood water as much as....

Roundup: Hurricane Laura prompts voluntary evacuation in U.S. Texas as recovery efforts start in Cuba

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:06:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:05:00 +0200

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.

MORE At least 21 dead as Tropical Storm Laura lashes Haiti Tropical Storm Laura kills 21 people in the impoverished Caribbean country of Haiti as it piles debris onto residential streets and damages homes.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:58:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura has wreaked havoc in the impoverished Caribbean country of Haiti, piling debris onto residential streets and damaging homes. At least 21 people were killed in total, mainly from flash flooding that turned the capital's roads into raging rivers, and 198 families were left....

Oil prices are mixed again on Wednesday

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:19:00 +0200

after US producers closed most of their offshore facilities in the Gulf of Mexico before Hurricane Laura. However, optimism has been boosted by trade talks between China and the United States. However, the oil price increases have been limited amid renewed concerns about the coronavirus pandemic....

Turkey grieves with Caribbean countries over storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:18:00 +0200

Turkey grieves with Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba over storm ANKARA-Anadolu Agency and Cuba on Aug. 25 after a deadly hurricane hit the three Caribbean countries. “We are deeply saddened by the news that Hurricane Laura, which is affecting the Caribbean region, resulted in the loss of life in the....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:31:00 +0200

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.

Parts Of Texas, Including Galveston, Brace For Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:27:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is churning through the Gulf of Mexico and forecast to be a major hurricane. In Galveston, Texas, residents have been ordered to evacuate.

Hurricane Laura continues to rapidly intensify, expected to become Category 4 storm before landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:25:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. — Hurricane Laura has become a Category 2 storm and continues to intensify as it moves toward the Louisiana/Texas border. Laura is expected to rapidly strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane, according to weather officials. The storm’s maximum sustained winds have increased to 110 mph. It is moving at 15 mph.

Sunny and hot with heat index near 100 today; Scattered storms...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:44:00 +0200

Today it will be mostly sunny and hot, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, which warned that high temperatures will reach around 93 degrees, with heat index levels pushing all the way up to around 100 degrees. Tonight, we can expect to see mostly clear skies as temperatures fall to around 72 degrees.

Canadian Hurricane Centre predicts rough season ahead for Atlantic Canada

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:37:00 +0200

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, now Category 2, expected to become Cat 4 today

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:35:00 +0200

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.

Crude Oil Prices May Struggle to Extend Rise on Hurricane Jitters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:30:00 +0200

stall at key support with Powell, Trump speeches in focus; US durable goods orders, EIA crude oil inventories data on tap ahead. Crude oil prices rose, seemingly driven by supply disruption fears as Hurricane Laura neared the refinery hub on the US Gulf Coast.

Brent crude oil prices climb on US output cuts, China trade deal hopes

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:29:00 +0200

By Jessica Jaganathan. SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Brent crude oil prices rose on Wednesday, lifted by U.S. producers shutting most of their offshore output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura and optimism over China-U.S. trade talks. But gains were capped amid renewed concern over the....

Météo : la tempête Laura se renforce et devient un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:44:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura expected to 'rapidly strengthen' to Category 4 hurricane: NHC Emily McCain

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is expected to be a major storm when it makes landfall, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said early Wednesday morning. MIAMI, Fla. — Hurricane Laura is expected to "rapidly strengthen" into a Category 4 storm the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said early Wednesday morning.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Category 2 storm expected to strengthen rapidly to a Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:54:00 +0200

Here are the latest updates: Update 5:26 a.m. EDT Aug. 26 : Hurricane Laura’s intensification continued overnight with maximum sustained winds reaching 110 mph by 5 a.m. EDT, placing it right on the cusp of being upgraded to a Category 3 storm. A hurricane becomes a Category 3 storm when maximum....

MABUX: Bunker market this morning, Aug.26

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:51:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura continues to strengthen

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:51:00 +0200

and has its sights on the Gulf Coast. CNN meteorologist Tyler Mauldin has the latest information from the National Hurricane Center. With Hurricane Laura churning into a major hurricane, Texas and Louisiana are sending resources in and evacuating residents out of the storm's path.

Hurricane Laura expected to reach Category 4 strength with life-threatening storm surge before making landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:50:00 +0200

Laura is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 storm and produce a life-threatening storm surge before it makes landfall on the and Texas coasts Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. As of early Wednesay, the hurricane is located ofver the Gulf of Mexico and has maximum....

Laura to strengthen to category four hurricane by Wednesday: U.S NHC (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura is expected to strengthen rapidly into a category 4 hurricane on Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Laura, currently a category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale, packing maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 kph), is about 335 miles (540 km) southeast of Galveston, ... 21m ago

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:49:00 +0200

(Reuters) - Hurricane Laura is expected to strengthen rapidly into a category 4 hurricane on Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Laura, currently a category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale, packing maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 kph), is about 335 miles (540 km)....

Hurricane Laura Strengthening Rapidly to Category 4 Storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:48:00 +0200

(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is poised to become a life-threatening Category 4 storm before coming ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast this week, potentially inflicting as much as $18 billion in damage on the region and keeping some of America’s largest oil refineries shut for months.

Hurricane Laura Forecast Discussion Number 26

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0200

855 WTNT43 KNHC 260858 TCDAT3 Hurricane Laura Discussion Number 26 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132020 400 AM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020 Satellite images indicate that Laura has become a formidable hurricane since yesterday evening. Deep convection has intensified and become more symmetric, with an eye now trying to clear out.

L'ouragan Laura s'approche de la Louisiane, Lionel Messi veut quitter le Barça... Les 5 infos du Midi pile

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:08:00 +0200

Permettre à tous les élèves de reprendre le chemin de l'école tout en garantissant les meilleures conditions sanitaires: Jean-Michel Blanquer, qui fait sa rentrée mercredi, la plus délicate depuis son arrivée au gouvernement, espère concilier ces deux objectifs.

Les tempêtes font augmenter les cours

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:05:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:08:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas — (AP) — Forecasters 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.

Tropical Weather Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura Kahtia Hall 5:18 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:04:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is now a Category 2 storm and expected to make landfall sometime tonight-tomorrow morning as a Category 3 storm with winds up to 120 MPH around the Louisiana, Texas border. Hurricane warnings remain in place across those areas. Heavy rain, storm surge, high winds and the potential....

Laura swirls toward U.S. Gulf Coast as category 2 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0200

US: 500,000 Ordered to Evacuate as Hurricane Laura Strengthens in Gulf

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0200

"Today is the day. The weather is still nice here in Galveston. This is the day for everybody to get their belongs together and, for the safety of themselves and their family, to go ahead and evacuate today. Do not wait," Galveston, Texas, mayor pro tem Craig Brown told The Weather Channel.

The rapid intensification of hurricane Laura is underway, devastating landfall expected

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is now undergoing a rapid intensification, devastating landfall is expected along the Gulf Coast. The maximum sustained winds have increased to 90 knots (105 mph) this morning, Aug 26th. The central pressure has dropped to near 980 mbar.

Hurricane Laura biggest threat to U.S. oil since Katrina

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0200

The U.S. energy industry is preparing to be hit by Hurricane Laura which could cut crude production at a rate approaching the level of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina and stop oil refining at plants along the Texas-Louisiana coast. The U.S. National Hurricane Centre stated that the storm would rapidly gain....

Hurricane Laura Forecast Advisory Number 26

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0200

000 WTNT23 KNHC 260856 TCMAT3 HURRICANE LAURA FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 26 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL132020 0900 UTC WED AUG 26 2020 CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY... A STORM SURGE WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM FREEPORT TO SAN LUIS PASS TEXAS. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT.

Atlantic Storm Laura Expected to Become Major Hurricane Before Striking US Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0200

Laura expected to intensify to a Category 4 hurricane before landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:57:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura rapidly intensified through the overnight hours and is now on the verge of becoming a major hurricane. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the latest. Hurricane Laura rapidly intensified through the overnight hours and is now on the verge of becoming a major hurricane. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the latest.

Laura va devenir un ouragan de catégorie 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:14:00 +0200

(Reuters) - L’ouragan Laura qui se trouve dans le golfe du Mexique va se renforcer rapidement pour atteindre mercredi la catégorie 4, a annoncé le centre américain des ouragans (NHC). Laura est actuellement un ouragan de catégorie 2 sur l’échelle de Saffir-Simpson, dont le niveau maximal est 5.

Laura va devenir un ouragan de catégorie 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:12:00 +0200

Crédit photo © Reuters. (Reuters) - L'ouragan Laura qui se trouve dans le golfe du Mexique va se renforcer rapidement pour atteindre mercredi la catégorie 4, a annoncé le centre américain des ouragans (NHC). Laura est actuellement un ouragan de catégorie 2 sur l'échelle de Saffir-Simpson, dont le niveau maximal est 5.

Rentrée sous le signe du Covid-19, ouragan Laura, Messi veut quitter Barcelone... Les 5 infos du Midi pile

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:11:00 +0200

Jean-Michel Blanquer au défi d'une rentrée sous le signe du coronavirus. Permettre à tous les élèves de reprendre le chemin de l'école tout en garantissant les meilleures conditions sanitaires : Jean-Michel Blanquer, qui fait sa rentrée mercredi, la plus délicate depuis son arrivée au gouvernement, espère concilier ces deux objectifs.

Blanquer fait sa rentrée, Messi veut quitter le Barça, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane... Les cinq infos du Midi pile

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:11:00 +0200

Permettre à tous les élèves de reprendre le chemin de l'école tout en garantissant les meilleures conditions sanitaires : Jean-Michel Blanquer, qui fait sa rentrée ce mercredi, la plus délicate depuis son arrivée au gouvernement, espère concilier ces deux objectifs.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:20:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is now forecast to intensify to a catastrophic Category 4 as it nears U.S. Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:20:00 +0200

Forecasters 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.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:16:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Forecasters say Hurricane Laura is rapidly intensifying and will power up into a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane — an even stronger storm then previously expected —as it churns toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center said early Wednesday that Laura’s....

National Hurricane Center now expects rapidly intensifying Laura to become a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:16:00 +0200

New. MIAMI (AP) — National Hurricane Center now expects rapidly intensifying Laura to become a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:14:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas – Forecasters 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.

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 +0200

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....

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:12:00 +0200

Satellite images show that Laura has become "a formidable hurricane" in recent hours, threatening to smash homes and sink entire communities. It has undergone a remarkable intensification, "and there are no signs it will stop soon, with shear remaining low-to-moderate over the deep warm waters of....

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Window to Flee Is Closing, Louisiana Governor Says

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:12:00 +0200

Officials warned of storm surges across the coastline, reaching in some places as high as 13 feet, as well as powerful winds. There is also the threat of flash floods and tornadoes further inland, with the potential for the storm to maintain hurricane strength as it pushes north toward Shreveport, La.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:12:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) Forecasters 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.

Laura Now Forecast To Be A Catastrophic Category 4 Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:11:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas: Forecasters 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.

More Storms Expected Thursday After 60 MPH+ Winds Wreak Havoc Across Tri-State

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:10:00 +0200

Widespread severe weather swept across the tri-state area Tuesday evening, bringing destructive winds topping 60 mph, frequent lightning and torrential rain. Some of the storms ripped down tree limbs already weakened by rough weather earlier this month.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:10:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas - Forecasters 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.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:10:00 +0200

John Prekosovich, left, and Joel Canales load a portable generator into A customer's vehicle at a Home Depot store as residents prepare for the possible landfall of Hurricane Laura, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 in Houston. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP) GALVESTON, Texas -- Forecasters Hurricane....

National Hurricane Center now expects rapidly intensifying Laura to become a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:10:00 +0200

National Hurricane Center now expects rapidly intensifying Laura to become a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane.

Kim Jong-un warns over North Korea typhoon and coronavirus

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:22:00 +0200

Central Florida firefighters head to Louisiana and Texas as Hurricane Laura approaches

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:32:00 +0200

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. Teams from across the country are on their way to Texas and Louisiana, including from here in Central Florida. About 40 firefighters will be packing up and heading to Louisiana to help with Hurricane Laura relief. The firefighters are part of a task force made up of firefighters,....

Hurricane Laura rapidly strengthening to CAT 4, according to NHC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:32:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Laura is expected to rapidly strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). As of 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, maximum sustained winds have increased to near 110 miles per hour with higher gusts, a Category 2 hurricane.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:31:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas — (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +0200

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura barrels towards Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:29:00 +0200

Washington, 26 August 2020 (dpa/MIA) – Hundreds of thousands of people are under evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Laura is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane before making landfall on Wednesday night. The hurricane is expected to bring a “life-threatening storm....

Hurricane Laura threatens to ‘turbo-charge’ into 115mph megastorm as 500,000 people flee Texas and Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:28:00 +0200

HURRICANE Laura is forecast to "turbo-charge" into a lethal category three storm with 115mph winds and 13-foot storm surges. As the "mega storm" sweeps in from the Gulf of Mexico, more than 500,000 residents in Texas and Louisiana were told to flee as the .

Hurricane Laura evacuation zones: Which areas must evacuate? Areas LISTED HURRICANE LAURA evacuation zones have emerged as officials on the US East Coast work to mitigate...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:26:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is on course to collide with the US via the Gulf Coast today as the first of its kind this year. Several storms have developed since the season began in July, but until now have not made landfall as a hurricane. Laura will whip up extreme winds around the southern states, and....

Hurricane heading for Texas and Louisiana upgraded to ‘catastrophic’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:26:00 +0200

Forecasters say Laura will intensify into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane an even stronger storm than previously expected as it heads towards Texas and Louisiana. Satellite images show that Laura has become “a formidable hurricane” in recent hours, threatening to smash homes and sink entire communities.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:26:00 +0200

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Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Forecasters expect Hurricane Laura 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. Satellite images show that Laura has become “a formidable hurricane" in recent hours, threatening to smash homes and sink entire communities. It has undergone a... Associated Press

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:26:00 +0200

© Provided by Associated Press Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards talks about the expected impact of Hurricane Laura, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte) GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Forecasters expect Hurricane Laura to rapidly power up into a 'catastrophic' Category 4....

HURRICANE TRACKER: Track the path of Hurricane Laura as it moves toward the Gulf Coast - KSTP

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:25:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura worries shut Port Houston traffic, slow bunker trading

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:21:00 +0200

US Gulf Coast bunker markets made muted moves as Port Houston vessel traffic was expected to halt Aug. 25 ahead of Hurricane Laura’s landfall, expected in the region as soon as late Aug. 26. As of 4 pm ET, Houston was set at US Coast Guard Port Condition X-ray in preparation for gale force winds within 48 hours.

Oil producers cut 84% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico output – U.S. regulator

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:21:00 +0200

Oil producers cut 1.56 million barrels per day, or 84% of the daily output, from U.S. offshore Gulf of Mexico wells ahead of a hurricane due this week, the Department of the Interior reported. Hurricane Laura is moving up the central U.S. Gulf of Mexico and expected to become a major hurricane with....

Intempéries : l’ouragan Laura, dans le golfe du Mexique, va se renforcer et passer en catégorie 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:37:00 +0200

l'ouragan Laura, actuellement dans le golfe du Mexique devrait se renforcer rapidement et passer, dès ce mercredi à la...

Hurricane Laura expected to become devastating Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:44:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Forecasters 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.

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:44:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura expected to become devastating Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura now forecast to become Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:43:00 +0200

Laura is becoming a large, powerful hurricane as it continues to move through an environment conducive for development. That environment will be less conducive as it enters the NW Gulf of Mexico tonight and encounters some wind shear. Slight weakening is forecast to take place and Laura is forecast....

Hurricane heading for Texas and Louisiana upgraded to ‘catastrophic’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:43:00 +0200

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:43:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas – Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Storm Is Expected to Strengthen to Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:43:00 +0200

Laura was approaching the United States on the anniversary of another major Houston-area storm, Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall in Texas on Aug. 25, 2017, lashing the Gulf Coast with extensive flooding and causing nearly $125 billion in damage. But Mr.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico. Satellite images show that Laura has become “a formidable hurricane" in recent hours, threatening to smash homes and sink entire communities. It has undergone a remarkable... Associated Press

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:41:00 +0200

© Provided by Associated Press Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards talks about the expected impact of Hurricane Laura, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte) GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4....

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:39:00 +0200

August 26, 2020 at 5:20 am CDT By By JEFF MARTIN, JOHN MONE and STACEY PLAISANCE GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:39:00 +0200

Hurricane heading for Texas and Louisiana upgraded to ‘catastrophic’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:39:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura expected to become devastating Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:38:00 +0200

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:38:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Expected To Strengthen Into Category 4 Storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:36:00 +0200

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Laura has strengthened into a category 2 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, rapidly intensifying as it barrels towards the coasts of Louisiana and Texas, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday. Hurricane Laura is expected to strengthen rapidly into a category 4....

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 +0200

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 forecast to be Category 4 storm as Texas, Louisiana brace for landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:35:00 +0200

Laura is forecast to make landfall as a major hurricane with winds upwards of 115 mph on the border between Texas and Louisiana early tomorrow morning, but conditions are going to go downhill through the day on Wednesday. Impacts and hazards from the storm will be widespread – not just where the center of the storm makes landfall.

Weather Timelapse shows plane through Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:35:00 +0200

Timelapse Footage Shows Plane's Journey Through Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura passed over the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, August 25, ahead of its predicted landfall in Texas and Louisiana.

Weather Hurricane Laura strengthens in Gulf of Mexico

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:35:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a major hurricane.

Hurricane Laura strengthening rapidly, expected to become Category 4 today

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:35:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura expected to become devastating Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:33:00 +0200

Here’s when remnants from Hurricane Laura will hit Tri-State

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:33:00 +0200

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - As Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana and Texas late Wednesday night into Thursday morning as a devastating category 4 storm, we will start to see her bring rain into our area late this week. Expect widespread rain Thursday through Saturday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura cross northern and central Kentucky.

Hurricane Laura expected to become devastating Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:33:00 +0200

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:33:00 +0200

A United State Postal Service Employee covers a mailbox with plastic wrap after removing the last mail from it as the island prepares for possible impact from Hurricane Laura, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Galveston. The plastic wrap signals that the final mail has been cleared from the box and....

Hurricane Laura Rapidly Intensifies in Gulf of Mexico; Expected to Landfall Near Louisiana and Texas Border - The Weather Channel

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has rapidly intensified over the Gulf of Mexico as it heads for landfall on the upper Texas or southwest Louisiana coasts as a major hurricane by early Thursday morning. A potentially catastrophic storm surge and destructive winds will batter the region and a threat of flooding rain and strong winds will extend well inland.

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 +0200

Timelapse footage shows plane's journey through 'intensifying' Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:52:00 +0200

Timelapse Footage Shows Plane's Journey Through Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura passed over the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, August 25, ahead of its predicted landfall in Texas and Louisiana.

Hurricane heading for Texas and Louisiana upgraded to ‘catastrophic’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:52:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura intensifying quickly

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:51:00 +0200

02:48 NBC News' Bill Karins tracks the path of Hurricane Laura, which strengthened to a Category 2 storm early Wednesday as it approached the U.S. Gulf Coast, with forecasters warning it is expected to get stronger still and be a "major hurricane" by the time it makes landfall. Aug.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:51:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura expected to become devastating Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:50:00 +0200

Satellite images show that Laura has become "a formidable hurricane" in recent hours, threatening to smash homes and sink entire communities. It has undergone a remarkable intensification, "and there are no signs it will stop soon," the National Hurricane Center said in a briefing early Wednesday.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:50:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:50:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Laura expected to become devastating Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:49:00 +0200

Satellite images show that Laura has become "a formidable hurricane" in recent hours, threatening to smash homes and sink entire communities. It has undergone a remarkable intensification, "and there are no signs it will stop soon," the National Hurricane Center said in a briefing early Wednesday.

Gulf Coast evacuations ordered

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:49:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane heading for Texas and Louisiana upgraded to ‘catastrophic’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:45:00 +0200

Forecasters say Laura will intensify into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane – an even stronger storm than previously expected – as it heads towards Texas and Louisiana. S atellite images show that Laura has become “a formidable hurricane” in recent hours, threatening to smash homes and sink entire communities.

L’ouragan Laura prendra de la force

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:08:00 +0200

PHOTO ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS, AFP. Mercredi matin, l’œil de l’ouragan Laura était au cœur du golfe du Mexique et se déplaçait lentement vers le nord-ouest à une vitesse de 175 kilomètres à l’heure. Il était prévu qu’il prenne de la force pour devenir un ouragan de catégorie 4 avant de frapper la....

Hurricane Laura to bring heavy rain, winds, & strong storms by Friday

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:07:00 +0200

WSIL -- A few degrees cooler Wednesday as Hurricane Laura is set to make landfall and then impact our region by Friday. A few showers are likely to develop near the Kentucky and Tennessee line this morning with rain chances gradually shifting north throughout the day. Rain will be hit and miss Wednesday and Thursday.

Hurricane Laura expected to become devastating Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:04:00 +0200

Satellite images show that Laura has become "a formidable hurricane" in recent hours, threatening to smash homes and sink entire communities. It has undergone a remarkable intensification, "and there are no signs it will stop soon," the National Hurricane Center said in a briefing early Wednesday.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:04:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Window to Flee Is Closing, Louisiana Governor Says

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:02:00 +0200

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:02:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a "catastrophic" Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane heading for Texas and Louisiana upgraded to ‘catastrophic’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:02:00 +0200

Shoppers have been topping up on supplies in preparation for Hurricane Laura’s arrival (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP) Forecasters say Laura will intensify into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane – an even stronger storm than previously expected – as it heads towards Texas and Louisiana.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:58:00 +0200

Laura expected to strike SE Texas as Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:57:00 +0200

Eric Berger of Space City Weather said Tuesday night that there is growing consensus the center of the storm will strike near or east of the Louisiana Texas border, meaning the Houston area would be spared from the worst of the impact. As it moves over the Gulf, the hurricane’s sustained winds have....

Latest models show Houston skirting the worst of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:57:00 +0200

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 +0200

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:56:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:19:00 +0200

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.

La vague-submersion

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:14:00 +0200

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. Videographie sur la vague-submersion. VIDEOGRAPHIE.

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.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200

“We are expecting widespread power outages, trees down. Homes and businesses will be damaged,’' said Donald Jones, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana, which is near the bullseye of Laura’s forecast track. “I’m telling you, this is going to be a very serious situation,” Jones said.

Life-threatening Hurricane Laura set to hit the US this week

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:19:00 +0200

New York — Hurricane Laura is poised to become a life-threatening category 4 storm before coming ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast this week, potentially inflicting as much as $18bn in damage on the region and keeping some of America’s largest oil refineries shut for months.

National Hurricane Center now expects rapidly intensifying Laura to become a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:19:00 +0200

. MIAMI (AP) — National Hurricane Center now expects rapidly intensifying Laura to become a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane. News from The Associated Press, and a taste of the great journalism produced by AP members and customers. Managed 24/7 by these editors: apne.

Hurricane Laura Rapidly Intensifies in Gulf of Mexico; Expected to Landfall Near Louisiana and Texas Border - The Weather Channel

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:19:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura to make landfall tonight in Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:17:00 +0200

The air is staying very humid and that could mean more showers and storms across our area this afternoon. Rain coverage will be 50% and most will occur at random in the afternoon and early evening. If you hear thunder roar go indoors. Our high this afternoon will climb into the lower 90s but it will....

SOCIETY Hurricane Laura to strike upper Texas, Louisiana Hurricane Laura is rapidly intensifying over the Gulf of Mexico and expected to strike the upper Texas or southwest Louisiana coasts.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:16:00 +0200

Some people work on placing plywood over the windows of their business before the arrival of Hurricane Laura on August 25, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Hurricane Laura is rapidly intensifying over the Gulf of Mexico and expected to strike the upper Texas or southwest Louisiana coasts as a major hurricane late Wednesday or early Thursday.

Hurricane Laura strengthening rapidly to Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:15:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is poised to become a life-threatening Category 4 storm before coming ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast this week, potentially inflicting as much as US$18 billion in damage on the region and keeping some of America’s largest oil refineries shut for months.

HURRICANE LAURA: One-on-one with Gov. Edwards

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:13:00 +0200

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Gov. John Bel Edwards spoke with KPLC Tuesday, asking residents to heed local officials and to stay informed of current conditions. He noted that wind and storm surge will create very dangerous conditions across Southwest Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura Strengthens in the Gulf and Rekindles Dread From Past Storms

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:13:00 +0200

Laura va devenir un ouragan de catégorie 4 Reuters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:32:00 +0200

USA-OURAGAN:Laura va devenir un ouragan de catégorie 4 © Reuters/ALEXANDRE MENEGHINI LAURA VA DEVENIR UN OURAGAN DE CATÉGORIE 4. (Reuters) - L'ouragan Laura qui se trouve dans le golfe du Mexique va se renforcer rapidement pour atteindre mercredi la catégorie 4, a annoncé le centre américain des ouragans (NHC).

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:31:00 +0200

Satellite images show that Laura has become “a formidable hurricane" in recent hours, threatening to smash homes and sink entire communities. It has undergone a remarkable intensification, “and there are no signs it will stop soon," the National Hurricane Center said in a briefing early Wednesday.

National Laura expected to 'rapidly strengthen' to Category 4 hurricane: NHC WFTS Staff 6:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:29:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Hurricane Laura is expected to "rapidly strengthen" into a Category 4 storm the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said early Wednesday morning. NHC said eastern Texas and Louisiana could see life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding later in the day.

Weather live updates: Houston 'well outside' cone of uncertainty

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:28:00 +0200

1 of 58 Inmates of Orange County Jail board school buses to evacuate the Orange, Texas jail on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Staff photographer 2 of 58 Cody, left, and Shane Gonzales board up the Boardwalk Cafe and other windows on the building as Orange, Texas prepares for Hurricane Laura on Tuesday, Aug.

Hurricane Laura expected to become devastating Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:27:00 +0200

Forecasters expect the storm's top winds to increase to 130 mph (209 kmh) before landfall, pushing water onto more than 450 miles (724 kilometers) of coast from Texas to Mississippi. Hurricane warnings were issued from San Luis Pass, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, and storm surge warnings....

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:26:00 +0200

EXTREME WEATHER How climate change might intensify Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:25:00 +0200

EXTREME WEATHER How climate change might intensify Hurricane Laura , E&E News reporter Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Hurricane Laura is a growing threat as it churns across the Gulf of Mexico. It's already a Category 1 storm, and the National Hurricane Center warns that Laura could intensify before it reaches the coast.

EXTREME WEATHER: How climate change might intensify Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:24:00 +0200

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:24:00 +0200

Forecasters expect Hurricane Laura 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.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:22:00 +0200

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:21:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Rapid intensification: What is it and why is it important?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:40:00 +0200

as it moved toward the Gulf Coast. The storm strengthened to Category 2 overnight and is expected to become a major Category 4 hurricane by Wednesday afternoon. What is rapid intensification? Rapid intensification is a phrase commonly used in August, September and October – the peak months of the Atlantic Hurricane season.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:42:00 +0200

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....

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:43:00 +0200

GALVESTON, TEXAS -- Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a "catastrophic" Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:40:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:40:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura could become a Category 4 today

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:38:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center said Laura, which was a top-end Category 2 hurricane 110 mph winds Wednesday morning, should rapidly strengthen today and could become a Category 4 hurricane soon. Laura could weaken some before landfall but still could be a powerful Category 3 hurricane when it comes....

Laura Now Forecast to Be a Catastrophic Category 4 Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico. Satellite images show that Laura has become “a formidable....

National Laura expected to 'rapidly strengthen' to Category 4 hurricane: NHC WFTS Staff 6:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:36:00 +0200

Laura expected to become Category 4 hurricane with 130 mph winds

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:33:00 +0200

LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA- AUGUST 25: (L-R) Lacey Buller, Tyler Arnold and Mike Buller work on placing plywood over the windows of their business before the arrival of Hurricane Laura on August 25, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Laura is expected to hit somewhere along the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday.

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:33:00 +0200

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Hurricane Laura: Track the Storm as It Nears the Gulf Coast - The Weather Channel

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:56:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is expected to intensify over the Gulf of Mexico and become a major hurricane prior to striking the upper Texas or southwestern Louisiana coasts late Wednesday or early Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will batter the coast, and a threat of flooding rain and strong winds will extend well inland.

Hurricane Laura strengthens as landfall looms, thousands across Gulf Coast face evacuation orders

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has already prompted more than 500,000 people to evacuate across the Gulf Coast. The system is expected to make landfall overnight as a Category 3 hurricane after killing nearly two dozen people as it tore through the Caribbean as a tropical storm earlier this week. Mireya Villarreal reports from Beaumont, Texas.

Live updates: Hurricane Laura forecast to become a Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is expected to become a Category 4 storm and slam into the Louisiana and Texas coasts as a major hurricane Wednesday evening. At least 20 million people are in the storm's path and have been ordered to evacuate. The hurricane, currently a Category 2, was "rapidly intensifying" over....

Hurricane Laura now forecast to intensify to a Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:54:00 +0200

Fearing that people would not evacuate in time, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said those in southwest Louisiana need to reach wherever they intend to ride out the storm by noon Wednesday, when the state will start feeling the storm’s effects. Officials urged people to stay with relatives or in....

Morning headlines: 3 shot, 2 fatally during Wisconsin protests; first lady defends president; Laura gains strength

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:53:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura forecast to 'rapidly strengthen' to Category 4 storm as hundreds of thousands evacuate

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:52:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Hurricane Laura is growing and "rapidly" strengthening off the Gulf Coast, with "no signs it will stop soon." It t is forecast to bring life-threatening storm surge, fierce winds winds and flash flooding to eastern Texas and Louisiana on Wednesday, the Laura will "rapidly....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:51:00 +0200

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"....

Hurricane heading for Texas and Louisiana upgraded to ‘catastrophic’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:49:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:49:00 +0200

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.

National/World News Laura expected to 'rapidly strengthen' to Category 4 hurricane: NHC WFTS Staff 5:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:47:00 +0200

Where is Hurricane Laura due to hit and when will it make landfall?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:45:00 +0200

Evacuations have begun as the hurricane prepares to hit (Picture: Getty) A storm expected to hit the Gulf Coast of the United States has rapidly intensified and has been upgraded into a hurricane. According to the National Hurricane Centre (NHC), Hurricane Laura currently has maximum sustained winds....

Nation Laura to 'rapidly strengthen' to Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200

News 5 things you need to know Wednesday

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200

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 +0200

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0200

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....

Tropical Weather Laura expected to 'rapidly strengthen' to Category 4 hurricane: NHC Kahtia Hall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is expected to "rapidly strengthen" into a Category 4 storm the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said early Wednesday morning. NHC said eastern Texas and Louisiana could see life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding later in the day.

Hurricane Laura threatens the US with an $18 billion disaster

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200

The hurricane has already disrupted offshore oil and natural gas production, shut a third of the Gulf Coast’s refining capacity, halted exports and prompted mandatory evacuations. (Bloomberg) Hurricane Laura is poised to become a roof-ripping Category 3 storm when it comes ashore along the....

Hurricane Laura now a Category 3 hurricane, expected to strengthen as it nears Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:03:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Hurricane Laura strengthened on Wednesday morning into a Category 3 storm, making it the first major hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Laura is expected to rapidly strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico as it approaches Texas and Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

WORLD Hurricane heading for Texas and Louisiana upgraded to ‘catastrophic’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:03:00 +0200

Forecasters say Laura will intensify into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane – an even stronger storm than previously expected – as it heads towards Texas and Louisiana. Satellite images show that Laura has become “a formidable hurricane” in recent hours, threatening to smash homes and sink entire communities.

Hurricane Laura forecast to 'rapidly strengthen' to Category 4 storm as hundreds of thousands evacuate

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:01:00 +0200

Morning headlines: 3 shot, 2 fatally during Wisconsin protests; first lady defends president; Laura gains strength

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:01:00 +0200

Le baril de pétrole atteint son plus haut niveau depuis mars

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:19:00 +0200

(Agence Ecofin) - Mardi, le baril d’or noir a atteint son plus haut niveau depuis le désaccord entre Riyad et Moscou sur la réduction de l’offre. Une amélioration favorisée par l’interruption aux USA de la production à cause de l’arrivée de l’ouragan Laura et un éventuel accord commercial américano-chinois.

National Hurricane Laura now a 'major' Category 3 storm WFTS Staff 7:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:21:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Hurricane Laura has sustained winds of 115 mph, making it a powerful Category 4 storm as it continues its progress toward the Texas-Louisiana border. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Wednesday morning Laura is expected to "rapidly strengthen" into a Category 4 storm.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:18:00 +0200

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....

Laura Now Forecast To Be Dangerous Category 4 Hurricane: Here's Latest Projected Path

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:17:00 +0200

Laura strengthened overnight into a large, "formidable" storm, the National Hurricane Center announced Wednesday morning, Aug. 26. It's expected to become a Category 4 hurricane before making landfall near the Texas/Louisiana border late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, Aug. 27.

Laura Now Forecast To Be Dangerous Category 4 Hurricane: Here's Latest Projected Path

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:16:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:16:00 +0200

Morning headlines: 3 shot, 2 fatally during Wisconsin protests; first lady defends president; Laura gains strength

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:15:00 +0200

Latest advisories on Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:14:00 +0200

At 7 a.m., the eye of Hurricane Laura was located near latitude 26.4 North, longitude 91.4 West. Laura is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h) and this general motion should continue today, followed by a north-northwestward motion tonight.

Hurricane Laura Forecast to Be Life-Threatening for US Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:13:00 +0200

Forecasters say Hurricane Laura could strengthen to a powerful Category 4 as it moves towards an expected landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast Wednesday night or Thursday morning. As of Wednesday morning, Laura was located 510 kilometers from the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana and 540 kilometers from the city of Galveston, Texas, according to the U.

Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat. 3, 'deadly storm surge' expected in Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:13:00 +0200

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Hurricane Laura is intensifying rapidly and could become a devastating Category 4 storm by Wednesday afternoon. Laura, a Cat. 3 storm as of the 8 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center, is forecast to make landfall halfway between New Orleans and Houston,....

Hurricane Laura strengthens to Category 3 hurricane, 115mph winds: NHC Emily McCain

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:12:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura strengthened into a "major" Category 3 storm on Wednesday morning and is expected to be a Category 4 storm by landfall the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Story: https://bit.ly/34ux9wK. MIAMI, Fla. — Hurricane Laura strengthened into a "major" Category 3 storm on Wednesday....

More Tri-State Storms, Chance of Tornado Thursday After 60 MPH+ Winds Wreak Havoc

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:12:00 +0200

What to Know Severe weather threatens the tri-state again Thursday; primary threats include damaging winds and hail, along with the chance of a tornado; Friday will be less active, but conditions will stay rather warm, muggy, and unsettled leading into the weekend, where the remains of Laura could....

Hurricane Laura barrels toward the US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:10:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura's winds have increased to 115 mph, and the storm is now a Category 3 hurricane according to the advisory just in from the National Hurricane Center. Laura has been rapidly intensifying overnight and will likely continue to strengthen. Laura is forecast to become an extremely....

Eye Opener: Hurricane Laura strengthens as it heads for U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:10:00 +0200

More than 500,000 people are ordered to evacuate as officials warn Hurricane Laura could upgrade from a Category 3 to a Category 4 storm. Also, the shooting of Black Wisconsin resident Jacob Blake has sparked outrage and multiple nights of protests in Kenosha and around the country. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

First Alert Forecast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:10:00 +0200

We’re keeping a close eye on the tropics. Hurricane Laura may not be impacting us directly but we will see a few indirect impacts from this hurricane, so let’s talk about it. Current status of Laura is at a category 2 strength with sustained winds at 110mph.

National News Laura expected to 'rapidly strengthen' to Category 4 hurricane: NHC WFTS Staff 4:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:09:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura strengthening rapidly to Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:04:00 +0200

Laura quickly growing into a ‘catastrophic’ Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:04:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana gathering wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico. Satellite images show that Laura has become “a formidable hurricane”....

Live updates: Laura could bring "life-threatening storm surge"

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:04:00 +0200

Texas, Louisiana Coasts Being Evacuated Ahead Of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200

KEY POINTS Hurricane Laura continues to grow in the Gulf of Mexico and may potentially hit category 4 strenght; Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered all residents along the state's eastern coast to evacuate or head to storm shelters immediately; Local authorities in Louisiana are overseeing evacuation....

Jacob Blake: deux personnes tuées par balles lors de manifestations

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:29:00 +0200

Agence France-Presse. « Les tirs ont entraîné la mort de deux personnes et une troisième personne a été hospitalisée pour des blessures graves mais qui ne mettent pas sa vie en danger », a annoncé la police de Kenosha sur Twitter. Des violences ont éclaté dans cette ville du Wisconsin quand des....

Hurricane Laura churns toward Texas, expected to be catastrophic Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:33:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a "catastrophic" Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Wed. 8:23 a.m.: Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:33:00 +0200

A United State Postal Service Employee covers a mailbox with plastic wrap Tuesday after removing the last mail from it as the island prepares for possible impact from Hurricane Laura in Galveston, Texas. The plastic wrap signals that the final mail has been cleared from the box and prevents people from placing more mail inside in case of flooding.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:28:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Laura could bring "life-threatening storm surge" - live updates - CBS News

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:26:00 +0200

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200

By The Associated Press GALVESTON, Texas — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, swirling wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Laura now forecast to intensify to a Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:22:00 +0200

Laura To Strengthen To Category 4 Hurricane By Wednesday

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:21:00 +0200

Laura To Strengthen To Category Four Hurricane By Wednesday: US Weather Forecaster Laura packing maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 kph), is about 335 miles (540 km) southeast of Galveston, Texas, the Miami-based weather forecaster said. Hurricane Laura is expected to strengthen rapidly into....

Laura Set to Be ‘Potentially Catastrophic’ Category 4 Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:21:00 +0200

The storm is targeting the heart of America’s energy industry. It’s already shut more than 80% of oil production in the Gulf of Mexico and a third of the Gulf Coast’s refining capacity, halted exports and prompted mandatory evacuations. It’s set to be the first major system to hit the Gulf Coast since Michael in 2018.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:40:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura s’est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 3, charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 185 km/h et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le golfe du Mexique d’une montée des eaux potentiellement « catastrophique » a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:40:00 +0200

Cette image satellite montre l'ouragan Laura se déplaçant vers le nord-ouest dans le golfe du Mexique en direction de la Louisiane ce mercredi à 13 h 40. (photo AFP) L’ouragan Laura s’est renforcé ce mercredi en catégorie 3, charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 185 km/h et menace désormais les....

L'ouragan Laura se renforce et menace les côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:40:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 3, charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 185 km/h et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d'une montée des eaux potentiellement "catastrophique" a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

Hurricane Laura could become a Category 4 today

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:43:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center said Laura has strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane 115 mph winds Wednesday morning and should intensify more and could become a Category 4 hurricane soon. Laura could weaken some before landfall but still could be a powerful Category 3 hurricane when it comes ashore....

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:42:00 +0200

Satellite images show that Laura has become “a formidable hurricane” in recent hours, threatening to smash homes and sink entire communities. It has undergone a remarkable intensification, “and there are no signs it will stop soon,” the National Hurricane Center said in an update early Wednesday.

Hot and humid with scattered storms

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:42:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is moving through the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall sometime Wednesday night or Thursday morning along the upper Texas coast. Laura is forecast to be a major Category 4 storm with winds to 130-140 mph as it approaches the Texas/Louisiana border.

Central Florida search and rescue team headed to Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:40:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida fire departments are deploying to southwest Louisiana, near Lake Charles, ahead of the landfall of Hurricane Laura. Task Force 4 specializes in structural collapse, swift water rescue, wide area search and hazardous materials.

Hurricane Laura strengthens into Category 3 storm, expected to intensify into Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:40:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. — Hurricane Laura has become a Category 3 storm and continues to intensify as it moves toward the Louisiana/Texas border. Weather officials said Laura is a dangerous Category 3 hurricane and is forecast to continue strengthening into a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday.

Laura Now Forecast To Be Dangerous Category 4 Hurricane: Here's Latest Projected Path

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:39:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura strengthens to Category 3

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:39:00 +0200

Devastating wind damage will occur near where #Laura makes landfall in the hurricane warning area. Well-built homes may incur major damage, trees will be snapped or uprooted, and electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks. pic.twitter.

Hurricane Laura upgraded to Category 3 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:39:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, now upgraded to a Category 3 storm, is poised to make landfall along the Gulf Coast within 24 hours. Thousands of people are evacuating from the island city of Galveston, Texas, and low-lying areas of Louisiana. Officials warn it could touch down as a Category 3 or even Category 4 storm.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:39:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, swirling wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Laura nears major hurricane strength hours before landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:38:00 +0200

Laura was moving over the Gulf of Mexico early Wednesday with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph — the upper limit of a Category 2 — and is expected to strengthen before landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. Texas and Louisiana officials are urging people to get out of the storm’s path, in part....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:36:00 +0200

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.

National Hurricane Laura now a 'major' Category 3 storm WFTS Staff

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:36:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura forecast to become 'catastrophic' category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:35:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas -- Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Laura threatens to ‘turbo-charge’ into 115mph megastorm as 500,000 people flee Texas and Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:32:00 +0200

People board a bus during evacuations, ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Laura, in Lake Charles, Louisiana Credit: EPA. The National Hurricane Center projected that Laura would draw energy from warm Gulf waters and become a Category three hurricane before making landfall tomorrow evening or early Thursday, with winds of of more than 115 mph.

NWS: Fall-like weather followed by Tropical Storm remnants this week

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:46:00 +0200

A cold front caused a more than 30-degree temperature drop since Tuesday afternoon. Just betore 7 a.m. Wednesday, the temperature was 57 degrees in Windsor Locks, 60 in Oxford, 61 in Danbury, 65 in Bridgeport and 66 in New Haven. Tuesday’s high temperatures were in the upper 80s and low 90s. From 3 p.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm intensifies to a Category 3; ‘catastrophic’ storm surge possible

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:55:00 +0200

Update 5:26 a.m. EDT Aug. 26 : Hurricane Laura’s intensification continued overnight with maximum sustained winds reaching 110 mph by 5 a.m. EDT, placing it right on the cusp of being upgraded to a Category 3 storm. A hurricane becomes a Category 3 storm when maximum sustained winds reach 111 mph and a Category 4 storm when they reach 130 mph.

National News Hurricane Laura now a 'major' Category 3 storm WFTS Staff 4:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:54:00 +0200

Laura expected to intensify to a Category 4 hurricane before landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura rapidly intensified through the overnight hours and is now on the verge of becoming a major hurricane. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the latest.

Every American home is getting a flood risk score – and many are at higher risk than previously known

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:54:00 +0200

As Hurricane Laura bears down on the Gulf Coast, residents are preparing for what could be a historic storm surge. The potential for widespread flooding is high, but even after major storms like Hurricane Harvey in 2017, some homeowners in high-risk areas still do not have flood insurance.

Hurricane Laura strengthens to Category 3

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200

Category 3 Laura to hit Texas, Louisiana as major hurricane as hundreds of thousands evacuate

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Hurricane Laura , which grew to a Category 3 storm early Wednesday, is forecast to bring "potentially catastrophic" storm surge, fierce winds winds and flash flooding to eastern Texas and Louisiana on Wednesday night and early Thursday, the More than half a million people were....

Hurricane Laura: Check the airline waiver policies for Southwest, Delta, United, American

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200

Due to fly in Hurricane Laura's path? Major airlines including United, Southwest, Delta, American and Spirit are issuing fee waivers to allow travelers to adjust their flight plans ahead of the storm without any cost. The stage is set for Hurricane Laura to make landfall on the Gulf Coast late Wednesday into early Thursday.

Laura strengthens into 'major' hurricane off U.S. Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:52:00 +0200

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 strengthens to Category 3

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200

Laura Rapidly Intensifies Into 115 MPH Category 3 Major Hurricane - The Weather Channel

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:50:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has rapidly intensified into a Category 3 over the Gulf of Mexico as it heads for a destructive landfall on the upper Texas or southwest Louisiana coasts by early Thursday morning. A potentially catastrophic storm surge and damaging winds will batter the region and a threat of flooding rain and strong winds will extend well inland.

Laura set to be 'potentially catastrophic' Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:49:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is poised to become a Category 4 storm that could wreak catastrophic damage in Texas and Louisiana, bringing a life-threatening storm surge, flash flooding and destructive winds that could leave areas uninhabitable for weeks or months. Laura’s winds are forecast to peak at 130 miles....

SOCIETY Hurricane Laura to strengthen to category 4 by Wednesday Hurricane Laura is expected to strengthen rapidly into a category 4 hurricane on Wednesday, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:48:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is expected to strengthen rapidly into a category 4 hurricane on Wednesday, the US National Hurricane Center said. Laura, currently a category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale, packing maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 kph), is about 335 miles (540 km) southeast of....

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:47:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Forecasters say Hurricane Laura is rapidly intensifying and will become a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane before landfall. It’s churning toward Texas and Louisiana, gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Laura strengthens to Category 3

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:46:00 +0200

États-Unis: L’ouragan Laura se renforce encore près des côtes

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:07:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura s’est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 3, charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 185 km/h et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d’une montée des eaux potentiellement «catastrophique», a annoncé le Laura devrait se renforcer en catégorie 4, d’une échelle qui....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:02:00 +0200

AP. Laura devrait se renforcer en catégorie 4, d’une échelle qui en compte 5, en s’approchant mercredi des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et d’une partie du Texas, ont précisé les météorologues. Le Centre national des ouragans a mis en garde contre des crues soudaines dans ces États.

États-Unis - L'ouragan Laura se renforce encore près des côtes

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:01:00 +0200

États-Unis. 26 août 2020 14:43; Act: 26.08.2020 14:45 Print L’ouragan Laura se renforce encore près des côtes Le Centre national des ouragans a averti que Laura pourrait entraîner une montée catastrophique des eaux, alors que l’ouragan s’approche des États-Unis. La tempête Laura est devenue un ouragan.

« Aucun signe qu’il s’arrêtera bientôt »: l’ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 4 « catastrophique », des centaines de milliers de personnes ont reçu l’ordre d’évacuer

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura, qui devrait frapper le sud-est des États-Unis mercredi soir, devrait être un ouragan de catégorie 4 «potentiellement mortel», dépassant malheureusement les attentes des météorologues américains. La tempête a commencé « Renforcement rapide » mercredi matin selon le US National Hurricane Center (NHC).

États-Unis: L’ouragan Laura se renforce encore près des côtes

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200

Laura strengthens to major hurricane: U.S. NHC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200

Laura has strengthened into a category 3 hurricane and is expected to strengthen to category 4 later on Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Hurricane Laura has maximum sustained winds of 115 miles (185km) per hour, making it a category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, which is....

Laura strengthens to major hurricane -U.S. NHC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200

Residents walk along a street affected by the passage of Tropical Storm Laura, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti August 25, 2020. Reuters/Andres Martinez Casares Laura has strengthened into a category 3 hurricane and is expected to strengthen to category 4 later on Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

Hurricane Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200

By Jeff Martin, John Mone and Stacey Plaisance The Associated Press. GALVESTON, Texas — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, swirling wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Category 3 Laura to hit Texas, Louisiana as major hurricane as hundreds of thousands evacuate

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:01:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura expected to strike as Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:59:00 +0200

Berger said his team of meteorologists will continue to monitor the storm, and the Houston area should still expect some inclement weather as the hurricane ravages areas like Beaumont, Port Arthur and southwest Louisiana. “This has been a very, very close call for Houston,” Berger wrote.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:59:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico. The post Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane appeared first on Oil City News.

Hurricane Laura intensifies to category 3 with 115 mph winds

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200

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.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:20:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3: des vents soufflant jusqu’à 185 km/h menacent les côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:14:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura s’est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 3, charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 185 km/h et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d’une montée des eaux potentiellement « catastrophique » a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

Hurricane Laura heading for Texas and Louisiana to intensify into 'catastrophic' Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:20:00 +0200

Laura's maximum sustained winds have increased to near 110mph with higher gusts, forecasters said. "There are no signs it will stop soon, with shear remaining low-to-moderate over the deep warm waters of the central Gulf of Mexico," the briefing heard. "We are expecting widespread power outages, trees down.

Hurricane heading for Texas and Louisiana upgraded to ‘catastrophic’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:20:00 +0200

FORECASTERS SAY HURRICANE Laura will intensify into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane – an even stronger storm than previously expected – as it heads towards Texas and Louisiana. Satellite images show that Laura has become “a formidable hurricane” in recent hours, threatening to smash homes and sink entire communities.

Hurricane Laura upgraded to major Category 3 storm as it barrels towards Gulf Coast The Independent

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:14:00 +0200

© Provided by The Independent. Hurricane Laura is now a major Category 3 storm with winds of 115pmh and gusts close to 130mph, as it barrels towards the Gulf Coast ahead of landfall tonight. It is forecast to rapidly power up into a "catastrophic" Category 4 hurricane later today, intensifying as it....

Hurricane Laura strengthens in Gulf waters as it approaches southern U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:13:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a "catastrophic" Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, swirling wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico. Satellite images show Laura has become "a formidable hurricane" in....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:13:00 +0200

, 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.

Laura strengthens to major hurricane: U.S. NHC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:13:00 +0200

(Reuters) - Laura has strengthened into a category 3 hurricane and is expected to strengthen to category 4 later on Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Hurricane Laura has maximum sustained winds of 115 miles (185km) per hour, making it a category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson scale,....

Laura strengthens to major hurricane: U.S. NHC 34m ago

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura could bring “life-threatening storm surge”

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:11:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is expected to become a Category 4 storm and slam into the Louisiana and Texas coasts as a major hurricane Wednesday evening. At least 20 million people are in the storm’s path and over half a million have been ordered to evacuate. The hurricane, currently a Category 3, was “rapidly....

Hurricane Laura live path: 6 ways to track the dangerous storm in real time

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:10:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, the monster-size storm that has been tearing up the Gulf, is gaining strength and expected to become a Category 4 hurricane, the said today. The storm is likely to make landfall in the United States on Wednesday night and will produce a “life-threatening” surge and flash flooding in Eastern Texas and Louisiana as early as today.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:10:00 +0200

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 now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura's path and where the tropical storm headed for the US could hit

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura officially became Hurricane Laura on Tuesday, and is expected to grow in intensity before hitting the southern US coast. Laura already has winds of around 90mph, and they could be close to 115mph by the time it strikes land either late Wednesday or early Thursday.

Few scattered storms likely into Wednesday

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:30:00 +0200

. We begin our Wednesday with a few spotty downpours, some of which will be capable of producing flash flooding. Otherwise, we will be mostly cloudy with temperatures in the upper 70s. Through the morning, temperatures may struggle to warm up at first. But some sunshine may emerge by midday.

Hurricane Laura becomes a major hurricane hours before landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:30:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has hit Category 3 strength over the Gulf of Mexico, hours before it is expected to bring potentially deadly flooding and ruinous damage to eastern Texas and Louisiana. Laura was moving over the Gulf early Wednesday with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph -- the lower range of a....

Hurricane Laura becomes 115mph Category 3 storm as it takes aim at Louisiana and Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:27:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has become a devastating Category 3 storm bringing with it 115mph winds and 13-foot storm surges as it churns toward Louisiana and Texas, threatening to smash homes and sink entire communities prompting more than half a million people to flee.

Category 3 Laura to hit Texas, Louisiana as major hurricane as hundreds of thousands evacuate - USA TODAY

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:26:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Hurricane Laura , which grew to a Category 3 storm early Wednesday, is forecast to bring "potentially catastrophic" storm surge, fierce winds and flash flooding to eastern Texas and Louisiana on Wednesday night and early Thursday, the More than half a million people were ordered....

Portland Wednesday weather: Sunny summer weather continues through Friday

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:26:00 +0200

Sunny summer weather continues through the end of the week. Temperature should cool a bit over the weekend. South Santiam River. Rosemarie Stein/Staff. By Rosemarie Stein | The Oregonian/OregonLive Pleasant sunny summer weather is expected to continue through the end of the week and into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

HURRICANE LAURA Hurricane Laura is expected to strengthen to 'catastrophic' Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:25:00 +0200

As Hurricane Laura raced toward the Gulf Coast, the storm was expected to intensify to Category 4 strength, the National Hurricane Center said. Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana warned residents that the window to safely flee would soon be closing. The storm is expected to make landfall early on....

Laura builds toward Category 4 hurricane as it barrels toward US coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:24:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Laura forecast to become ‘catastrophic’ Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:21:00 +0200

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....

Category 3 Laura to hit Texas, Louisiana as major hurricane as hundreds of thousands evacuate - USA TODAY

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:21:00 +0200

Laura expected to become Category 4 hurricane with 130 mph winds

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:20:00 +0200

ABC News By MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News. (NEW YORK) — Laura is an even stronger storm now compared to Tuesday with winds gusting at 110 mph which is just short of being a Category 3 major hurricane. Laura is expected to intensify to Category 4 with winds of 130 mph later Wednesday.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:42:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:40:00 +0200

La Nouvelle-Orléans (Etats-Unis) (AFP) - L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 3, charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 185 km/h et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d'une montée des eaux potentiellement "catastrophique" a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:44:00 +0200

22 minutes ago. GALVESTON, Texas Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, swirling wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Laura: storm strengthens as it approaches Texas and Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is expected to bring a “life threatening storm surge” to parts of the US Gulf Coast on Wednesday, officials warned, as half a million people were ordered to evacuate. The storm is predicted to hit Texas and Louisiana on Wednesday evening, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

Oil prices slip after seeing 5 month highs as hurricane churns in Gulf of Mexico

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:37:00 +0200

“With more than 1.5 million barrels a day being taken offline in anticipation of the storms, crude prices inched up,” said Craig Erlam, senior market analyst at Oanda, in a note. “Whether they will be sustained may depend on the level of damage that’s sustained and how long it will take the facilities to get back up and running again,” he said.

Rain chance drops as the temperatures climb!

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The rain chance will lower as we transition to a much drier weather pattern here across the Lowcountry. We’ll see a partly to mostly cloudy sky today with a few afternoon and evening showers and storms. High temperatures today will be in the low 90s inland, upper 80s at the beaches.

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Texas-Louisiana coast, expected to become Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was expected to rapidly strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday on a steady track to hit the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast after dark, causing catastrophic damage, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm, already a Category 3 on the five-step....

America’s Fuel-Making Corridor Prepares for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:34:00 +0200

Refineries, petrochemical facilities and ports along the Gulf Coast were closing as Hurricane Laura barreled toward the Texas-Louisiana border. The storm was expected to strengthen into a Category F… ....

‘Formidable’ Hurricane Laura Forecast To Slam Gulf Coast As ‘Catastrophic’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:31:00 +0200

TOPLINE. Hurricane Laura is likely to become a category 4 storm by the time it makes landfall along the Texas and Louisiana coasts early Thursday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center, after hundreds of thousands of residents were evacuated and shelters prepare to take in people while preventing spread of the coronavirus.

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 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:55:00 +0200

(Belga) L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 3, charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 185 km/h et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d'une montée des eaux potentiellement "catastrophique" a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

14h04 L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3 et menace les côtes américaines (météorologues) AFP

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:52:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 3, charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 185 km/h et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d'une montée des eaux potentiellement «catastrophique» a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:52:00 +0200

La Nouvelle-Orléans (Etats-Unis) - L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 3, charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 185 km/h et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d'une montée des eaux potentiellement "catastrophique" a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:46:00 +0200

Laura menace aussi les grands centres de raffinage de pétrole de Lake Charles en Louisiane et Beaumont/Port Arthur au Texas.

More than half a million ordered to flee as Hurricane Laura edges closer

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:56:00 +0200

Will Hurricane Laura pose problems for Alabama?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is a large storm that is forecast to make landfall well to the west of Alabama. Still the state could still feel some of its effects. By Leigh Morgan Hurricane Laura has continued to strengthen and was a Category 3 hurricane with 115 mph winds on Wednesday morning as it headed toward Louisiana and Texas.

Texas woman loads pets into car for Hurricane Laura evacuation

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:54:00 +0200

. Video shows a car full of pets including a hamster, dogs, and cats waiting to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Laura.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:51:00 +0200

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 Forecast Goes From Bad to Catastrophic

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:50:00 +0200

Laura underwent a phase of rapid intensification over the past 24 hours. After strafing Cuba and other parts of the Caribbean, the storm emerged over the Gulf of Mexico’s abnormally warm waters and began to ramp up. Over that period, wind speeds have risen from 70 mph (strong tropical storm....

Nation Woman loads pets into car for storm evacuation

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:49:00 +0200

Texas woman loads pets into car for Hurricane Laura evacuation. Video shows a car full of pets including a hamster, dogs, and cats waiting to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Laura.

Here’s why freezing water is smart for disaster prep -- plus other clever hacks

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:46:00 +0200

As Hurricane Laura plows ahead in the Gulf Coast, safety and preparation in times of severe weather are top of mind. Regardless of whether it’s a hurricane or another form of severe weather, there are some things you can do to prepare yourself now for what’s to come.

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Storm Is Expected to Hit Category 4 Strength

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:45:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, now a major Category 3 storm, hurtled toward the coasts of Louisiana and Texas on Wednesday morning, prompting state leaders to make dire warnings about life-threatening conditions as the storm gained further strength. The storm had sustained winds of nearly 115 miles per hour as it....

Hurricane Laura becomes a major hurricane hours before landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:45:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, swirling wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Verizon Response: unlimited call/text/data for customers in Hurricane Laura's Path

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:43:00 +0200

For media: we have b-roll, pictures and additional information on our emergency response equipment available at our Emergency Resource Center - What you need to know: Verizon consumer (prepaid and postpaid) and small business customers in Louisiana and in the path of Hurricane Laura will receive....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:09:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura passe en catégorie 3, des crues «catastrophiques» attendues

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:59:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 3 , charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 185 km/h et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d'une montée des eaux potentiellement « catastrophique » a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

Huracán Laura se encamina a categoría 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:07:00 +0200

Se calcula que unas 20 millones de personas se vean afectadas en la zona donde se producirá el impacto, entre Texas y Luisiana. The post Huracán Laura se encamina a categoría 4 appeared first on MVS Noticias.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:07:00 +0200

GALVESTON: Forecasters 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.

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Texas-Louisiana coast, expected to become Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:07:00 +0200

"You only have a few hours to prepare and evacuate for #HurricaneLaura. Wherever you are by noon is where you’ll have to ride out the storm. Be smart and be safe," Louisiana Governor John Edwards tweeted Wednesday morning. The storm was moving at about 15 miles (24 km) per hour.

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Texas-Louisiana coast, expected to become Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:04:00 +0200

The storm, already a Category 3 on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale for measuring hurricane intensity early Wednesday, was about 290 miles (465 km) southeast of Galveston, Texas, with maximum sustained winds of 115 miles (185 km) per hour, the Miami-based forecaster said. Category 4 hurricanes can pack winds of up to 156 miles (250 km) per hour.

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Texas-Louisiana coast, expected to become Category 4 This content was published on Aug 26, 2020 Aug 26, 2020 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was expected to rapidly strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday on a steady track to hit the Texas-Louisiana...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:04:00 +0200

(Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was expected to rapidly strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday on a steady track to hit the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast after dark, causing catastrophic damage, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm, already a Category 3 on the five-step Saffir-Simpson....

Aug. 26: Track the path of Hurricane Laura through images

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:01:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:59:00 +0200

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....

L’ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:21:00 +0200

(Lake Charles, Louisiane) Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l’ouragan Laura , qui s’est renforcé en catégorie 3 et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d’une montée des eaux potentiellement « catastrophique ».

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:18:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura to reach Cat 4; extended power outages, evacuations hit US Golf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200

In a shocking development, the National Hurricane Centre has warned that the Hurricane Laura is rapidly intensifying into a "catastrophic" Category 4 hurricane. As the devastating hurricane is heading towards US Gulf Coast, evacuation orders have been issued. The catastrophic Cat 4 hurricane means it endangers both life and property in its way.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200

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....

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:13:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, swirling wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:13:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura strengthens in Gulf waters as it approaches southern U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200

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.

Laura builds toward Category 4 hurricane as it barrels toward US coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:26:00 +0200

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:25:00 +0200

Lake Charles (Etats-Unis) (AFP) - Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l'ouragan Laura, qui s'est renforcé en catégorie 3 et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d'une montée des eaux potentiellement "catastrophique".

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:22:00 +0200

Lake Charles (Etats-Unis) - Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l'ouragan Laura, qui s'est renforcé en catégorie 3 et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d'une montée des eaux potentiellement "catastrophique".

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Texas-Louisiana coast, expected to become Category.....

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:31:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura was expected to rapidly strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday on a steady track to hit the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast after dark, causing catastrophic damage, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm, already a Category 3 on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale for....

Cybertip leads to child pornography investigation, charges for one man

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:30:00 +0200

David is a bureau reporter covering Salisbury, Concord, and Kannapolis and "wherever they send me." He grew up watching WBTV and it was the only TV station he ever wanted to work for. As of Wednesday morning, Hurricane Laura is now a major hurricane - Category 3, and it will continue to strengthen....

Hurricane Laura Rapidly Intensifies to Category 3, Half a Million Under Evacuation Orders

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:27:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane overnight, and forecasters and local officials are warning people in its path to evacuate. The hurricane, still located about 300 miles from the Lousiana coast, is expected to bring “potentially catastrophic” storm surge, heavy winds, and flash....

Laura growing to category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:26:00 +0200

National Hurricane Laura now a 'major' Category 3 storm Scripps National and WFTS Staff 7:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:24:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Hurricane Laura has sustained winds of 115 mph, making it a powerful Category 3 storm as it continues its progress toward the Texas-Louisiana border. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Wednesday morning Laura is expected to "rapidly strengthen" into a Category 4 storm.

See Hurricane Laura from space

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:24:00 +0200

Video captured by the International Space Station and by a hurricane hunter aircraft shows Hurricane Laura approaching the US coast as a major hurricane. Video captured by the International Space Station and by a hurricane hunter aircraft shows Hurricane Laura approaching the US coast as a major hurricane.

Hurricane Laura will bring us rain by the end of the week

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:24:00 +0200

US: Laura strengthens into major hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:23:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura is strengthening into a major hurricane expected to make landfall in the US states of Texas and Louisiana, both on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, US weather officials said Wednesday. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 115 miles per hour (185 kilometers per hour), according to data from the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Texas-Louisiana coast, expected to become Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:23:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura intensifies

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:38:00 +0200

An already active Atlantic hurricane season is entering what is traditionally its most intense phase, with Hurricane Laura posing a major hazard for the US Gulf Coast . Tropical storm Laura strengthened into a hurricane on 25 August, after impacting the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba and Jamaica as it made its way through the Caribbean.

MIL-OSI United Nations: Hurricane Laura intensifies

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:31:00 +0200

15h25 - L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3 et menace les côtes américaines (météorologues)

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:43:00 +0200

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:41:00 +0200

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l'ouragan Laura, qui s'est renforcé...

16h13 Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas AFP

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:39:00 +0200

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l'ouragan Laura, qui s'est renforcé en catégorie 3 et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d'une montée des eaux potentiellement «catastrophique».

États-Unis : l’ouragan Laura continue de se renforcer

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:39:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura s’est renforcé mercredi 26 août en catégorie 3, charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 185 km/h. Sur le golfe du Mexique, il menace désormais les côtes américaines d’une montée des eaux potentiellement « catastrophique », a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans. → EXPLICATION.

L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3 et menace les côtes américaines (météorologues) L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 3, charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 185 km/h et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d'une montée des eaux potentiellement "catastrophique" a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans. Laura devrait se renforcer en catégorie 4, d'une échelle qui en compte 5, en s'approchant mercredi des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et d'une partie du Texas, ont précisé les... AFP

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:35:00 +0200

© Handout Image satellite de l'ouragan Laura le 26 août 2020 à 12H40 GMT. L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 3, charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 185 km/h et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d'une montée des eaux potentiellement "catastrophique" a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:32:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura: Storm approaching US 'potentially catastrophic'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:44:00 +0200

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.

CDC testing guidelines; Alabama cases; Europe reinfections

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:43:00 +0200

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its COVID-19 testing guidelines and now says people without symptoms “do not necessarily need a test” – even if they’ve been exposed to COVID-19. Just last week, the CDC updated its travel guidelines that no longer mandate a 14-day....

Hurricane Laura Expected To Make Landfall As Category 4 Storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:41:00 +0200

Buses of evacuees left the Texas Gulf Coast as Hurricane Laura further strengthened overnight, now packing wind speeds of 115 miles per hour — a Category 3 storm — and was expected to make landfall on the upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts Wednesday evening before moving inland Wednesday night or Thursday morning.

India to hold national college tests despite surging virus infections

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:38:00 +0200

MUMBAI: More than 2 million India n students will sit for admission tests to medical and engineering schools next week, the government said on Wednesday, despite growing concern that the move could fuel a jump in coronavirus infections. India reported more than 60,000 infections, maintaining the....

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:38:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, swirling wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Gulf Of Mexico Oil Drillers Brace For Impact As Hurricane Nears Tropical storm Laura has strengthened to a hurricane and is expected to grow further before striking the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:37:00 +0200

Tropical storm Laura has strengthened to a hurricane and is expected to grow further before striking the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane. The oil industry has evacuated 299 offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico so far and 11 drilling rigs, according to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:55:00 +0200

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.

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:52:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:52:00 +0200

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:56:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas — Hurricane Laura rapidly gained strength on Wednesday, forecast to become a "catastrophic" Category 4 hurricane before striking the Texas and Louisiana coasts with wind and water now swirling over much of the Gulf of Mexico. Satellite images show Laura's remarkable intensification....

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Texas-Louisiana coast, expected to become Category 4 1h ago

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:55:00 +0200

Evacuations under way ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

Nation Hurricane Laura: Where is it and where will it be the worst?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200

As Hurricane Laura makes its march toward the Upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts, the already Category 3 "major" hurricane is strengthening and growing, on track to bring "potentially catastrophic storm surge," forecasters say. Laura is swirling off Texas and Louisiana with winds whipping up....

Weather Hurricane Laura evacuations underway

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura evacuations underway in Louisiana. Residents of Sulpher, Louisiana, packed up their items and evacuated on Aug. 25, as Laura looked to take aim at the Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Laura now a 'major' storm: What's its path? Where will storm surge be the worst?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200

Atmos Energy : Natural Gas Customers Urged to Act Safely in Preparation for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:51:00 +0200

continues to monitor and prepare for Hurricane Laura, urging residents in the path of severe weather to take steps that help ensure personal safety. 'Atmos Energy wants you and your family to be safe in any situation,' said John McDill, Atmos Energy vice president of pipeline safety.

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:08:00 +0200

Une potentielle catastrophe naturelle en approche

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:04:00 +0200

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:04:00 +0200

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:56:00 +0200

Here's what New Orleans can expect for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:06:00 +0200

Parking restrictions were lifted Wednesday in New Orleans as rain chances related to increase in the city. Residents can park their vehicles on higher ground, including the neutral ground, but they shouldn't block streetcar tracks, sidewalks or bicycle lanes, the city's NOLA Ready account tweeted Wednesday morning.

Photos: Hurricane Laura takes aim at southwest Louisiana coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:06:00 +0200

strengthened into a Category 3 storm Wednesday and is expected to slam into the Louisiana/Texas coastline as a monster hurricane pushing "potentially catastrophic" storm surge, forecasters said. The hurricane was expected to reach Category 4 strength before making landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday around the Louisiana/Texas state line.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:05:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas >> Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, gathering wind and water that swirls over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Laura now forecast to reach Category 4 before hitting Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:04:00 +0200

This satellite image released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Hurricane Laura churning in the Gulf of Mexico, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. (NOAA via AP) GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura rapidly gained strength on Wednesday, forecast to become a “catastrophic”....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:03:00 +0200

Laura forecast to be 'catastrophic' Category 4 Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:01:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, a large, dangerous storm, is presently a Category 3 hurricane, but the National Hurricane Center says that hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center and tropical-storm- force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km).

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:01:00 +0200

Colleges in the Houston region have closed campuses and canceled or moved classes online this week due to the impending threat of Hurricane Laura.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0200

Colleges across the Houston region have closed campuses and canceled or moved classes online this week due to the impending threat of Hurricane Laura. Among the closures: Lone Star College canceled all classes and will close facilities starting at 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. The community college resumes normal operations Monday, Aug.

Hurricane Laura: Storm approaching US 'potentially catastrophic'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:57:00 +0200

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....

Hurricane Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200

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)....

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:14:00 +0200

REUTERS - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Hurricane Laura takes aim at Texas-Louisiana coast, expected to become Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:20:00 +0200

CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Hurricane Laura takes aim at Texas-Louisiana coast, expected to become Category 4. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. (Corrects name of newspaper to Austin American-Statesman, instead of Austin Statesman, in 17th paragraph) By Ernest Scheyder GALVESTON, Texas, Aug 26 (Reuters) -....

Laura now forecast to be a Category 4 hurricane; Gulf residents urged to evacuate

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:20:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura rapidly gained strength on Wednesday, forecast to become a "catastrophic" Category 4 hurricane before striking Texas and Louisiana. Officials implored coastal residents to flee before it's too late. Check out this story on yorkdispatch.com: https://www.yorkdispatch.

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:18:00 +0200

Forecast Update:Laura Now CAT 3 Hurricane. As of the 7am advisory Hurricane Laura has been upgraded to a Category 3 Hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115 miles per hour with a forward movement to the northwest at 15mph. Laura is forecast to make landfall near midnight along the Texas....

Hurricane Laura Live News and Updates

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:17:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura now forecast to reach Category 4 before hitting Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:17:00 +0200

US: Hurricane Laura expected to strengthen to Category 4, approaching Texas-Louisiana border

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:17:00 +0200

This satellite image released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Hurricane Laura churning in the Gulf of Mexico, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. Forecasters say Laura is rapidly intensifying and will become a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane before landfall.

Laura 10 a.m. forecast update - Wednesday, Aug. 25

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200

At 1000 AM CDT (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Laura was located near latitude 27.0 North, longitude 92.0 West. Laura is moving toward the northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h). A gradual turn toward the north-northwestward and north is expected later today and tonight.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura rapidly gained strength on Wednesday, forecast to become a ''catastrophic'' Category 4 hurricane before striking Texas and Louisiana. Officials implored coastal residents to flee before it's too late. Satellite images show Laura's remarkable intensification into ''a formidable....

Hurricane Laura expected to become'extremely dangerous' cat 4 storm Emily McCain

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:15:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds, and flash flooding are all expected as Hurricane Laura could soon become an "extremely dangerous" category 4 storm, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. According to the NHC , hurricanes are considered major when they reach Category 3 or above.

Hurricane Laura strengthens to Category 3 storm, expected to produce ‘devastating wind damage’

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:14:00 +0200

A man walks along the beach Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Galveston, Texas, as Hurricane Laura moves toward the Gulf Coast. Forecasters say Laura is rapidly intensifying and will become a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane before landfall. It's churning toward Texas and Louisiana, gathering wind and....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:14:00 +0200

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....

Hurricane Laura barrels toward the US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200

Wayne McDaniel, the judge of Hardin County, Texas, is warning his residents to consider evacuating now ahead of Hurricane Laura. “There will be many days that electrical power will not be available, possibly weeks. There will be trees down all over the county. There will be trees on houses. There will be houses destroyed.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is rapidly intensifying and forecasters now expect it to become a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane. It’s already a Category 3 as it approaches Texas and Louisiana, with landfall expected overnight. Stacy Stewart at the National Hurricane Center says some....

Hurricane Laura now forecast to reach Category 4 before hitting Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:09:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé et menace la Louisiane et le Texas Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 185 km/h, l'ouragan devrait se renforcer en catégorie 4, d… 26/08/2020 - 18:27

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:22:00 +0200

Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 185 km/h, l'ouragan devrait se renforcer en catégorie 4, d'une échelle qui en compte 5, a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans. Il pourrait provoquer "une montée des eaux potentiellement catastrophiques, des vents extrêmes ainsi que des crues soudaines", alerte-t-il dans son dernier bulletin.

L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3 et menace les côtes américaines (météorologues) 26/08/2020 - 17:20

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:22:00 +0200

Potential Homebuyers Can Now See Flood Risk On Homes Before Purchase

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:32:00 +0200

With a rapidly intensifying Hurricane Laura churning in the Gulf of Mexico and headed towards the Eastern Texas and Southern Louisiana coasts, one realtor site is making a big shift to prepare potential homebuyers of their future flood risk when they prepare to buy a home. According to NPR , Realtor.

Oil holds near five-month high on U.S. output cuts, virus concern weighs

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:32:00 +0200

August 26, 2020. By Stephanie Kelly. NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices steadied on Wednesday, pressured by worries about the demand outlook during the coronavirus pandemic but buoyed as U.S. producers shut output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura.

Oil Steadies; Virus Concerns Weigh As Hurricane Heads To U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:32:00 +0200

NEW YORK: Oil prices steadied on Wednesday, pressured by worries about the demand outlook during the coronavirus pandemic but buoyed as U.S. producers shut output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura. Renewed worries over the COVID-19 pandemic, which has squeezed demand and sent prices to....

Houston-area colleges close ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:31:00 +0200

The latest on Laura: Hurricane nears Category 4 strength; thousands evacuate along Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:30:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, swirling wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Thousands flee US Gulf Coast as Laura strengthens

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200

People prepare to board a bus for evacuation before the arrival of hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 25, 2020. (AFP) Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and....

The latest on Laura: Hurricane nears Category 4 strength; thousands evacuate along Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:28:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, swirling wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Transportation, Logistics Sector Braces For Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:27:00 +0200

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 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200

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.

Bullish EIA Inventory Report Pushes Oil Prices Higher Oil prices continued to rally on Wednesday morning after the EIA reported a draw in both crude and gasoline inventories as Hurricane Laura approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:22:00 +0200

Crude oil price rallied further today after the Energy Information Administration reported a crude oil inventory draw of 4.7 million barrels for the week to August 21. At 507.8 million barrels, oil inventories are 15 percent above the five-year average for this time of the year. Last week’s draw compares with a 1.

Quinze ans après Katrina, l’ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le sud des États-Unis

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:35:00 +0200

Le sud des États-Unis, plus particulièrement la Louisiane et le Texas, se prépare à affronter l’ouragan Laura, qui devrait se renforcer en catégorie 4 à son arrivée sur les côtes ce mercredi. Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l’ouragan Laura, qui....

A Proposed Storm Surge Barrier Could Protect Texas from Storms like Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:44:00 +0200

If Hurricane Laura shifts west and lands squarely on the Texas coast, it will be the fifth deadly hurricane to strike the Lone Star State since 2000. That’s far too soon for Texas and federal partners to complete a storm surge protection system designed to shield the Lone Star State from major hurricanes.

Hurricane Laura to hit Louisiana, Texas coast as Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:44:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Hurricane Laura is expected to be an “extremely powerful Category 4 hurricane” with “unsurvivable storm surge” when it reaches the Gulf Coast on Wednesday night and early Thursday, the hurricane center said in its 10 a.m. CDT update.

Hurricane Laura intensifying to Cat 4, threatens oil refineries in its path

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:42:00 +0200

. Regina Mayor, KPMG Global Head of Energy weighs in on the potential devastation on Hurricane Laura as it heads toward the Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Laura – Live: Half a million evacuated and residents told 'go – your life depends on it' as storm gears up to 'catastrophic' category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:42:00 +0200

In anticipation of the hurricane reaching the US coast on Wednesday, More than half a million people were ordered to flee from an area of the Gulf Coast along the Texas-Louisiana state line. Speaking about the possible impact of the hurricane, Kathleen Tierney, former director of the Natural Hazards....

Residents evacuate as Hurricane Laura strengthens to take aim at Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:40:00 +0200

04:09 Hurricane Laura is expected to hit the Gulf Coast as a “dangerous” category 4 hurricane, forcing residents to board up their homes and pack their cars to flee the area for safety, NBC’s Morgan Chesky and Sam Brock report. Aug.

Hurricane Laura heads for US coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:40:00 +0200

Residents of Gulf Coast US states Texas and Louisiana evacuated flood zones and boarded up windows on Tuesday as Hurricane Laura barrelled towards the coastline, after earlier causing 25 deaths in the Caribbean. The storm’s maximum sustained winds were nearing 150km/h, with gusts higher, the US....

Bullish EIA Inventory Report Pushes Oil Prices Higher

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:39:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Texas-Louisiana coast, expected to become Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:39:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (Reuters) – Hurricane Laura was expected to rapidly strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday on a steady track to hit the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast after dark, causing catastrophic damage, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm, already a Category 3 on the five-step....

Oil steadies; virus concerns weigh as hurricane heads to U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:38:00 +0200

Oil prices steadied on Wednesday, pressured by worries about the demand outlook during the coronavirus pandemic but buoyed as U.S. producers shut output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura. Renewed worries over the COVID-19 pandemic, which has squeezed demand and sent prices to record....

Hurricane Laura almost to Category 4 strength as it heads for Louisiana/Texas coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:37:00 +0200

has strengthened and is almost a Category 4 storm, forecasters said Wednesday morning. Laura is expected to continuing strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall near the Louisiana/Texas line late Wednesday or early Thursday. The storm is expected to push a "catastrophic" storm....

Hurricane Center warns storm surge from Hurricane Laura could reach "unsurvivable" 20 feet in parts of Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:36:00 +0200

Hurricane Center warns storm surge from Hurricane Laura could reach "unsurvivable" 20 feet in parts of Texas, Louisiana. MIAMI -- Hurricane Center warns storm surge from Hurricane Laura could reach "unsurvivable" 20 feet in parts of Texas, Louisiana.

Lexington utility company mobilizes to help after Hurricane Laura strikes Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:35:00 +0200

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Hurricane Laura is expected to strengthen into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane before it makes to make landfall in Texas and Louisiana late Wednesday into early Thursday. Utility crews are already preparing for the damage the storm will leave behind. Lexington utility company Davis H.

The latest on Laura: Hurricane nears Category 4 strength; thousands evacuate along Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:35:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, swirling wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

Operation BBQ Relief Celebrates 8 Millionth Meal

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:20:00 +0200

, a nonprofit disaster relief organization that supports communities by feeding displaced residents and first responders heartwarming barbeque meals, has reached a milestone of serving their 8 millionth meal. Operation BBQ Relief is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in May 2011 in....

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200

The latest on Laura: Hurricane nears Category 4 strength; thousands evacuate along Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, swirling wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200

U.S. crude stocks drop as exports soar, refining ramps up -EIA

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:53:00 +0200

NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters) - U.S. crude oil stockpiles fell last week as exports soared the most in 18 months and refineries boosted production to the highest rate since March before the worst of the demand hit from the coronavirus pandemic, data from the Energy Information Administration showed on Wednesday.

Oil steadies; virus concerns weigh as hurricane heads to U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:52:00 +0200

NEW YORK — Oil prices steadied on Wednesday, pressured by worries about the demand outlook during the coronavirus pandemic but buoyed as U.S. producers shut output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura. Renewed worries over the COVID-19 pandemic, which has squeezed demand and sent prices to....

Hurricane Center warns storm surge from Hurricane Laura could reach "unsurvivable" 20 feet in parts of Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:52:00 +0200

. MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Center warns storm surge from Hurricane Laura could reach "unsurvivable" 20 feet in parts of Texas, Louisiana. News from The Associated Press, and a taste of the great journalism produced by AP members and customers. Managed 24/7 by these editors: apne.

Hurricane Laura may bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge up to 20 feet for parts of Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:52:00 +0200

Impacts and hazards from the storm are already widespread – not just where the center of the storm makes landfall. A life-threatening and "unsurvivable" storm surge of 7 to 20 feet will inundate the coast just east of the trajectory. A storm surge warning is in effect from Freeport, Texas to the mouth of the Mississippi River.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:52:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura strengthens, likely to make landfall as 'catastrophic' Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:51:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Hurricane Laura has gained strength and is now forecast to make landfall as a Category 4 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Laura strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday, making it the first major hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.

These Houston-area hospitals, clinics are closing due to the potential threat from Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:48:00 +0200

The following Houston-area hospitals and clinics are closing or relocating services due to the ongoing threat of Hurricane Laura. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. 10 a.m. Aug. 26. Harris Health System Harris Health is closing all outpatient healthcare facilities at noon on Wednesday through Thursday.

'We will have our eyes on stores': HPD Chief warns he won't tolerate looters during Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:48:00 +0200

Houston police chief Art Acevedo didn't mince words when he sent a stern warning about looting ahead of Hurricane Laura's landfall. In a series of tweets, Acevedo wrote "Although you may not see us, we will have eyes on stores, gun stores, pharmacies, etc.

NASA’s Orbital View of a Strengthening, Dangerous Major Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:47:00 +0200

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station provided images of Hurricane Laura as it continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station provided images of Hurricane Laura as it continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico.

FPL Sends Crews to Support Power Restoration Following Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:47:00 +0200

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 +0200

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....

Alert: Hurricane Center warns storm surge from Hurricane Laura could reach "unsurvivable" 20 feet in parts of Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:47:00 +0200

Alert: Hurricane Center warns storm surge from Hurricane Laura could reach "unsurvivable" 20 feet in parts of Texas, Louisiana MIAMI (AP) Hurricane Center warns storm surge from Hurricane Laura could reach "unsurvivable" 20 feet in parts of Texas, Louisiana.

The latest on Laura: Hurricane nears Category 4 strength; thousands evacuate along Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, swirling wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico.

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 +0200

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: Storm approaching US 'potentially catastrophic'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200

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.

News Hurricane Laura could bring 1-3 inches of rain, storms to Tenn. Lelan Statom

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:06:00 +0200

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Hurricane Laura could bring several inches of rain and a few strong storms to Middle Tennessee this week. Laura is now a Category 3 storm and may reach Category 4 level Wednesday afternoon. The National Hurricane Center has issued a dire prediction, calling for an....

Hurricane Laura forecast to rapidly strengthen into an ‘extremely powerful’ Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:05:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura rapidly gained strength on Wednesday, forecast to become an “extremely powerful Category 4 hurricane” when it strikes Texas and Louisiana. Officials implored coastal residents to flee before it’s too late. Satellite images show Laura’s remarkable intensification into “a formidable....

Video US cities evacuated as Hurricane Laura bears down Parts of southern United States in the path of Hurricane Laura are under mandatory evacuation orders. The US National Weather Service says high winds and flooding will cause widespread devastation, with some areas likely to be left uninhabitable and without power for weeks. France 24

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:03:00 +0200

Parts of southern United States in the path of Hurricane Laura are under mandatory evacuation orders. The US National Weather Service says high winds and flooding will cause widespread devastation, with some areas likely to be left uninhabitable and without power for weeks.

NASA's orbital views of a strengthening, dangerous major hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:02:00 +0200

Credit: Credit: NASA/Chris Cassidy. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station provided images of Hurricane Laura as it continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico. Laura is pushing waters from the Gulf of Mexico that could inundate coastal areas miles inland and evacuations are in progress.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200

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.

Lt. Gov. Nungesser calls for La. residents to volunteer with disaster recovery with Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is asking Louisiana residents to step up and lend a hand to their neighbors with disaster recovery efforts in the days and weeks after Hurricane Laura makes landfall. “We anticipate extensive damage throughout much of Louisiana in the....

Hurricane Laura expected to intensify to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 by landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200

Here's the latest: Hurricane Laura intensified to a Category 3 storm on Wednesday morning and is expected to strengthen to an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 by landfall. It is expected to make landfall around the Texas and Louisiana border on the Gulf Coast on Wednesday night or early Thursday.

Confidence ‘very high’ Houston will dodge worst of Laura while...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200

Storm surge and tropical force winds will precede Hurricane Laura’s landfall later today. Residents along the northwestern Gulf coast have mere hours to make final preparations before conditions deteriorate, according to the National Hurricane Center. Portions of the Louisiana coastline could be hit....

Hurricane Laura Update

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200

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Hurricane Laura, forecast to hit as Category 4, poses catastrophic threat to Louisiana and Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:58:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, a major Category 3 storm, is set to hit near the Texas-Louisiana border on Thursday morning as local officials scramble to evacuate thousands of residents. Laura rapidly intensified into a major Category 3 storm early Wednesday and is forecast to develop into a Category 4 later in the day.

Hurricane Laura live updates: ‘Unsurvivable storm surge’ expected for parts of Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:58:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Could Bring ‘Life-Threatening’ Storm Surge as It Transforms Into Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:57:00 +0200

Laura was about 225 miles southeast of Lake Charles, Louisiana and about 235 miles southeast of Galveston, Texas on Wednesday morning, prompting the National Hurricane Center to issue a public advisory warning residents that they were running out of time to get themselves to safety.

Fresenius Medical Care North America Prepares Dialysis Patients as Hurricane Laura Approaches Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200

WALTHAM, Mass. Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), the nation's leading provider of dialysis products and services, has activated its national disaster response team to ensure continuity of care as Hurricane Laura bears down on the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:18:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura s’est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 3 , charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 185 km/h et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d’une montée des eaux potentiellement "catastrophique" a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:15:00 +0200

Watch Live: Hurricane Laura approaches Galveston Island on it's way to making landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:18:00 +0200

is poised to make landfall neart the Upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts late Wednesday. The National Hurricane Center projects the Category 3 storm to strengthen to a Category 4 beforehand, warning of life-threatening storm surge, tropical-storm-force winds, and possible flash flooding. As of 7 a.

Hurricane Laura rapidly intensified and could hit the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:14:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura was barreling toward the Gulf Coast Wednesday morning and is expected to make landfall at Category 4 strength with winds between 130 and 156 mph on Wednesday evening, according to the The storm is now wide enough to bring hurricane-force winds topping 74 mph to the nearly 300-mile....

Pittsburgh Area Likely To Feel Hurricane Laura Impact

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:13:00 +0200

PITTSBURGH, PA —Hurricane Laura likely will bring dangerous storm surges, winds and rainfall to portion of Texas and Louisiana. The storm's remnants likely will impact Pittsburgh over the weekend, bringing needed relief from drought conditions. How much rain the area gets over the weekend depends....

Hurricane Laura now expected to make landfall with 120 mph winds and deadly storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:12:00 +0200

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hurricane Laura intensified impressively once the storm entered the warm waters of the Gulf, the storm has become more symmetrical, which is a characteristic of stronger storms, and the eye wall appears to be clearing out of the cloud cover we saw over it earlier.

Tropical Weather Laura expected to 'rapidly strengthen' to Category 4 hurricane: NHC Kahtia Hall 5:18 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:12:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is expected to "rapidly strengthen" into a Category 4 storm the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said early Wednesday morning. It is currently a Category 3. NHC said eastern Texas and Louisiana could see life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding later in the day.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:11:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura to bring 'catastrophic' damage to Texas-Louisiana coast as a Category 4: forecaster - Reuters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:10:00 +0200

The storm, already a Category 3 on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale for measuring hurricane intensity, was about 235 miles (375 km) southeast of Galveston, Texas, with maximum sustained winds of 125 miles (205 km) per hour, the Miami-based forecaster said. Category 4 hurricanes can pack winds of up to 156 miles (250 km) per hour.

Hurricane heading for Texas and Louisiana upgraded to ‘catastrophic’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:09:00 +0200

Laura’s maximum sustained winds have increased to near 110mph with higher gusts, forecasters said. “We are expecting widespread power outages, trees down. Homes and businesses will be damaged,” said Donald Jones, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana, which is near the centre of Laura’s forecast track.

Hurricane Laura to bring 'catastrophic' damage to Texas-Louisiana coast as a Cat. 4 -forecaster

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was expected to rapidly strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday on a steady track to hit the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast after dark, causing catastrophic damage, the National Hurricane Center said.

Laura Threatens U.S. Gulf Coast With ‘Unsurvivable’ Storm Surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200

(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is set to slam into the U.S. Gulf Coast early Thursday as an extremely powerful Category 4 storm, unleashing deadly storm surges, flash floods and destructive winds that could inflict as much as $25 billion in damage. Laura is already a Category 3 major hurricane with....

Hurricane Laura: Storm approaching US 'potentially catastrophic'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200

Fresenius Medical Care North America Prepares Dialysis Patients as Hurricane Laura Approaches Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200

24-hour Emergency Hotline Activated at 1-800-626-1297; All Dialysis Patients Welcome Regardless of Provider. WALTHAM, Mass. Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), the nation's leading provider of dialysis products and services, has activated its national disaster....

Hurricane Laura to bring 'catastrophic' damage to Texas-Louisiana coast as a Cat. 4: forecaster

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200

By Ernest Scheyder. GALVESTON, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was expected to rapidly strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday on a steady track to hit the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast after dark, causing catastrophic damage, the National Hurricane Center said.

Fresenius Medical Care North America Prepares Dialysis Patients as Hurricane Laura Approaches Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:04:00 +0200

Laura threatens U.S. Gulf Coast with 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is set to slam into the U.S. Gulf Coast early Thursday as an extremely powerful Category 4 storm, unleashing deadly storm surges, flash floods and destructive winds that could inflict as much as $25 billion in damage. Laura is already a Category 3 major hurricane with maximum winds....

NHC warns of ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge as Laura approaches Gulf coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200

Officials announce mandatory evacuations for portions of St. Mary Parish due to Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200

MORGAN CITY, La. (WAFB) - St. Mary Parish President David Hanagriff has issued an immediate MANDATORY EVACUATION for the following areas south of the Intracoastal Waterway: Ahston; Freetown Road; Glencoe; Louisa; South of LA 83 at Cypermort Road; Residents along the Kelly Canal.

What Hidalgo's disaster declaration means for Harris County

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued a disaster declaration for the county Wednesday, citing an “imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property” from Hurricane Laura. The storm is expected to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border late Wednesday or early Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane.

A Proposed Storm Surge Barrier Could Protect Texas from Storms like Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Forecast To Hit Category Four As It Heads For Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:28:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is now forecasted to strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane as it heads towards Texas and Louisiana. The National Hurricane Center described the swelling storm as “formidable,” saying that it has the strength to destroy homes and entire communities, according to the “There are no....

Hurricane Laura forecast to bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge to Texas-Louisiana border as Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:28:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Laura threatens the U.S. Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:26:00 +0200

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.

Laura Is Poised to Become a ‘Catastrophic’ Category 4 Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:26:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is set to slam into the U.S. Gulf Coast early Thursday as an extremely powerful Category 4 storm, unleashing deadly storm surges, flash floods and destructive winds that could inflict as much as $25 billion in damages. Laura is already a Category 3 major hurricane with maximum winds....

Oil prices steady near five-month highs

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200

NEW YORK: Oil prices steadied Wednesday, pressured by worries about the demand outlook during the coronavirus pandemic but buoyed as US producers shut output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura. Renewed worries over the Covid-19 pandemic, which has squeezed demand and sent prices to....

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:21:00 +0200

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Polio éradiquée, coopération bactérienne et parasite préhistorique : l'actu des sciences en ultrabrèves

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:37:00 +0200

Dans cette sélection du 26 août 2020 : le virus de la poliomyélite officiellement déclaré éradiqué en Afrique, les bactéries du microbiote coopèrent et un nouveau parasite préhistorique découvert.

'Unsurvivable storm surge, catastrophic damage' feared from Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:39:00 +0200

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a "catastrophic" Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, swirling wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico. Satellite images show Laura has become "a....

Kim Jong-un warns over North Korea typhoon and coronavirus

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:42:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura s'approche du Texas et de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200

Crédit photo © Reuters. (Reuters) - L'ouragan Laura devrait encore se renforcer pour atteindre la catégorie 4 avant d'arriver sur les côtes du Texas et la Louisiane dans la journée, avec sans doute à la clé des dégâts catastrophiques, a annoncé le centre américain des ouragans (NHC) mercredi.

Hurricane Laura threatens Gulf Coast with "catastrophic" flooding

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:56:00 +0200

CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss the latest warnings as Hurricane Laura moves towards the Gulf Coast near the border of Louisiana and Texas.

USA travel advice

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +0200

National Hurricane Laura projected to 'produce catastrophic impacts' Scripps National 6:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is currently a Category 3 major storm, and is predicted to make landfall late Wednesday night along the Texas-Louisiana border as an even stronger storm. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Wednesday morning Laura is expected to "rapidly strengthen" into a Category 4 storm.

Hurricane Laura could be 'unsurvivable' in parts of Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:53:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, which is forecasted to make landfall Wednesday evening as a Category 4, could be "unsurvivable" in portions of Texas and Louisiana, the National Hurricane Center said. The government agency warned the storm surge could reach 20 feet in areas between Houston and Lake Charles, La.

Hurricane Laura strengthening rapidly to Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:52:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is poised to become a life-threatening Category 4 storm before coming ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast this week, potentially inflicting as much as $18 billion in damage on the region and keeping some of America’s largest oil refineries shut for months.

Hurricane Laura strengthens in Gulf, officials issue dire warnings to those who stay

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:50:00 +0200

There will be “unsurvivable storm surge” in parts of Texas and Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:48:00 +0200

One of the main concerns facing residents on the Gulf Coast is what the National Hurricane Center is calling “potentially catastrophic storm surge.” Storm surge is the rise in sea level during a big storm. It is measured as the height of the water above what the normal predicted astronomical tide would be.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:45:00 +0200

, 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.

Hurricane Laura live updates: ‘Unsurvivable storm surge’ expected for parts of Louisiana, Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is a very dangerous and rapidly intensifying hurricane. My Administration remains fully engaged with state & local emergency managers to continue preparing and assisting the great people Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Listen to local officials. We are with you! pic.twitter.com/x0JoijLUpb Donald J.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:42:00 +0200

U.S. crude stocks drop as exports soar, refining ramps up - EIA

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:42:00 +0200

By Devika Krishna Kumar. NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. crude oil stockpiles fell last week as exports soared the most in 18 months and refineries boosted production to the highest rate since March before the worst of the demand hit from the coronavirus pandemic, data from the Energy Information Administration showed on Wednesday.

NASA's orbital views of a strengthening, dangerous major Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:40:00 +0200

Watches and Warnings on Aug. 25. On Aug. 25, NOAA's National Hurricane Center (NHC) posted several watches and warnings on major Hurricane Laura. A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for San Luis Pass, Texas to the mouth of the Mississippi River. A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of....

Laura will likely strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:40:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, now a Category 3 storm, "continues to rapidly strengthen" over the Gulf of Mexico with current maximum sustained winds near 125 mph (205 km/h), according to The National Hurricane Center (NHC). Laura is expected to become an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 hurricane before making landfall later today (Aug.

Hurricane Laura to bring 'catastrophic' damage to Texas-Louisiana coast as a Cat. 4: forecaster

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:40:00 +0200

‘People are scared’: Texans brace for Hurricane Laura as storm approaches

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200

In an interview with the Guardian, Dr John Nielsen-Gammon, Texas state climatologist, said: “At this point, the track forecast has a landfall point of the Texas-Louisiana border. That would spare Houston and Galveston from any catastrophic storm surge because it’s moving east.

Hurricane Laura: storm to bring 'unsurvivable surge' of destruction to US gulf coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is expected to bring an “unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves” to parts of the US gulf coast late Wednesday or early Thursday, officials warned, as half a million people were ordered to evacuate. The storm was roaring across the ocean on Wednesday afternoon and....

Weather Hurricane Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:03:00 +0200

Extremely dangerous Hurricane Laura bears down on Gulf Coast. Laura became a major hurricane on Wednesday, August 26 and is forecast to get stronger.

Hurricane Laura Maps, Apps and Data from Esri 2020-08-26T16:49:00Z

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:03:00 +0200

As Hurricane Laura prepares to make landfall on the Gulf Coast, Esri has curated a suite of authoritative maps, apps, and data from federal agencies like FEMA, the US Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA, and more to help media and the public understand the impacts on vulnerable populations, including those dealing with COVID-19.

'Unsurvivable storm surge' threatens US coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:02:00 +0200

Major flooding is expected across Lake Charles, Louisiana, beginning this afternoon and lasting through tomorrow morning. The Calcasieu River, which runs through Lake Charles, is currently forecast to rise to 15.6 feet by tomorrow morning. If this forecast plays out, it will surpass the previous record of 13.

Hurricane Laura will bring 'unsurvivable storm surge' and hit Texas and Louisiana as Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:01:00 +0200

Storm surge along the Gulf Coast could raise water levels to as high as 12 feet to 15 feet in Intracoastal City and Morgan City, Louisiana, and Laura was expected to drop 5 to 10 inches of rain over the region, the NHC said. 'Some areas, when they wake up Thursday morning, they're not going to....

Hurricane Laura forecast to bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge to Texas-Louisiana border as Category 4 - CNBC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:58:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, a major Category 3 storm, is set to hit near the Texas-Louisiana border on Thursday morning as local officials scramble to evacuate thousands of residents. Hurricane Laura's rapid intensification Wednesday shocked scientists and prompted forecasters to issue warnings of "unsurvivable storm surge" in Texas and Louisiana.

Severe storms, Hurricane Laura remnants could spell trouble for Upstate NY

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:57:00 +0200

A thunderstorm Tuesday evening with heavy rain and strong winds took down trees on Oakwood Street in Fayetteville. Storms rolled through Central New York on Tuesday evening, knocking down trees and pouring down rain. At one time, more than 10,000 people in the region were without power.

Laura threatens U.S. Gulf Coast with 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200

LIVE: Gov. Greg Abbott gives update on state response to Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:19:00 +0200

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference where he gave an update on the state’s response to Hurricane Laura, which is now expected to become a Category 4 storm. The latest tracks predict Laura will make landfall overnight Wednesday into Thursday along the Texas-Louisiana border.

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Forecasters Warn of ‘Unsurvivable’ Storm Surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:19:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura to Hit With 'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge: NHC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:19:00 +0200

As hundreds of thousands of residents fled their homes along the Gulf Coast in anticipation of Hurricane Laura, officials warned the “catastrophic” Category 4 storm could bring with it an “unsurvivable” storm surge. Hurricane Laura, which has strengthened to a Category 3 storm with winds upwards of....

Fears Hurricane Laura will hit as catastrophic Category 4 Hurricane Laura has rapidly gained strength, raising fears that it could come ashore as a catastrophic Category 4 storm with an "unsurvivable" six-metre storm surge that could sink entire communities in Texas and Louisiana. 18 minutes ago

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:18:00 +0200

In the largest US evacuation during this pandemic era, more than half a million people were ordered Tuesday to flee from their homes near the Texas-Louisiana state line, including the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and the low-lying Calcasieu and Cameron parishes in....

Hurricane Laura Bringing ‘Unsurvivable Storm Surge’ To Texas...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:18:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura seen from the International Space Station on Aug. 25. NASA/Chris Cassidy. The National Hurricane Center has issued a blunt forecast for the Gulf Coast as approaches. “Unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park,....

Laura gains power, could come ashore as Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:18:00 +0200

The storm grew nearly 70% in power in just 24 hours to reach Category 3 status, and it continued to draw energy from the warm Gulf of Mexico waters. The system was on track to arrive late Wednesday or early Thursday as the most powerful hurricane to strike the U.S. so far this year. "This is shaping up to be just a tremendous storm," Louisiana Gov.

Hurricane Laura updates: Storm expected to bring 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:13:00 +0200

Laura is expected to intensify to Category 4 hurricane today with 145 mph winds and "unsurvivable storm surge" in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. "Unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to....

Hurricane Laura update: NHC warns of ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge along the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura update: NHC warns of ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge along the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast. Posted at 12:43 pm on August 26, 2020 by Greg P. The NHC is out with a new update for Hurricane Laura and is now warning of “unsurvivable” storm surge along the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast:....

Hurricane categories tell only part of the story — here's the real damage storms like Laura can do

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:17:00 +0200

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:23:00 +0200

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'We know the drill': Chambers Co. remains calm in face of Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200

WINNIE _ The crew of Austin water squad one pulled up to the Winnie-Stowell Volunteer Fire Department Wednesday morning, introducing themselves. “We want to make sure you guys have all the help you need,” said Chris Moren, greeting a member of the team. Members of the fire department had been up all night battling a house fire that wouldn’t go out.

DOTD recommends alternate routes for evacuees trying to leave southwest La. ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is recommending alternate routes for evacuees trying to leave southwest Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Laura’s landfall. DOTD is recommending drivers use northbound routes like I-49, US 61, or I-55 to get to....

Category 3 Hurricane Laura Expected to Strengthen

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:26:00 +0200

U.S. forecasters are warning residents of the country’s Gulf Coast that Hurricane Laura, already a very powerful Category 3 hurricane with 205-kilometer-per-hour winds, is expected to strengthen to a Category 4 storm before it makes landfall sometime late Wednesday.

Officials warn Hurricane Laura will cause “unsurvivable” storm surge in Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:23:00 +0200

“We need everyone in southwest Louisiana paying very, very close attention to this storm and heeding the warnings that have been going out for a number of hours now,” Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said today (Aug. 26) in a press conference. “You’re going to hear ranges of storm surge that we....

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:23:00 +0200

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,....

Hurricane Laura forecast to bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge to Texas-Louisiana border as Category 4 - CNBC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:23:00 +0200

‘Catastrophic’ Laura likely to be a Category 4 hurricane: Here’s what that means

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:17:00 +0200

“Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls,” according to Saffir-Simpson scale. “Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks to possibly months.

Oil Fluctuates With Traders Assessing U.S. Gulf Hurricane Impact

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:17:00 +0200

(Bloomberg) -- Oil flipped between gains and losses as a steady decline in U.S. stockpiles coincided with decreased demand from Gulf Coast refineries shut ahead of Hurricane Laura. Domestic crude inventories fell nearly 5 million barrels last week for a fifth straight week of declines, U.S.

Laura to produce life-threatening storm surge along Louisiana coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200

Laura will bring a life-threatening storm surge to the coast of Louisiana as the hurricane makes landfall overnight with strong winds, flooding rains and isolated tornadoes. Laura's timeline Wednesday: Rain bands are already impacting the coasts of Louisiana and Texas.

U.S. Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:41:00 +0200

Georgia Power - Georgia Power crews ready to respond to Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:41:00 +0200

As Hurricane Laura continues to move near the Gulf Coast, Georgia Power is ready to respond to requests for assistance from utilities who may be impacted by the storm. Georgia Power continues monitoring the changing weather around the clock and coordinates with other utilities to field requests for assistance through the mutual assistance network.

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 +0200

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....

‘An Unsurvivable Storm’: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Warns There’s Only ‘A Few More Hours’ Left to Escape Hurricane Laura’s Path

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:40:00 +0200

The coast of Texas is just three years removed from the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey. But Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) is warning Texans that Hurricane Laura could be far worse. Appearing on America’s Newsroom Wednesday morning, the governor was asked for an update on storm preparations by Fox....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:39:00 +0200

‘Formidable’ storm expected to make landfall overnight near major US oil refinery hubs. A powerful hurricane was heading towards the US’s Gulf of Mexico coast on Wednesday, threatening high winds and....

Gov. Abbott provides update as Hurricane Laura barrels toward Texas and Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:39:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura heads toward Texas carry what forecasters say could be an "unsurvivable" storm surge. Check out this story on caller.com: https://www.caller.com/story/news/local/texas/state-bureau/2020/08/26/hurricane-laura-approaches-texas-and-could-bring-an-unsurvivable-surge/3443123001/ ....

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Texas-Louisiana coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura was expected to rapidly strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday. (Corrects name of newspaper to Austin American-Statesman, instead of Austin Statesman, in 17th paragraph) By Ernest Scheyder. GALVESTON, Texas, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was expected to rapidly....

Laura to Join Costly List of Catastrophic Gulf Coast Hurricanes

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, which is roaring toward Louisiana and eastern Texas, threatens to become the eighth storm that’s Category 4 or stronger to reach the U.S. Gulf Coast in modern history. Three of the eight biggest storms have come in the past four years, posing significant risk to Gulf of Mexico....

'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge Feared As Hurricane Laura Nears US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200

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....

Trump annonce des renforts contre les «pillages» et «l’anarchie» à Kenosha

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:53:00 +0200

(Washington) Le président américain Donald Trump a annoncé mercredi l’envoi de renforts policiers et de soldats de la Garde nationale contre les « pillages » à Kenosha, où deux hommes sont morts lors de manifestations exigeant que justice soit faite pour Jacob Blake. Agence France-Presse.

L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3, les villes côtières du Texas évacuées

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:49:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura s’est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 3 , charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 185 km/h et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d’une montée des eaux potentiellement "catastrophique" a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as hurricane nears US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:55:00 +0200

"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 +0200

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....

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200

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Here's what Hurricane Laura looked like from the International Space Station

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:49:00 +0200

NASA shared a video of Hurricane Laura as it was viewed from the International Space Station on Monday, Aug. 24, while it was still categorized as a tropical storm. Hurricane Laura, now a Category 4 storm, is expected to track east overnight, which is good news for Houston, but our neighbors near....

Etats-Unis : l’ouragan Laura, «extrêmement dangereux», passe en catégorie 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:06:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 3 , charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 220 km/h et menaçant désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d'une montée des eaux potentiellement « catastrophique » a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans. Il est considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux ».

Renforcé en catégorie 4, l’ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:05:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura s’est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 4 (sur une échelle de 5) et il est considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux », a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans. Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 220 km/h, il menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe....

Laura Becomes Extremely Dangerous Cat 4 Storm: Hurricane Update

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:08:00 +0200

Laura is just the latest storm to take shape in what’s already been an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season. With three months left to go in the season, Laura will be the seventh system to hit the U.S., a record for the time of year, and the first major hurricane to hit the Gulf Coast since Michael in 2018.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:08:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura Could Be The Strongest Storm To Hit Louisiana Since 1856

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:06:00 +0200

TOPLINE. Parts of southwest Louisiana and east Texas could be “uninhabitable for weeks and months,” after Hurricane Laura brings a storm surge over two stories high, forecasters warn, as the storm continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of an expected landfall early Thursday morning as a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane.

Hurricane Laura is now a Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:03:00 +0200

The full Louisiana National Guard has been activated ahead of Hurricane Laura's landfall, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced at a press conference today. He said the last time the state had activated the full guard was for Hurricane Issac in 2012. “We need everyone in southwest Louisiana paying close attention to this storm,“ Gov.

John Lennon’s killer denied parole for an 11th time

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:03:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center says Laura is now an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane. Two people were shot to death during another night of Black Lives Matter protests in Kenosha in a possible vigilante attack carried out by a young white man who was caught on cellphone video opening fire in....

Hurricane Laura: What to know about the potentially ‘catastrophic’ storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:02:00 +0200

A Category 4 storm can cause damage so severe that wide swaths of land could become uninhabitable for weeks or months. Rainfall amounts of up to 15 inches are possible from Wednesday through Friday across much of the northwestern Gulf Coast, with smaller amounts expected over the lower to middle Mississippi Valley, according to the NHC.

Entergy : Louisiana Finalizing Storm Preparations Ahead of Intensifying Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:02:00 +0200

> Entergy Louisiana Finalizing Storm Preparations Ahead of Intensifying Hurricane Laura. For Immediate Release Entergy Louisiana Finalizing Storm Preparations Ahead of Intensifying Hurricane Laura. 08/26/2020. Contact. Brandon Scardigli 504-576-4132 bscardi@entergy.com. David Freese 504-576-4132 dfreese@entergy.

Hurricane Laura upgraded to Cat. 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:01:00 +0200

Laura upgraded to 'catastrophic' Category 4 hurricane, 'unsurvivable' storm surge forecast for Texas-Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, a major Category 4 storm, is set to hit near the Texas-Louisiana border on Thursday morning as local officials scramble to evacuate thousands of residents. The storm's rapid intensification shocked scientists and prompted forecasters to issue warnings of "unsurvivable storm surge" in Texas and Louisiana.

Tax Tip: How to Deduct Property Damage Caused by Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:52:00 +0200

Laura is now a major hurricane that's barreling toward the Texas-Louisiana border. Of course, if you're in the storm's path, your family's personal safety is your number one concern right now. But once the hurricane passes, you might also have to deal with property damage from high winds or flooding.

Laura to Join Costly List of Catastrophic Gulf Coast Hurricanes

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:52:00 +0200

(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura, which is roaring toward Louisiana and eastern Texas, threatens to become the eighth storm that’s Category 4 or stronger to reach the U.S. Gulf Coast in modern history. It follows Michael, which devastated the Florida panhandle in 2018, and Harvey, which deluged Houston in 2017.

Etats-Unis : désormais en catégorie 4, l'ouragan menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200

MENACE - L'ouragan Laura, qui doit atteindre la côte des Etats-Unis ce mercredi soir, vient d'être renforcé en catégorie 4. La Louisiane et le Texas se préparent et prévoient des dégâts. Simple tempête tropicale à l'origine, l'ouragan Laura a été renforcé en catégorie 4 (sur une échelle de 5) ce....

L'ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, considéré comme "extrêmement dangereux"

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura, qui s'est renforcé en catégorie 4 sur 5 ce mercredi, se dirige vers les côtes américaines et menace désormais la Louisiane et le Texas.

États-Unis: renforcé en catégorie 4, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200

Les opérations d'évacuation des résidents de zones côtières du sud-est du Texas s'intensifiaient mercredi à l'approche de l'ouragan Laura, qui s'est renforcé en catégorie 4 et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d'une montée des eaux potentiellement "catastrophique".

L'ouragan Laura "extrêmement dangereux" passe en catégorie 4, les villes côtières du Texas évacuées

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:19:00 +0200

(sur une échelle de 5) et il est considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans. Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 220 km/h, il menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d’une montée des eaux potentiellement "catastrophique".

19:02 | TEMPETE L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 4 et menace les côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:12:00 +0200

Etats-Unis : L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 4 et menace les côtes. TEMPETE Laura est passé en catégorie 3 puis 4 dans la même journée. Laura is coming — AFP. Laura s’est renforcé ce mercredi en catégorie 4, charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 185 km/h, et menace désormais les côtes....

L’ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, est «extrêmement dangereux»

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200

(Lake Charles, Louisiane) L’ouragan Laura s’est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 4 (sur une échelle de 5) et il est considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux », a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans. Gianrigo MARLETTA et Camille Camdessus à Washington Agence France-Presse.

Hurricane Hurricane Laura becomes 'extremely dangerous' category 4 storm Emily McCain

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds, and flash flooding are all expected as Hurricane Laura has become an "extremely dangerous" category 4 storm, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. As of the 2 p.m. update, Laura is about 200 miles south-southeast of Lake Charles, Louisiana....

LIVE TRACKING: Hurricane Laura takes aim at Texas, Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200

Category 4 storm could make landfall late Thursday. Watch live satellite tracking and forecasting of Laura rapidly gained strength Wednesday, raising fears that it could come ashore as a Category 4 hurricane with a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities.

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Storm Intensifies to Category 4 Strength

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200

“This is a very serious storm,” Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana said during a briefing on Wednesday, beseeching residents again to heed official warnings and noting that the window for evacuations would rapidly close as conditions deteriorate. “In the five years I’ve been governor, I don’t....

US orders Hurricane Laura evacuations

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:18:00 +0200

More than 500,000 people are under evacuation orders in parts of Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Laura is predicted to make landfall, bringing destruction to the US Gulf Coast. "These numbers are unimaginable, to think that there will be a wall of water over two storeys high coming on shore, is....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:18:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura updates: Storm now Category 4, 'unsurvivable storm surge' expected

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:17:00 +0200

Laura is a Category 4 hurricane with "unsurvivable storm surge" expected insome areas, according to the National Weather Service. "Unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including....

National Hurricane Center says Laura is now an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:17:00 +0200

Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? National Hurricane Center says Laura is now an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane National Hurricane Center says Laura is now an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane.

Laura becomes a category 4 hurricane as it approaches U.S. Gulf coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:17:00 +0200

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura has become a category 4 hurricane and is expected to cause "catastrophic storm, extreme winds, and flash flooding" across the northwest Gulf Coast tonight, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm, located 200 miles (320 km) south-southeast of Port Arthur,....

Hurricane Laura to cause 'unsurvivable storm surge' on US Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:17:00 +0200

Galveston, Texas: Hurricane Laura was expected to cause catastrophic damage and "unsurvivable storm surge" to the Gulf Coast near the Texas and Louisiana border after strengthening to a Category 4 storm, the National Hurricane Centre said. Laura, located 320 kilometres south-southeast of Port....

Hurricane Laura and its 'unsurvivable storm surge' loom in space views - CNET

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:17:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura and its 'unsurvivable storm surge' loom in space views. Satellites and NASA astronauts are tracking the monster storm as it flashes lightning and heads for Texas and Louisiana. NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy captured this view of Hurricane Laura from the ISS. NASA/Chris Cassidy. is dangerous, and it's moving in fast.

Once Laura makes landfall, the storm is expected to weaken rapidly, but it will still produce thunderstorms as it moves north, according to KXAS-TV (NBC5) Grant Johnston.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:16:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:16:00 +0200

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....

Coastal Louisiana Residents Prepare for 'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura strengthened to a Category 3 storm overnight August 25 to 26, and was expected to intensify to a Category 4, forcing Louisiana residents to scramble to prepare as evacuation orders were issued. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed Wednesday morning that Hurricane Laura had....

Hurricane Laura to cause 'unsurvivable storm surge' on US Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:15:00 +0200

How will Hurricane Laura impact Ohio? Northeast Ohio’s Thursday weather forecast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:13:00 +0200

By Mike Rose, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio - While still moving over the Gulf Coast, the current track for Hurricane Laura does show the storm’s potential path will lead it over part of the state. Earlier tracks out of the National Hurricane Center had Laura on a slightly more Northeasterly track which would have covered a majority of Ohio.

Hurricane Laura to bring ‘UNSURVIVABLE’ storm surge to US coastline, forecasters warn

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:12:00 +0200

With just hours to go before Hurricane Laura hits the Texas and Louisiana coasts, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) has warned that the storm surge will be “unsurvivable” to anyone who refuses to evacuate. Hurricane Laura is currently brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, and is forecast to be a....

Nat'l Hurricane Center warns Laura will be 'unsurvivable,' 'catastrophic' for Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:12:00 +0200

As Hurricane Laura barrels towards an expected landfall at the Texas and Louisiana border Wednesday night, experts are warning that the storm surge will be "unsurvivable" and the damage "catastrophic." The National Hurricane Center raised the alarm in a grim Twitter post Wednesday morning, noting....

Laura to join costly list of catastrophic Gulf Coast hurricanes

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:12:00 +0200

Live updates: Hurricane Laura is now a Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200

have been ordered to evacuate. The hurricane center warned of potentially catastrophic and life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds, and flash flooding Wednesday night along the northwest Gulf Coast. "Little time remains to protect life and property," it said mid-Wednesday.

Hurricane Center: Hurricane Laura strengthens to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura impacts in metro New Orleans: See radar and updated weather info

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200

Watches and warnings have been issued and will continue for metro New Orleans amid You can track rain and storms in the area below on radar. Cant' see radar below? Summary or major watches and warnings. -- Tropical storm warning for lower Jefferson and lower Plaqumines parishes ... tropical storm conditions are expected within 24 hours.

Hurricane Laura, now Category 4, may bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge to Texas-Louisiana border

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:09:00 +0200

An intensifying Hurricane Laura grew stronger by the hour Wednesday over the Gulf of Mexico as forecasters said the system strengthened into an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm , spawning a storm surge that's already swamped parts of the Satellite images show that Laura has become “a....

Chris Bailey’s Forecast | Hurricane Laura Will Impact Our Weather

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:09:00 +0200

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Hurricane Laura continues to strengthen as it roars toward the coast near the Louisiana/Texas state line. This major hurricane is going to be catastrophic for that region with up to a 20 foot storm surge tonight. This storm continues to track toward Kentucky Friday into....

Hurricane Laura strengthens into 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:08:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Hurricane Laura has gained strength and is now an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Laura strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday, making it the first major hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.

Hurricane Laura may bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge up to 20 feet for parts of Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:08:00 +0200

AUSTIN, Texas An intensifying Hurricane Laura is growing stronger by the hour Wednesday over the Gulf of Mexico as forecasters warn the powerful system will be a "catastrophic” Category 4 storm as it's already sending its storm surge along parts of the Gulf Coast. The U.S.

19h48 Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas AFP

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:32:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, jugé « extrêmement dangereux »

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:26:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, jugé « extrêmement dangereux » L’ouragan Laura s’est renforcé, ce mercredi 26 août 2020, en catégorie 4 (sur une échelle de 5). Il est considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux », a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

Hurricane Laura gains strength as coastal residents urged to flee

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:33:00 +0200

Laura has gained strength to become a menacing Category 4 hurricane with the potential for a 20ft storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to flee.

UT's medical school to close flood gates

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:32:00 +0200

The University of Texas McGovern Medical School will shutter its flood gates at 1 p.m. in anticipation of Hurricane Laura. The $20 million flood protection system, which was installed after Tropical Storm Allison flooded the Texas Medical Center in 2001, include 23 doors, an outer barrier with water....

Essay: Hurricane Rita’s memories linger as Laura rolls in

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:32:00 +0200

I never truly processed the news about the death of my cousin Alejandro during the mass evacuation ahead of Hurricane Rita. Our family was so large, we had to take several different vehicles to flee. We became separated, many of us attempting to avoid the freeways and traffic by sticking to smaller roads in rural areas.

Hurricane Laura gains strength as coastal residents urged to flee

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:32:00 +0200

The storm grew nearly 70% in power in just 24 hours to reach Category 3 status and continued to draw energy from the warm Gulf of Mexico waters. The system was on track to arrive late on Wednesday or early Thursday as the most powerful hurricane to strike the US so far this year.

BSEE Monitors Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Activities in Response to Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:32:00 +0200

Laura strengthens into ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. (AP) — Laura is rapidly gaining strength and raising fears that it could come ashore as a Category 4 hurricane in Texas and Louisiana. Forecasters say the system could deliver a 20-foot storm surge that would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents to flee.

Hurricane Laura, now Category 4, threatens TX and LA

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:28:00 +0200

By The Associated Press Delcambre, La. (AP) — Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and....

Laura upgraded to menacing Category 4 hurricane with potential ‘unsurvivable’ surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:28:00 +0200

Victoria Nelson with her children Autum Nelson, 2, Shawn Nelson, 7, and Asia Nelson, 6, line up to board a bus to evacuate Lake Charles, La., Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, ahead of Hurricane Laura. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) AP. GALVESTON, Texas — Laura rapidly gained strength Wednesday, growing into a....

Hurricane Laura to cause 'unsurvivable storm surge' on U.S. Gulf Coast - Reuters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:27:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was expected to cause catastrophic damage and “unsurvivable storm surge” to the Gulf Coast near the Texas and Louisiana border after strengthening on Wednesday to a Category 4 storm, the National Hurricane Center said.

Campuses, Labs Close in Advance of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:27:00 +0200

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: What to know about the potentially ‘catastrophic’ storm 39 mins Weather

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:27:00 +0200

US orders Hurricane Laura evacuations

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura to cause 'unsurvivable storm surge' on U.S. Gulf Coast This content was published on Aug 26, 2020 Aug 26, 2020 By Ernest Scheyder and Jennifer Hiller GALVESTON, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was expected to cause catastrophic damage and...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200

By Ernest Scheyder and Jennifer Hiller. GALVESTON, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was expected to cause catastrophic damage and "unsurvivable storm surge" to the Gulf Coast near the Texas and Louisiana border after strengthening on Wednesday to a Category 4 storm, the National Hurricane Center said.

LOOP shuts operations at Marine Terminal due to storms

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:23:00 +0200

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.

Laura upgraded to 'catastrophic' Category 4 hurricane, 'unsurvivable' storm surge forecast for Texas-Louisiana - CNBC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:23:00 +0200

Category 4 Hurricane Laura poses catastrophic threat to Louisiana and Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:23:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has intensified into a Category 4 storm as it barrels toward the Texas-Louisiana border and will produce “unsurvivable storm surge,” according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Laura quickly intensified into a major Category 4 storm Wednesday afternoon with maximum winds of 140 mph.

US orders Hurricane Laura evacuations

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:22:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura to cause ‘unsurvivable storm surge’ on US Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:21:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura was expected to cause catastrophic damage and “unsurvivable storm surge” to the Gulf Coast near the Texas and Louisiana border after strengthening on Wednesday to a Category 4 storm, the National Hurricane Center said. Laura, located 200 miles (320 km) south-southeast of Port Arthur,....

Laura to make landfall along TX/LA coast overnight

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:44:00 +0200

Laura will make landfall along the Texas/Louisiana coast overnight with life-threatening storm surge, flooding rain, hurricane winds and tornadoes. Laura's timeline Wednesday: Rain bands are already impacting the coast of Louisiana and Texas. Tropical storm winds (of at least 39 mph) are expected to increase tonight.

Etats-Unis : Laura, l'ouragan qui fonce sur la Louisiane et le Texas, est "extrêmement dangereux"

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200

Les villes côtières du Texas évacuent leurs habitants avant l'ouragan Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200

Les opérations d'évacuation des résidents de zones côtières du sud-est du Texas s'intensifiaient mercredi à l'approche de l'ouragan Laura, qui s'est renforcé en catégorie 3 et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d'une...

Etats-Unis : désormais en catégorie 4, l'ouragan qui menace la Louisiane et le Texas, est "extrêmement dangereux"

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200

Laura strengthens into powerful Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:43:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Laura rapidly gained strength Wednesday, growing into a menacing Category 4 hurricane with the potential for a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to flee.

Hurricane Laura intensifies to Category 4 ahead of landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:42:00 +0200

02:58 Hurricane Laura has grown to become a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches the United States. NBC's Al Roker describes the dangerous levels of storm surge and flooding that could take place. Aug.

Hurricane Laura to cause 'unsurvivable storm surge' on US Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:42:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura to cause 'unsurvivable storm surge' on US Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:42:00 +0200

Police investigating string of thefts at Morehead business

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200

Police say the suspect vehicle is believed to be a Ford crew cab pickup truck pulling a trailer at the time of the thefts. (Morehead Police Department) MOREHEAD, Ky. (WKYT) - Police are investigating a string of thefts at Morehead business. According to a Facebook post, the thefts happened over the past few months from Great Outdoor Powersports.

Laura gains power, could come ashore as Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:40:00 +0200

to flee. The storm grew nearly 70% in power in just 24 hours to reach Category 3 status and continued to draw energy from the warm Gulf of Mexico waters. The system was on track to arrive late Wednesday or early Thursday as the most powerful hurricane to strike the U.S. so far this year.

The Latest: Laura becomes “catastrophic” category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:40:00 +0200

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): GALVESTON, Texas — The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has become “an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane” packing 140 mph winds, clocked by an Air Force hurricane hunter airplane flying into the storm.

Tracking Hurricane Laura as Category 4 Storm Threatens U.S. Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200

What You Need To Know. The U.S. Gulf Coast is bracing for Hurricane Laura, which is poised to pummel the Texas-Louisiana border as a devastating Category 4 storm and unleash deadly storm surges, flash floods and destructive winds that could inflict as much as $25 billion in damage. Devastation will be significant.

The Latest: Laura becomes “catastrophic” category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200

Gov. Edwards extends Phase Two of reopening as La. braces for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Governor John Bel Edwards announced Wednesday, Aug. 26 he will be extending Phase Two of reopening the state’s economy until Friday, Sept. 11. The governor made the announcement during a news conference Wednesday morning as the state prepared for the arrival of Hurricane Laura.

Laura strengthens into ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled.

Laura now a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200

Laura rapidly gained strength Wednesday, growing into a menacing Category 4 hurricane with the potential for a six-metre high storm surge that forecasters said would be "unsurvivable" and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to flee.

The Latest: Laura Becomes "catastrophic" Category 4 Storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): GALVESTON, Texas The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has become an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane packing 140 mph winds, clocked by an Air Force hurricane hunter airplane flying into the storm.

Hurricane Laura To Cause 'unsurvivable Storm Surge' On U.S. Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas: Hurricane Laura was expected to cause catastrophic damage and “unsurvivable storm surge” to the Gulf Coast near the Texas and Louisiana border after strengthening on Wednesday to a Category 4 storm, the National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Laura to cause 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:34:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura was expected to cause catastrophic damage and "unsurvivable storm surge" to the Gulf Coast near the Texas and Louisiana border after strengthening on Wednesday to a Category 4 storm, the National Hurricane Center said. Laura, located 200 miles (320 km) south-southeast of Port....

Laura upgraded to 'catastrophic' Category 4 hurricane, 'unsurvivable' storm surge forecast for Texas-Louisiana - CNBC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:34:00 +0200

US orders Hurricane Laura evacuations

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:33:00 +0200

Live: Half a million evacuated amid fears of 'unsurvivable storm surge' when storm makes landfall as Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:26:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is a dangerous Category 3 storm and is due to strengthen to Category 4 before slamming into the US south coast later 26 August 2020: (RAMMB/NOAA/NESDIS/AFP via Getty) Hurricane Laura, that is due to make landfall in Louisiana and Texas on Wednesday is predicted to be ungraded to a....

Hurricane Laura: Storm approaching US 'potentially catastrophic'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:26:00 +0200

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 Becomes Extremely Dangerous Cat 4 Storm: Hurricane Update

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:26:00 +0200

(Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Gulf Coast is bracing for Hurricane Laura, which has grow into a powerful Category 4 storm that’s poised to pummel the Texas-Louisiana border with deadly storm surges, flash floods and destructive winds that could inflict as much as $25 billion in damage.

Hurricane Laura to cause 'unsurvivable storm surge' on U.S. Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:26:00 +0200

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:54:00 +0200

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L’ouragan Laura, «extrêmement dangereux», menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:56:00 +0200

(Lake Charles, Louisiane) Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l’ouragan Laura , renforcé en catégorie 4 sur une échelle qui en compte 5, et considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux ». Gianrigo MARLETTA et Camille Camdessus à Washington Agence France-Presse.

L'ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:54:00 +0200

L'ouragan s'est renforcé en catégorie 4, d'une échelle qui en compte 5, en s'approchant ce mercredi des côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique. L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé ce mercredi en catégorie 4 (sur une échelle de 5) et il est considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura, extrêmement dangereux, passe en catégorie 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:53:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 4 (sur une échelle de 5) et il est considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans. Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 220 km/h, il menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du....

"Vous n'avez que quelques heures pour vous préparer et évacuer" : passé en catégorie 4, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200

Ils se barricadent ou évacuent. Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient, mercredi 26 août, à affronter l'ouragan Laura, qui s'est renforcé en catégorie 4, sur une échelle qui en compte 5. Il est considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

Fusillade mortelle à Kenosha: un adolescent arrêté

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:50:00 +0200

(Kenosha, Wisconsin) Un adolescent de 17 ans soupçonné d’avoir abattu deux personnes en marge de manifestations dans la ville américaine de Kenosha, au Wisconsin, a été arrêté, a annoncé mercredi la police locale. Agence France-Presse. « Les autorités de Kenosha ont émis un mandat d’arrêt pour....

Laura grows into 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:55:00 +0200

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 gains strength as coastal residents urged to flee

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, now Category 4, may bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge to Texas-Louisiana border

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:54:00 +0200

The Latest: Laura becomes “catastrophic” category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura gains strength as coastal residents urged to flee

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:54:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:54:00 +0200

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....

Ask 2: Do we need to cover our windows during a hurricane?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200

Workers board up windows at the Galvez Hotel & Spa Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Galveston, Texas, as Hurricane Laura heads toward the Gulf Coast. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) HOUSTON At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed.

Galveston County judge provides update on Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200

Galveston County Judge Mark Henry talks about Hurricane Laura during an Aug. 26, 2020, news conference. (KPRC) GALVESTON, Texas – Officials in Galveston County are continuing to monitor Hurricane Laura as it approaches the Gulf Coast. Galveston County Judge Mark Henry again urged people to evacuate....

Experts says Hurricane Laura storm surge 'unsurvivable'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:50:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) Laura rapidly gained strength Wednesday, growing into a menacing Category 4 hurricane with the potential for a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be "unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to flee.

Hurricane Laura gains strength as coastal residents urged to flee

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:49:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:49:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura now a Category 4 storm Scripps National 5:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:49:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has reportedly reached maximum sustained winds of 140 mph, making it a powerful Category 4 storm as it prepares to slam into the Texas-Louisiana border late Wednesday afternoon. The wind speed report was made by an Air Force hurricane hunter.

Laura strengthens into 'extremely dangerous' Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:49:00 +0200

The storm grew nearly 70% in power in just 24 hours to a size the National Hurricane Center called "extremely dangerous." Drawing energy from the warm Gulf of Mexico waters, the system was on track to arrive late Wednesday or early Thursday as the most powerful hurricane to strike the U.S. so far this year.

The Latest: Laura becomes "catastrophic" category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:49:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas — The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has become "an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane" packing 140 mph winds, clocked by an Air Force hurricane hunter airplane flying into the storm. Laura is expected to strike Wednesday night into Thursday morning somewhere along the Louisiana-Texas border.

Hurricane Laura Now An 'Extremely Dangerous' Category 4 Storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:46:00 +0200

Buses of evacuees left the Texas Gulf Coast as Hurricane Laura has now strengthened into an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm expected to make landfall on the upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts Wednesday evening before moving inland Wednesday night bringing with it "unsurvivable" storm surges that will cause catastrophic damage.

The Latest: Laura becomes "catastrophic" category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:46:00 +0200

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): GALVESTON, Texas The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has become “an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane” packing 140 mph winds, clocked by an Air Force hurricane hunter airplane flying into the storm.

Laura strengthens into ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:46:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas — Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled.

Devenu "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura menace

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:08:00 +0200

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient ce mercredi à affronter l’ouragan Laura, renforcé en catégorie 4 sur une échelle qui en compte 5, et considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux". Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 220 km/h, il pourrait provoquer....

Ouragan Laura - L'ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, est "extrêmement dangereux"

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200

(Belga) L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 4 (sur une échelle de 5) et il est considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans. Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 220 km/h, il menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le....

L'ouragan Laura, "extrêmement dangereux", menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:01:00 +0200

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l'ouragan Laura, renforcé en catégorie 4 sur une échelle qui en compte 5, et considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux". Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 220 km/h, il pourrait provoquer une....

L'ouragan catastrophique Laura s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0200

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.

Etats-Unis : l'ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, est "extrêmement dangereux" Le Centre national des ouragans s'inquiète de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Laura, qui menace les côtes américaines du Golfe du Mexique. Il s'est renforcé ce mercredi,...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:59:00 +0200

Hurricane #Laura Advisory 27: Laura Continues to Rapidly Strengthen and it is Expected To Become an Extremely Dangerous Category 4 Hurricane. Catastrophic Storm Surge, Extreme Winds, and Flash Flooding Expected Along the Northwest Gulf Coast Tonight. https://t.

Community Foundation of SWLA activates relief fund for Hurricane Laura victims

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:07:00 +0200

Volunteer Raymond Daby, left and an Ascension Parish Sheriff Deputy bring a family to safety at Airline Highway and Hwy. 30. Dozens of volunteers with boats and officials from Ascension Parish and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries helped bring St. Amant residents, their pets and belongings to the....

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Laura Extremely Dangerous Category 4 Hurricane, Drier & hot rest of week

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:07:00 +0200

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - We are tracking a powerful hurricane headed for the northern Gulf Coast. Hurricane Laura should become a category 4 hurricane prior to landfall early tomorrow morning. The storm is churning over the warm Gulf waters and will make landfall in southwestern Louisiana or far eastern Texas overnight.

Hurricane Laura becomes 'extremely dangerous' category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:06:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds, and flash flooding are all expected as Hurricane Laura has become an "extremely dangerous" category 4 storm, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. In a dire warning, the National Hurricane Center says "little time remains to protect life and property.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200

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,....

The Latest: Laura becomes “catastrophic” category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200

The Latest: Laura becomes "catastrophic" category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas — The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has become “an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane” packing 140 mph winds, clocked by an Air Force hurricane hunter airplane flying into the storm. Laura is expected to strike Wednesday night into Thursday morning somewhere along the Louisiana-Texas border.

US GULF PORTS BRACE FOR ‘EXTREMELY DANGEROUS’ HURRICANE

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200

(AGENPARL) – GLOBAL, mer 26 agosto 2020 The National Hurricane Center says Laura continues to rapidly strengthen and it is expected to become an ‘extremely dangerous’ Category… ....

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200

LAFITTE, La. - Thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled inland from an approaching storm deemed “unsurvivable“ by forecasters, heeding warnings from leaders in two states, but leaving some without help as available space in hotels and shelters filled quickly.

Essay: As Hurricane Laura rolls in, memories of Rita linger

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:02:00 +0200

I never knew how the rest of Houston got on during Ike. I only saw the horror once we got our television back. Ike truly made me feel like I could tackle any hurricane thrown my way. Nearly 10 years later, Houston was wrecked again during Hurricane Harvey . Many lost homes, their vehicles, their businesses, their pets and some, even their lives.

Galveston hunkers down as Laura heads toward Texas coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:02:00 +0200

GALVESTON With Galveston expected to be spared from the worst of Hurricane Laura’s impacts, some island residents have decided to ride out the storm rather than evacuate, drawing on years of experiences with storms that were both near-misses and direct hits.

Hurricane Laura gains strength as coastal residents urged to flee

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:01:00 +0200

“Some areas, when they wake up Thursday morning, they’re not going to believe what happened,” said Stacy Stewart, a senior hurricane specialist. Whatever does not get blown down by the wind could easily be toppled by seawater pushing inland. A Category 4 hurricane can cause damage so catastrophic....

Timelapse Shows Texans Evacuating Inland Ahead of 'Life-Threatening' Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:01:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura strengthened to a Category 4 storm on Wednesday, August 26, and residents on the coast of Texas were urged to prepare for a “catastrophic” storm surge, the Weather Channel said. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed Wednesday morning that Hurricane Laura had “rapidly....

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0200

National Hurricane Center update on Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0200

AccuWeather interviewed the director of the National Hurricane Center, Ken Graham, on Aug. 25 to get an update on the forecast for Hurricane Laura. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting.

The Latest: Laura becomes "catastrophic" category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0200

US orders Hurricane Laura evacuations

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:59:00 +0200

The Latest: Laura becomes "catastrophic" category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:59:00 +0200

The Latest: Laura becomes "catastrophic" category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:56:00 +0200

August 26, 2020 at 1:30 pm CDT By The Associated Press The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): GALVESTON, Texas — The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has become “an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane” packing 140 mph winds, clocked by an Air Force hurricane hunter airplane flying into the storm.

États-Unis. L’ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, jugé « extrêmement dangereux »

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200

États-Unis. L’ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, jugé « extrêmement dangereux » L’ouragan Laura s’est renforcé, ce mercredi 26 août 2020, en catégorie 4 (sur une échelle de 5). Il est considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux », a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans. Il menace la Louisiane et le Texas.

L’ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 4 et menace les côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:14:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura s’est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 4 (sur une échelle de 5) et il est considéré par les météorologues comme extrêmement dangereux , a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans. Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 220 km/h, il menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du....

16h40 - L'ouragan Laura, "extrêmement dangereux", menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:14:00 +0200

Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 220 km/h, il pourrait provoquer une montée des eaux "mortelle", potentiellement "catastrophique", des vents extrêmes, ainsi que des "crues soudaines", alerte le Centre national des ouragans dans son dernier bulletin. Laura pourrait toucher terre mercredi soir.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200

© 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.

Devenu "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura menace

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:09:00 +0200

National Explainer: What is 'storm surge' Scripps National 2:11 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:21:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is expected to create an “unsurvivable storm surge,” of up to 15 feet in some places, according to the National Hurricane Center. Here is an explanation of what storm surge is, and why it can be so deadly. “Storm surge is the rise in seawater level caused solely by a storm,” says NOAA .

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:20:00 +0200

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.

Gulf Of Mexico Oil Drillers Brace For Impact As Hurricane Nears

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:20:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Upgraded To “Catastrophic” Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:20:00 +0200

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. …LAURA STRENGTHENS INTO A MAJOR HURRICANE… …POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC STORM SURGE,....

Hurricane Laura Now a Category 4 Storm, Trump Calls on Residents to Heed Warnings

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:20:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura quickly strengthened to a Category 4 storm on Wednesday as it is scheduled to make landfall near the Gulf Coast on Wednesday night. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned that Laura will bring “unsurvivable storm surge.” It will cause “large and destructive waves” from “Sea Rim....

Heartbreaking photos offer a look back at Hurricane Harvey, 3 years later

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:19:00 +0200

Three years ago this week, Hurricane Harvey ravaged Houston and southeast Texas and left so much devastation that some displaced residents still have yet to return home. Hundreds of thousands of homes were flooded after Harvey dropped 60 inches of rain on southeast Texas, causing $125 billion in damage.

The Latest: Laura becomes "catastrophic" category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:19:00 +0200

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:19:00 +0200

LaFITTE, Louisiana (AP) — Thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled inland from an approaching storm deemed “unsurvivable” by forecasters, heeding warnings from leaders in two states, but leaving some without help as available space in hotels and shelters filled quickly.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:19:00 +0200

LaFITTE, Louisiana (AP) Thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled inland from an approaching storm deemed “unsurvivable" by forecasters, heeding warnings from leaders in two states, but leaving some without help as available space in hotels and shelters filled quickly.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:18:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura to cause 'unsurvivable storm surge' on U.S. Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200

Phillips 66 shuts more Louisiana energy facilities as hurricane approaches

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200

(Reuters) - Phillips 66 will shut its Lake Charles terminals and pipelines in Louisiana and its Gulf Coast lubricants plant by mid-day Wednesday, in addition to its refining complex, as hurricane Laura approached the U.S. Gulf coast. The Beaumont terminal, located along the Sabine-Neches Waterway in....

Laura becomes Cat 4 Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200

Time-lapse of plane flying through Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200

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Laura becomes extremely dangerous cat 4 storm: Hurricane update

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200

(Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Gulf Coast is bracing for Hurricane Laura, which is poised to pummel the Texas-Louisiana border as a devastating Category 4 storm and unleash deadly storm surges, flash floods and destructive winds that could inflict as much as $25 billion in damage.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, prompting warnings of "unsurvivable" storm surge of up to 20 feet (six meters) and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of coastal residents of Louisiana and Texas.

Hurricane Laura gains strength as coastal residents urged to flee

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200

The Latest: Laura becomes "catastrophic" category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200

Fusillade meurtrière à Kenosha: un adolescent arrêté

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200

Agence France-Presse. « Les autorités de Kenosha ont émis un mandat d’arrêt pour meurtre contre le responsable » du drame, qui a été « arrêté et placé en détention » par la police d’Antioch, un village à une trentaine de kilomètres où il réside, selon un communiqué.

L'ouragan Laura, "extrêmement dangereux", menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura, "extrêmement dangereux", menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200

Devenu "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura menace

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200

Devenu "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura menace

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:26:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, est "extrêmement dangereux"

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200

Publié le 2020-08-26 | Le Nouvelliste. L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 4 (sur une échelle de 5) et il est considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans. Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 220 km/h, il menace....

Manifestations à Kenosha: un adolescent arrêté pour meurtres

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:21:00 +0200

Devenu "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura menace

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:21:00 +0200

The Latest: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:32:00 +0200

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: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas — Hurricane Laura strengthened Wednesday into “an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane," The National Hurricane Center said. Laura is expected to strike Wednesday night into Thursday morning along the Louisiana-Texas border. Forecasters warn of “catastrophic storm surge,....

National Explainer: What is 'storm surge' Scripps National 3:11 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200

The Latest: Laura intensifies into “catastrophic” Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): GALVESTON, Texas — Hurricane Laura strengthened Wednesday into “an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane,“ The National Hurricane Center said. Laura is expected to strike Wednesday night into Thursday morning along the Louisiana-Texas border.

The Latest: Laura becomes "catastrophic" category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:27:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura gains strength as coastal residents urged to flee

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:27:00 +0200

Oil steadies; virus concerns weigh as hurricane heads to U.S

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:26:00 +0200

Oil prices steadied on Wednesday, pressured by worries about the demand outlook during the coronavirus pandemic but buoyed as U.S. producers shut output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura. Renewed worries over the pandemic, which has squeezed demand and sent prices to record lows in....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:25:00 +0200

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 gains strength as coastal residents urged to flee PA Media

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:25:00 +0200

© Gerald Herbert A sheriff deputy mans a roadblock in the rain ahead of the hurricane’s arrival (Gerald Herbert/AP) Laura has gained strength to become a menacing Category 4 hurricane with the potential for a 20ft storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities.

Video Hurricane Laura may be 'catastrophic' says NOAA officials Daily Mail

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:25:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura may be 'catastrophic,' and could get worse said Ken Graham, the National Hurricane Center Director for NOAA's National Weather Service.

Red Cross Prepared to Help With Hurricane Laura Disaster Relief

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200

As Hurricane Laura strengthened into a menacing Category 4 hurricane NBC 5 teamed up with the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts. Laura is on track to arrive late Wednesday or early Thursday as the most powerful hurricane to strike the U.S. so far this year.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200

LaFITTE, Louisiana Thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled inland from an approaching storm deemed “unsurvivable” by forecasters, heeding warnings from leaders in two states, but leaving some without help as available space in hotels and shelters filled quickly.

REUTERS - UPDATE 8-Oil steadies; virus concerns weigh as hurricane heads to U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200

UPDATE 8-Oil steadies; virus concerns weigh as hurricane heads to U.S. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. * Coronavirus re-infections raise concerns about immunity * Hurricane Laura seen as biggest storm threat since Katrina * U.S. crude, gasoline stockpiles fall in week -EIA (Updates with settlement....

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200

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Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:21:00 +0200

LaFITTE, Louisiana -- Thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled inland from an approaching storm deemed “unsurvivable" by forecasters, heeding warnings from leaders in two states, but leaving some without help as available space in hotels and shelters filled quickly.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:21:00 +0200

Evacuees arrived as far as Ennis, Texas, a city south of Dallas that's roughly 200 miles (320 kilometers) from the coast, as the approaching Hurricane Laura grew in power hours before its expected landfall. The local emergency management coordinator in Ennis said he hadn't yet received hotel....

L'ouragan Laura, "extrêmement dangereux", menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:44:00 +0200

Devenu "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura menace

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:36:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura, "extrêmement dangereux", menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:33:00 +0200

National Explainer: What is 'storm surge' Scripps National 2:11 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:45:00 +0200

Texas Governor Abbott provides update on Hurricane Laura, urges Texans to prepare for impact of storm 1:58 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:45:00 +0200

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Austin where he provided an update on the state's ongoing response to Hurricane Laura, which is expected to make landfall this evening as a Category 4 hurricane with catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds, heavy rain, river flooding, and flash flooding throughout Southeast Texas.

Wet weather ahead as Hurricane Laura strengthens, moves toward the Tri-State

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:45:00 +0200

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - As of 1pm today, Hurricane Laura is a strong category 4 storm with sustained winds of 140mph. Laura is moving northwest at 16mph and will make landfall late this evening or early Thursday morning between Texas and Louisiana. Storm Surge could be 15-20′ and rainfall totals along....

National News Explainer: What is 'storm surge' Scripps National 12:11 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200

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.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Strengthens to Category 4 as It Approaches...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:40:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura strengthened into a major hurricane Wednesday afternoon as it barreled toward the Texas and Louisiana coasts, threatening what forecasters described as unsurvivable flooding and wides… ....

Laura Threatens to Be Worst Storm in 160 Years: Hurricane Update

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:40:00 +0200

Tracking Hurricane Laura: Full Coverage

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:40:00 +0200

This terrifying animation shows how high Hurricane Laura's storm surge might get If the National Hurricane Center's word on Hurricane Laura's devastation isn't good enough, the Weather Channel has some visuals. On Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center forecast the Louisiana and eastern Texas coasts would see an "unsurvivable storm surge" of 10–20 feet as a Category 4 Laura pulled in; Al Roker said he'd never heard the term used before. The Weather Channel also seemed unprepared for a surge of that magnitude. Its graphics... The Week

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:40:00 +0200

© Screenshot/The Weather Channel on Twitter Storm surge graphics on the weather channel. If the National Hurricane Center's word on Hurricane Laura's devastation isn't good enough, the Weather Channel has some visuals. On Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center forecast the Louisiana and eastern....

'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge Feared As Hurricane Laura Strengthens To Cat 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:39:00 +0200

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:39:00 +0200

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.

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:37:00 +0200

By Gianrigo Marletta and Andrew Caballero-Reynolds (AFP) 5 hours ago in World Hurricane Laura strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, prompting warnings of "unsurvivable" storm surge of up to 20 feet (six meters) and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of coastal residents of Louisiana and Texas.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:37:00 +0200

Laura strengthens into ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:36:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. >> Laura strengthened today into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled.

Hurricane Laura strengthens as it approaches Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:35:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is likely to cause catastrophic damage and "unsurvivable storm surge" to the Gulf Coast near the Texas-Louisiana border after strengthening on Wednesday to a Category 4 storm, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm, ranked on the Saffir-Simpson scale for measuring hurricane....

Hurricane Laura: Half a million people under mandatory evacuation notice on U.S. Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:34:00 +0200

. People along the Gulf Coast are bracing for what could be the strongest hurricane to hit the region in 15 years. Hurricane Laura is now a Category 4 storm and barreling towards the Texas-Louisiana coast. More than a half a million people have been ordered to evacuate.

Oil steadies; virus concerns weigh as hurricane heads to U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:33:00 +0200

Laura Threatens to Be One of Worst Gulf Storms: Hurricane Update

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:33:00 +0200

(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura has grown into a powerful Category 4 storm that’s poised to be one of the worst ever to hit the western U.S. Gulf, threatening to pummel the Texas-Louisiana border with deadly storm surges, flash floods and destructive winds that could inflict as much as $25 billion in damage.

Hurricane Laura to Hit as ‘Catastrophic’ Category 4 With ‘Unsurvivable’ Storm Surge, Officials Warn

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:33:00 +0200

Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Getty. As hundreds of thousands of residents fled their homes along the Gulf Coast in anticipation of Hurricane Laura, officials warned the “catastrophic” Category 4 storm could bring with it an “unsurvivable” storm surge. Hurricane Laura, which has strengthened to a....

The Latest: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:33:00 +0200

The Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): GALVESTON, Texas — Hurricane Laura strengthened Wednesday into “an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane," The National Hurricane Center said. Laura is expected to strike Wednesday night into Thursday morning along the Louisiana-Texas border.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:56:00 +0200

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.

Devenu "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura menace

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:52:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura, «extrêmement dangereux», menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:51:00 +0200

LAKE CHARLES — Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l’ouragan Laura, renforcé en catégorie 4 sur une échelle qui en compte 5, et considéré par les météorologues comme «extrêmement dangereux». Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 220 km/h, il pourrait....

Devenu "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura menace

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:48:00 +0200

The Latest: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:57:00 +0200

Dangerous Laura heads toward landfall, driving a severe storm threat here

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:57:00 +0200

Our local forecast and severe thunderstorm threat details follow later in this article. We begin with Laura, which has become, quoting the National Hurricane Center, "An Extremely Dangerous Category 4 hurricane" with top winds of 140 mph as of early this afternoon.

Intensified Hurricane Laura to bring life-threatening hazards to southeast U.S. coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:55:00 +0200

HOUSTON, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- Hurricane Laura has intensified to major Category 4 hurricane as it moved towards the U.S. Gulf of Mexico Coastline, bringing life-threatening hazards, U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday afternoon. Forecast showed Hurricane Laura rapidly strengthened....

Hurricane Laura Strengthens to Category 4: Live Updates

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:55:00 +0200

Forecasters say Laura could cause an ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge. Hurricane Laura, now a major Category 4 storm, hurtled toward the coasts of Louisiana and Texas on Wednesday, prompting dire warnings from state leaders about life-threatening conditions as the storm rapidly gained strength.

‘Unsurvivable storm surge’: Louisiana highway flooded ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:54:00 +0200

A coastal Louisiana highway has already been forced to close because of rising waters hours before Hurricane Laura is set to make landfall — as forecasters predict an “unsurvivable storm surge.” A swath of Louisiana Highway 1 closed as floodwater covered the road, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office late Wednesday morning.

National Explainer: What is 'storm surge' Scripps National 3:11 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:52:00 +0200

The Latest: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:52:00 +0200

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 in Texas: Storm reaches Category 4, expected to make landfall near Texas-Louisiana border

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:52:00 +0200

What you need to know: Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border as a Category 4 hurricane Thursday morning. Due to the coronavirus, state officials are looking to house evacuees in hotels rather than crowded shelters. Citing the hurricane, Lt. Gov.

The Latest: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:52:00 +0200

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.

Map: Hurricane Laura making landfall as Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:51:00 +0200

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.

Watch live: Tracking Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:51:00 +0200

Watch live satellite tracking and forecasting of Hurricane Laura. Aug.

The Latest: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:51:00 +0200

Earlier Wednesday, officials in Austin said the city had run out of free hotel rooms for evacuees and had started to send families fleeing the storm to a shelter nearly 200 miles (322 kilometers) farther north. OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said Wednesday the state’s Department of....

The Latest: Laura becomes "catastrophic" category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200

'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge Feared As Hurricane Laura Nears US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200

Time Is Running Out: Hurricane Laura Now a Category 4 With Landfall Less Than 12 Hours Away

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura a Category 4 storm, to bring ‘Unsurvivable’ storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura quickly strengthened to a Category 4 storm on Wednesday as it is scheduled to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast on Wednesday night. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned that Laura will bring “unsurvivable storm surge.

L'ouragan Laura, placé en catégorie 4 et considéré comme "extrêmement dangereux", menace la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:03:00 +0200

Etats-Unis L'ouragan Laura qualifié d' «extrêmement dangereux»

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:58:00 +0200

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l'ouragan Laura, renforcé en catégorie 4 sur une échelle qui en compte 5, et considéré par les météorologues comme «extrêmement dangereux». Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 220 km/h, il pourrait provoquer une....

National NWS issues thunder watch as Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana Scripps National 3:01 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:09:00 +0200

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Louisiana and Texas until 9 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/hoiZxCR7kx — NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) August 26, 2020 Several thunderstorms have prompted a tornado warning in southern Louisiana, which is producing wind gusts up to 70 mph.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:08:00 +0200

17 minutes ago. LaFITTE, Louisiana Thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled inland from an approaching storm deemed “unsurvivable” by forecasters, heeding warnings from leaders in two states, but leaving some without help as available space in hotels and shelters filled quickly.

Laura gains strength, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. (AP) — Laura has strengthened into a menacing Category 4 hurricane. The storm’s power is raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters say would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities on the Texas and Louisiana coast.

The Latest: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:04:00 +0200

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:04:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. — (AP) — Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be "unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled.

With Galveston expected to be spared from the worst of Hurricane Laura’s impacts, some island residents have decided to ride out the storm rather than evacuate, drawing on years of experiences...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:03:00 +0200

Galveston Mayor Pro Tem Craig Brown signed an order Tuesday instructing residents to begin leaving the island. Laura strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday afternoon, and forecasters expected it to approach the Upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:02:00 +0200

Pandemic stresses massive Hurricane Laura evacuations in Texas, Louisiana This content was published on Aug 26, 2020 Aug 26, 2020 By Jennifer Hiller and Liz Hampton HOUSTON/DENVER (Reuters) - A hurried evacuation of a half million Texas and Louisiana...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:02:00 +0200

By Jennifer Hiller and Liz Hampton. HOUSTON/DENVER (Reuters) - A hurried evacuation of a half million Texas and Louisiana residents ahead of Hurricane Laura has clogged highways, while COVID-19 precautions slowed public transportation for evacuees who needed it and complicated temporary housing arrangements.

'Unsurvivable storm surge' threatens US as Laura explodes from Category 1 to 4 hurricane in 15 hours

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:59:00 +0200

In addition to catastrophic storm surge, damaging winds and heavy rain, Laura will also likely produce several tornadoes and waterspouts. "Hurricanes and tropical storms that make landfall in the Gulf of Mexico are more likely to produce tornadoes compared to storms in the Atlantic," explains Brandon Miller, CNN meteorologist.

Laura strengthens into 'extremely dangerous' Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:59:00 +0200

GALVESTON, Texas — Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be "unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled.

Pandemic stresses massive Hurricane Laura evacuations in Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:58:00 +0200

The storm strengthened and is forecast to bring 145 mile (233 km) per hour winds to the Texas/Louisiana border near midnight on Wednesday. Warnings for an “unsurvivable storm surge” and “catastrophic damage” led officials in each state to call for residents to flee inland. Local officials advised residents with personal vehicles to take them.

Isolated Showers Locally, Laura Passes to Our East

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:21:00 +0200

As Hurricane Laura moves inland and passes to the east, we’ll expect to see some clouds and perhaps a few isolated showers. Widespread beneficial rain misses the region as the foothold of the drought remains strong. TONIGHT: Look for a mostly clear to partly cloudy sky with temperatures falling into the upper 60s and low 70s area-wide.

Hurricane Laura could cause 'unsurvivable' storm surge in US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:20:00 +0200

Ohio Task Force 1 activated ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:20:00 +0200

Ohio Task Force 1 urban search and rescue team has been activated ahead of Hurricane Laura, which is projected to make a catastrophic strike near the Texas and Louisiana border. An 85-member team will head to the College Station, Texas, area. The team will assemble at 5 p.m. Wednesday with an expected 9 p.

Hurricane Laura’s storm surge is predicted to be “unsurvivable”

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:15:00 +0200

A 100-mile stretch from Texas to Louisiana is facing an “unsurvivable storm surge” as Hurricane Laura hurdles towards land from the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has warned. Unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive....

The Latest: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:15:00 +0200

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:15:00 +0200

Laura strengthens into ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. (AP) — Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled.

Hurricane Laura strengthens as it approaches Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Threatens National Park Units

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200

As Hurricane Laura bore down on the Louisiana and Texas coasts, units of the National Park System boarded up and hunkered down to wait out the storm. With winds expected to exceed 110 mph and a storm surge that could reach 20 feet in some areas, Laura was a Category 4 hurricane that National....

More Than 750,000 People Under Evacuation Orders Across the U.S. Due to Extreme Weather

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200

E360 Digest. August 26, 2020 More Than 750,000 People Under Evacuation Orders Across the U.S. Due to Extreme Weather Satellite image of Hurricane Laura, measuring as a Category 4 storm, on August 26. (Image credit: More than 385,000 residents in Texas and 200,000 in Louisiana have been told to....

Why Hurricanes Can Take Gasoline Prices for a Wild Ride

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200

Investors are keeping a close eye on energy markets as Hurricane Laura moves toward the Texas-Louisiana border, the latest potential weather event that could disrupt supplies for gasoline. Here’s what you need to know about how hurricanes and tropical storms can affect prices at the pump: Refining and Infrastructure.

SEC Monitoring Impact of Hurricane Laura on Capital Markets

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:12:00 +0200

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - August 26, 2020) - The Securities and Exchange Commission is closely monitoring the impact of Hurricane Laura on investors and capital markets. The SEC divisions and offices that oversee companies, accountants, investment advisers, mutual funds, brokerage firms,....

Hurricane Laura Live: 'Unsurvivable storm surge, catastrophic damage' feared

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:11:00 +0200

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Hurricane Laura intensified to a dangerous Category 4 storm with 140 mph winds, racing toward Texas and Louisiana with a life-threatening conditions. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled.

Hurricane Center warns storm surge from Hurricane Laura could reach "unsurvivable" 20 feet in parts of Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:09:00 +0200

A 20-year-old woman was discovered to be alive after she had been declared dead and taken to a Detroit funeral home, officials said. Authorities say Trump's ex-political adviser Steve Bannon was arrested in connection with an online fundraising scheme.

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:07:00 +0200

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....

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:07:00 +0200

Pandemic stresses massive Hurricane Laura evacuations in Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:07:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura, "extrêmement dangereux", menace directement les côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:33:00 +0200

ÉTATS-UNIS - Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l’ ouragan Laura, renforcé en catégorie 4 sur une échelle qui en compte 5, et considéré par les météorologues comme “extrêmement dangereux”. Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 220 km/h, il pourrait....

États-Unis : l’ouragan Laura, «extrêmement dangereux», passe en catégorie 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:32:00 +0200

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l’ouragan Laura, renforcé en catégorie 4 sur une échelle qui en compte 5, et considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux ». Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 220 km/h, l’ouragan Laura pourrait....

National NWS issues thunder watch as Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana Scripps National 4:01 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Upgraded to Category 4 Storm as Experts Warn Storm Surge Will Be 'Unsurvivable'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura was upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday afternoon as it pummeled toward the U.S., bringing with it last-ditch warnings that those in affected areas should prepare for an “unsurvivable” storm surge. The National Hurricane Center said in a public advisory that Laura’s....

National News NWS issues thunder watch as Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana Scripps National 1:01 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:29:00 +0200

The Latest: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:27:00 +0200

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.

Timelapse shows Texans evacuating inland ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:25:00 +0200

National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham said the storm surge was expected to pose a “life-threatening situation.” Catastrophic damage was expected from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes, the NWS said.

REUTERS - UPDATE 2-Stronger Hurricane Laura races toward heart of U.S. oil refining industry

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:23:00 +0200

UPDATE 2-Stronger Hurricane Laura races toward heart of U.S. oil refining industry. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. (Adds latest speed, intensity forecast, updated oil well and refinery shutdowns) By Erwin Seba HOUSTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Laura strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday....

Looting: This is what HPD says it’s doing to help during Laura, what to know about those crimes during disasters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:22:00 +0200

Pandemic stresses massive Hurricane Laura evacuations in...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:21:00 +0200

HOUSTON/DENVER - A hurried evacuation of a half million Texas and Louisiana residents ahead of Hurricane Laura has clogged highways, while COVID-19 precautions slowed public transportation for evacuees who needed it and complicated temporary housing arrangements.

Hurricane Laura strengthens into 'extremely dangerous' Category 4, due to strike Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:21:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has strengthened into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 6 metre storm surge that forecasters said would be "unsurvivable" and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled.

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:21:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, jugé « extrêmement dangereux » Ouest-France

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:43:00 +0200

© NOAA/GOES/AFP Une image satellite de l’ouragan Laura, ce mercredi 26 août, dans le golfe du Mexique. L’ouragan Laura s’est renforcé, ce mercredi 26 août 2020, en catégorie 4 (sur une échelle de 5). Il est considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux », a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

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 +0200

Energy Down As Hurricane Laura Threatens Oil Infrastructure — Energy Roundup | Dow Jones

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:45:00 +0200

Shares of energy companies fell as a hurricane barreled toward Houston and the hub of the American energy industry. U.S. oil futures inched up to $43.39 a barrel, marking a third straight session of increases and the highest closing price since March 5, as Hurricane Laura gained power as it headed....

National NWS issues tornado watch as Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana Scripps National 3:04 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:45:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura gains stregnth and threatens coast with potentially 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200

has gained strength to become a menacing Category 4 storm with the potential for a 20ft surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable". Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to flee amid warnings the storm could be capable of sinking entire communities.

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200

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.

Tornado watch issued for parts of southeast Louisiana as Hurricane Laura nears

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200

GRAND ISLE: Metal sticks from shade canopies are piled up on the beach as Hurricane Laura nears the Louisiana-Texas coast, in Grand Isle, La., Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. (Photo by Sophia Germer, NOLA.com , The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate) GRAND ISLE: Metal sticks from shade canopies....

Hurricane Laura roars toward U.S. Gulf Coast, 'unsurvivable storm surge' forecast - Reuters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:43:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura roared toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday afternoon as a massive Category 4 storm and was expected to cause catastrophic damage and “unsurvivable storm surge” along the Texas and Louisiana border, the National Hurricane Center said.

Most of south, central La. under Tornado Watch until 9 p.m.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:41:00 +0200

A TORNADO WATCH has been issued for the areas in red. Tornadoes are possible within the watch area. pic.twitter.com/SO6igOym38 — Steve Caparotta, Ph.D. (@SteveWAFB) August 26, 2020 Residents living in parishes under a tornado warning should seek shelter immediately in: The lowest floor of your....

SEC Monitoring Impact of Hurricane Laura on Capital Markets

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:39:00 +0200

The Securities and Exchange Commission is closely monitoring the impact of Hurricane Laura on investors and capital markets. The SEC divisions and offices that oversee companies, accountants, investment advisers, mutual funds, brokerage firms, transfer agents, and other regulated entities and....

National NWS issues tornado watch as Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana Scripps National 4:04 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:39:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura roars toward U.S. Gulf Coast, 'unsurvivable storm surge' forecast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:39:00 +0200

(Adds comments by local residents, regional details, changes dateline previously GALVESTON, Texas) By Ernest Scheyder and Jennifer Hiller. PORT ARTHUR, Texas, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura roared toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday afternoon as a massive Category 4 storm and was expected to....

article Hurricane Laura to cause 'unsurvivable storm surge' on U.S. Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:39:00 +0200

Some 620,000 people were under mandatory evacuation orders in Louisiana and Texas. (Adds details) By Ernest Scheyder and Jennifer Hiller. GALVESTON, Texas, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was expected to cause catastrophic damage and "unsurvivable storm surge" to the Gulf Coast near the Texas and....

Metro Detroit weather: Breaking down thunderstorm, rain chances for rest of this week

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:37:00 +0200

DETROIT – Morning storms left most of us with measurable rain, and there’s more where that came from, especially at the start of the weekend. Rain returns. The front that focused our morning thunderstorms has lifted north of the area. It’s hotter and more humid, as a result. That will be the setup for thunderstorms again Thursday.

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:37:00 +0200

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:36:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura roars toward U.S. Gulf Coast, 'unsurvivable storm surge' forecast This content was published on Aug 26, 2020 Aug 26, 2020 By Ernest Scheyder and Jennifer Hiller PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura roared toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:35:00 +0200

By Ernest Scheyder and Jennifer Hiller. PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura roared toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday afternoon as a massive Category 4 storm and was expected to cause catastrophic damage and "unsurvivable storm surge" along the Texas and Louisiana border, the National Hurricane Center said.

Laura strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:35:00 +0200

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hurricane Laura is now a dangerous Category 4 hurricane. Winds Wednesday afternoon reached 140 mph which is the threshold for a Category 4 storm. Hurricane and tropical storm warnings are in effect along the Gulf Coast, including all of Louisiana and eastern Texas.

Energy Down As Hurricane Laura Threatens Oil Infrastructure -- Energy Roundup

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:34:00 +0200

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY STANDS READY TO RESPOND TO HURRICANE LAURA

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:34:00 +0200

(AGENPARL) – WASHINGTON (DC), mer 26 agosto 2020. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working with its interagency and private sector partners to prepare for the landfall of Hurricane Laura and support the energy sector response efforts. “With Hurricane Laura rapidly approaching the U.

Pandemic stresses massive Hurricane Laura evacuations in Texas, Louisiana Pandemic stresses massive Hurricane Laura evacuations in Texas, Louisiana Reuters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:33:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has strengthened into a beast

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Hurricane Laura intensified into a potent storm over Tuesday night — and then continued strengthening. The large cyclone as of Wednesday afternoon. Now officially a major Category 4 hurricane, Laura is expected to pummel parts of the Gulf Coast in east Texas and western Louisiana before traveling inland.

Update US National Hurricane Centre says storm now an extremely dangerous Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:56:00 +0200

La. National Guard mobilized ahead of catastrophic Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:56:00 +0200

At the direction of the Governor, the Louisiana National Guard has more than 3,000 Guardsmen ready to support current and future operations ahead of Hurricane Laura’s landfall tonight, Aug. 26, to include but not limited to: high-water vehicle and boat evacuations, both boat and air search and....

Hurricane Laura Threatens To Destroy Coastal Texas, Louisiana.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:51:00 +0200

(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.

Pandemic stresses massive Hurricane Laura evacuations in Texas, Louisiana 1h ago

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:51:00 +0200

Bullish EIA Inventory Report Pushes Oil Prices Higher

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Hurricane Laura is now an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm

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Category 4 strength, with winds reaching 140 mph. During a Wednesday news conference , Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Laura’s storm surge would reach levels not seen since 1957’s Hurricane Audrey. “The storm surge flooding is starting now in Louisiana,” Edwards said. “It’s well ahead of the storm.

Hurricane Laura upgraded to Category 4, experts warn of 'catastrophic damage'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura officially strengthened to a Category 4 storm Wednesday afternoon, as forecasters predicted it would cause “catastrophic damage” in parts of Louisiana and Texas, according to the National Weather Service. The rapidly moving storm — which was poised to strike the Texas coastline and....

SEC Monitoring Impact of Hurricane Laura on Capital Markets

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200

This terrifying animation shows how high Hurricane Laura's storm surge might get

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:40:00 +0200

If the National Hurricane Center's word on Hurricane Laura's devastation isn't good enough, the Weather Channel has some visuals. On Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center forecast the Louisiana and eastern Texas coasts would see an "unsurvivable storm surge" of 10–20 feet as a Category 4 Laura....

Oil Edges Up With Traders Assessing U.S. Gulf Hurricane Impact

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:40:00 +0200

(Bloomberg) -- Oil eked out a gain following a choppy trading session as traders eyed declining U.S. stockpiles and expected weaker demand from the shutdown of Gulf Coast refineries ahead of Hurricane Laura. Domestic crude inventories fell nearly 5 million barrels last week for a fifth straight week of declines, U.

Laura develops into major hurricane: US Weather Center

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:07:00 +0200

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NHC warns of ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge as Laura approaches Gulf coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:06:00 +0200

35 Alabama Power crew members leaving to Texas on Thursday

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Alabama Power has confirmed that crews will soon be heading out to offer Hurricane Laura relief in the Beaumont, Texas area. According to Beth Thomas with the company, 35 crew members will leave tomorrow to offer assistance in the area which is expected to be impacted by the Category 4 storm.

Map: Hurricane Laura making landfall as Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200

Oil edges up with traders assessing U.S. Gulf hurricane impact

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:04:00 +0200

Oil eked out a gain following a choppy trading session as traders eyed declining U.S. stockpiles and expected weaker demand from the shutdown of Gulf Coast refineries ahead of Hurricane Laura. Domestic crude inventories fell nearly 5 million barrels last week for a fifth straight week of declines, U.

Hurricane Laura's storm surge could create a 'wall of water over two stories high,' devastating Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:04:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, which is barreling towards the coasts of Louisiana and Texas, is expected to bring "unsurvivable" storm surge that could reach as high as 15 to 20 feet in some areas and travel as far as 30 miles inland. The topography of south Louisiana is especially vulnerable to a strong storm....

National/World News NWS issues tornado watch as Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana Scripps National

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:03:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:03:00 +0200

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....

Laura gains strength, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura upgraded to Category 4, experts warn of ‘catastrophic damage’

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Tornadoes Pose Another Life-Threatening Risk as Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall

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and waterspouts. “Hurricanes and tropical storms that make landfall in the Gulf of Mexico are more likely to produce tornadoes compared to storms in the Atlantic,” explains Brandon Miller, CNN meteorologist. However, not all coastlines on the Gulf of Mexico are equally threatened.

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 +0200

Entergy : Texas Finalizing Storm Preparations Ahead of Intensifying Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:57:00 +0200

> Entergy Texas Finalizing Storm Preparations Ahead of Intensifying Hurricane Laura. For Immediate Release Entergy Texas Finalizing Storm Preparations Ahead of Intensifying Hurricane Laura. 08/26/2020. Entergy Texas is finalizing storm preparations ahead of an intensifying Hurricane Laura, which is....

Etats-Unis Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200

National NWS issues tornado watch as Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana Scripps National

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:21:00 +0200

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:21:00 +0200

Flooding Begins in Coastal Louisiana as Category 4 Hurricane Laura Approaches

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:18:00 +0200

Coastal Louisiana residents were urged to evacuate as Hurricane Laura, a Category 4 storm as of August 26, churned toward the state. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed Wednesday morning that Hurricane Laura had “rapidly strengthened” overnight, packing maximum sustained winds of 115 mph.

Hurricane Laura May Strike Gulf Coast With ‘Unsurvivable’ Force

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has 'very distinct' eye and 145 mph winds as it approaches Louisiana coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:16:00 +0200

now has a "very distinct" and well-defined eye, and will make landfall overnight at the Louisiana-Texas border with winds of up to 150 mph, forecasters said at 4 p.m. Laura strengthened into a Category 4 storm on Wednesday afternoon. The hurricane is currently located 150 miles south of Lake Charles, and it is moving northwest at 15 mph.

The path of TS Laura has shifted a little to the west

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:16:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center has Laura making landfall as a Category 3 major hurricane. Hurricane and Tropical Storm watches have been extended. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting.

Hurricane Laura could cause 'unsurvivable' storm surge in US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:15:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura: storm to bring 'unsurvivable surge' of destruction to US gulf coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:13:00 +0200

is expected to bring an “unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves” to parts of the US gulf coast late Wednesday or early Thursday, officials warned, as half a million people were ordered to evacuate. The storm was roaring across the ocean on Wednesday afternoon and is predicted to....

Omission of climate crisis at RNC risks losing voters, some conservatives warn

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:13:00 +0200

The Republican national convention, dominated by veneration of Donald Trump and bleak warnings of the dangers of socialism, has completely ignored the climate crisis, an omission that has disturbed some conservatives who warn the party risks being left behind by voters.

Hurricane Laura now ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 and forecast to bring ‘catastrophic damage’ to Texas and Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:12:00 +0200

Residents in Lake Charles, Louisiana, have been told to evacuate as the storm is currently moving in, about 200miles off land Credit: AP:Associated Press. by nearly 70 percent in the past day alone, drawing energy from the warm Gulf of Mexico waters. Forecasters predict that the storm will hit land....

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200

Some flights at BTR Airport canceled ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200

Baton Rouge Metro Airport (BTR) flights on American to Charlotte and Dallas/Ft. Worth hubs are operating, and flights are currently scheduled for tomorrow (Aug. 27). Delta is operating flights to and from its Atlanta hub today (Aug. 26); however, its 6 a.m. BTR to Atlanta flight is canceled for tomorrow (Aug.

Laura 4 p.m. forecast update - Wednesday, Aug. 26

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200

At 4 p.m., the eye of Hurricane Laura was located near latitude 27.9 North, longitude 92.8 West. Laura is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). A turn toward the north-northwest and north is expected tonight, and a northward motion should continue on Thursday.

St. Charles Parish officials warn of possible local impacts ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:10:00 +0200

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 see with a tropical storm,” Samantha de Castro, parish director of communications, said in an interview this afternoon.

L'ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, menace la Louisiane et le Texas L'Express

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:29:00 +0200

L'ouragan s'est renforcé en catégorie 4, d'une échelle qui en compte 5, en s'approchant ce mercredi des côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique. © afp.com/Handout Image satellite de l'ouragan Laura dans le Golfe du Mexique, le 26 août 2020. L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé ce mercredi en catégorie 4....

L’ouragan Laura provoquera une onde de tempête « INCONTOURNABLE » sur le littoral américain, préviennent les prévisionnistes

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:21:00 +0200

À quelques heures à peine avant que l’ouragan Laura ne frappe les côtes du Texas et de la Louisiane, le National Hurricane Center (NHC) des États-Unis a averti que l’onde de tempête serait «insurvable» pour quiconque refuse d’évacuer. L’ouragan Laura se prépare actuellement dans le golfe du Mexique....

National Category 4 Hurricane Laura takes aim at southwest Louisiana Maya Rodriguez 5:18 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:32:00 +0200

The skies started darkening over Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Wednesday, as Hurricane Laura trekked toward the state. People planning to hunker down at home raced to a local home supply store. “My wife didn't want to travel this time,” said resident Robert Deboest. “So, we decided to go head on and kind of stick it out.

National Guard troops in Texas and Louisiana busy preparing for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:32:00 +0200

More than 4,000 troops from National Guard units in Texas and Louisiana have been activated to provide assistance as Hurricane Laura approaches landfall, officials said Wednesday. Laura is expected to strike the Texas-Louisiana coast as a Category 4-strength hurricane Wednesday night or early Thursday.

Hurricane Laura Strengthens Into "Extremely Dangerous" Category 4 Storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:32:00 +0200

Lake Charles, United States: Hurricane Laura strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, prompting warnings of "unsurvivable" storm surge of up to 20 feet (six meters) and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of coastal residents of Louisiana and Texas.

National Category 4 Hurricane Laura takes aim at southwest Louisiana Maya Rodriguez 4:18 PM, Aug 26, 2020

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Hurricane Laura strengthens to Category 4, threatening ‘unsurvivable storm surge’ on US Gulf coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:28:00 +0200

People talk as waves wash ashore and the outer bands of Hurricane Laura bring winds and rain to High Island, Texas, on Wednesday. Photo: Houston Chronicle via AP. Hurricane Laura strengthens to Category 4, threatening ‘unsurvivable storm surge’ on US Gulf coast.

What to expect from Hurricane Laura as it reaches Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:28:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has grown into a Category 4 and is now the strongest storm ever to threaten the Louisiana-Texas border region of the Gulf Coast. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the latest on when it's expected to hit and what kind of damage it could do.

National Category 4 Hurricane Laura takes aim at southwest Louisiana Maya Rodriguez 5:18 PM, Aug 26, 2020

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Hurricane Laura just hours from making landfall in the United States

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:26:00 +0200

MIAMI, Fla. — Parts of Texas and Louisiana are bracing for Hurricane Laura, as continues to move closer to the United States as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm. Earlier in the day, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued a dire warning, saying "little time to protect life and property.

Natural disasters Why California is experiencing its worst fires on record

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:25:00 +0200

WhatsApp THE WEBCAM above her nest shows Iniko, a four-month-old California condor, high in the trees of the Ventana wilderness area, looking out as flames advance towards her. She is part of a 20-year breeding programme to reintroduce the giant birds, which were close to extinction in the wild, to California’s central coast.

Hurricane Laura intensifies to Category 4 strength with 140 mph winds - KTRK-TV

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:24:00 +0200

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Hurricane Laura is an "extremely dangerous" storm approaching the Texas/Louisiana coast, but Houston will likely avoid the worst of the force. Catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds, and flash flooding are expected along the northwest Gulf coast tonight. Only a few hours remain to protect life and property.

Dallas Mayor Update on Sheltering Operations for Hurricane Laura Evacuees

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:24:00 +0200

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is expected to speak live Wednesday at 4 p.m., offering an update on the efforts to provide shelter for Hurricane Laura evacuees. That live event will be streamed in the player above. As evacuation orders go into effect along the coast, two North Texas communities are....

Half a million people told to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:24:00 +0200

By Karen Graham yesterday in Environment Officials in east Texas and western Louisiana ordered more than 500,000 people to evacuate as Hurricane Laura draws closer to making landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday morning. The National Hurricane Center is warning that Hurricane Laura will turn....

The Latest: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:23:00 +0200

WATCH LIVE: Mayor Turner holds briefing on what city can expect ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:23:00 +0200

. HOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and other city officials will provide an update Wednesday evening on what the city can expect from Hurricane Laura. Turner will be joined by Chief George T. Buenik of the Office of Public Safety and Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña and Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo.

Damage From Whopper Hurricanes Rising For Many Reasons

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:41:00 +0200

Here we go again. America and the world are getting more frequent and bigger multibillion dollar tropical catastrophes like Hurricane Laura, which is menacing the U.S. Gulf Coast, because of a combination of increased coastal development, natural climate cycles, reductions in air pollution and man-made climate change, experts say.

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:39:00 +0200

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:39:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura s'apprête à déferler sur le Texas et la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:33:00 +0200

Crédit photo © Reuters. par Ernest Scheyder et Jennifer Hiller. PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - L'ouragan Laura se rapprochait mercredi des côtes du Texas et de la Louisiane, où il risque de causer de très importants dégâts, a prévenu le centre américain des ouragans (NHC), ce qui a poussé des....

Warning of ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge as category 4 Hurricane Laura barrels toward US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center warned Wednesday that “little time remains to protect life and property” as Hurricane Laura—”an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane”—neared landfall and was poised to bring an “unsurvivable storm surge” for parts of Texas and Louisiana.

Georgia Power : crews scheduled to assist with Hurricane Laura recovery

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200

ATLANTA Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Laura nears landfall along the Gulf Coast, Georgia Power is ready to respond after receiving a request for assistance from Entergy Louisiana. Georgia Power crews and support teams will travel to the state tomorrow.

FirstEnergy : Utility Crews Mobilize to Assist Hurricane Laura Power Restoration Efforts in Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200

AKRON, Ohio Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its long-standing tradition of assisting other electric companies during large-scale power outages, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) utilities have sent more than 525 line workers, forestry crews and support personnel to Beaumont, Texas , to help....

Laura gains strength, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura strengthens and is forecast to hit 150 mph at landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:41:00 +0200

Major flooding is expected across Lake Charles, Louisiana, beginning this afternoon and lasting through tomorrow morning, which is likely to topple a record from over 100 years ago. The Calcasieu River, which runs through Lake Charles, is currently forecast to rise to 15.6 feet by tomorrow morning.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:41:00 +0200

82-year-old Joanne Trotti, waits for her grandson' Jonathan Trotti to help her get into the car as Hurricane Laura approaches West Orange, Texas on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. The family decided to evacuate after realizing they were not prepared to ride out the storm. Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:40:00 +0200

The Latest: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:40:00 +0200

Category 4 Laura gains strength, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:39:00 +0200

Delcambre, La. • Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled.

5 Myths About Riding Out a Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:37:00 +0200

WASHINGTON Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Gulf Coast residents brace for Hurricane Laura, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is urging residents to make preparations in case of catastrophic flooding this hurricane season, with a reminder that help may not come so easily while a disaster is happening.

Hurricane Laura's storm surge could create a 'wall of water over two stories high,' devastating Texas, Louisiana - CNBC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:35:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura a Category 4 with 145 mph winds

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:33:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura path update: Laura strengthens again to a Category 4 with 145 mph winds. Hurricane Laura is a Category 4 storm with top winds of 145 mph as of Wednesday afternoon. The National Hurricane Center said Laura has strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane and its winds climbed from 140 to 145 mph Wednesday afternoon.

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:53:00 +0200

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:51:00 +0200

America and the world are getting more frequent and bigger multibillion dollar tropical catastrophes like Hurricane Laura, which is menacing the U.S. Gulf Coast, because of a combination of increased coastal development, natural climate cycles, reductions in air pollution and man-made climate change, experts say.

Hurricane Laura Forecast Discussion Number 28

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200

000 WTNT43 KNHC 262051 TCDAT3 Hurricane Laura Discussion Number 28 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132020 400 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020 Laura has continued to rapidly strengthen today with recent visible satellite imagery revealing a very distinct 25 nautical- mile-wide eye embedded in a symmetric central dense overcast.

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200

Laura becomes Category 4 hurricane as it approaches US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:57:00 +0200

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.

Virginia animal shelters rescue 130 cats and dogs from Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:56:00 +0200

130 animal flew in on Wednesday afternoon from Houston, Texas ahead of Hurricane Laura’s landfall. The Richmond SPCA was one of six organizations rescuing some of the animals. “Many of these shelters are prone to flooding int he first place. There are literally animals in those conditions that....

Hurricane Laura is an extremely dangerous Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:56:00 +0200

. The National Hurricane Center is warning that the storm could create an unsurvivable storm surge. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Hurricane Laura grows even stronger, remains an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:56:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Hurricane Laura, which is an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm, has gotten even stronger, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Laura strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday, making it the first major hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.

Utilities in the South Prepare for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:55:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura's storm surge could create a 'wall of water over two stories high,' devastating Texas, Louisiana - CNBC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:54:00 +0200

Laura gains strength, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200

FirstEnergy Utility Crews Mobilize to Assist Hurricane Laura Power Restoration Efforts in Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200

AKRON, Ohio Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Â As part of its long-standing tradition of assisting other electric companies during large-scale power outages, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) utilities have sent more than 525 line workers, forestry crews and support personnel to Beaumont, Texas , to help....

Georgia Power crews scheduled to assist with Hurricane Laura recovery

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200

5 Myths About Riding Out a Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200

Category 4 Laura strengthens and may bring 'unsurvivable' storm surges in Louisiana and Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:51:00 +0200

By Jason Hanna, Ray Sanchez and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Hurricane Laura has reached extremely dangerous Category 4 strength ahead of anticipated landfall near the Louisiana-Texas state line, and is expected to hit parts of... has reached extremely dangerous Category 4 strength ahead of anticipated....

American Red Cross mobilizes Hurricane Laura response

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:51:00 +0200

The American Red Cross is mobilizing its response effort to Hurricane Laura, expected to make landfall on the Texas and Louisiana coasts late Wednesday evening. The Red Cross of Northwest Georgia Leigh Barba said local volunteers from Georgia are beginning deployment to help affected families in the aftermath of the storm.

Local power companies to send crews to aid in power restoration after Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:51:00 +0200

There’s a combination of responses with utilities sending crews now while others are waiting to hear requests from local Gulf Coast companies once the hurricane damage is assessed. This wind along with storm surge can cause significant damage to power infrastructure.

'This is going to be a catastrophe': Storm chaser warns of the destruction ahead of Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:50:00 +0200

As the threat of Hurricane Laura intensifies, storm chasers like Emmy winner Jeff Piotrowski are naturally in their element, warning coastal residents to evacuate as this formidable Category 4 storm nears. What's particularly threatening about Laura is the storm surge, especially for the Gulf Coast....

The current state of America is leading to a mental health crisis

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:50:00 +0200

Fifty percent of Houston-area residents have wrestled with powerful or severe emotional distress since Hurricane Harvey battered the region in 2017, according to a study. With hurricane Laura looming over our heads, the state of everyone's mental health might potentially take a hit, especially....

Hurricane Laura to Hit as ‘Catastrophic’ Category 4 With ‘Unsurvivable’ Storm Surge, Officials Warn

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200

Laura becomes ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 hurricane as it barrels toward U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:47:00 +0200

By Tanda Gmiter | tgmiter@mlive.com Even from the satellite images, Laura looks like a massive hurricane as it approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast this evening. Inside the storm, Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft reports late this afternoon showed that Laura’s maximum winds had risen to a....

National Category 4 Hurricane Laura takes aim at southwest Louisiana Maya Rodriguez 4:18 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:46:00 +0200

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura roars toward U.S. Gulf Coast, ‘unsurvivable storm surge’ forecast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) – Hurricane Laura roared toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday afternoon as a massive Category 4 storm and was expected to cause catastrophic damage and “unsurvivable storm surge” along the Texas and Louisiana border, the National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Laura Forecast Advisory Number 28

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200

184 WTNT23 KNHC 262049 TCMAT3 HURRICANE LAURA FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 28 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL132020 2100 UTC WED AUG 26 2020 CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY... THE STORM SURGE WATCH HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED EAST OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER...INCLUDING LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN.

Biden Condemns Both Racism and Violence Because He Isn’t Crazy

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200

Perhaps the most central theme of the Republican convention has been to tie Joe Biden to violent protesters. The point has been made not only by Donald Trump’s most unhinged and/or directly related speakers but also by supposedly responsible figures like Nikki Haley (“it’s so tragic to see so much....

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200

A destructive storm is rising from warm waters. Again. America and the world are getting more frequent and bigger multibillion dollar tropical catastrophes like Hurricane Laura, which is menacing the U.S. Gulf Coast, because of a combination of increased coastal development, natural climate cycles,....

Hurricane tracker: The 14 churning systems tearing devastating paths right NOW HURRICANE LAURA is expected to tear a catastrophic and life-endangering path across the United States unleashing strong winds and flash floods according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has developed into an “extremely dangerous Category Four hurricane” according to the 's National Hurricane Center. As of 1pm CDT (7pm BST) the Laura was located at latitude 27.3 north, longitude 92.5 west which is around 200 miles south-southeast Lake Charles in Louisiana and Port Arthur, Texas.

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:05:00 +0200

Evacuations underway as Laura expected to make landfall as Category 4 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:07:00 +0200

Laura expected to make landfall as Category four hurricane in Gulf Coast 04:27 Evacuations are underway as Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center said it has unsurvivable storm surge potential putting millions of Americans at the Texas and Louisiana border in harm's way.

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:07:00 +0200

Georgia Power crews scheduled to assist with Hurricane Laura recovery

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:07:00 +0200

FirstEnergy Utility Crews Mobilize to Assist Hurricane Laura Power Restoration Efforts in Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:07:00 +0200

AKRON, Ohio Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its long-standing tradition of assisting other electric companies during large-scale power outages, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE ) utilities have sent more than 525 line workers, forestry crews and support personnel to Beaumont, Texas , to help....

Hurricane Laura intensifies to Category 4 strength with 140 mph winds - KTRK-TV

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm heading for early morning landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200

Laura is a Category 4 hurricane with "unsurvivable storm surge" expected in some areas, according to the National Hurricane Center. "Unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including....

Timelapse shows Texans evacuating inland ahead of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200

The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed Wednesday morning that Hurricane Laura had “rapidly strengthened” overnight, packing maximum sustained winds of 115 mph. Laura will bring with it hurricane-force winds, widespread flash flooding, and an “unsurvivable storm surge,” the NWS said.

Hurricane Laura expected to bring rain, storms to Chattanooga region as it weakens to tropical depression

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200

For folks in the Chattanooga region, the impact from Laura will come as showers and storms going into Friday night and especially Saturday, according to chief meteorologist Paul Barys at Times Free Press news partner WRCB-TV Channel 3. "When a hurricane approaches usually the weather you are getting....

ULM TO CLOSE THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 DUE TO HURRICANE LAURA

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200

Published Aug. 26, 2020. The University of Louisiana Monroe will be closed Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 as Hurricane Laura is expected to impact northeast Louisiana with high winds, heavy rains, and the possibility of tornadoes. All offices will be closed and all classes, including those online and Hybrid/Hyflex, are canceled.

This online tool can tell you if your home is likely to flood this hurricane season

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is on its way to the Gulf Coast of the United States, and homeowners in the area would be wise to wonder just how at risk they are of flooding. A new(ish) tool aims to help. Two months ago the First Street Foundation, a nonprofit research firm, launched a website offering flood risk....

Hurricane Laura is now a Category 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura branded ‘unsurvivable’ -145mph storm to hit US sparking Katrina comparison TERRIFYING weather warnings have been issued for the US as Hurricane Laura is expected...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200

According to reports, at least half a million people have been told to leave the region. The powerful storm has been linked to the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the city of New Orleans and surrounding areas. Hurricane Katrina was a Category 5 storm and caused more than 1,200 deaths and $125 billion in damage back in 2005.

5 Myths About Riding Out a Hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:04:00 +0200

Georgia Power crews scheduled to assist with Hurricane Laura recovery

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:04:00 +0200

FirstEnergy Utility Crews Mobilize to Assist Hurricane Laura Power Restoration Efforts in Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:04:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura roars toward U.S. Gulf Coast, ‘unsurvivable storm surge’ forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:03:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura roared toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday afternoon as a massive Category 4 storm and was expected to cause catastrophic damage and “unsurvivable storm surge” along the Texas and Louisiana border, the National Hurricane Center said. Laura, located 200 miles (320 km) south-southeast....

Hurricane Laura: ‘Unsurvivable’ storm about to hit the US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:03:00 +0200

Storm surges could penetrate up to 48km/h inland along parts of the coasts, and peak surge coupled with high tide could see water as high as 6m above normal levels. “The power of Hurricane Laura is unprecedented, and Texans must take action now to get out of harm’s way and protect themselves,” Texas Governor Greg Abbott said.

Satellite Imagery Shows Wildfires, Hurricane Laura From Space

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:03:00 +0200

Satellite imagery showed wildfire smoke on the United States’s west coast on August 25, as well as Hurricane Laura in the Gulf of Mexico. Video from the NOAA’s satellite Instagram account shows smoke plumes and hurricane clouds, as taken from the GOES-West satellite. Wildfires have raged across California for several weeks.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:02:00 +0200

ENNIS, Texas - Thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled inland from an approaching hurricane deemed “unsurvivable” by forecasters, heeding warnings from leaders in two states as hotels and shelters filled quickly and some were left without help. Evacuees travelled as far as Ennis, Texas, a city south....

Mike Pence, Hurricane Laura, Kenosha: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:01:00 +0200

1. Vice President Mike Pence will be the headliner at the Republican National Convention tonight. Mr. Pence is expected to give a speech that sells President Trump’s record rather than promote himself — he is not widely seen as an heir apparent. The outgoing White House adviser Kellyanne Conway will also take the stage.

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:01:00 +0200

National News Category 4 Hurricane Laura takes aim at southwest Louisiana Maya Rodriguez 2:18 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200

‘Unsurvivable’ storm about to hit the US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200

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....

FirstEnergy Utility Crews Mobilize to Assist Hurricane Laura Power Restoration Efforts in Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:58:00 +0200

Georgia Power crews scheduled to assist with Hurricane Laura recovery

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:58:00 +0200

Oklahoma crew heads to coast ahead of hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:57:00 +0200

Oklahoma Task Force 1 August 26, 2020 at 4:40 pm CDT By April Hill TULSA Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced Wednesday that Oklahoma Task Force 1 US&R team is going to Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Laura.

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:10:00 +0200

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:09:00 +0200

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2017, file photo, water from Addicks Reservoir flows into neighborhoods from floodwaters brought on by Tropical Storm Harvey in Houston. Nasty hurricanes that cause billions of dollars in damage are hitting more often. Laura, which is threatening the U.S. Gulf Coast, is only the latest.

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura, extrêmement dangereux, passe en catégorie 4 Le Point

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:14:00 +0200

© Fournis par Le Point Laura. L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 4 (sur une échelle de 5) et il est considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans. Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 220 km/h, il menace désormais les....

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the state is relying less on traditional group shelters and instead is providing vouchers for evacuees to stay at area hotels until the storm passes.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:19:00 +0200

MESQUITE — Aria, Ava, Arthur Jr., and Addison Washington sat under the shade of a tree in blue surgical masks Wednesday morning, while they waited for shelter from Hurricane Laura. Tammy Washington, of Orange, said she left town Tuesday afternoon and drove to Beaumont to pick up her four grandchildren, her daughter, her son and her son’s fiancée.

Laura's landfall tonight as a major hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:15:00 +0200

Laura is set to make landfall as a Cat 4 hurricane with 150 mph winds late tonight along the Louisiana/Texas border. Storm surge could get over 10 feet, along with several inches of rain. The storm will move north as a tropical storm into Arkansas, then push our direction late Friday into Saturday.

Hurricane Laura Poised To Make Landfall Near Texas-Louisiana Border With “Unsurvivable” Force

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:15:00 +0200

More than half a million people in Texas and Louisiana have been urged to flee from their homes as Hurricane Laura, which forecasters have warned will bring “unsurvivable” storm surges to some areas, hurtles toward the U.S. The Category 4 hurricane is on track to make landfall near the....

News Texas gov. warns of Hurricane Laura storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:14:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura: Texas gov. warns of 'unsurvivable' storm surge. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott warned of severe weather and storm surge from Hurricane Laura during a press conference.

Omission of climate crisis at RNC risks losing voters, some conservatives warn The Guardian

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:14:00 +0200

Omission of climate crisis at RNC risks losing voters, some conservatives warn © Provided by The Guardian Photograph: REX/Shutterstock. The Republican national convention, dominated by veneration of Donald Trump and bleak warnings of the dangers of socialism, has completely ignored the climate....

Hurricane Laura forecast to hit Texas coast, Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:11:00 +0200

This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726. The National Hurricane Center has upgraded Hurricane Laura to a....

Hurricane Laura gains strength as coastal residents urged to flee

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:11:00 +0200

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:10:00 +0200

ENNIS, Texas (AP) Thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled inland from an approaching hurricane deemed “unsurvivable” by forecasters, heeding warnings from leaders in two states as hotels and shelters filled quickly and some were left without help. Evacuees traveled as far as Ennis, Texas, a city....

Hurricane Laura gains strength, takes aim at Texas-Louisiana coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:09:00 +0200

. Hurricane Laura is barreling toward the coastlines of Texas and Louisiana. Melissa Duggan with why forecasters are using the word “unsurvivable” to describe the monster storm.

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:23:00 +0200

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l’attente de Laura, ouragan «extrêmement...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:31:00 +0200

(Lake Charles) Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l’ouragan Laura , renforcé en catégorie 4 sur une échelle qui en compte 5, et considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux ». Gianrigo MARLETTA avec Camille Camdessus à Washington Agence France-Presse.

National U.S. Coast Guard 'always ready' as Hurricane Laura nears Kai Beech 6:08 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:33:00 +0200

The United States Coast Guard embodies the saying, "always ready." When forecasting natural disasters, however, those two words become much more than a motto -- they could mean the difference between life and death. “With natural disasters, they’re unpredictable," said USCG Capt. Will Watson, deputy commander, Sector New Orleans.

Coastal residents urged to flee as 'catastrophic' Hurricane Laura heads for Texas and Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:29:00 +0200

Updated 42 minutes ago. HURRICANE LAURA HAS gained strength to become a menacing Category 4 hurricane with the potential for a 20ft storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to flee.

$125 billion worth of homes in Hurricane Laura's path

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:28:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, which on Wednesday strengthened to a powerful Category 4 storm , threatens to destroy hundreds of thousands of homes along the Texas and Louisiana coasts, possibly inflicting billions of dollars' worth of damage on the at-risk areas' residences.

Everything you need to know about hurricanes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:27:00 +0200

iStock/Darwin Brandis BY: JOYEETA BISWAS and MEGHAN KENEALLY, ABC News. (NEW ORLEANS) — Hurricane Laura is roaring toward the Texas-Louisiana border as a Category 4 storm and is expected to make landfall Wednesday or early Thursday, bringing with it dangerous storm surge and heavy rain.

Utilities rush to prepare as severity of storm is elevated

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:26:00 +0200

Gulf Coast utilities are now bracing for the second storm in a week, Hurricane Laura, which is expected to hit the Texas-Louisiana coast by Wednesday night or Thursday morning as a Category 4 storm. Laura is predicted to bring winds of up to 140 mph, centering approximately 175 miles south of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The Latest: Louisiana mobilizes National Guard before Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:26:00 +0200

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 00:26:00 +0200

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:26:00 +0200

Fort Worth Preparing to Shelter Hurricane Evacuees

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:25:00 +0200

The city of Fort Worth is preparing to provide shelter for hundreds of people evacuating from the coast ahead of Hurricane Laura. Mike Drivdahl with the Fort Worth Fire Department said they estimate to shelter between 300 and 400 people but are prepared to take more in, if needed.

Dallas Prepares Shelter Options for Hurricane Laura Evacuees

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:25:00 +0200

County officials were still finalizing plans for which hotels would be used late Tuesday, but Jenkins said they’d contracted for 300 rooms initially that would be paid for by state funds. "We are also involved in helping hundreds of families from the coast get refuge, meals and services here in....

Red Cross Opens Evacuation Shelters in Ennis, Mesquite For Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:25:00 +0200

The Red Cross opened two evacuation shelters in Ennis and Mesquite as residents from the Gulf Coast evacuate due to Hurricane Laura. The Ennis Reception Center at 850 South Interstate Highway 45 is open to those who self-evacuate, while the Mesquite Reception Center at 15515 East Interstate Highway....

The Latest: Louisiana mobilizes National Guard before Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:25:00 +0200

AFP - US-weather

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:24:00 +0200

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat 4 By Gianrigo Marletta and Andrew Caballero-Reynolds =(Picture+Video+Graphic)= ATTENTION - UPDATES with NHC 2100 GMT bulletin, quotes /// Lake Charles, United States, Aug 26, 2020 (AFP) - Hurricane Laura was barreling towards....

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:24:00 +0200

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Stronger Hurricane Laura races toward heart of U.S. oil refining industry - Reuters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:24:00 +0200

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Laura intensified into a strong Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday as it raced over evacuated oil production platforms in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and took aim at the energy industry’s refining hub along the Texas/Louisiana coast. The storm gathered strength on Wednesday and is....

Hurricane Laura: storm to bring 'unsurvivable surge' of destruction to US gulf coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:23:00 +0200

Photograph: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images. Hurricane Laura is expected to bring an “unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves” to parts of the US gulf coast late Wednesday or early Thursday, officials warned, as half a million people were ordered to evacuate.

FirstEnergy Utility Crews Mobilize to Assist Hurricane Laura Power Restoration Efforts in Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:23:00 +0200

Georgia Power crews scheduled to assist with Hurricane Laura recovery

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:23:00 +0200

Company crews are expected to roll out to assist Entergy Louisiana as part of mutual assistance network. ATLANTA Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Laura nears landfall along the Gulf Coast, Georgia Power is ready to respond after receiving a request for assistance from Entergy Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Tornadoes may accompany storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:23:00 +0200

The Latest: Louisiana mobilizes National Guard before Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:22:00 +0200

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:22:00 +0200

Hurricane Florida volunteers mobilize for Hurricane Laura relief Linnie Supall 5:52 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:21:00 +0200

The American Red Cross is preparing to shelter and support families from Texas to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura takes aim at the Gulf Coast. The South Florida Red Cross quickly mobilized to send support to Louisiana and Texas as Laura continues to gain strength.

OIL FUTURES: WTI edges higher but products dip as US Gulf braces for Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:15:00 +0200

As of midday Aug. 26, US Gulf upstream operators had shut in about 1.559 million barrels of oil from platforms in the region, or about 84% of the region's crude production, the US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said in its daily update.

Oil prices steady

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:15:00 +0200

NEW YORK: Oil prices steadied on Wednesday, pressured by worries about the demand outlook during the coronavirus pandemic but buoyed as US producers shut output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura. Renewed worries over the pandemic, which has squeezed demand and sent prices to record lows....

Evacuations underway as Laura expected to make landfall as Category 4 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:15:00 +0200

National News U.S. Coast Guard 'always ready' as Hurricane Laura nears Kai Beech 3:08 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:45:00 +0200

'Unsurvivable storm surge': Hurricane Laura roars towards US coast, catastrophic damage expected 1 hour ago

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:44:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura roared toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday afternoon as a massive Category 4 storm and was expected to cause catastrophic damage and "unsurvivable storm surge" along the Texas and Louisiana border, the National Hurricane Center said. Laura, located 200 miles (320 km) south-southeast....

Hurricane Laura now ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 and forecast to bring ‘catastrophic damage’ to Texas and Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:43:00 +0200

HURRICANE Laura has grown to an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm in the last 24 hours – and authorities have advised those in coastal Texas and Louisiana to evacuate as soon as possible. Forecasters fear that a 20-foot storm surge could be "unsurvivable" and could devastate entire communities when it makes landfall.

The Latest: Most flights to, from Houston airport cancelled

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:42:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura to Push 'Unsurvivable Surge' onto Texas-Louisiana Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:42:00 +0200

National Weather Service officials called Hurricane Laura's expected storm surge "unsurvivable." The category 4 could push a storm surge as high as 15-20 feet onto the Eastern Louisiana coast and up to 15 feet on the far eastern Texas coast. The surge could go inland as far as 40 miles in some areas, officials warned.

The Latest: Most flights to, from Houston airport canceled

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:42:00 +0200

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....

Laura is a Category 4 hurricane: What that actually means

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:42:00 +0200

"Catastrophic damage" will occur when a Category 4 comes ashore, says the National Hurricane Center. "Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped or uprooted, and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas.

The Latest: Most flights to, from Houston airport canceled

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:42:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

US forecasters say Hurricane Laura could cause 'unsurvivable' storm...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura was barrelling towards the coast of the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas on Wednesday as a monster Category 4 storm, prompting warnings of "unsurvivable" and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center said....

Hurricane Laura live updates: Tornadoes may accompany storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:37:00 +0200

"Over the past few days our volunteers have been working tirelessly to position supplies and shelter teams across the state," American Red Cross Louisiana Regional Executive Joshua Joachim said. "As the storms shift, we shift with them and remain prepared to meet the immediate needs of those impacted across Louisiana.

The Latest: Several refineries along Gulf Coast shut down

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:34:00 +0200

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.

In Chambers County, a sense of anticipation was everywhere, as people made final preparations for Hurricane Laura.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:34:00 +0200

WINNIE -- The crew of Austin water squad one pulled up to the Winnie-Stowell Volunteer Fire Department Wednesday morning, introducing themselves. “We want to make sure you guys have all the help you need,” said Chris Moren, greeting a member of the team.

5 things to know about Wednesday afternoon's forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:34:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is hours away form making landfall, churning toward the northwest Gulf coast about 155 miles southeast of Port Arthur. While Houston likely will avoid the worst impacts, the storm is bringing a catastrophic storm surge to coastal cities between Sea Rim State Park and Intracoastal City, Louisiana.

The Latest: Most flights to, from Houston airport canceled

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:33:00 +0200

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.

National U.S. Coast Guard 'always ready' as Hurricane Laura nears Kai Beech 5:08 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:33:00 +0200

États-Unis: les habitants de la Louisiane et du Texas se préparent au passage de l’ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:53:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura s'est encore renforcé dans le Golfe du Mexique. Ses vents qui soufflent à 220 km/h menacent les côtes américaines. Des habitants de Louisiane ont été évacués à quelques heures de l'impact.

California wildfires burn 1.32 million acres, weather improves

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:57:00 +0200

Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Hundreds of wildfires sparked by lightning strikes in California have burned more than 1.32 million acres as of Wednesday, fire authorities said. Cal Fire said in an update that more than 15,000 firefighters are working to combat some 700 wildfires in northern California that have....

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:56:00 +0200

The Latest: Louisiana refineries shut before hurricane comes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:55:00 +0200

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 +0200

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 +0200

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....

Texas hospitals, still battling COVID, now face Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:53:00 +0200

"It's crazy," said Darrell Pile, CEO of the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council, which coordinates emergency medical response in a 25-county region along the state's coast. "You do get to a point where you're like, 'What else do you want to put on us?'" "You just have to do your best," he added.

Hurricane Laura: Growing concern over possible storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:53:00 +0200

01:20 With Hurricane Laura set to strike the Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center warns that a storm surge could push 30 miles inland. Aug.

The Latest: Most flights to, from Houston airport canceled

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:53:00 +0200

Laura is a Category 4 hurricane: What that actually means

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:50:00 +0200

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:50:00 +0200

The Latest: Louisiana refineries shut before hurricane comes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:49:00 +0200

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 +0200

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.

National U.S. Coast Guard 'always ready' as Hurricane Laura nears Kai Beech 5:08 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:46:00 +0200

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l'attente de Laura, ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:06:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura, placé en catégorie 4 et considéré comme “extrêmement dangereux”, menace la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:06:00 +0200

l’essentiel L’ouragan Laura qui menace les côtes de la Louisiane, a été classé en catégorie 4. Celui-ci est annoncé comme “extrêmement dangereux”, présageant ainsi de vents allant à près de 220km/h. Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l’ouragan Laura,....

Renforcé en catégorie 4, l’ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:58:00 +0200

LAKE CHARLES | Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l’ouragan Laura, renforcé en catégorie 4 sur une échelle qui en compte 5, et considéré par les météorologues comme «extrêmement dangereux». Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 230 km/h, il pourrait....

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:08:00 +0200

SEC MONITORING IMPACT OF HURRICANE LAURA ON CAPITAL MARKETS

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:07:00 +0200

(AGENPARL) – WASHINGTON (D.C.), mer 26 agosto 2020. Washington D.C., Aug. 26, 2020 — The Securities and Exchange Commission is closely monitoring the impact of Hurricane Laura on investors and capital markets. The SEC divisions and offices that oversee companies, accountants, investment advisers,....

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:02:00 +0200

National U.S. Coast Guard 'always ready' as Hurricane Laura nears Kai Beech 6:08 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:59:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura expected to bring catastrophic storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:58:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is expected to bring an "unsurvivable" storm surge and it can possibly become a Category 5 storm before it strikes the Gulf Coast. Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast.

Millions brace for impact as Hurricane Laura becomes Category 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:58:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has exploded into a monster Category 4 storm and is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast late Wednesday. Omar Villafranca has the latest. Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.

Residents flee as Hurricane Laura takes aim at the Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:58:00 +0200

Families in Beaumont, Texas, are among many rushing out of town before Hurricane Laura makes landfall. Some are taking refuge in hotels because of coronavirus concerns. Mireya Villarreal reports.

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:58:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:56:00 +0200

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:56:00 +0200

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.

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:11:00 +0200

La Louisiane et le Texas attendent Laura, un ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:20:00 +0200

Laura, un ouragan de catégorie 4 qui devrait toucher les États-Unis dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi, pourrait provoquer une montée des eaux "mortelle" et potentiellement "catastrophique". Les habitants du sud du Texas et de Louisiane se préparent au pire.

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l'attente de Laura, ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:12:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura roars toward US Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:20:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is heading towards toward the US Gulf Coast as a massive Category 4 storm and is expected to cause catastrophic damage along the Texas and Louisiana border. Laura, located 250 km south-southeast of Port Arthur on Wednesday afternoon, had maximum sustained winds of 230km/h and was....

US National Hurricane Centre says storm now an extremely dangerous Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:16:00 +0200

The Latest: Louisiana refineries shut before hurricane comes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:13:00 +0200

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:12:00 +0200

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 01:11:00 +0200

Laura is a Category 4 hurricane: What that actually means

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:11:00 +0200

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:11:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. (AP) — Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be "unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled.

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:10:00 +0200

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:10:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura: Why the cost of storm disasters has risen dramatically

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:23:00 +0200

A destructive storm is rising from warm waters. Again. America and the world are getting more frequent and bigger multibillion dollar tropical catastrophes like Hurricane Laura, which is menacing the United States gulf coast, because of a combination of increased coastal development, natural climate....

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l'attente de Laura, ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:31:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura roars toward US Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:31:00 +0200

National Guard mobilized out of Hammond

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:31:00 +0200

Louisiana National Guardsmen from Delta Company, 2-151st Aviation Regiment conduct recertification training on a LUH-72 Lakota helicopter hoist system used for rescue operations at the Hammond Regional Airport ahead of Hurricane Laura, Aug. 25, 2020. Guardsmen continue to prepare to respond to the....

Ambulance buses bring evacuees to New Orleans

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:31:00 +0200

In addition, the City of New Orleans Emergency Medical Services sent its ambulance bus to Southwest Louisiana to further enhance evacuation efforts. “We are grateful for Mayor Cantrell and NOEMS Chief Bill Salmeron for sending resources to help. We have a great partnership with them and we....

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:31:00 +0200

Water Quality of Flood-Impacted Areas from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:30:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (August 26, 2020) — Today, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the following statement in regards to the water quality of flood-impacted areas from Hurricane Laura. “EPA is closely coordinating with state and regional partners, and we have teams standing by to support FEMA,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler .

7,000 Guard Troops on Alert as Hurricane Laura Threatens Texas, Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:29:00 +0200

With Air Force Reserve hurricane hunters issuing dire warnings Wednesday about Hurricane Laura, a Category 4 storm expected to make landfall on the Texas-Louisiana border overnight, U.S. troops from both states are preparing for rescue and recovery efforts.

Hogan Offers Maryland’s Support To Texas, Louisiana Ahead Of Hurricane Laura’s Landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:29:00 +0200

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has offered the state’s support to Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Laura nears landfall. On Twitter, Hogan wrote he had reached out to his colleagues in both states — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott — “to offer support and assistance from the State of Maryland.

Live updates: Hurricane Laura an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:28:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is now forecast to be the strongest storm to ever make landfall along the western Louisiana and north Texas coast, with winds of 145 mph and storm surge of up to 20 feet. But what determines how much devastation a hurricane produces, and what hazards cause the most damage, varies from storm to storm.

The biggest threat from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:28:00 +0200

Laura will be the strongest system to hit the area from Port Arthur, Texas, to Cameron, Louisiana, since Hurricane Rita in 2005, and most likely it will be much stronger. Rita produced up to 15 feet of storm surge and had Category 3 winds of 115 mph. Laura could blast ashore with nearly 150 mph winds and 20 feet of surge.

Louisiana Gov. Edwards calls Hurricane Laura 'huge threat to life,' storm may be worst since 1957

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:28:00 +0200

"Things are very, very serious," Edwards told host Neil Cavuto. "We have a storm that’s a Category 4. It’s going to make landfall just after midnight. It continues to grow in size and intensity and quite frankly the storm surge is going to be a huge threat to life and, in fact, the National Weather....

Hurricane Laura live updates: Get the latest developments here

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:28:00 +0200

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. All market data delayed 20 minutes. Hurricane Laura live updates: Get the latest developments here.

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:27:00 +0200

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:26:00 +0200

The Latest: Several refineries along Gulf Coast shut down

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:26:00 +0200

WEATHER CAMS: See live feeds from cameras positioned up and down the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Laura approaches

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:25:00 +0200

HOUSTON – With Hurricane Laura’s impending landfall, one crowdfunded website has set up weather cameras along the Gulf Coast. These feeds, coming in from Mark Sudduth’s Hurricane Track , aim to provide viewers with a view of the coast right from their living rooms. See the webcams below: Port Arthur.

3 Years After Harvey, Texas Faces Laura & a Pandemic

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:25:00 +0200

It has been three years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25, 2017. To Margarett Ramirez of Katy, it feels like yesterday. During Hurricane Harvey, Ramirez and her husband left their home near Houston for a supply run and found themselves stuck inside their SUV with floodwaters rising around them.

North Texans Prepare For Thousand of Evacuees Fleeing Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:25:00 +0200

North Texans are working to assist evacuees fleeing Hurricane Laura, with two evacuation reception sites set up in Ennis and Mesquite. The locations will help logistically manage the distribution of evacuees across DFW, connecting them with shelter and basic necessities.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:24:00 +0200

ENNIS, Texas (AP) — Thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled inland from an approaching storm deemed “unsurvivable” by forecasters, heeding warnings from leaders in two states, but leaving some without help as available space in hotels and shelters filled quickly.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:23:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura roars toward U.S. Gulf Coast, ‘unsurvivable storm surge’ forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:23:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR — Hurricane Laura roared toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday as a massive Category 4 storm and was expected to cause catastrophic damage and “unsurvivable storm surge” along the Texas and Louisiana border, the National Hurricane Center said.

The Latest: Louisiana mobilizes National Guard before Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:20:00 +0200

Watch Now: Timelapse shows plane's journey through Hurricane Laura, and more of today's top videos

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:20:00 +0200

Timelapse footage shows a plane flying through Hurricane Laura, satellite imagery shows where the hurricane is expected to make landfall Wednesday evening or Thursday morning, Kenosha saw a third night of protests after a police shooting on Sunday, and more of today's top videos.

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:43:00 +0200

Catastrophic storm surge expected as Laura becomes Category 4 hurricane before landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:42:00 +0200

(WBTV) - Wind and water levels are increasing as extremely dangerous Hurricane Laura has reached Category 4 strength and is taking aim at the northwest gulf coast. Between a category 4 storm and an overnight landfall, when it is harder to see, the people along the Gulf coast in the path of this....

Hurricane Laura roars toward US Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:42:00 +0200

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:41:00 +0200

As Laura approaches, Texas reports 229 new COVID-19 deaths

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:40:00 +0200

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As Texas braced for Hurricane Laura on Wednesday, state officials said there were 229 newly reported deaths from COVID-19 and 5,045 newly reported cases of the coronavirus that causes it. As people evacuated the upper Texas coast, emergency officials have been urging them to....

‘Unsurvivable’ US storm explodes into monster

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:38:00 +0200

A massive hurricane hurtling towards the US has strengthened into a dangerous category 4 storm. 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.

The Latest: Arkansas declares emergency ahead of Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:38:00 +0200

Arkansas is hundreds of miles inland, but even as Laura moves away from the Gulf of Mexico, it is expected to hit the southwest part of the state with tropical storm-force winds. The storm could also drop up to 8 inches (20 centimeters) of rain near Arkansas’ borders with Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma.

Krystal adds barbecue sliders to its menu and more business news

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:36:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura roars toward US Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:36:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura continues to strengthen

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:35:00 +0200

The Cameron Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness is warning residents of "life-threatening" flooding ahead of Hurricane Laura. “Catastrophic and life-threatening flooding is expected not just at the coast but as far inland as the I-10 corridor of Southwest Louisiana," the agency said on their Facebook page.

Time-lapse footage shows plane fly through Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:29:00 +0200

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The Latest: Arkansas declares emergency ahead of Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:29:00 +0200

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.

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l'attente de Laura, ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:50:00 +0200

26/08 - La Louisiane et le Texas dans l'attente de Laura, ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:50:00 +0200

Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 230 km/h, il pourrait provoquer une montée des eaux "mortelle" et potentiellement "catastrophique", des vents extrêmes, ainsi que des "crues soudaines", alerte le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). Laura pourrait toucher terre mercredi soir ou tôt jeudi matin.

Hurricane Laura 7 p.m. forecast update - Wednesday, Aug. 26

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:56:00 +0200

At 7 p.m., the eye of Hurricane Laura was located near latitude 28.4 North, longitude 92.9 West. Laura is moving toward the north-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). A turn toward the north is expected overnight, and a northward motion should continue on Thursday. A northeastward to east-northeastward motion is expected Thursday night and Friday.

Officials warn of ‘unsurvivable’ flooding as Hurricane Laura nears Gulf Coast Hurricane Laura roared toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday as a massive Category 4 storm and was expected to cause catastrophic damage and “unsurvivable storm surge” along the Texas and Louisiana border, the National Hurricane Center said. Laura, located 155 miles (250 km) south-southeast of Port Arthur on Wednesday afternoon, had maximum sustained winds of 145 miles per hour (230 km per hour) and was expected to strengthen more in the hours... France 24

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:55:00 +0200

© Adrees Latif, Reuters. Hurricane Laura roared toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday as a massive Category 4 storm and was expected to cause catastrophic damage and “unsurvivable storm surge” along the Texas and Louisiana border, the National Hurricane Center said.

The Latest: Arkansas declares emergency ahead of Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura stays east of DFW

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:50:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has strengthened into a major Category 4 storm and is moving through the Gulf of Mexico. Category 4 storms have winds 130-140 mph, Laura's winds have been clocked at near 140 mph. It is expected to make landfall around 1 a.m. Wednesday along the upper Texas coast.

Hurricane Laura roars toward US Gulf Coast, ‘unsurvivable storm surge’ forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:49:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR: Hurricane Laura roared toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday afternoon as a massive Category 4 storm and was expected to cause catastrophic damage and “unsurvivable storm surge” along the Texas and Louisiana border, the National Hurricane Center said.

The Latest: Louisiana refineries shut before hurricane comes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:49:00 +0200

MIL-OSI Economics: Hurricane Laura Facility Status

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:48:00 +0200

Source: Walmart. Headline: Hurricane Laura Facility Status. The safety of our associates and customers is our top priority. Walmart’s Emergency Operations Center monitors hurricanes and other potential disasters in real time. We assess the status of our facilities and will continue to operate as long as it is safe to do so.

Pandemic stresses massive Hurricane Laura evacuations in Texas, Louisiana - Reuters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:47:00 +0200

HOUSTON/DENVER (Reuters) - A hurried evacuation of a half million Texas and Louisiana residents ahead of Hurricane Laura has clogged highways, while COVID-19 precautions slowed public transportation for evacuees who needed it and complicated temporary housing arrangements.

Residents flee as Hurricane Laura takes aim at the Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:46:00 +0200

Families in Beaumont, Texas, are among many rushing out of town before Hurricane Laura makes landfall. Some are taking refuge in hotels because of coronavirus concerns. Mireya Villarreal reports.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Get the latest developments here

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:46:00 +0200

Officials warn of ‘unsurvivable’ flooding as Hurricane Laura nears Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:46:00 +0200

Laura, located 155 miles (250 km) south-southeast of Port Arthur on Wednesday afternoon, had maximum sustained winds of 145 miles per hour (230 km per hour) and was expected to strengthen more in the hours before landfall late Wednesday, the Miami-based forecaster said.

Hurricane Laura: Growing concern over possible storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:46:00 +0200

01:20 With Hurricane Laura set to strike the Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center warns that a storm surge could push 30 miles inland. Aug.

Extremely dangerous landfall of powerful hurricane Laura is expected tonight

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:46:00 +0200

The still strengthening hurricane Laura has literally *exploded* today. It has intensified into a monster ~ 145 mph (125 kt) hurricane, much beyond expectations! The winds are now just 10-15 mph far from the threshold for the highest, Category 5 strength.

Millions brace for Hurricane Laura's impact

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:46:00 +0200

Millions brace for impact as Hurricane Laura becomes Category 4 storm Hurricane Laura has exploded into a monster Category 4 storm and is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast late Wednesday. Omar Villafranca has the latest. Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.

As Laura approaches, Texas reports 229 new COVID-19 deaths

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:43:00 +0200

1 of 4 Military personnel wait to receive hurricane evacuees at the Mesquite Reception Center set up for hurricane evacuees in Mesquite, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. Thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled inland from an approaching storm deemed “unsurvivable” by forecasters, heeding warnings....

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l'attente de Laura, ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:03:00 +0200

A scramble ahead of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:05:00 +0200

BRIDGE CITY Allen Ashby was cool with staying put, he just needed ice and a few more hours to plan. “I’ve left too many times and there is too much to stay for,” Ashby, 56, said as he piled 80 pounds of ice from a roadside automated stand into a cooler chest in the back of his truck in Bridge City, just across the Rainbow Bridge from Port Arthur.

Mayor Sylvester Turner made an impassioned plea Wednesday for federal officials to speed up plans for a coastal barrier, warning of the destruction Hurricane Laura could have brought to the...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:05:00 +0200

Mayor Sylvester Turner made an impassioned plea Wednesday for federal officials to speed up plans for a coastal barrier, warning of the destruction Hurricane Laura could have brought to the Houston area had it tracked farther west. “Can you imagine that being in the Galveston Bay and the storm surge....

Asia shares set to rise after U.S. equities hit new record in tech spike

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:03:00 +0200

August 27, 2020. By Katanga Johnson. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Asian stocks will likely climb on Thursday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallied to fresh records on upbeat corporate results, while the dollar eased a day before the U.S. Federal Reserve possibly sets a new course on inflation.

Hurricane Laura: storm to bring 'unsurvivable surge' of destruction to US Gulf coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:03:00 +0200

Photograph: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images. Hurricane Laura is expected to bring an “unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves” to parts of the US Gulf coast late Wednesday or early Thursday, officials warned, as half a million people were ordered to evacuate.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Winds are up to 145 mph as storm pushes toward coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:03:00 +0200

Nursing homes juggle hurricane evacuations amid virus fears

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:02:00 +0200

Shifting storm tracks and the trauma of transferring vulnerable residents can make the calculus of whether to stay or to go difficult for nursing home operators. The added risk of virus exposure convinced some homes that they’re better off braving the storm in place.

Officials warn of ‘unsurvivable’ flooding as Hurricane Laura nears Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:01:00 +0200

Laura is a Category 4 hurricane: What that actually means

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:59:00 +0200

Live Hurricane Laura cameras from Southwest Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:58:00 +0200

(Gray News) - As Hurricane Laura roars ashore on the Gulf Coast, several cameras in Southwest Louisiana are available to view the storm. Note that these cameras could go down at any time. Copyright 2020 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

CNN10 - 8/27/20

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:58:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura bears down on the U.S. Gulf Coast, NASA plans a search for rogue planets, and garage conversions find a home in some parts of Los Angeles. Hurricane Laura bears down on the U.S. Gulf Coast, NASA plans a search for rogue planets, and garage conversions find a home in some parts of Los Angeles.

Hurricane Laura 's winds increase to 150 mph as the dangerous storm makes its way to Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:19:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura's winds continue to increase, now at 150 mph, as it approaches landfall at the Louisiana-Texas border, forecasters said at 7 p.m. Laura strengthened into a Category 4 storm on Wednesday afternoon. The hurricane is currently located 120 miles south of Lake Charles, and it is moving north-northwest at 15 mph.

Hurricane Laura Nearing Category 5 Strength Ahead Of Landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:19:00 +0200

TOPLINE. The forecast has gotten even grimmer for Louisiana, with the most recent National Hurricane Center advisory stating Hurricane Laura could be the most powerful storm in recorded history to hit the state, pushing a wall of water two stories high into the southwestern part of the state, potentially devastating communities beyond recognition.

Alabama National Guard helicopters headed to Louisiana for hurricane aid

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:15:00 +0200

Gov. Kay Ivey says she has authorized the dispatch of four National Guard Black Hawk helicopters to Louisiana to assist with Hurricane Laura aid. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Gov. Kay Ivey has authorized the Alabama National Guard to dispatch four Black Hawk helicopters to Louisiana to assist with the impact of Cat.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Winds are up to 145 mph as storm pushes toward coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:14:00 +0200

7:06 p.m.: Cameron Parish taking all precautions as storm nears. Officials in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, say the area is bracing for the worst as Laura approaches. In an interview with ABC News, Cameron Parish Assistant Director of OEM Ashley Buller said the parish is taking all precautions as....

Asia shares set to rise after U.S. equities hit new record in tech spike 25m ago

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:14:00 +0200

By Katanga Johnson. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Asian stocks will likely climb on Thursday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallied to fresh records on upbeat corporate results, while the dollar eased a day before the U.S. Federal Reserve possibly sets a new course on inflation.

Nursing homes juggle hurricane evacuations amid virus fears

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:13:00 +0200

About 1,500 residents of long-term care facilities in Texas have been evacuated as a powerful Hurricane Laura nears its coastline. The decision of whether to stay or to go is always a fraught one for administrators of nursing homes and similar facilities, but has been doubly complicated by the threat of the coronavirus.

Hurricane Laura could bring quick-rising water levels as tides turn, National Weather Service says

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:13:00 +0200

A shifting tide and incoming storm surge will send water levels rapidly rising along the Gulf Coast near where Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall overnight, the National Weather Service warned just before low tide Wednesday evening. As of 6 p.m. ET, the Category 4 storm was about 140 miles south of Lake Charles, La.

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:10:00 +0200

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.

La Louisiane et le Texas attendent Laura, un ouragan "extrêmement dangereux" Laura, un ouragan de catégorie 4 qui devrait toucher les États-Unis dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi, pourrait provoquer une montée des eaux "mortelle" et potentiellement "catastrophique". Les habitants du sud du Texas et de Louisiane se préparent au pire. Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas redoutaient mercredi 26 août l'arrivée de l'ouragan Laura, renforcé en catégorie 4 sur une échelle qui en compte 5, et considéré par les... France 24

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:31:00 +0200

© Adrees Latif, Reuters Un homme protège les locaux de son entreprise avant le passage de l'ouragan Laura, le 26 août 2020 à Galveston, au Texas. Laura, un ouragan de catégorie 4 qui devrait toucher les États-Unis dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi, pourrait provoquer une montée des eaux "mortelle" et potentiellement "catastrophique".

Hurricane Laura packing 150 mph winds as it moves closer to the Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:31:00 +0200

National Watch: Hurricane hunters fly into Hurricane Laura Justin Boggs 8:16 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:31:00 +0200

Hurricane Hunters have been flying in and out of Hurricane Laura continuously for days, getting a close-up look as the hurricane has rapidly intensified. In less than two days, Laura went from a tropical storm to a high-end Category 4. The storm is set to strike the Louisiana coast early Thursday morning.

Omission of climate crisis at RNC risks losing voters, some conservatives warn The Republican national convention, dominated by veneration of Donald Trump and bleak warnings of the dangers of socialism, has completely ignored the climate crisis, an omission that has disturbed some conservatives who warn the party risks being left behind by voters. Convention speeches have included Eric Trump praising the beauty of the Grand Canyon, a region his father’s administration is open to mining for uranium, while several speakers... The Guardian

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:29:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura: Crews From More Than 26 States, D.C., and Canada Activated to Support Power Restoration

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:28:00 +0200

WASHINGTON Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

Hurricane Laura roars toward US Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:27:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura: Crews From More Than 26 States, D.C., and Canada Activated to Support Power Restoration

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:27:00 +0200

The Latest: Arkansas declares emergency ahead of Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:26:00 +0200

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.

As Laura approaches, Texas reports 229 new COVID-19 deaths

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:25:00 +0200

Military personnel wait to receive hurricane evacuees at the Mesquite Reception Center set up for hurricane evacuees in Mesquite, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. Thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled inland from an approaching storm deemed “unsurvivable” by forecasters, heeding warnings from....

National Watch: Hurricane hunters fly into Hurricane Laura Justin Boggs 7:16 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:25:00 +0200

Asia shares set to rise after US equities hit new record in tech spike

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:25:00 +0200

Japan’s Nikkei 225 futures fell 0.04 per cent, while the Nikkei 225 index closed the overnight session down 0.03 per cent at 23,290.86 . — AFP pic. WASHINGTON, Aug 27 — Asian stocks will likely climb today after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallied to fresh records on upbeat corporate results, while the....

Thousands flee US Gulf coastline as Hurricane Laura prompts fears of 20ft storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:24:00 +0200

The storm surge in certain areas could penetrate up to 40 miles inland , the NHC said. Tornado and flash flooding warnings were issued for swaths of Louisiana, Arkansas and east Texas. The National Weather Service meteorologist Benjamin Schott told a news conference: “The word ‘unsurvivable’ is not....

Nursing homes juggle hurricane evacuations amid virus fears

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:24:00 +0200

Nursing homes juggle hurricane evacuations amid virus fears

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:24:00 +0200

Map: Hurricane Laura making landfall as Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:24:00 +0200

USA | Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:22:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, swirling wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico. Satellite images show Laura has become “a formidable hurricane” in....

Hurricane Laura: Crews From More Than 26 States, D.C., and Canada Activated to Support Power Restoration

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:21:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Takes Aim At U.S. Gulf Coast, Armed With 'unsurvivable Storm Surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:44:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR, Texas: Hurricane Laura barreled toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday as a massive Category 4 storm that was strengthening and forecast to cause catastrophic damage and “unsurvivable storm surge” along the Texas and Louisiana border, the National Hurricane Center said.

Category 4 Laura strengthens and will bring 'unsurvivable' storm surges in Louisiana and Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:42:00 +0200

Laura was moving over the Gulf of Mexico with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, about 120 miles south of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and it could strengthen even more before making landfall near the Texas border, forecast for shortly after midnight local time.

National Hurricane Laura just hours from making landfall in the United States WFTS Staff 7:33 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:41:00 +0200

Nursing homes juggle hurricane evacuations amid virus fears

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:40:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura to hit US amid dire warnings of 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:40:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is hurtling towards the US amid warnings it could cause an 'unsurvivable storm surge', resulting in catastrophic damage. The tempest reached speeds of up to 140mph as it neared the Gulf Coast earlier today, with the Category 4 storm set to hit Texas and Louisiana this evening.

Hurricane Laura: Crews From More Than 26 States, D.C., and Canada Activated to Support Power Restoration

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:39:00 +0200

Thousands flee US Gulf coastline as Hurricane Laura prompts fears of 20ft storm surge - The Guardian

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura to Hit as ‘Catastrophic’ Category 4 With ‘Unsurvivable’ Storm Surge, Officials Warn

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura: Crews From More Than 26 States, D.C., and Canada Activated to Support Power Restoration

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:37:00 +0200

The Latest: Meteorologist says storm may become Category 5

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:36:00 +0200

“There’s been a lot of question about whether this storm would make it to Category 5 strength before landfall -- I think that is becoming increasingly likely,” said meteorologist Donald Jones, of the National Weather Service’s regional office that covers parts of the Louisiana and Texas coastlines that are in the bullseye of Laura’s path.

Nursing homes juggle hurricane evacuations amid virus fears

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:36:00 +0200

Others, largely those under mandatory evacuation orders, have scrambled to move residents inland as Laura nears. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission said 64 long-term care facilities housing about 1,500 residents had evacuated as of Wednesday afternoon.

Houston stays on alert as Hurricane Laura approaches

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:35:00 +0200

Greater Houston remained vigilant Wednesday in readying for the arrival of Hurricane Laura, even as the increasingly powerful storm remained on track to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border, likely sparing the region of triple-digit winds and devastating Gulf surges.

National Watch: Hurricane hunters fly into Hurricane Laura Justin Boggs 8:16 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:34:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Strengthens to Near Category 5: Live Updates

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:33:00 +0200

Forecasters say Laura could cause an ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge. Hurricane Laura, a major Category 4 storm, hurtled toward the coasts of Louisiana and Texas on Wednesday, prompting dire warnings from state leaders about life-threatening conditions as the storm rapidly gained strength.

Houston hospitals bracing for the storm in the midst of pandemic

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:56:00 +0200

Ambulances from across Texas are waiting in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area, in case they’re needed for emergencies during and after Hurricane Laura. While at least seven local hospital campuses are now closed, at least three emergency rooms remain open. One of the outpatient centers for St.

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Hurricane Laura takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast, armed with 'unsurvivable storm surge' This content was published on Aug 27, 2020 Aug 27, 2020 By Ernest Scheyder and Jennifer Hiller PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura barreled toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:55:00 +0200

By Ernest Scheyder and Jennifer Hiller. PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura barreled toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday as a massive Category 4 storm that was strengthening and forecast to cause catastrophic damage and "unsurvivable storm surge" along the Texas and Louisiana border, the National Hurricane Center said.

Laura gains strength, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:55:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. >> Laura strengthened today into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Ocean water topped by white-capped waves began rising ominously as the monster neared land.

Oil steady as huge Gulf of Mexico storm shuts down production

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:54:00 +0200

MELBOURNE — Oil prices were mixed in early trade on Thursday even as oil rigs and refineries shut ahead of a massive storm in the Gulf of Mexico racing towards Texas and Louisiana, with slim worries about the impact on supply as oil stockpiles remain high. U.S.

Hurricane Laura takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast, armed with ‘unsurvivable storm surge’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:54:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR — Hurricane Laura barreled toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday as a massive Category 4 storm that was strengthening and forecast to cause catastrophic damage and “unsurvivable storm surge” along the Texas and Louisiana border, the National Hurricane Center said.

Atascocita man dies after being electrocuted while trimming trees ahead of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:51:00 +0200

Hours before Hurricane Laura made landfall, a man preparing for its arrival died in a tragic accident. A 62-year-old man in the Eagle Springs subdivision of Atascocita was electrocuted while trimming tree limbs near his home ahead of Laura's arrival, HURRICANE LAURA: The latest on storm’s impact on....

Video: Hurricane Laura to bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge to Gulf Coast as Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:48:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura to bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge to Gulf Coast as Category 4 04:41 The National Hurricane Center is warning of an “unsurvivable” storm surge as Hurricane Laura creeps toward the gulf coast as a Category 4 storm. Aug.

U.S. oil prices hold ground at highest since March as Hurricane Laura curtails Gulf output

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:48:00 +0200

Oil futures settled on a mixed note Wednesday, with U.S. prices holding ground at their highest finish since early March but global benchmark prices slightly lower, as the U.S. Gulf Coast braced for Hurricane Laura and potential damage to the region’s energy infrastructure. Prices failed to find much support from a fifth straight week decline in U.

Oil price hits five-month high as hurricane heads for US refineries

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:48:00 +0200

DUBAI: Oil prices hit a five-month high on Wednesday as Hurricane Laura homed in on the heartland of the US energy industry. With the hurricane strengthening and upgraded to a “catastrophic” Force 4 storm, the oil industry around the Gulf of Mexico was bracing itself for landfall in the next 24 hours.

Hurricane Laura on path to make landfall in Texas and Louisiana: Live updates

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:47:00 +0200

Judge Lina Hidalgo Pool Harris County, Texas, Judge Lina Hidalgo signed a disaster declaration for the county today and warned that Hurricane Laura could cause “significant damage.” “We will avoid a direct hit but that doesn’t mean that we’re avoiding potential consequences like power outages or the....

National Hurricane Laura just hours from making landfall in the United States WFTS Staff 7:33 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:47:00 +0200

National Watch: Hurricane hunters fly into Hurricane Laura Justin Boggs 7:16 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:47:00 +0200

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:59:00 +0200

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Laura And Covid Once Again Dominate Crude Trading With Prices Mixed

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:06:00 +0200

The combination of Hurricane Laura buoying crude prices and demand fears due to the coronavirus capping the gains informed the oil market on Wednesday once again, with Brent 22 cents to $45.64 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate rising 4 cents to $43.39 per barrel.

Oil steady as huge Gulf of Mexico storm shuts down production MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Oil prices were mixed in early trade on Thursday even as oil rigs and refineries shut ahead of a massive storm in the Gulf of Mexico racing towards Texas and Louisiana, with slim worries about the impact on supply as oil stockpiles remain high. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell... 24m ago

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:06:00 +0200

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Oil prices were mixed in early trade on Thursday even as oil rigs and refineries shut ahead of a massive storm in the Gulf of Mexico racing towards Texas and Louisiana, with slim worries about the impact on supply as oil stockpiles remain high. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 5 cents, or 0.

Mayor Sylvester Turner made an impassioned plea for federal officials to speed up plans for a coastal barrier, warning of the destruction Hurricane Laura could have brought to the area.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura roars toward US Gulf Coast, 'unsurvivable storm surge' forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200

A woman puts sandbags on a cart as residents fill sandbags at St Raymond Churchas Hurricane Laura warnings have been issued for part of Louisiana and Texas, in New Orleans, Louisiana August 25, 2020. — Reuters pic. PORT ARTHUR, Aug 27 — Hurricane Laura roared toward the Gulf Coast yesterday as a....

Asia shares set to rise after US equities hit new record in tech spike

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200

Oil steady as huge Gulf of Mexico storm shuts down production

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:04:00 +0200

August 27, 2020. MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Oil prices were mixed in early trade on Thursday even as oil rigs and refineries shut ahead of a massive storm in the Gulf of Mexico racing towards Texas and Louisiana, with slim worries about the impact on supply as oil stockpiles remain high. U.S.

National News Watch: Hurricane hunters fly into Hurricane Laura Justin Boggs 5:16 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:01:00 +0200

National News Hurricane Laura just hours from making landfall in the United States WFTS Staff 5:33 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:01:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura approach: Tropical storm force winds reach Louisiana as rains, incoming tide converge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:59:00 +0200

As of 8 p.m. ET, the Category 4 storm was just off the southwestern coast of Louisiana, moving north-northwest at 15 mph with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, according to the weather service. Landfall is estimated near the Louisiana-Texas state line late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, with Louisiana Gov.

Brent prices rise on US output cuts, China trade deal hopes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:59:00 +0200

Brent crude oil prices rose on Wednesday, lifted by US producers shutting most of their offshore output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura and optimism over China-US trade talks. But gains were capped amid renewed concern over the coronavirus pandemic, which has squeezed fuel demand,....

Asia shares set to rise after US equities hit new record in tech spike

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:58:00 +0200

WASHINGTON: Asian stocks will likely climb on Thursday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallied to fresh records on upbeat corporate results, while the dollar eased a day before the U.S. Federal Reserve possibly sets a new course on inflation. A gauge of global equity markets, MSCI's all-country world....

The Latest: Meteorologist says storm may become Category 5

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:58:00 +0200

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 live updates: Sheriff has grim advice for those who don't evacuate

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:20:00 +0200

Laura is beginning a more northward turn, moving at 15 mph toward the north-northwest. 7:06 p.m.: Cameron Parish taking all precautions as storm nears. Officials in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, say the area is bracing for the worst as Laura approaches. In an interview with ABC News, Cameron Parish....

CBP Makes Final Preparations for Arrival of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:20:00 +0200

WASHINGTON —U.S. Customs and Border Protection is preparing for Hurricane Laura, which continues to gain strength as a Category 4 storm as it heads for the Gulf Coast. CBP activated Brian Hastings, U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent of the Rio Grande Valley Sector, as the agency’s Lead Field....

Hurricane Laura livecams: Watch as major hurricane comes ashore in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:20:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is a major hurricane that's forecast to bring 20 or more feet of storm surge into Louisiana. Below are several cameras set up across the coast to capture Laura before, during and after landfall. NOTE: If you see an error, try refreshing the page or clicking the link above the video. Grand Isle.

Oil steady as huge Gulf of Mexico storm shuts down production

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:18:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast, armed with 'unsurvivable storm surge' - Reuters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:18:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura barreled toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday as a massive Category 4 storm that was strengthening and forecast to cause catastrophic damage and “unsurvivable storm surge” along the Texas and Louisiana border, the National Hurricane Center said.

Deadly hurricane barrels toward US coast states

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:17:00 +0200

Residents in the US states of Texas and Louisiana evacuated flood zones and boarded up windows on Tuesday as Hurricane Laura barreled toward the coastline, after killing 25 people in the Caribbean. The storm’s maximum sustained winds neared 150 kilometers per hour, with gusts higher, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Laura Winds Hit 150 MPH near Texas-Louisiana Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:16:00 +0200

The 7 p.m. report from the National Hurricane Center indicates Hurricane Laura continues to strengthen as it approaches the Texas-Louisiana coastline. Officials now report sustained winds of 150 miles per hour.

Cajun Navy Deploys for Hurricane Laura: ‘Don’t Wait to Help Neighbors’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:16:00 +0200

Members of multiple Cajun Navy groups say they are prepared to activate to help those who might be in distress after Hurricane Laura strikes Wednesday night. One said, "Cajun Navy won't let people suffer waiting on government red tape."

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:15:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. (AP) — Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be "unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Ocean water topped by white-capped waves began rising ominously as the monster neared land.

Hurricane Laura, a Category 4 storm, to make landfall near Texas-Louisiana border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:14:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is forecast to be the strongest storm to ever make landfall along the western Louisiana and north Texas coast, with winds of at least 145 mph and storm surge of up to 20 feet. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest.

Hurricane Laura strengthens, deemed ‘catastrophic’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:11:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is barrelling toward the Texas-Louisiana border, set to make landfall as a category 4 hurricane. As Jackson Proskow explains, officials say the storm surge may be “unsurvivable.

Oil steady as huge Gulf of Mexico storm shuts down production

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:11:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura live updates: Sheriff has grim advice for those who don't evacuate

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:11:00 +0200

Laura is approaching the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 hurricane with "unsurvivable storm surge" expected in some areas, according to the National Hurricane Center. "Unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal....

More Than 500,000 Evacuated as Hurricane Laura Nears US Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:10:00 +0200

HOUSTON – Authorities in the US states of Louisiana and Texas ordered more than 500,000 people to evacuate ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Laura, which is expected to be packing winds of 230 km/h (145 mph) when it makes landfall Wednesday night. The storm is expected to strike the coast near the....

The Latest: Meteorologist says storm may become Category 5

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:10:00 +0200

Convoy of Hope is Responding to Hurricane Laura Ahead of the Storm Making Landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:29:00 +0200

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Â Convoy of Hope's Disaster Services team is responding to Hurricane Laura, the first major hurricane of the year. The nonprofit organization is pre-positioning several truckloads of disaster relief supplies to help communities in the storm's path.

Shelters Open in Ennis, Mesquite For Hurricane Laura Evacuees

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:26:00 +0200

Two shelters in Ennis and Mesquite have opened as residents from the Gulf Coast evacuate due to Hurricane Laura. The Ennis Reception Center at 850 South Interstate Highway 45 is open to those who self-evacuate, while the Mesquite Reception Center at 15515 East Interstate Highway 20 is for evacuees transported by the state of Texas.

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:25:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura 'extremely dangerous' US south warned

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:24:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 event, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Ocean water topped by white-capped waves began rising ominously as the monster neared land.

National Hurricane Laura just hours from making landfall in the United States WFTS Staff 8:33 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:24:00 +0200

National U.S. Coast Guard 'always ready' as Hurricane Laura nears Kai Beech 6:08 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:24:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura takes aim at US Coast, armed with 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:24:00 +0200

The oil-refining town of Port Arthur was directly in Laura's path, the NHC forecast.

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:22:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. (AP) — Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be "unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Ocean water topped by white-capped waves began rising ominously as the monster neared land.

Hurricane Laura to bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge to US Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:18:00 +0200

More than 500,000 people are under evacuation orders in parts of Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Laura is predicted to make landfall, bringing destruction to the US Gulf Coast. “These numbers are unimaginable, to think that there will be a wall of water over two storeys high coming on shore, is....

Hurricane Laura closes in: Tropical storm force winds reach Louisiana as rains, incoming tide converge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:44:00 +0200

force winds and heavy rains arrived along Louisiana’s central coastline Wednesday evening as the tide came in, hours ahead of Hurricane Laura ’s expected overnight landfall, which is forecast to bring a “catastrophic” storm surge. As of 8 p.m. ET, the Category 4 storm was just off the southwestern....

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:43:00 +0200

The Latest: Meteorologist says storm may become Category 5

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:43:00 +0200

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:43:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. (AP) — Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be "unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Ocean water topped by white-capped waves began rising ominously as the monster neared land.

The Latest: Louisiana governor closes part of Interstate 10

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:41:00 +0200

In a radio interview Wednesday night, Edwards talked of the “apocalyptic” language that meteorologists have used for the storm. “The language I’ve heard from the National Weather Service I’ve never heard before ... They’re sending the strongest possible message about how serious this storm is," he said.

Category 4 Laura strengthens and will bring 'unsurvivable' storm surges in Louisiana and Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:38:00 +0200

National Hurricane Laura just hours from making landfall in the United States WFTS Staff 8:33 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:36:00 +0200

Havana Weather Forecast for August 27 – Sept. 2

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:47:00 +0200

HAVANA TIMES – The days will be partially cloudy from the morning, with some isolated rains and storms in the afternoons. The winds will be mainly from the east, with speeds between 15 and 25 km / h. Humidity will remain high, with values of almost 95% at dusk.

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l’attente de Laura , ouragan «extrêmement dangereux»

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:56:00 +0200

Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 220 km/h, il pourrait provoquer une montée des eaux «mortelle», potentiellement «catastrophique», des vents extrêmes, ainsi que des «crues soudaines», alerte le Centre national des ouragans dans son dernier bulletin. Laura pourrait toucher terre mercredi soir.

The Latest: Louisiana governor closes part of Interstate 10

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:56:00 +0200

Thousands flee US Gulf coastline as Hurricane Laura prompts fears of 20ft storm surge - The Guardian

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:56:00 +0200

The National Weather Service meteorologist Benjamin Schott told a news conference: “The word ‘unsurvivable’ is not one that we like to use, and it’s one that I’ve never used before.” He added: “To think that there would be a wall of water over two stories high coming on shore is very difficult for....

Laura gains strength, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:55:00 +0200

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:55:00 +0200

ENNIS, Texas (AP) — Thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled inland from an approaching storm deemed “unsurvivable” by forecasters, heeding warnings from leaders in two states. But some were left without help as available space in hotels and shelters filled quickly.

Convoy of Hope is Responding to Hurricane Laura Ahead of the Storm Making Landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:55:00 +0200

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Convoy of Hope's Disaster Services team is responding to Hurricane Laura, the first major hurricane of the year. The nonprofit organization is pre-positioning several truckloads of disaster relief supplies to help communities in the storm's path.

60 MPH Wind Gusts, Golf Ball Size Hail, Tornadoes Possible On LI

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:54:00 +0200

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has placed the region at an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms. "Severe thunderstorms are likely with damaging wind gusts of 60 mph or higher, along with large hail as the primary threats," a hazardous weather outlook for the area says.

Laura gains strength, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:51:00 +0200

EPA Ready to Support FEMA, State Efforts on Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:48:00 +0200

DALLAS – (Aug 26, 2020) EPA has an organized emergency response program for responding to man-made and natural disasters and is positioned to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state, local, and tribal partners in response to Hurricane Laura.

Asia shares set to rise after U.S. equities hit new record in tech spike

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:48:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Asian stocks will likely climb on Thursday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallied to fresh records on upbeat corporate results, while the dollar eased a day before the U.S. Federal Reserve possibly sets a new course on inflation. A gauge of global equity markets, MSCI’s....

National Hurricane Laura now a Category 4 storm Scripps National 6:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura reached maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, making it a powerful Category 4 storm as it prepares to slam into the Texas-Louisiana border late Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center. The wind speed report was made by an Air Force hurricane hunter.

Could a Houston Hurricane Be America's Chernobyl?

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:08:00 +0200

As Hurricane Laura makes its way toward Texas, a dogged Houston attorney and hydrologist warns that a bad-enough hurricane could turn southern Texas into what he calls a Chernobyl -scale disaster area. That’s because a major shipping channel is filled with exactly the wrong dominos to trigger a....

Hurricane Laura roars toward US Gulf Coast, 'unsurvivable storm surge' forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:58:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Strengthen, Approaches Category 5 Strength

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:14:00 +0200

"The power of Hurricane Laura is unprecedented, and Texans must take action now to get out of harm's way and protect themselves," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said. "The conditions of this storm are unsurvivable, and I urge Southeast Texans to take advantage of these final few hours to evacuate, secure....

The Latest: Louisiana governor closes part of Interstate 10

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:13:00 +0200

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200

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.

L'ouragan Laura , «extrêmement dangereux», menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi 26 août à affronter l'ouragan Laura, renforcé en catégorie 4 sur une échelle qui en compte 5, et considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux ». Laura pourrait toucher terre mercredi soir. L'ouragan Laura est très dangereux et s'intensifie rapidement.

Le pétrole, surveillant l'ouragan Laura, termine en ordre dispersé

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200

À lire aussi L'ouragan Laura , «extrêmement dangereux», menace la Louisiane et le Texas A Londres, le baril de Brent de la mer du Nord pour livraison en octobre a lâché 22 cents, ou 0,5%, pour finir à 45,64 dollars. A New York, le baril américain de WTI pour le même mois a grappillé 4 cents, ou....

Thousands flee US Gulf coastline as Hurricane Laura prompts fears of 20ft storm surge - The Guardian

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura's eye to make landfall like a '30-mile wide tornado'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200

04:31 Bill Karins, MSNBC meteorologist, delivers the latest update on Hurricane Laura as it approaches the Gulf Coast with 150 mph winds and a catastrophic storm surge that is expected to cause flooding for miles. Aug.

August 25, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:31:00 +0200

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.

'Unsurvivable': Hurricane Laura looms as thousands evacuated

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200

Forecasters say a hurricane about to hit the US is “unsurvivable”. Hurricane Laura strengthened on Wednesday (local time) into a Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled. The storm grew nearly 70 per cent in power in just 24 hours....

Global Markets: Asia shares set to rise after U.S. equities hit new record in tech spike

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:29:00 +0200

A gauge of global equity markets, MSCI’s all-country world index surged past the pre-COVID high reached in February as technology stocks jumped after Salesforce.com Inc raised its annual revenue forecast on surging demand for the company’s online business software. Australian S&P/ASX 200 futures rose 0.

Hurricane Laura takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast, armed with 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:29:00 +0200

Forecasters Issue Dire Warnings for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:28:00 +0200

LAFAYETTE, La. — More than 500,000 residents in Louisiana and Texas were urged to flee their homes on Wednesday as Hurricane Laura roared toward the Gulf Coast, fueling grave warnings that the storm would deliver a calamitous assault with powerful winds and a storm surge that meteorologists declared “unsurvivable.

Hurricane Laura roars towards US Gulf Coast, ‘unsurvivable storm surge’ forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:28:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS (REUTERS) – Hurricane Laura roared towards the Gulf Coast on Wednesday afternoon (Aug 26) as a massive Category 4 storm and was expected to cause catastrophic damage and “unsurvivable storm surge” along the Texas and Louisiana border, the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) said.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm strength near Category 5; ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge expected for parts of Louisiana, Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:22:00 +0200

Asia shares set to rise after U.S. equities hit new record in tech spike

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:21:00 +0200

UPDATE 7-Hurricane Laura takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast, armed with 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:21:00 +0200

NASA's orbital views of a strengthening, dangerous major Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:21:00 +0200

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l'attente de Laura, ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200

Le baril surfe sur la tempête

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:34:00 +0200

La tempête Laura, qui a revêtu son habit d'ouragan, a poussé la majorité des plates-formes pétrolières du golfe du Mexique à fermer. La détérioration des conditions climatiques, dans cette région du monde, va certainement servir d'aiguillon aux cours de l'or noir, au moins pour quelques jours.

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:27:00 +0200

Vents extrêmes, crues soudaines... L'ouragan Laura, renforcé en catégorie 4 ce mercredi 26 août 2020, pourrait provoquer de nombreux dégâts outre-Atlantique. Face à la crainte d'une seconde vague épidémique de Covid-19, de nombreux pays ont adopté de nouvelles restrictions visant à isoler tout nouveau foyer de contamination.

Toute l'information en Polynésie Française

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:27:00 +0200

TRIATHLON - Grand Prix de la Fédération française. Benjamin Zorgnotti ne chôme pas. Le conseil municipal de Moorea-Maiao s'est réuni afin d'examiner huit projets de délibération. Tous ont été voté à l'unanimité. Depuis mi-juin, les travaux de réfection du terrain synthétique du stade Ganivet à....

Hurricane Laura a Category 4 with winds up to 150 mph

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura path update: Laura a top-end Category 4 with 150 mph winds and may get stronger. Hurricane Laura is a strong Category 4 storm with top winds of 150 mph as of Wednesday evening. Laura could generate 15-20 feet of storm surge in parts of Louisiana, and surge could reach as far as 40 miles inland.

Conway: 'Right now' Trump planning to deliver convention speech as scheduled despite hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:43:00 +0200

is expecting to deliver his Republican National Convention (RNC) acceptance speech as planned Thursday despite concerns over Hurricane Laura, White House Counselor said Wednesday. Conway indicated that postponing the speech is still an option officials are weighing based on the storm, but said....

The Latest: Louisiana governor closes part of Interstate 10

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200

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....

Oil hits five-month highs as US producers cut output

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200

Brent futures LCOc1 rose 73 cents, or 1.6%, to settle at $45.86 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 rose 73 cents, or 1.7%, to settle at $43.35. That was the highest closes for both benchmarks since March 5, the day before Saudi Arabia and Russia failed to agree on a new plan....

The Latest: Louisiana governor closes part of Interstate 10

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0200

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0200

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200

Forecast Update: 1pm Update Laura is a strong CAT 4 Hurricane. Hurricane Laura is now a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 140mph, moving to the northwest at 16mph. This is devastating news for the region along the Texas-Louisiana border because this storm may even increase in strength before landfall shortly after midnight.

Fort Bend County judge signs disaster declaration ahead of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200

Fort Bend County Judge KP George (center-right) talks about Hurricane Laura during a news conference in Richmond, Texas, on Aug. 26, 2020. (KPRC) RICHMOND, Texas – Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George has signed a disaster declaration Wednesday. Officials in Fort Bend County are preparing for....

Galveston officials expect strong winds, some storm surge as Hurricane Laura nears landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200

Gov. Greg Abbott urges people to leave while they can, not let their guard down ahead of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference Wednesday where he gave an update on the state’s response to Hurricane Laura, which is now expected to become a Category 4 storm. The latest tracks predict Laura will make landfall overnight Wednesday into Thursday along the Texas-Louisiana border.

Hurricane Laura – A dangerous ‘giant tornado’, landfall tonight

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200

- Hurricane Laura comes packed with a 6m surge, and it’s basically on the same track as Hurricane Katrina when it makes landfall tonight. Hurricane Laura is seen as a truly exceptional, huge threat to the coast and surrounding states. Emergency services are on standby across the entire South.

Hurricane Laura leaving mess on Dauphin Island as the winds push sand & water onshore

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:36:00 +0200

DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala (WALA) -- Even though Hurricane Laura is hundreds of miles away, Dauphin Island is seeing some impacts as the winds push sand and salt water onshore. “This is not nearly as bad as what we had in Cristobal earlier this summer so we’re fortunate in that respect,” said Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier.

Hurricane Laura a dangerous category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:36:00 +0200

Hi, I’m Chief Meteorologist Jason Smith with an update on your forecast on this Wednesday. We continue to closely monitor dangerous Hurricane Laura. This potentially deadly storm is in the western Gulf and headed for the TX/LA line area as a strong category 4 hurricane.

MIL-OSI USA: SPC Tornado Watch 453

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:36:00 +0200

Note: The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports. SEL3. URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Tornado Watch Number 453 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 900 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020. The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a.

Hurricane Laura nearly a Category 5 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:35:00 +0200

On Wednesday, billboards around Beaumont, Texas, were punctured to prepare for the strong wind Hurricane Laura is expected to bring to the area. "I checked with our operations team, and they said that many of our billboard structures have what we call a hurricane frame, which is basically a....

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE: Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be unsurvivable'' and capable of sinking entire communities. Ocean water topped by white-capped waves began rising ominously as the monster neared land.

Hurricane Center

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200

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....

Hurricane Laura's winds hit 105 mph, will be 120 mph at landfall in southwest Louisiana; see latest track

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200

rapidly intensified early Wednesday, with its winds reaching 105 mph, becoming the most powerful cyclone of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and promising to intensify even more before landfall, the National Hurricane Center said. Update: Hurricane Laura expected to strengthen to Category 4 storm At 1 a.

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura s’est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 3, charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 185 km/h et menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d’une montée des eaux potentiellement «catastrophique» a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans. Découvrez tous nos articles en clair pour seulement 1€ sans engagement.

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200

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.

The Latest: Louisiana governor closes part of Interstate 10

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200

Portions of Interstate 10 shut down ahead of Hurricane Laura's storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200

Portions of Interstate 10 in both directions were shut down Wednesday night to prepare for flooding from Hurricane Laura's catastrophic storm surge, state officials said. Gov. John Bel Edwards made the call to close I-10 East at the Texas-Louisiana state line and I-10 West near the Atchafalaya Basin....

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200

Photos: Coastal areas already underwater ahead of Hurricane Laura's landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200

strengthened into a Category 4 storm Wednesday and is expected to slam into the Louisiana/Texas coastline as a monster hurricane pushing "potentially catastrophic" storm surge, forecasters said. The hurricane was expected to reach Category 4 strength before making landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday around the Louisiana/Texas state line.

Dave Epstein Hurricane Laura is expected to be a powerful storm on La. and Texas coast New England will see the remnants of Hurricane Laura on Saturday. Separately, on Thursday, severe weather is possible in Connecticut and southwestern Massachusetts.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:49:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is a formidable storm that will bring catastrophic, perhaps unprecedented, damage to the areas it affects. The storm surge will be large and it could be deadly. Laura is likely to reach land along the Louisiana and Texas coast in the wee hours of Thursday morning, and it could intensify.

These maps show when, where, and how hard Hurricane Laura is expected to hit the US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:49:00 +0200

Officials are urging residents in some US Gulf Coast communities to evacuate immediately as Hurricane Laura rapidly gains steam. It is expected to slam into Texas and Louisiana as a catastrophic Category 4 storm, which could bring damage that renders wide areas uninhabitable for weeks or months.

Hurricane Laura Strengthens, Approaches Category 5 Status

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:47:00 +0200

Wind and water levels were already increasing early Wednesday evening as Laura barreled toward land. Sustained tropical storm-force winds and steady heavy rain were beginning to spread onshore the central Louisiana coast. According to the latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center, Laura —....

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:47:00 +0200

LaFITTE, Louisiana (AP) Thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled inland from an approaching storm deemed "unsurvivable" by forecasters, heeding warnings from leaders in two states, but leaving some without help as available space in hotels and shelters filled quickly.

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200

1 of 27 People line up to board buses to evacuate Lake Charles, La., Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, ahead of Hurricane Laura. Gerald Herbert/AP 2 of 27 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: storm to bring 'unsurvivable surge' of destruction to US Gulf coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200

Photograph: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images. Hurricane Laura is expected to bring an “unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves” to parts of the US Gulf coast late Wednesday or early Thursday, officials warned, as half a million people were ordered to evacuate.

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:05:00 +0200

National NWS issues tornado watch as Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana Scripps National 4:04 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:08:00 +0200

From @NWSSPC "Sporadic tornadoes possible within developing bands of storms through tonight. The greatest tornado risk will exist within the northeastern quadrant of the storm, primarily over Louisiana. A new tornado watch will be needed." — NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) August 27, 2020 A tornado....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall overnight; brings us rain this weekend

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:05:00 +0200

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The latest update on Hurricane Laura shows the storm is still strengthening. It is a strong category 4 storm with sustained winds of 150mph and gusts of 175mph. Laura is moving north-northwest at 15mph and will make landfall likely after midnight near the Texas and Louisiana border.

Oil Down, Producers Batten Down the Hatches Ahead of Hurricane Laura Landfall By Investing.com

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:04:00 +0200

© Reuters. By Gina Lee Investing.com – Oil was down on Thursday morning in Asia, with the market nervously monitoring Hurricane Laura’s progress as landfall is expected later in the day. inched down 0.04% to $46.18 by 9:49 PM ET (2:49 AM GMT) and inched down 0.09% to $43.35.

Hurricane Laura to Hit With 'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:04:00 +0200

National News Hurricane Laura now a Category 4 storm Scripps National

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:03:00 +0200

Raleigh firefighter talks about helping after Hurricane Katrina as Laura nears landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:01:00 +0200

. Posted August 26, 2020 10:41 p.m. EDT Updated August 26, 2020 10:53 p.m. EDT. By Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter. As the Gulf Coast prepares for the landfall of Hurricane Laura early Thursday, one Raleigh fire official spoke with WRAL News Wednesday night about what it was like to help pick up the pieces after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Hurricane Laura roars toward US, 'unsurvivable storm surge' forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:01:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR, Texas--Hurricane Laura roared toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday as a massive Category 4 storm and was expected to cause catastrophic damage and "unsurvivable storm surge" along the Texas and Louisiana border, the National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Laura gains strength, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:01:00 +0200

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards fretted that the dire predictions were not resonating despite authorities putting more than 500,000 coastal residents under mandatory evacuation orders. In Lake Charles, Louisiana, National Guard members drove school buses around neighborhoods, offering to pick up families.

Hurricane Laura intensifies to Category 4 storm, expected to produce ‘unsurvivable storm surge’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0200

Updated at 4 p.m. Wednesday: Revised to include new details on Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura quickly strengthened Wednesday into a Category 4 storm, and the hurricane could continue to intensify before making landfall. Moving northwest toward Texas and southwestern Louisiana Wednesday afternoon,....

Laura gains strength, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200

34 minutes ago. DELCAMBRE, La. Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Ocean water topped by white-capped waves began rising ominously as the monster neared land.

Hurricane Laura takes aim at US Gulf Coast, armed with 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura barreled toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday as a massive Category 4 storm that was strengthening and forecast to cause catastrophic damage and "unsurvivable storm surge" along the Texas and Louisiana border, the National Hurricane Center said.

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l'attente de Laura, ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:10:00 +0200

Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 230 km/h, il pourrait provoquer une montée des eaux " mortelle " et potentiellement " catastrophique ", des vents extrêmes, ainsi que des " crues soudaines ", alerte le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). Laura pourrait toucher terre mercredi soir 26 août ou tôt jeudi matin 27 août.

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Hurricane Laura continues to gain strength, could become Category 5 storm before making landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:19:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura could strengthen to a monster Category 5 storm before making landfall with catastrophic 157MPH winds as Louisiana and Texas prepare for 'unsurvivable storm surge' and authorities say tomorrow will be 'search and rescue' Hurricane Laura continues to gain strength, reaching 150mph....

Laura moves toward landfall near Louisiana-Texas border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:18:00 +0200

Shakesa White shops for essentials in preparation for the effects from Hurricane Laura at Natchez, Miss. Walmart on Seargent Prentiss Drive on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that....

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:17:00 +0200

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Hurricane Laura nears coast, may be most powerful to ever hit Louisiana - Reuters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:15:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura may be the most powerful storm to crash into the Louisiana coast when it makes landfall in the early hours of Thursday, bringing the potential for catastrophic damage and what forecasters called an “unsurvivable storm surge”. Laura, located 90 miles (145 km) south-southeast of Port Arthur at 9 p.

Laura strengthens into ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:14:00 +0200

Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled.

Hurricane Laura could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge to US communities

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:14:00 +0200

The storm grew nearly 87 per cent in power in just 24 hours to a size the National Hurricane Center called “extremely dangerous.” Drawing energy from the warm Gulf of Mexico waters, the system was on track to arrive late today or early tomorrow as the most powerful hurricane to strike the US so far this year.

Hurricane Laura Could Lead To An Environmental Disaster On The Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:13:00 +0200

As Hurricane Laura bears down on Louisiana and Texas and half a million people flee what forecasters are calling an “unsurvivable storm surge ,” environmentalists are also worried about something else: the more than 60 refineries and petrochemical plants in the path of the category 4 hurricane.

Laura on the precipice of category 5 intensity as it approaches the Louisiana coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:13:00 +0200

POSTED AT 8:20 PM CT WEDNESDAY: Hurricane Laura has made its turn to the north in earnest late this afternoon and evening, and is likely heading for landfall on the Louisiana coast, possibly near Calcasieu Pass, south of Lake Charles. Wherever it makes landfall doesn’t mean much now short of who....

Hurricane Laura Could Lead To An Environmental Disaster On The Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:13:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast, armed with 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:13:00 +0200

Many Fear the Worst as Forecasters Issue Dire Warnings for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:13:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Stalks Gulf Coast, on Track to Rival Katrina

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:10:00 +0200

BEAUMONT, Texas—Hurricane Laura barreled toward the Texas and Louisiana coasts late Wednesday as a vicious Category 4 storm—nearing Category 5—threatening what forecasters described as lethal flooding and widespread wind damage. Laura was poised to strike the heart of U.S.

Photos: Gulf Coast Girds for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:10:00 +0200

Storm strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches the Texas and Louisiana coasts with the threat of life-threatening flooding.

U.S.’s Fuel-Making Corridor Prepares for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:10:00 +0200

Refineries, petrochemical facilities and ports along the Gulf Coast were closing as Hurricane Laura barreled toward the Texas-Louisiana border. The hurricane strengthened to a Category 4 storm Wednesday, with sustained winds of 140 miles an hour, according to an afternoon update from the National Hurricane Center.

Why Hurricanes Can Roil Gasoline Prices

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:10:00 +0200

Investors are keeping a close eye on energy markets as Hurricane Laura moves toward the Texas-Louisiana border , the latest potential weather event that could disrupt supplies for gasoline. Here’s what you need to know about how hurricanes and tropical storms can affect prices at the pump: Refining, Infrastructure.

Latest Updates: Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:10:00 +0200

and Elizabeth Findell Hurricane Laura barreled toward the Texas and Louisiana coasts late Wednesday as a vicious Category 4 storm , threatening what forecasters described as unsurvivable flooding and widespread wind damage. The fast-moving hurricane increased in strength late Wednesday with....

America’s Fuel-Making Corridor Prepares

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:10:00 +0200

Hurricane’s approach gives following wind to oil prices

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:27:00 +0200

The price of oil briefly edged towards $46 a barrel yesterday, close to its highest since March, boosted by American producers shutting their offshore output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura, which is forecast to become a Category 4 storm as it hits southern states today. Brent crude, the international benchmark, hit $45.

Hurricane central: What to expect from Laura, and why this storm may pack an 'unsurvivable' punch

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:32:00 +0200

Only partial framing remains of houses in a residential community along the Jourdan River, north of Bay St. Louis, Miss., after being devastated by Hurricane Katrina on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green) M. SPENCER GREEN *Deaths occurring as a direct result of the forces of the....

Hurricane central: What to expect from Laura, and why this storm may pack an 'unsurvivable' punch

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:31:00 +0200

"Vous n'avez que quelques heures pour vous préparer et évacuer" : passé en catégorie 4, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:17:00 +0200

Florida Task Force 2 members on standby as Laura approaches Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:33:00 +0200

MIAMI (WSVN) - Members of Florida Task Force Two have loaded up their equipment and are now on alert as Hurricane Laura approaches the Gulf Coast. The 45 members of the task force, consisting of City of Miami Fire Rescue crews, are swift water experts and a search and rescue team, and they are ready to head to where Laura makes landfall if needed.

Hurricane Laura gets stronger ahead of landfall Laura escalated into a powerful hurricane while bearing down on the US coastline. Experts have warned it could get even stronger, possibly bringing a "wall of water over two stories high" to the shore.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:32:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura gained strength as it headed towards the US' southern coastline on Thursday night, with meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasting an "unsurvivable storm surge." The Category 4 hurricane is expected to reach the US southern coastline near the Texas-Louisiana border between 2 a.

Hurricane Laura nears coast, may be most powerful to ever hit Louisiana This content was published on Aug 27, 2020 Aug 27, 2020 By Ernest Scheyder and Jennifer Hiller PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura may be the most powerful storm to crash...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:30:00 +0200

By Ernest Scheyder and Jennifer Hiller. PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura may be the most powerful storm to crash into the Louisiana coast when it makes landfall in the early hours of Thursday, bringing the potential for catastrophic damage and what forecasters called an "unsurvivable storm surge".

Brazos County A&M Galveston students evacuated to College Station ahead of Hurricane Laura Halle Jones 9:40 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:28:00 +0200

COLLEGE STATION, TX — Texans in southeast Texas have been evacuating to the Brazos Valley since Monday ahead of Hurricane Laura's arrival. Among them are Texas A&M Galveston students following a mandatory evacuation by the school. More than 50 students were bused to College Station, including freshman Nicholas Aragon.

A family tries to get out while they fear they’ll lose everything.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:28:00 +0200

WINNIE The only truck that could haul the RV had broken down two days before, so the two families on Big Hill Road were among the last left in Winnie before Hurricane Laura slammed down. It had broken down two days before, leaking oil all over the freeway. Travis Fields managed to steer it back before it broke entirely.

Remembering Allison, Texas Medical Center hospitals close flood gates

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:28:00 +0200

While Houston no longer appears to be in the path of Hurricane Laura, now a “catastrophic” storm projected to hit the Port Arthur area, Texas Medical Center institutions are bracing for the possibility of flooding by activating flood control systems, including flood gates.

Track Hurricane Laura's path with the latest forecast maps

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:28:00 +0200

The Wednesday 7 p.m.forecast track for Laura: Landfall projected near Sabine Pass or the far SW Louisiana coast. A Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds, moving NNW at 15 mph. Hurricane Warning areas are in red. Tropical Storm Warning areas are in darker red. Hurricane Watch areas are in purple.

15 Chronicle Concerts while you're hunkered down for Hurricane...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:28:00 +0200

. (I recommend a gallon of frozen margarita from Maria Rita,s . So good.) But what about music? Power may indeed go out during Hurricane Laura. But if your devices are charged up, you'll find yourself with a lot of free time. And there's only so many Facebook posts and doom-and-gloom local weather reports one can take.

Conditions deteriorating along coast as landfall approaches

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:28:00 +0200

Portions of the Louisiana coastline could be hit with up to 20 feet of storm surge, according to the hurricane center. Sea Rim State Park to Johnson Bayou, La., could experience up to 15 feet of surge, while regions farther west like Galveston Bay should expect 2 to 4 feet.

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:27:00 +0200

The storm grew nearly 87% in power in just 24 hours to a size the National Hurricane Center called “extremely dangerous.” Drawing energy from the warm Gulf of Mexico, the system was on track to arrive during high tide late Wednesday or early Thursday as the most powerful hurricane to strike the U.S. so far this year.

Laura moves toward landfall near Louisiana-Texas border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:27:00 +0200

Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate, but not everyone did before winds began buffeting trees back and forth in an area that was devastated by Rita in 2005. The storm grew nearly 87% in power in just 24 hours to a size the National Hurricane Center called "extremely dangerous.

Hurricane Laura 10 p.m. forecast update - Wednesday, Aug. 26

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200

At 10 p.m., the center of Hurricane Laura was located near latitude 29.0 North, longitude 93.2 West. Laura is moving toward the north-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). A turn toward the north is expected by early Thursday, and a northward motion should continue through the day.

The Latest: Louisiana governor closes part of Interstate 10

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:23:00 +0200

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: Tracking Hurricane Laura and its potential impact on the Mid-South

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:23:00 +0200

Be prepared with 2 ways to receive watches and warnings Thursday and Friday with a NOAA weather radio and the FOX13 Weather app. Minor power outages can not be ruled out when winds start to increase. Stay with the FOX13 Weather Team as Laura tracks through the Mid South. Download the FREE FOX13 Weather App on Google Play and in the App Store.

The Latest: Louisiana governor closes part of Interstate 10

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:21:00 +0200

Hurricane’s approach gives following wind to oil prices

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200

Le terrorisme d’extrême droite

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:39:00 +0200

Au cours des dernières semaines, j’ai publié des billets sur l’influence du mouvement woke ainsi que sur les débordements violents de certaines des manifestations qui secouent le pays depuis la mort de George Floyd. Ces billets me sont revenus à l’esprit en regardant la video de Jacob Blake ainsi....

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:44:00 +0200

James and Samantha Bison, pose for a photo Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, by their car outside the Knights of Columbus hall in Ennis, Texas where they've been evacuated to after leaving their home in Jasper, Texas, as Hurricane Laura is approaching that area. They were directed to Ennis by a 211 information line.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm strength near Category 5; ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge expected for parts of Louisiana, Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:44:00 +0200

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura was barreling towards the coast of the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas on Wednesday as a monster Category 4 storm, prompting warnings of "unsurvivable" storm surge and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents.

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:43:00 +0200

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat 4 By Gianrigo Marletta and Andrew Caballero-Reynolds =(Picture+Video+Graphic)= ATTENTION - UPDATES forecast, ADDS Pence, National Guard, Louisiana governor, quotes, details /// Lake Charles, United States, Aug 27, 2020 (AFP) -....

First Alert Weather Day: Hurricane Laura’s remnants likely bring impacts to Virginia Saturday

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:41:00 +0200

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall as a major Category 4 storm near the border of Texas and Louisiana’s coastlines late Wednesday evening. Then we will watch for potential impacts as the storm’s remnants approach Virginia Saturday. It is a First Alert Weather Day.

Hurricane Laura seen bursting with lightning in NOAA's satellite imagery

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:41:00 +0200

Ken Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center, walks through the latest forecasting of Hurricane Laura, set to wreak havoc in Texas and Louisiana Wednesday night through Thursday morning. He warns of the potentially devastating impact it could have on those along the Gulf Coast and urges....

Hurricane Laura Forecast Advisory Number 29

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:41:00 +0200

842 WTNT23 KNHC 270256 CCA TCMAT3 HURRICANE LAURA FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 29...CORRECTED NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL132020 0300 UTC THU AUG 27 2020 CORRECTED STATUS AT 12 HOURS CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY... NONE. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT... A STORM SURGE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR.

How Texoma is helping with hurricane relief

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:39:00 +0200

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) - As Hurricane Laura approaches, first responders and volunteers are converging at the Gulf Coast to assist with the relief effort. Both the Wichita Falls and Burkburnett Fire Departments have sent crews to do their part. “Luckily we have local governments like the....

LIVE: Tracking Hurricane Laura: ABC News Live

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:38:00 +0200

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Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:36:00 +0200

Laura moves toward landfall near Louisiana-Texas border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:35:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. (AP) — Laura is roaring toward landfall in southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border as a menacing Category 4 hurricane. The storm’s power is raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters say would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities on the Texas and Louisiana coast.

Hurricane Laura could cause 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:28:00 +0200

World Hurricane Laura could cause 'unsurvivable storm surge' Posted [NFA] Hurricane Laura was expected to cause catastrophic damage and "unsurvivable storm surge" to the Gulf Coast near the Texas and Louisiana border after strengthening on Wednesday to a Category 4 storm, the National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Laura nears coast, may be most powerful to ever hit Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:28:00 +0200

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares set to rise after U.S. equities hit new record in tech spike

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:28:00 +0200

* Nasdaq and S&P 500 also hit new highs. * Salesforce.com drives tech stocks higher. * Fed chair due to speak at Jackson Hole on Thursday. * Graphic: 2020 asset performance tmsnrt.rs/2yaDPgn * Graphic: World FX rates in 2020 By Katanga Johnson. WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Asian stocks will....

États-Unis : le Texas et la Louisiane attendent l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:53:00 +0200

s'est renforcé mercredi 26 août, passant en catégorie 4. Considéré comme "extrêmement dangereux", il s'approche même de la catégorie 5, la plus haute sur l'échelle d'intensité. Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 240 km/h, il menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d'une montée des eaux potentiellement "catastrophique".

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200

ENNIS, Texas (AP) — Thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled inland from an approaching storm deemed “unsurvivable” by forecasters, heeding warnings from leaders in two states. But some were left without help for hours Wednesday as available space in hotels and shelters filled quickly.

Hurricane Laura roars towards landfall near Louisiana-Texas border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:55:00 +0200

roared toward landfall near the border as a menacing Category 4 hurricane late Wednesday, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of engulfing entire communities. Ocean water topped by white-capped waves rose ominously as the monster neared.

Hurricane Laura nears landfall with dangerous 150mph winds

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:54:00 +0200

05:26 Hurricane Laura is approaching landfall with the Gulf coasts of Texas, Louisiana, and beyond as a dangerous Category 4 storm threatening already vulnerable areas with winds and potentially deadly flooding. MSNBC meteorologist Bill Karins joins with the latest. Aug.

Category 4 Hurricane Laura Moves Toward Landfall Near Louisiana-Texas Border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:53:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La.—Laura roared toward landfall near the Lousiana- Texas border as a menacing Category 4 hurricane late Wednesday, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of engulfing entire communities. Ocean water topped by white-capped waves began rising ominously as the monster neared.

Hurricane Laura grows 87% in 24 hours; approaches landfall at Louisiana-Texas border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:52:00 +0200

By The Associated Press Laura roared toward landfall near the Lousiana-Texas border as a menacing Category 4 hurricane late Wednesday, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of engulfing entire communities.

Houston stays on alert ahead of Hurricane Laura's arrival

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:52:00 +0200

As Laura approaches, Texas reports 229 new COVID-19 deaths

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:48:00 +0200

Port Arthur firefighters check the temperatures of people arriving at the civic center where evacuation buses wait, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Port Arthur, Texas. Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall in the area Wednesday night or early Thursday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press.

Laura moves toward landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:48:00 +0200

Tropical storm-force winds from Laura have begun pummeling the Texas coast, near the Louisiana border.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:48:00 +0200

New. PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) — Tropical storm-force winds from Laura have begun pummeling the Texas coast, near the Louisiana border. An unsettled period could lead to strong storms locally as the remnants of major hurricane Laura move over.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:48:00 +0200

ENNIS, Texas (AP) — Thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled inland from an approaching storm deemed “unsurvivable” by forecasters, heeding warnings from leaders in two states. But some were left without help for hours Wednesday as available space in hotels and shelters filled quickly.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0200

Lake Charles Fire Department personnel Alvin Taylor, right, and Jeremy Harris, left, assist Tim Williams into a transport van as he evacuates Lake Charles, La., Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, ahead of Hurricane Laura. People looking to evacuate the path of Hurricane Laura arrive at the civic center where evacuation buses wait, Wednesday, Aug.

FOX 5 Storm Team: Hurricane Laura catastrophic category 4 storm, could strengthen as it approaches coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0200

ATLANTA Hurricane Laura is now the strongest hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The hurricane has exploded into a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane, hours before it is expected to make landfall, striking Texas and Louisiana.

Laura has potential to become ‘catastrophic’ Category 5 hurricane, major disaster only hours away

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0200

RELATED: Buses with Hurricane Laura evacuees begin arriving in North Texas “There’s been a lot of question about whether this storm would make it to Category 5 strength before landfall — I think that is becoming increasingly likely,” said meteorologist Donald Jones of the National Weather Service’s....

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:45:00 +0200

Texas hospitals, still battling COVID-19, now face Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:08:00 +0200

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:07:00 +0200

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:07:00 +0200

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:07:00 +0200

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.

RNC 2020: Pence denounces violence in Republican convention speech

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:06:00 +0200

WASHINGTON -- Vice President Mike Pence is denouncing violence in American streets but not acknowledging the Black people who have been injured or killed by law enforcement. In his speech to the Republican National Convention of Wednesday, Pence brought up the violence that erupted in Kenosha,....

Hurricane Laura nears coast, may be most powerful to ever hit Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:05:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR — Hurricane Laura may be the most powerful storm to crash into the Louisiana coast when it makes landfall in the early hours of Thursday, bringing the potential for catastrophic damage and what forecasters called an “unsurvivable storm surge.” Laura, located 90 miles (145 km) south-southeast of Port Arthur at 9 p.

Laura rapidly strengthened Wednesday and is now a category 4 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:04:00 +0200

Laura is set to make landfall just after midnight as a category 4 hurricane. Winds are sustained at 150 mph. After landfall, the storm weakens considerably and heads north before turning east toward Virginia. Our weather will be impacted Saturday-- most likely during the day into the evening.

Hurricane Laura continues to gain strength, could become Category 5 storm before making landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:04:00 +0200

'Apocalyptic' Hurricane Laura becomes one of the 10 largest storms in US history and could make landfall in HOURS as a Category 5 storm with catastrophic 175MPH winds as Louisiana and Texas prepare for 'unsurvivable storm surge' 30 miles inland Hurricane Laura continues to gain strength, reaching....

Hurricane Laura roars toward U.S. Gulf Coast, ‘unsurvivable storm surge’ forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:04:00 +0200

PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) – Hurricane Laura may be the most powerful storm to crash into the Louisiana coast when it makes landfall in the early hours of Thursday, bringing the potential for catastrophic damage and what forecasters called an “unsurvivable storm surge”. Laura, located 90 miles (145 km) south-southeast of Port Arthur at 9 p.

Laura moves toward landfall near Louisiana-Texas border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:03:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. -- Laura roared toward landfall near the Lousiana-Texas border as a menacing Category 4 hurricane late Wednesday, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be "unsurvivable” and capable of engulfing entire communities. Ocean water topped by white-capped waves began rising ominously as the monster neared.

Major Hurricane Laura approaching Gulf Coast landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200

Major Hurricane Laura is approaching a Gulf Coast landfall, bringing extremely dangerous conditions. CNN meteorologist Tyler Mauldin has the 11p update. Major Hurricane Laura is approaching a Gulf Coast landfall, bringing extremely dangerous conditions. CNN meteorologist Tyler Mauldin has the 11p update.

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Storm Strengthens to Near Category 5

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200

Refineries sit within sight of downtown, though the city is also known in the region for its casinos, including a 26-story hotel-casino that sits next to a golf course. It is the industry and recreational hub of southwestern Louisiana and a gateway to Texas.

Live updates: Hurricane Laura approaches Texas-Louisiana coastline

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:58:00 +0200

This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at 4:50 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.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:58:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura, classé "extrêmement dangereux" se rapproche des côtes de Louisiane et du Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:20:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura, classé en catégorie 4 se rapproche dangereusement des côtes de Louisiane et du Texas. Les vents sont actuellement à 240 km/h, avec des rafales à 300 km/h.

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:20:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura strengthens as it nears Texas-Louisiana border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:19:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has strengthened into a Category 4 storm, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Wednesday, warning the hurricane had become “extremely dangerous.” "Little time remains to protect life and property” as the storm nears the Gulf Coast, the NHC said.

Wind Whips Up Sea at Galveston Before Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:19:00 +0200

Winds from the advancing Hurricane Laura whipped up the ocean in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, August 26, ahead of the storm’s predicted landfall early on Thursday morning. In an update at around 9pm local time, the National Hurricane Center said sustained wind speeds of up to 150 mph had been....

Hurricane Laura nears apocalyptic Category 5 strength as 150mph gales and ‘unsurvivable’ 20ft surges approach TX and LA

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:18:00 +0200

HURRICANE Laura, a major Category 4 storm, is strengthening to near Category 5 as it makes its way toward the Texas-Louisiana border. The hurricane, which is projected to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday, now has 150-mile-per-hour winds and result in "large and destructive waves [that] will cause catastrophic damage," the said.

Hurricane Laura remains Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:17:00 +0200

. We are tracking a very strong Category 4 Hurricane Laura. It is targeted an early morning landfall near the Louisiana-Texas border. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

What happens if Hurricane Laura reaches Category 5; it is currently Cat 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:17:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has strengthened into catastrophic Category 4 hurricane with maximum winds of 140mph, the National Hurricane Centre has confirmed. Laura was on about 200 miles south-southeast of Port Arthur in Teas as on Wednesday afternoon. The maximum sustained winds are expected to go from 140....

Laura moves toward landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:16:00 +0200

Laura moves toward landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:15:00 +0200

Weather Channel Illustrates Warnings About Hurricane Laura Storm Surge With Alarming Simulation

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:13:00 +0200

As of Wednesday night, the National Hurricane Center is warning that Hurricane Laura is “extremely dangerous” and that it will bring with it “unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves” from Texas to Louisiana. Here are the Key Messages for extremely dangerous Hurricane #Laura for Thu pm.

RNC speaker Abby Johnson shows how not to appeal to women voters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:13:00 +0200

As hundreds of thousands of residents fled their homes along the Gulf Coast in anticipation of Hurricane Laura, officials warned the “catastrophic” Category 4 storm could bring with it an “unsurvivable” storm surge.Hurricane Laura, which has strengthened to a Category 4 storm with winds of 150 mph,....

Hurricane Laura to Hit as ‘Catastrophic’ Category 4 With ‘Unsurvivable’ Storm Surge, Officials Warn

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:13:00 +0200

NOAA. As hundreds of thousands of residents fled their homes along the Gulf Coast in anticipation of Hurricane Laura, officials warned the “catastrophic” Category 4 storm could bring with it an “unsurvivable” storm surge. Hurricane Laura, which has strengthened to a Category 4 storm with winds of....

Hurricane Laura roars towards landfall near Louisiana-Texas border 24 mins Environment

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:12:00 +0200

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:10:00 +0200

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l’attente de Laura, ouragan «extrêmement dangereux»

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:26:00 +0200

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l’ouragan monstre Laura, considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux », puisqu’il s’approche de la catégorie 5, la plus haute sur l’échelle d’intensité.

Coronavirus et spectacle vivant, ouragan Laura, Medef : ce qui vous attend ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:31:00 +0200

Photo Ludovic MARIN/AFP. CORONAVIRUS - Castex reçoit les représentants du spectacle vivant, nouvelles annonces du gouvernement. Le Premier ministre Jean Castex reçoit ce jeudi des représentants du spectacle vivant, frappé de plein fouet par la crise du coronavirus.

Laura near landfall in southwest Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:27:00 +0200

Laura is set to make landfall as a Cat 4 hurricane with 150 mph winds late tonight along the Louisiana/Texas border. Storm surge could get over 10-15 feet, along with several inches of rain. The storm will move north as a tropical storm into Arkansas, then push our direction late Friday into Saturday.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:27:00 +0200

Pence Talks Up Trump With Dire Warnings About Biden Election Win

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:24:00 +0200

Gulf Coast residents are bracing for landfall from a potentially catastrophic hurricane. A teenage Trump supporter was arrested in the killings of two people during the Black Lives Matter protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday. And National Basketball Association athletes refused to play Wednesday in solidarity with the Wisconsin demonstrators.

Coronavirus et spectacle vivant, ouragan Laura, Medef : ce qui vous attend ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:41:00 +0200

Coronavirus et spectacle vivant, ouragan Laura, Medef : ce qui vous attend ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:30:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Closing in on US Gulf Coast as Powerful Category 4 Storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:41:00 +0200

Forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center say Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast early Thursday morning as an extremely dangerous and catastrophic storm that forecasters expect will trigger an “unsurvivable” storm surge along the region.

‘Unsurvivable’: Coastal residents urged to flee ahead of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:41:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. — Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled.

Mike Pence closes out night 3 of the Republican National Convention

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:41:00 +0200

Mike Pence formally accepts Republican vice presidential nomination. On the third night of the Republican National Convention, Vice President Mike Pence formally accepted his party's 2020 vice presidential nomination. "With gratitude for the confidence President Donald Trump has placed in me, the....

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm strength near Category 5; ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge expected for parts of Louisiana, Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:38:00 +0200

'Unsurvivable storm': Hurricane Laura strengthens to category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:36:00 +0200

If the storm remains this strong at landfall, it would be one of the 13 strongest storms ever to hit the US. Photo: Reuters. Hurricane Laura has intensified to a Category 4 storm as it hurtles towards the coast of the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas prompting warnings of "unsurvivable" storm surge.

Warning of 'large and destructive waves' as Hurricane Laura moves toward landfall in the US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:36:00 +0200

Hurricane-force winds extending 95 kilometres from the storm's centre neared the coast, forecasters said, and bands of heavy rain fell 48km from the beach in Lake Charles. Late Wednesday, Laura was churning about 120km south of Lake Charles and moving north-northwest at 24kmh.

National Hurricane Laura just hours from making landfall in the United States WFTS Staff 6:33 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:33:00 +0200

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:32:00 +0200

Crude prices mixed before Hurricane Laura landfall, US inventory drawdown

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:31:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, a Category 4 storm, continued to strengthen and is expected to make landfall along the Texas-Louisiana border Aug. 27. Several major refineries, totaling roughly 2.34 million b/d of capacity, were closing their plants, including the largest refinery in the US -- Motiva's Port Arthur Refinery with a 630,000 b/d refining capacity.

Coronavirus et spectacle vivant, ouragan Laura, Medef : ce qui vous attend ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:54:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura risque d'être encore plus puissant que Katrina

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:51:00 +0200

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient ce mercredi à affronter l'ouragan Laura, renforcé en catégorie 4 sur une échelle qui en compte 5, et considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux".

Coronavirus et spectacle vivant, ouragan Laura, Medef : ce qui vous attend ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:46:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura strengthens, deemed ‘catastrophic’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is barrelling toward the Texas-Louisiana border, set to make landfall as a category 4 hurricane. As Jackson Proskow explains, officials say the storm surge may be “unsurvivable.

The powerful Category 4 hurricane is expected to create catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds, and flash flooding

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:50:00 +0200

The western stretch of Interstate 10, which runs across southern Louisiana, is now closed as Hurricane Laura barrels toward the coast. In preparation for the storm, Gov. John Bel Edwards closed the highway from the Louisiana-Texas border to the Atchafalaya Basin.

Hurricane Laura moves toward landfall near Louisiana-Texas border Laura roared toward landfall near the Lousiana-Texas border as a menacing Category 4 hurricane late Wednesday, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be ‘'unsurvivable” and capable of engulfing entire communities. Ocean water topped by white-capped waves began rising ominously as the monster neared. 23 minutes ago

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:46:00 +0200

“It looks like it’s in full beast mode, which is not what you want to see if you’re in its way,’' University of Miami hurricane researcher Brian McNoldy said. Hurricane-force winds extending 60 miles (95 kilometers) from the storm’s center neared the coast, forecasters said, and bands of heavy rain....

Meteorologist warns Hurricane Laura is not a storm to mess with

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:07:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura rapidly intensified through the overnight hours and has strengthened into a Category 4 storm before it is expected to make landfall in Louisiana and Texas. CNN meteorologist Jennifer Gray has the latest. Meanwhile CNN’s Jake Tapper speaks with Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie about how his....

Hurricane Laura - live: Louisiana and Texas brace for potentially 'unsurvivable' storm to make landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:05:00 +0200

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric's Storm Prediction Centre issued a tornado watch extending across Louisiana and southeastern Texas, effective until 8am EST. A storm surge warning also is in effect along the central Texas coast to the mouth of the Mississippi River in southeast Louisiana, while....

Hurricane Laura: 'Unsurvivable' storm surge and 150mph winds to hit Texas and Louisiana coasts as landfall nears

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:05:00 +0200

"Widespread" flash floods are expected in streets and waterways from eastern Texas into Louisiana and Arkansas, the Hurricane Centre reported. Portion of Interstate 10 in Louisiana were closed from Lake Charles to Lafayette. Laura is tracked to make landfall as a Category 4 with 140mph winds as the....

Roundup: U.S. southwest coast gearing for strengthening Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:02:00 +0200

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- Some states or services in the U.S. southwest region are moving to take measures to fend off life-threatening hazards carried by Hurricane Laura, which has intensified on its way towards the U.S. Gulf of Mexico coast.

U.S. southwest coast gearing for strengthening Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:02:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- Some states or services in the U.S. southwest region are moving to take measures to fend off life-threatening hazards carried by Hurricane Laura, which has intensified on its way towards the U.S. Gulf of Mexico coast. Hurricane Laura rapidly strengthened overnight and....

Hurricane Laura could be 'unsurvivable', US officials warn

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0200

Officials said at least 150 people refused pleas to leave and planned to weather the storm in everything from elevated homes to recreational vehicles in coastal Cameron Parish, which could be completely covered by ocean water. "It's a very sad situation," Ashley Buller, assistant director of emergency preparedness, said.

Pence accepts GOP nomination for VP

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:56:00 +0200

(AP/WXOW) - Wednesday night was highlighted by Mike Pence accepting the GOP nomination again for vice president. He delivered the keynote speech of the evening. Pence said "humbly" accepted the GOP's nomination for vice president at the Republican National Convention.

Why Deaths From Hurricanes And Other Natural Disasters Are Lower Than Ever

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:17:00 +0200

Hurricanes aren’t increasing in frequency and deaths from natural disasters are at their lowest point in 120 years. AP, NASA, Getty. As Hurricane Laura bears down on the Gulf Coast at high speeds, scientists, journalists, and activists are blaming climate change for what they say are worsening natural disasters.

Coronavirus et spectacle vivant, ouragan Laura, Medef : ce qui vous attend ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:08:00 +0200

Laura moves toward devastating landfall in southwestern United States

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:20:00 +0200

READ MORE: Tens of thousands flee as fires rage across California Trent Savoie, 31, said he was staying put. “With four kids and 100 farm animals, it’s just hard to move out,” he said. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards fretted that the dire predictions were not resonating....

Eyewall of Hurricane Laura moves over Louisiana Scripps National 5:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:20:00 +0200

The northern eyewall of Hurricane Laura moved over the Louisiana coastline on Thursday morning, bringing with it catastrophic 150 mph sustained winds and life-threatening storm surge. Hurricane Laura reached maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, making it a powerful Category 4 storm as it prepares to....

FOX 5 Storm Team: Northern eyewall of catastrophic category 4 Hurricane Laura moves ashore

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:19:00 +0200

ATLANTA The northern eyewall of Hurricane Laura was moving over Cameron Parish. The National Weather Service issued a warning for nearby residents to take cover. The Louisiana coast is experiencing hurricane-force gusts as an extremely powerful Hurricane Laura approaches. A string of tornado warnings has been issued.

Laura has potential to become Category 5 hurricane as 'catastrophic' storm nears landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:19:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES Laura roared toward landfall in southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border as a menacing Category 4 hurricane late Wednesday, pushing ocean water topped with waves onto low-lying land. The Louisiana coast was experiencing hurricane-force wind gusts by 12 p.m.

Hurricane Laura Is One Of The Worst-Case Scenarios For A U.S. Hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:17:00 +0200

into a high-end category four storm as it closed in on southwestern Louisiana on Wednesday night, becoming the strongest hurricane on record to strike this stretch of the U.S. Gulf Coast. A hurricane this strong moving into such a vulnerable portion of the Gulf Coast is the worst case scenario for....

Hurricane Laura is nearing landfall in Louisiana: Follow its path on radar, see links to live video

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:17:00 +0200

Paired with the high surges were hurricane-force winds, which moved ashore and could extend northeast to Alexandria, west to Lufkin, Texas, and as far north as the southern edges of Shreveport. “I think the damage from this will be, unfortunately, devastating at a level where people will not be able to recognize the area they live in,” he said.

Asia shares set to rise after US equities hit new record in tech spike

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:17:00 +0200

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:12:00 +0200

, is expected to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border on Thursday. Astronaut Chris Cassidy photographed the storm from the International Space Station. Laura is the latest in a record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season. As a tropical storm, Laura caused major floods and killed at least 23 people in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Louisiana coast experiencing hurricane-force gusts as Laura approaches; a string of tornado warnings has been issued

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:11:00 +0200

New. CALCASIEU PASS, La. (AP) — Louisiana coast experiencing hurricane-force gusts as Laura approaches; a string of tornado warnings has been issued. An unsettled period could lead to strong storms locally as the remnants of major hurricane Laura move over.

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall Near Texas-Louisiana Border As Category 4 Storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:10:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday, hitting the Texas-Louisiana border as a Category 4 storm. Laura sustained winds reaching 140 mph and brought with it a coming storm surge that the National Hurricane Center described as “ unsurvivable .” The storm intensified at an alarming speed,....

Laura moves toward landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:09:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. >> Laura roared toward landfall in southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border as a menacing Category 4 hurricane late today, pushing ocean water topped with waves on to a low-lying coast that forecasters said would be inundated with “unsurvivable” storm surge as much as 20 feet deep.

Nation Pence warns about 'serious' hurricane during RNC

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:09:00 +0200

Vice President Mike Pence says people in the path of Hurricane Laura should heed warnings about the storm's strength and pledged the administration’s help. Pence spoke at Fort McHenry as he accepted the GOP’s nomination for vice president. (Aug.

Hurricane Laura - live: Louisiana and Texas brace for potentially 'unsurvivable' storm to make landfall The Independent

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:08:00 +0200

© Provided by The Independent. Hurricane Laura strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it neared landfall in Louisiana and Texas early on Thursday, with forecasters warning it could be "unsurvivable" for coastal areas. Authorities had urged residents on the coast to evacuate, but not everyone did....

15 ans après Katrina, la Louisiane tremble avant l'arrivée de Laura, un ouragan monstre: "Vous n'avez que quelques heures pour vous évacuer"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:31:00 +0200

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l'ouragan monstre Laura, considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", puisqu'il s'approche de la catégorie 5, la plus haute sur l'échelle d'intensité.

États-Unis : la Louisiane et le Texas attendent Laura, un ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:31:00 +0200

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l’ouragan monstre Laura, considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", puisqu’il s’approche de la catégorie 5, la plus haute sur l’échelle d’intensité.

Laura moves ashore in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:29:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. (AP) — Laura is moving onshore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border as a menacing Category 4 hurricane. The storm’s power is raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters say would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities on the Texas and Louisiana coast.

Laura moves toward landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:29:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura moves toward landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:28:00 +0200

Laura roared toward landfall in southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border as a menacing Category 4 hurricane late Wednesday, pushing ocean water topped with waves on to a low-lying coast that forecasters said would be inundated with “unsurvivable” storm surge as much as 20 feet deep.

Hurricane Laura live updates: ‘Catastrophic’ Category 4 storm nears landfall along Louisiana coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:25:00 +0200

: Hurricane Laura moved closer to the northwest Gulf coast with “catastrophic” storm surges, extreme winds and flash flooding expected late Wednesday and early Thursday. In its 11 p.m. EDT advisory, the National Hurricane Center said Laura was still maintaining maximum sustained winds of 150 mph as it moved north-northwest at 15 mph.

Weather Channel Offers Terrifying Look At Hurricane Laura’s ‘Unsurvivable Surge’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:24:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center has forecasted "unsurvivable storm surge" from Hurricane #Laura in parts of Louisiana and Texas. Do NOT underestimate this storm. This is what that kind of water height looks like: pic.twitter.com/ik7EtpFTzn The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) August 26, 2020 As the....

Pence warns about 'serious' hurricane during RNC

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:24:00 +0200

Republican convention delivers whirlwind of lies great and small

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:23:00 +0200

As Hurricane Laura roared towards the southern US coast, the Republican national convention unleashed Hurricane Liar. There were lies aplenty at the last convention in Cleveland four years ago but, in those innocent days, reporters were still reluctant to call a lie a lie.

WATCH LIVE: Coverage of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:44:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall in hours and the forecasts so far indicate a dangerously destructive storm that is going to bring what’s been described as “unsurvivable storm surge” with it. Everyone in the path of the hurricane should be following the latest advisories from the....

Ahead of Hurricane Laura, Texas Ranchers Move Cattle Out of Harm’s Way

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:43:00 +0200

As powerful Hurricane Laura bore down on the U.S. Gulf Coast, police in south Texas were forced to close the High Island Bridge on the Bolivar Peninsula to make way for some evacuees: a herd of about 1,100 cattle. Ranchers on horseback and in pickup trucks Wednesday moved the livestock to a location....

Hurricane can harry crawfish production

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:41:00 +0200

Widespread flooding from Hurricane Laura could affect crawfish production for the upcoming season, but the extent of any damage will depend on whether crawfish producers are able to get the unwanted water off their fields in a timely manner. When storm-related flood waters cover pond levees in....

Hurricane Laura Nears Category 5 Strength With 'Unsurvivable Storm Surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:40:00 +0200

The "extremely dangerous" Hurricane Laura is just a few miles away from becoming a Category 5 storm as it barrels toward the Northwest Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center has warned of potentially "unsurvivable" storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding in Louisiana and Texas coasts.

Hurricane Laura nears Category 5 strength as Gulf Coast braces for what's expected to be "catastrophic" damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:40:00 +0200

. Hundreds of Hurricane Laura evacuees wait in their cars as they line up for hotel vouchers at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin. The storm intensified as it neared the Texas-Louisiana border Wednesday night. Credit: Bronte Wittpenn/American-Statesman via USA TODAY NETWORK.

Hurricane Laura moves ashore in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:39:00 +0200

Winds gusted above hurricane force to 110 mph (177 kph) while Laura's northern eyewall moved onshore over Cameron Parish, the National Hurricane Center said, and forecasters said even stronger winds were possible that could rip apart buildings, level trees and toss vehicles like toys.

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:38:00 +0200

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).

Major Hurricane Laura approaching Gulf Coast landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:38:00 +0200

Major Hurricane Laura is approaching a Gulf Coast landfall, bringing extremely dangerous conditions. CNN meteorologist Tyler Mauldin has the 11p update.

Hurricane Laura winds likened to tornado

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura winds likened to tornado The eyewall of hurricane Laura is now moving onshore over southwestern Louisiana, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest warning, CNN reports.The eyewall is the area around the eye, and is the strongest portion of a hurricane.

20 foot storm surges predicted in US from hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:38:00 +0200

The US National Hurricane Center kept raising its estimate of hurricane Laura’s storm surge, from 10 feet just days ago to twice that size a height that forecasters said would be especially deadly. By Wednesday night, Laura was churning about 90 miles south of Lake Charles and moving north-northwest at 15 mph.

Live updates: Hurricane Laura's eyewall moving over land

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura threatens to destroy hundreds of thousands of homes along the Texas and Louisiana coasts, possibly inflicting billions of dollars' worth of damage on the at-risk areas' residences. Nearly 600,000 single-family and multifamily homes, which would cost roughly $125 billion to rebuild if....

Hundreds in southern US delaying evacuation despite 150mph winds

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:38:00 +0200

Maximum sustained winds from hurricane Laura increased to 150 miles per hour before nightfall, and forecasters said up to 15 inches of rain could fall. The governor of the southern US state of Texas Greg Abbott and Louisiana governor John Bel Edwards fretted that the dire predictions were not....

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:37:00 +0200

LOUISIANA, United States (AP) — Laura strengthened yesterday into a menacing category four hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled.

Republican Convention Night 3 Review: Mike Pence’s Marquee Moment Upstaged By Donald Trump; GOP Stick To Script Amidst Hurricane Laura & Wisconsin Shootings - Deadline

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:37:00 +0200

At the same time, there was an effort to try to humanize Trump, just as there was on Tuesday, with some staffers who have worked with him, like press secretary Kayliegh McEnany and soon-to-be exiting aide Kellyanne Conway, vouching for a very different person than the one on Twitter.

China’s splurge on U.S., Brazilian crude oil is ending: Russell

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:36:00 +0200

LAUNCESTON — Much of the surge in China’s imports of crude oil in recent months has been provided by the United States and Brazil, but the volumes from these two exporters are set to tail off in coming months. Chinese customs data showed that China imported 3.

WTI-Brent Spread Narrowed on Hurricane and Inventory Draw

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:36:00 +0200

Crude oil prices firmed with WTI-Brent spread narrowing slightly on Wednesday. Hurricane Laura, now a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane, is expected to an “unsurvivable storm surge,” extreme winds and flash floods over Eastern Texas and Louisiana. This could likely cause damage in oil production facilities in Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Laura Closing in on US Gulf Coast as Powerful Category 4 Storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:36:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura could be 'unsurvivable', US officials warn

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:36:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura nears landfall in the US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:36:00 +0200

. Hurricane Laura, now a dangerous Category 4 storm, is close to landfall in the US.

Follow live updates on Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:36:00 +0200

Laura moves toward devastating landfall in southwestern United States

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:36:00 +0200

Put your Social Security number and next of kin in your pocket, residents warned

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:33:00 +0200

VERMILION PARISH, Louisians -- Hurricane Laura is taking aim at the Gulf Coast as a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be "unsurvivable" and capable of sinking entire communities. Evacuation orders have been issued as officials beg....

"Unsurvivable" Storm: Hurricane Laura Strengthens To Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:32:00 +0200

Lake Charles, United States: Hurricane Laura was barreling towards the coast of the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas on Wednesday as a monster Category 4 storm, prompting warnings of "unsurvivable" storm surge and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents.

Coronavirus et spectacle vivant, ouragan Laura, Medef : ce qui vous attend ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:52:00 +0200

National News Eyewall of Hurricane Laura moves over Louisiana Scripps National

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:57:00 +0200

Tens of thousands without power as howling winds, sheets of rain from Hurricane Laura pummel the Louisiana, Texas coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:57:00 +0200

. LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Tens of thousands without power as howling winds, sheets of rain from Hurricane Laura pummel the Louisiana, Texas coast. News from The Associated Press, and a taste of the great journalism produced by AP members and customers. Managed 24/7 by these editors: apne.

Tens of thousands without power as howling winds, sheets of rain from Hurricane Laura pummel the Louisiana, Texas coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:56:00 +0200

New. LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Tens of thousands without power as howling winds, sheets of rain from Hurricane Laura pummel the Louisiana, Texas coast. An unsettled period could lead to strong storms locally as the remnants of major hurricane Laura move over.

Tens of thousands without power as howling winds, sheets of rain from Hurricane Laura pummel the Louisiana, Texas coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:55:00 +0200

Tens of thousands without power as howling winds, sheets of rain from Hurricane Laura pummel the Louisiana, Texas coast. LAKE ARTHUR, La. -- Tens of thousands without power as howling winds, sheets of rain from Hurricane Laura pummel the Louisiana, Texas coast.

‘Unsurvivable’ storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:54:00 +0200

A woman in a wheelchair is helped on board a bus during evacuations, ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Laura, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA, on August 25, 2020. Laura is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast late Wednesday or early Thursday local time. – EPA pic, August 27, 2020.

Laura moves ashore in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:54:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. >> Laura roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border as a ferocious Category 4 hurricane late Wednesday, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20 feet deep and unsurvivable. Winds gusted above hurricane force to 110 mph (177....

Oil price hits five-month high as hurricane heads for US refineries

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:53:00 +0200

Republican Convention Night 3 Review: Mike Pence’s Marquee Moment Upstaged By Donald Trump; GOP Stick To Script Amidst Hurricane Laura & Wisconsin Shootings - Deadline

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:45:00 +0200

États-Unis. L’ouragan Laura, jugé « extrêmement dangereux », pourrait passer en catégorie 5

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:02:00 +0200

États-Unis. L’ouragan Laura, jugé « extrêmement dangereux », pourrait passer en catégorie 5. L’ouragan Laura s’est encore renforcé, dans la nuit du mercredi 26 au jeudi 27 août 2020. Selon les météorologues américains Laura n'est pas loin de passer en catégorie 5 sur 5.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Eyewall of ‘catastrophic’ Category 4 storm moves onshore in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:08:00 +0200

CAMERON, La. — Hurricane Laura intensified rapidly Wednesday, approaching Category 5 strength early Thursday as the northwest eyewall began to move onshore just before 1 a.m. EDT, according to officials with the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center. This is the absolute best coverage.

HURRICANE LAURA MAKES LANDFALL IN SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL STORMS TO HIT STATE -NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER BULLETIN

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:07:00 +0200

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:06:00 +0200

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.

REUTERS - UPDATE 2-Oil prices steady as Gulf of Mexico coast braces for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:03:00 +0200

UPDATE 2-Oil prices steady as Gulf of Mexico coast braces for Hurricane Laura. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. * Oil-refining town of Port Arthur, Texas directly in storm's path * Storm supply risk cushioned by high U.S. oil, product stockpiles * Market awaits post-storm damage assessments (Adds....

BREAKING NEWS Hurricane Laura made landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border as a Category 4 storm, bringing huge storm surges and winds stronger than Katrina

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0200

BEAUMONT, Texas—Hurricane Laura barreled ashore near the Texas-Louisiana border before dawn Thursday, a vicious Category 4 storm threatening what forecasters described as lethal flooding and widespread wind damage. Laura is a storm of historic proportions, with wind speed at landfall surpassing Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

On patrol in Chambers County: 'It’s blowing out here'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:59:00 +0200

Forty-five-year-old Brian Orlando saw a rare sight when he pulled onto Interstate 10 Wednesday evening in Winnie: almost no cars. For days, as Hurricane Laura approached, people had fled west. But now landfall was expected just hours away. A sergeant for the Chambers County Sheriff’s Department, Orlando usually worked overnight.

Etats-Unis : l’ouragan Laura, «extrêmement dangereux» et en catégorie 4, arrive sur les côtes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:18:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 4 , charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 220 km/h et menaçant désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique d'une montée des eaux potentiellement « catastrophique » a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans. Il est considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux ».

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana: Follow its path on radar, see links to live video

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:18:00 +0200

Its hurricane-force winds extended out 60 miles, and they are expected to leave behind an "unrecognizable" path of destruction between Cameron Parish and Shreveport, more than 200 miles to the north. Forecasters in Lake Charles and New Orleans also issued dozens of tornado warnings Wednesday....

National Laura makes landfall as Cat 4 hurricane Scripps National

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:15:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana at about 1 a.m. CT on Wednesday as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm with 150 mph sustained winds and catastrophic storm surge. With a Category 4 rating, Laura is the strongest hurricane to make landfall in Louisiana in about 60 years,....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in the US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:15:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura, still a Category 4 storm, has made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana. There are already "catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds, and flash flooding" taking place in some portions of the state, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Viewers concerned for Weather Channel reporter Stephanie Abrams during Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:15:00 +0200

Viewers were concerned about Weather Channel reporter Stephanie Abrams during its Hurricane Laura coverage. Check out this story on theadvertiser.com: https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/2020/08/27/viewers-concerned-weather-channel-stephanie-abrams-hurricane-laura/5641734002/ ....

Hurricane Laura Hitting as ‘Catastrophic’ Category 4 With ‘Unsurvivable’ Storm Surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:13:00 +0200

NOAA. As hundreds of thousands of residents fled their homes along the Gulf Coast in anticipation of Hurricane Laura, officials warned the “catastrophic” Category 4 storm could bring with it an “unsurvivable” storm surge. Hurricane Laura strengthened to a Category 4 storm with winds of 150 mph as it....

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:13:00 +0200

Live: Half a million evacuated amid fears of 'unsurvivable storm surge' when storm makes landfall as Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:13:00 +0200

Alert: Tens of thousands without power as howling winds, sheets of rain from Hurricane Laura pummel the Louisiana, Texas coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:13:00 +0200

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Alert-Tens-of-thousands-without-power-as-howling-15518175.php. Alert: Tens of thousands without power as howling winds, sheets of rain from Hurricane Laura pummel the Louisiana, Texas coast Updated 10:56 pm PDT, Wednesday, August 26, 2020. LAKE ARTHUR, La.

Laura moves ashore in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:10:00 +0200

Winds gusted above hurricane force to 127 mph (204 kph) while Laura's northern eyewall moved onshore over Cameron Parish, the National Hurricane Center said at midnight, and forecasters said even stronger winds were possible that could rip apart buildings, level trees and toss vehicles like toys.

Weather Channel Offers Terrifying Look At Hurricane Laura’s ‘Unsurvivable Surge’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:06:00 +0200

False claims and a grim message: key takeaways from night three of the RNC

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:06:00 +0200

Mike Pence accepted the Republican vice-presidential nomination on Wednesday, promising to “make America great again, again” amid a global pandemic and widespread protests against racial injustice. Here are the key takeaways of the night: The vice-president delivered a dark message about his....

Oil edges up with traders assessing U.S. gulf hurricane impact

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:06:00 +0200

Almaty. August 27. KazTAG - Oil eked out a gain following a choppy trading session as traders eyed declining U.S. stockpiles and expected weaker demand from the shutdown of Gulf Coast refineries ahead of Hurricane Laura, reports Bloomberg. Domestic crude inventories fell nearly 5 million barrels last week for a fifth straight week of declines, U.

“L'ouragan extrêmement dangereux, Laura, a atteint la Louisianne”

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:31:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les côtes de la Louisiane, après s'être renforcé en catégorie quatre sur une échelle qui en compte cinq, ont annoncé les sercices de météo américains.

Ouragan Laura: les premières images des vents violents au Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:23:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura commence à toucher terre ce jeudi. Il va toucher la Louisiane et le Texas. Des vents violents à plus de 240 km/h et de fortes pluies sont attendues. 500.000 habitants ont évacué ces dernières heures.

États-Unis: l'ouragan Laura atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:23:00 +0200

La saison des ouragans dans l'Atlantique, qui dure officiellement du 1er juin au 30 novembre, s'annonce particulièrement intense cette année.

L'ouragan Laura arrive en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:23:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura arrive en Louisiane. Il devrait s'inscrire parmi les 13 tempêtes les plus fortes ayant frappé les Etats-Unis.

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura touche terre avec des vents jusqu'à 240 km/h, la Louisiane et le Texas se calfeutrent

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:23:00 +0200

ÉVACUATION - Proche de passer en catégorie 5, la plus haute échelle d'intensité, l'ouragan Laura, qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h, a atteint les côtes américaines. La Louisiane et du Texas s'attendent au pire. Laura est aux portes des côtes de Louisiane et de Floride.

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura touche terre avec des vents jusqu'à 240 km/h, la Louisiane et le Texas se calfeutrent

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:23:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura makes landfall as a Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:32:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura path update: Laura makes landfall as a Category 4 with 150 mph winds. Hurricane Laura has made landfall early Thursday as a strong Category 4 storm with top winds of 150 mph. The landfall point was at Cameron, La. By Leigh Morgan Monster Hurricane Laura has made landfall.

Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:32:00 +0200

Winds gusted above hurricane force to 127 mph while Laura’s northern eyewall moved onshore over Cameron Parish, the National Hurricane Center, and forecasters said even stronger winds were possible that could rip apart buildings, level trees and toss vehicles like toys.

Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:32:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. (AP) — Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border as a menacing Category 4 hurricane. The storm’s power has raised fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters say would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities on the Texas and Louisiana coast.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Cameron, LA as Cat 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:30:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura touched down as a near-Category 5 hurricane just before 1 a.m. Thursday in Cameron, Louisiana, on the state's southwest coastline. Experts suggest Laura is in the top 10 hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. The storm is also possibly the strongest hurricane on record to hit this part of....

Category 4 hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:30:00 +0200

Aug 27 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura has made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana as a category 4 storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Thursday. The hurricane, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 miles (240 kilometers) per hour is located about 40 miles (70 km) east of Port Arthur,....

Live Hurricane Tracker: Latest Path, Max Winds as Laura Makes Landfall as Cat 4 Storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:28:00 +0200

Cities along the Gulf Coast, particularly in Louisiana and eastern Texas, are getting hit hard by the powerful -- and potentially catastrophic -- Hurricane Laura , which made landfall around 2 a.m. Thursday. Laura strengthened to a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane Wednesday afternoon, reaching maximum sustained wind speeds of 150 MPH by nightfall.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in the US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:27:00 +0200

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Powerful Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana border as Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:26:00 +0200

Laura made landfall in Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday as a major hurricane, packing wind speeds of 150 mph and the threat of catastrophic storm surge. The "extremely dangerous" storm brought with it extreme winds and flash flooding when it made landfall near Cameron in southwestern Louisiana about 1 a.

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall In Louisiana As Category 4 Monster

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:25:00 +0200

At 1 am CDT, Hurricane #Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Cameron as a category 4 #hurricane . Maximum sustained winds were 150 mph, with a minimum central pressure of 938 mb. Potentially catastrophic impacts will continue. More: National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August....

Hurricane Laura updates: Category 4 storm makes landfall with 150 mph winds

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:25:00 +0200

Laura is hitting the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 hurricane with an "unsurvivable storm surge" expected in some areas, according to the National Hurricane Center. "Unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal....

Laura makes landfall on Louisiana coast as Category 4 hurricane; large swath of Gulf Coast often hit by storms in danger

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:25:00 +0200

Laura makes landfall on Louisiana coast as Category 4 hurricane; large swath of Gulf Coast often hit by storms in danger. CAMERON, La. -- Laura makes landfall on Louisiana coast as Category 4 hurricane ; large swath of Gulf Coast often hit by storms in danger.

Live updates: Hurricane Laura makes landfall as Category 4 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:23:00 +0200

'Unsurvivable storm surge' - Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana as one of most powerful storms to ever hit US state

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:22:00 +0200

Forecasters said Laura looked likely to make landfall just east of the Louisiana border with Texas - an area particularly vulnerable to the 20-foot wall of water the hurricane is forecast to blow 40 miles (64 km) inland. "This is one of the strongest storms to impact that section of coastline," said....

The powerful storm made landfall in southwestern Louisiana. Catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding are already occurring in areas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:22:00 +0200

Authorities in Cameron, Louisiana, will probably be unable to survey damage across the parish on Thursday due to the expected tidal surge, said Ashley Buller, Cameron's Assistant Director of Emergency Preparedness. Buller speculated that it may be Friday or Saturday before authorities could make it into the parish.

Laura, ouragan «extrêmement dangereux», arrive sur la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:43:00 +0200

Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 240 km/h, Laura pourrait provoquer une montée des eaux « mortelle » et potentiellement « catastrophique », des vents extrêmes, ainsi que des « crues soudaines », a alerté le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). L'ouragan devrait toucher terre ce mercredi soir ou tôt jeudi matin.

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura, "extrêmement dangereux", a atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:42:00 +0200

L’ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les côtes de la Louisiane, après s’être renforcé en catégorie quatre sur une échelle qui en compte cinq, ont annoncé les sercices de météo américains. "L’ouragan extrêmement dangereux, Laura, de catégorie 4, a touché terre près de Cameron en Lousiane" avec des vents....

L’ouragan Laura touche terre dans le sud-ouest de la Louisiane, près du Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:44:00 +0200

Les vents soufflaient au-dessus de la force des ouragans à 204 km / h tandis que le mur nordique de Laura se déplaçait sur la côte au-dessus de la paroisse de Cameron, le Centre national des ouragans, et les prévisionnistes ont déclaré que des vents encore plus forts étaient possibles qui pourraient....

Les premières images impressionnantes de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:42:00 +0200

240km/h. Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 240 km/h, il pourrait provoquer une montée des eaux "mortelle" et potentiellement "catastrophique", des vents extrêmes, ainsi que des "crues soudaines", a alerté le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). S’il garde cette puissance en abordant les côtes,....

L'ouragan Laura atteint la Louisiane avec des vents soufflant jusqu'à 240 km/h

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:38:00 +0200

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparent mercredi à affronter l'ouragan monstre Laura, considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux". "Extrêmement dangereux" : voilà comment les météorologues jugent l'ouragan monstre Laura, qui vient d'arriver en Louisiane, après....

Les premières images impressionnantes de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:37:00 +0200

Category 4 hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana This content was published on Aug 27, 2020 Aug 27, 2020 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura has made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana as a category 4 storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:43:00 +0200

(Reuters) - Hurricane Laura has made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana as a category 4 storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Thursday. The hurricane, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 miles (240 kilometers) per hour is located about 40 miles (70 km) east of Port Arthur, Texas....

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:42:00 +0200

The Latest on Hurricane Laura: CAMERON, La. — Forecasters say Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane. The National Hurricane Center reports the storm made landfall at 1 a.m. CDT on Thursday near Cameron, a 400-person community....

Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:42:00 +0200

Laura makes landfall on Louisiana coast as Category 4 hurricane; large swath of Gulf Coast often hit by storms in danger

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:42:00 +0200

New. CAMERON, La. (AP) — Laura makes landfall on Louisiana coast as Category 4 hurricane; large swath of Gulf Coast often hit by storms in danger. An unsettled period could lead to strong storms locally as the remnants of major hurricane Laura move over.

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:42:00 +0200

Laura makes landfall on Louisiana coast as Category 4 hurricane; large swath of Gulf Coast often hit by storms in danger

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:42:00 +0200

. CAMERON, La. (AP) — Laura makes landfall on Louisiana coast as Category 4 hurricane; large swath of Gulf Coast often hit by storms in danger. News from The Associated Press, and a taste of the great journalism produced by AP members and customers. Managed 24/7 by these editors: apne.

Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:41:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, La. >> Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster with 150 mph winds early Thursday, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20 feet deep and unsurvivable. The National Hurricane Center said the storm, which....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Cameron Parish, Louisiana as Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:41:00 +0200

Winds gusted above hurricane force to 127 mph (204 kph) while Laura’s northern eyewall moved onshore over Cameron Parish. Forecasters said even stronger winds were possible that could rip apart buildings, level trees and toss vehicles like toys. Authorities had implored coastal residents of Texas....

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwest Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:41:00 +0200

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.

Category 4 hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:40:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana as a category 4 storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Thursday. The hurricane, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 miles (240 kilometers) per hour is located about 40 miles (70 km) east of Port Arthur, Texas and is....

Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:40:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center said the storm, which intensified rapidly Wednesday before plowing into land, came ashore at 1 a.m. CDT near Cameron, a 400-person community about 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of the Texas border. "Potentially catastrophic impacts will continue," forecasters said.

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwest Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:40:00 +0200

The Latest on Hurricane Laura: CAMERON, La. — Forecasters say Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwest Louisiana as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 hurricane. The National Hurricane Center reports the storm made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana.

Laura Makes Landfall in Southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:40:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura made landfall Thursday morning in southwest Louisiana as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm, forecasters said. The National Hurricane Center said the storm made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana. It had maximum sustained winds of 150mph (240 kph), making it the most powerful hurricane to strike the U.

Category 4 hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:40:00 +0200

August 27, 2020. (Reuters) – Hurricane Laura has made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana as a category 4 storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Thursday. The hurricane, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 miles (240 kilometers) per hour is located about 40 miles (70 km) east of....

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:39:00 +0200

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.

Hurricane Laura - live: Landfall as one of most powerful storms to ever hit Louisiana arrives with 'unsurvivable' surge and 150mph winds

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:38:00 +0200

In the coastal Cameron Parish, the district where Laura is making landfall in Louisiana, at least 150 people refused to evacuate before the storm's arrival. That's despite officials predicting that a storm surge 20ft high - two storeys - will inundate most of the parish, a situation described by the state as "unsurvivable".

Ahead of Hurricane Laura, Texas Ranchers Move Cattle Out of Harm’s Way

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Category 4 Storm Makes Landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura strikes the United States after days of dire warnings. Hurricane Laura pounded the Louisiana and Texas coasts as it made landfall near Cameron, La., as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, delivering a barrage of 150-mile-per-hour winds and a wall of water that was predicted to reach as high as 20 feet.

'Unsurvivable surge': Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:35:00 +0200

Galveston, Texas: Hurricane Laura made landfall in south-west Louisiana on Thursday afternoon (AEST) as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, the US National Hurricane Centre confirmed in a bulletin. Laura was expected to cause catastrophic damage and an "unsurvivable storm surge" to the....

Hurricane Laura: Satellite images show 'life-threatening storm' barreling along Gulf Coast HURRICANE Laura has developed into an extremely violent Category 4 storm as it approaches the...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:35:00 +0200

Yesterday, the scale of the hurricane was captured from space by International Space Station astronaut Chris Cassidy. Photos uploaded to Twitter by the ISS commander show a vast rotating circle of cloud with the storm’s ‘eye’ clearly visible in the middle. NASA has said the storm is more than 350 miles across.

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Category 4 Storm Makes Landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:34:00 +0200

Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:34:00 +0200

ORLANDO, Fla. Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster with 150 mph winds early Thursday, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20 feet deep and unsurvivable. The National Hurricane Center said the storm, which....

FOX 5 Storm Team: Catastrophic category 4 Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:34:00 +0200

As of 2 a.m. Thursday, the eyewall of the hurricane was nearing the coast of Louisiana bringing catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds, and flash flooding. The hurricane was packing 150 mph winds and was located about 30 miles south of Lake Carles, Louisiana. Laura is moving north at 15 mph.

Hurricane Laura: Wind, rain pummel coasts of Louisiana, Texas as ferocious storm makes landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:34:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES Laura roared ashore in southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border as a menacing Category 4 hurricane late Wednesday, pushing ocean water topped with waves onto low-lying land. Winds gusted above hurricane force to 110 mph while Laura's northern eyewall moved onshore over Cameron....

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:33:00 +0200

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La Louisiane et le Texas dans l’attente de Laura, ouragan «extrêmement dangereux» et potentiellement «catastrophique»

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:53:00 +0200

Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 240 km/h, il pourrait provoquer une montée des eaux «mortelle» et potentiellement «catastrophique», des vents extrêmes, ainsi que des «crues soudaines», a alerté le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). Laura devrait toucher terre mercredi dans la soirée ou tôt jeudi matin.

08:42 | INTEMPERIES L’ouragan Laura atteint la Louisiane et se dirige vers le Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:49:00 +0200

L'ouragan Laura a atteint la Louisiane, le 27 août 2020. — ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP. Considéré comme « extrêmement dangereux », a atteint l’État américain de la Louisiane, ce jeudi, ont annoncé les services de météo américains, qui l’ont classé en catégorie quatre sur une échelle de cinq.

Les premières images impressionnantes de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:50:00 +0200

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:56:00 +0200

'Unsurvivable surge': Laura makes landfall on Texas-Louisiana border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:56:00 +0200

Galveston, Texas: Hurricane Laura has made landfall near Cameron in Louisiana on Thursday afternoon (AEST) as one of the region's worst hurricanes in history, threatening to devastate the US Gulf Coast with catastrophic storm surges, flash floods and powerful winds that could leave areas uninhabitable for weeks or months.

Category 4 hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura has made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana as a category 4 storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Thursday. The hurricane, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 miles (240 kilometers) per hour is located about 40 miles (70 km) east of Port Arthur, Texas and is expected to mo... 29m ago

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana as category 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:53:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura has made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana as a category 4 storm, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Thursday. The hurricane, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 miles (240 kilometers) per hour is located about 40 miles (70 km) east of Port Arthur, Texas and is expected....

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:53:00 +0200

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.

Laura makes landfall as Cat 4 hurricane Scripps National 5:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:52:00 +0200

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall in Southwestern Louisiana Near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:51:00 +0200

DELCAMBRE, Louisiana—Hurricane Laura made landfall over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border as a ferocious Category 4 hurricane late Wednesday, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20 feet deep and unsurvivable.

Category 4 Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:49:00 +0200

Lacey Buller, Tyler Arnold and Mike Buller cover up the windows of their business in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana as a category 4 hurricane, US weather officials said. "Extremely dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Laura makes landfall near Cameron Louisiana," the....

Hurricane Laura - live: Landfall as one of most powerful storms to ever hit Louisiana arrives with 'unsurvivable' surge and 150mph winds Hurricane Laura strengthened into a Category 4 storm before it made landfall in Louisiana early on Thursday. The storm arrived with sustained 150mph winds, and officials had warned it would bring an "unsurvivable" storm surge as high as 20ft for coastal areas. Authorities had urged residents on the coast to evacuate, but not everyone did before winds started buffeting trees and thousands of homes and businesses lost power. The National Hurricane... The Independent

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:48:00 +0200

© Provided by The Independent. Hurricane Laura strengthened into a Category 4 storm before it made landfall in Louisiana early on Thursday. The storm arrived with sustained 150mph winds, and officials had warned it would bring an "unsurvivable" storm surge as high as 20ft for coastal areas.