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Some Louisiana residents won't have power for weeks, if not months, after Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:50:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

Fifteen years after Hurricane Katrina devastated Louisiana , the state faces another long, grueling recovery in the wake of Hurricane Laura . Laura destroyed parts of Louisiana's power grid after making landfall Thursday as the strongest hurricane to strike the state since 1856 .

Chlorine, other chemicals detected near Hurricane Laura-damaged chemical plant, EPA says

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:38:00 +0200nola (en)

Air monitoring contractors for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found chlorine above detection limits at nine locations in neighborhoods surrounding the BioLab Inc. chemical plant in Westlake, while an EPA monitoring plane found minimal amounts of three other chemicals as it flew a few....

AAA: Georgia gas prices increase 5-cents a gallon over the week

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:27:00 +0200accesswdun (en)

Thanks to anticipated issues with tropical storm activity in the Gulf of Mexico, gasoline prices in Georgia increased at the pump compared to a week ago. According to Monday's fuel price report from AAA, Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.04 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.

With peak of hurricane season almost here, forecasters watch four areas for tropical development

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:14:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is almost here, and forecasters are watching four areas for possible tropical development this week as the calendar turns to September. September is the peak month of hurricane season, and the most active day of the year is around Sept. 10 on average, according to Weather.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:14:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Daisy the 150-pound tortoise reunites with owner after going missing twice during Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:05:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Keith Greenlee says he was forced to evacuate his Louisiana home ahead of Hurricane Laura and leave his 150-pound tortoise Daisy behind. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/08/31/hurricane-laura-tortoise-daisy-missing-found-lake-charles-louisiana/344....

Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:00:00 +0200hjnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Robust Chinese Demand Fuels Oil Market Recovery

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:58:00 +0200finanz (en)

Following last week’s price rally, oil prices move higher on Monday morning, on bullish demand figures coming from China. Additionally, U.S. dollar weakness contributed to last week’s price rally. Traders are also expecting deeper OPEC+ cuts of 1.15 million bbl/d in August and September.

Migrants detained in Louisiana plead for help after storm

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:52:00 +0200missoulian (en)

HOUSTON (AP) — Inside a sweltering housing unit with no power and a stench of human waste, men at one Louisiana immigration detention center pounded on the windows and pleaded to be let outside. It had been nearly two days since Hurricane Laura had knocked out electricity in their unit, according to two of the detainees.

There Is A Humanitarian Crisis In Louisiana & No One Is Talking About It

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:43:00 +0200cleantechnica (en)

Five days ago, a Category 4 hurricane tore through South Louisiana. It wiped out an entire town and leveled Lake Charles. Already, the mainstream media has moved on — almost as fast as the storm did. Friends in my hometown of Shreveport, which is in the northwest corner of Louisiana, have just had their power restored.

Louisiana governor wary of COVID-19 spike as hurricane victims scatter across state

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:42:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said he is wary of a COVID-19 spike as displaced Hurricane Laura victims scatter across the state and first-responders and volunteers flow into the most damaged areas to help. The concern comes as more than 300,000 households and businesses remain without power and....

Migrants detained in Louisiana plead for help after storm

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:41:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

HOUSTON (AP) — Inside a sweltering housing unit with no power and a stench of human waste, men at one Louisiana immigration detention center pounded on the windows and pleaded to be let outside. It had been nearly two days since Hurricane Laura had knocked out electricity in their unit, according to two of the detainees.

Aerial images of damage from Hurricane Laura now available online

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:40:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura , seen here by GOES EAST on August, 27, 2020, at 2 A.M. ET. On August 27, the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) began collecting aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Imagery is being collected in specific areas identified by NOAA in coordination with FEMA and other state and federal partners.

Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:33:00 +0200wsvn (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Migrants detained in Louisiana plead for help after storm

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:25:00 +0200washtimes (en)

HOUSTON (AP) - Inside a sweltering housing unit with no power and a stench of human waste, men at one Louisiana immigration detention center pounded on the windows and pleaded to be let outside. It had been nearly two days since Hurricane Laura had knocked out electricity in their unit, according to two of the detainees.

Migrants detained in Louisiana plead for help after storm

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:24:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

HOUSTON (AP) — Inside a sweltering housing unit with no power and a stench of human waste, men at one Louisiana immigration detention center pounded on the windows and pleaded to be let outside. It had been nearly two days since Hurricane Laura had knocked out electricity in their unit, according to two of the detainees.

Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:24:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Residents worry about help in aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:15:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency sent hundreds of workers to the region to help with search and rescue and other efforts. As of Sunday, more than 52,500 people had applied for FEMA assistance, and the agency had conducted over 200 home inspections and distributed more than $650,000 in....

Drone footage shows damage after Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:14:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The massive storm hit Louisiana early on Thursday (August 27) with 150 mile-per-hour (240 kph) winds, damaging buildings, knocking down trees and cutting power to more than 650,000 people in Louisiana and Texas. However, Laura 's storm surge was much less than predicted.

Here’s how you can help victims of Hurricane Laura through the city of Houston’s donation drive

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:13:00 +0200click2houston (en)

Donations needed for victims of Hurricane Laura (KPRC) HOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the city’s efforts in paying to forward with a donation drive to assist people recovering from Hurricane Laura Monday. Turner’s H.E.R Task Force, along with the help of Kroger, GFT Today,....

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:12:00 +0200therepublic (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:10:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Louisiana governor wary of COVID-19 spike as displaced Laura victims scatter across state

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:04:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said he is wary of a COVID-19 spike as displaced Hurricane Laura victims scatter across the state and first-responders and volunteers flow into the most damaged areas to help. The concern comes as more than 300,000 households and businesses remain without power and....

Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:03:00 +0200gazette (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in the US

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:03:00 +02009news (en)

Hurricane Laura in photos as giant storm makes landfall in the US. Powerful Hurricane Laura battered the Louisiana coastline Thursday morning after sweeping ashore as the region's strongest storm in more than a century. Windows have been blown out of buildings, awnings ripped away and trees split in eerily misshapen ways.

Migrants detained in Louisiana plead for help after storm

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:02:00 +0200startribune (en)

The guards let them out into the yard, and power was restored that night. But advocates accuse many immigration detention centers in Louisiana of continued mistreatment during and after Hurricane Laura , which hit the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday and killed at least 18 people in the region.

Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:56:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Un buste du général de Gaulle vandalisé en Martinique

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:53:00 +0200huffingtonpost-fr-fr (fr)

ACTUALITÉS - Un buste du général de Gaulle a été dégradé samedi dans la commune du Robert en Martinique, avec des inscriptions à la peinture rouge et noire, indiquant notamment “Nous ne sommes pas Français”, a-t-on appris lundi 31 août auprès Samedi matin, les services techniques de la ville du....

Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:50:00 +0200missoulian (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Migrants detained in Louisiana plead for help after storm

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:47:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

HOUSTON - Inside a sweltering housing unit with no power and a stench of human waste, men at one Louisiana immigration detention centre pounded on the windows and pleaded to be let outside. It had been nearly two days since Hurricane Laura had knocked out electricity in their unit, according to two of the detainees.

Migrants Detained In Louisiana Plead For Help After Storm

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:43:00 +0200news18 (en)

HOUSTON: Inside a sweltering housing unit with no power and a stench of human waste, men at one Louisiana immigration detention center pounded on the windows and pleaded to be let outside. It had been nearly two days since Hurricane Laura had knocked out electricity in their unit, according to two of the detainees.

Brevard County nonprofit bringing water purifiers to area hard hit by Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:42:00 +0200wftv (en)

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A Brevard County-based nonprofit is headed to Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura to help provide clean water to those in need. Air Mobile Ministries has already provided water purifiers to people in 47 countries. Now Joe Hurston is headed to Louisiana.

Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:42:00 +0200wftv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Migrants detained in Louisiana plead for help after storm

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:41:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

HOUSTON -- Inside a sweltering housing unit with no power and a stench of human waste, men at one Louisiana immigration detention center pounded on the windows and pleaded to be let outside. It had been nearly two days since Hurricane Laura had knocked out electricity in their unit, according to two of the detainees.

15 deaths in La. attributed to Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:38:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

LOUISIANA (WAFB) - At least 15 deaths in Louisiana have been attributed to Hurricane Laura , according to the Louisiana Department of Health. RELATED: #LouisianaStrong: The long path to recovery after Hurricane Laura Officials say the deaths occurred in Acadia, Allen, Calcasieu, Jackson, Rapides, and Vernon parishes.

15 deaths in La. attributed to Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:31:00 +0200wbrc (en)

LOUISIANA (WAFB) - At least 15 deaths in Louisiana have been attributed to Hurricane Laura , according to the Louisiana Department of Health. RELATED: #LouisianaStrong: The long path to recovery after Hurricane Laura Officials say the deaths occurred in Acadia, Allen, Calcasieu, Jackson, Rapides, and Vernon parishes.

Residents, businesses in 6 parishes affected by Hurricane Laura eligible for disaster unemployment assistance

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:31:00 +0200wafb (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Officials with the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) say businesses and residents in six Louisiana parishes affected by Hurricane Laura can apply for disaster unemployment assistance (DUA). Upon the request of Governor John Bel Edwards, President Donald Trump signed a....

AP - BC-US--Tropical Weather , 1065

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:27:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura <<br /> The death toll from Hurricane Laura has risen to 19 people across Louisiana and Texas <<br /> AP Photo transref:LAGH108, transref:LAGH103, transref:LAGH101, transref:LAGH102,....

Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:27:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:26:00 +0200therepublic (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

New tropical depression forms off North Carolina's coast

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:24:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

The depression had maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and was about 190 miles (305 kilometers) south-southwest of Cape Hatteras on Monday evening. It was moving northeast — away from the coast — at 12 mph (19 km/h). Residents of Louisiana and Texas were still recovering from Category 4....

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:24:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:23:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

A Louisiana city won't open emergency shelter for Laura evacuees, warning of 'bad actors'

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:20:00 +0200chron (en)

After the torrential rain and high winds of Hurricane Laura pummeled Lake Charles last week, storm evacuees searching for a place to land may not be getting emergency shelter in the city of Lafayette anytime soon. Although Lafayette is about 75 miles down the road from Lake Charles, many evacuees....

15 deaths in La. attributed to Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:19:00 +0200wbtv (en)

LOUISIANA (WAFB) - At least 15 deaths in Louisiana have been attributed to Hurricane Laura , according to the Louisiana Department of Health. RELATED: #LouisianaStrong: The long path to recovery after Hurricane Laura Officials say the deaths occurred in Acadia, Allen, Calcasieu, Jackson, Rapides, and Vernon parishes.

Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:17:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mould.

15 deaths in La. attributed to Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:16:00 +0200wafb (en)

LOUISIANA (WAFB) - At least 15 deaths in Louisiana have been attributed to Hurricane Laura , according to the Louisiana Department of Health. RELATED: #LouisianaStrong: The long path to recovery after Hurricane Laura Officials say the deaths occurred in Acadia, Allen, Calcasieu, Jackson, Rapides, and Vernon parishes.

Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:11:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. -- In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Tropical Depression 15 forms off North Carolina coast as 3 other systems develop in Atlantic Ocean

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:07:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

RALEIGH -- Tropical Depression 15 has formed off of the North Carolina coast as other systems continue to develop in the Atlantic Ocean. There are three other tropical waves developing in the Atlantic storm basin Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:02:00 +0200tribtown (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 23:46:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Louisiana residents forced to evacuate because of Hurricane Laura returning home to survey the damage to homes and businesses are worrying they won’t get enough help from state and federal officials. Gov. John Bel Edwards warned Monday that residents were in for a long....

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 23:42:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Louisiana residents forced to evacuate because of Hurricane Laura returning home to survey the damage to homes and businesses are worrying they won’t get enough help from state and federal officials. Gov. John Bel Edwards warned Monday that residents were in for a long....

Busy season! Here are 9 stats for this season, so far

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 23:40:00 +0200wftv (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s been a busy season so far. The storms started before the hurricane season officially started, and although we’ve had some breaks, it has not really stopped. As August ends, September is when the season peaks. Here are some statistics about this year’s hurricane season: So far....

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 23:40:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mould.

NOAA’s Multi-Storm HWRF-B Model Uses Atmosphere/Ocean Interactions to Improve Tropical Cyclone Forecasts

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 23:28:00 +0200aoml (en)

introduces a new update to the Basin-Scale Hurricane Weather Research and Forecasting (HWRF-B) model, which pairs an atmospheric model with an ocean model via new coupling technology to forecast several tropical cyclones simultaneously. This model, shown to improve forecast skill, was developed at....

Trump n’a pas prévu de rencontrer la famille de Jacob Blake

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Agence France-Presse. « À l’heure actuelle, le programme (du président américain) est de rencontrer les forces de l’ordre locales, des propriétaires de commerces et il examinera les dégâts », a dit Kayleigh McEnany à la presse. La Maison-Blanche a pris contact « d’un côté avec le pasteur et de....

National Marine Fisheries Service : Revised Reporting Requirements for Federal Seafood Dealers in Portions of Texas and Louisiana through October 5, 2020

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 23:06:00 +02004-traders (en)

KEY MESSAGE: Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane on August 27, 2020. NOAA Fisheries has determined that catastrophic conditions exist in the following Texas counties and Louisiana Parishes: Texas: Orange, Jefferson, Chambers, Harris, and Galveston;....

Chemical fire near Lake Charles finally put out after 3 days; shelter-in-place advisory lifted

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 23:04:00 +0200nola (en)

It took three days to extinguish the fire that released chemical-laced smoke over Lake Charles shortly after the area was hit by Hurricane Laura . Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality officials said the fire at the BioLab chlorine plant in Westlake, just west of Lake Charles, was finally put out at 11:30 a.

Gowdy fires back at Wisconsin gov over Trump Kenosha visit: 'That's what presidents do'

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:56:00 +0200foxnews (en)

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. All market data delayed 20 minutes. Violence across cities becomes 2020 campaign issue; reaction and analysis from Fox News contributor Trey Gowdy, former chair of the House Oversight Committee.

Louisiana governor warns of long recovery after Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:54:00 +0200globalnews (en)

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on Monday warned residents of a long recovery in the wake of Hurricane Laura , the Category 4 storm that made landfall on Thursday. Damage is estimated at nearly US$20 billion and hundreds of thousands of people remain without power.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:53:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Louisiana producers picking up pieces after hurricane

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200feedstuffs (en)

A complete loss assessment will take time, but several different agriculture sectors were affected when Hurricane Laura made landfall at the end of last week. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the system tied a 19th century storm as the strongest hurricane to cross the Louisiana coastline.

Louisiana business owner pleads after Hurricane Laura: 'I want help for my community'

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:37:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

A Louisiana business owner publicly pleaded for help on Fox News Sunday morning, painting a grim and desperate image as her community copes with the aftermath of Bridal store owner Victoria Huber joined "America's News HQ," to detail the destruction of her 20-year gown business ravaged by the....

In Wake of Laura's Devastation and Amid Pandemic and Heat Wave, Calls Emerge to 'End Climate Silence'

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:37:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Dear Common Dreams Readers Common Dreams is the one news source that cares about making the world a better place. We don’t just transcribe the events of the day, checking our values at the door. We believe in providing the news in a way that makes a better world possible. People desperately need information they can trust.

State of La. launches website for updates on Hurricane Laura recovery efforts

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:33:00 +0200wafb (en)

A airplane hanger is destroyed Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, after Hurricane Laura went through the area near Lake Charles, La. (Source: AP Photo/David J. Phillip) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Governor John Bel Edwards announced during a news conference Monday, Aug.

Cheniere Says No Major Damage to Sabine Pass Plant From Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:33:00 +0200world-news-monitor (en)

U.S. liquefied natural gas producer Cheniere Energy Inc said on Monday Hurricane Laura caused no significant damage to its Sabine Pass liquefaction facility and pipeline assets in Louisiana. Bechtel, Cheniere’s EPC contractor, will resume pending expansion work at the plant on Monday.

LIVE: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to discuss Hurricane Laura recovery, assistance efforts

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:11:00 +0200click2houston (en)

. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) HOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is slated to speak Monday to discuss Hurricane Laura recovery. The mayor is expected to discuss the Houston Paying it Forward donation drive to assist people....

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:09:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mould.

Oil prices edge up on stimulus support despite ample supplies

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:09:00 +0200dailytimesPK (en)

Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well supplied market. Brent crude futures for November climbed 27 cents, or 0.6%, to $46.

Oil dips as prices struggle to break through demand uncertainty

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:07:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Brent crude futures settled at $45.28 a barrel, down 53 cents, or 1.2%. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1 settled at $42.61 a barrel, down 36 cents, or 0.8%. Brent still closed out August up 7.5% for a fifth successive monthly price rise. WTI logged a fourth monthly gain at 5.8% after hitting a five-month high of $43.

Robust Chinese Demand Fuels Oil Market Recovery

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:07:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Following last week's price rally, oil prices move higher on Monday morning, on bullish demand figures coming from China. Additionally, U.S. dollar weakness contributed to last week's price rally. Traders are also expecting deeper OPEC+ cuts of 1.15 million bbl/d in August and September.

All of SWLA under burn ban

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:03:00 +0200wafb (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - All of southwest Louisiana is under a burn ban while the area is without water in the wake of Hurricane Laura . State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning and Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain have issued a burn ban for the following parishes: Allen,....

Port of Mobile collecting hurricane relief supplies for Louisiana

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:02:00 +0200al (en)

By Lawrence Specker | lspecker@al.com The Alabama State Port Authority and major companies operating at the Port of Mobile are collecting hurricane relief goods for shipment to Lake Charles, La., in the wake of Hurricane Laura . The Category 4 hurricane, which hit last week, affected Texas and Arkansas but did most of its damage in Louisiana.

Daisy the 150-pound tortoise reunites with owner after going missing twice during Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:01:00 +0200azcentral (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - When Keith Greenlee was forced to evacuate his home on Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Laura , he packed up five of his cats and a rabbit and jammed their crates into the front of his pickup truck. Headed to ride out the Category 4 storm at his friend’s one-bedroom home in....

Gulf Coast hurricane aftermath: ‘We can’t depend on nobody’

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:58:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

By Nomaan Merchant and Sudhin Thanawala | Associated Press. LAKE CHARLES, La. — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Gulf Coast hurricane aftermath: ‘We can’t depend on nobody’

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:57:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

By Nomaan Merchant and Sudhin Thanawala | Associated Press. LAKE CHARLES, La. — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:48:00 +0200dcourier (en)

Linda Smoot, who evacuated from Hurricane Laura in a pickup truck with eight others, reacts as they return to see their homes, in Lake Charles, La., in the aftermath of the hurricane, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. (Gerald Herbert/AP) NOMAAN MERCHANT and SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press.

La. State Licensing Board of Contractors issues warning about fraud after Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:48:00 +0200wafb (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) is warning residents about the potential for contractor fraud after Hurricane Laura . “Many of our residents in the affected areas suffered devastating property damage due to Hurricane Laura,” said LSLBC Executive Director Michael McDuff.

Robust Chinese Demand Fuels Oil Market Recovery Oil prices rose toward the end of the month, bolstered by robust Chinese demand, but threatened by covid-19 uncertainty and an increase in OPEC+ exports

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:41:00 +0200oilprice (en)

Following last week's price rally, oil prices move higher on Monday morning, on bullish demand figures coming from China. Additionally, U.S. dollar weakness contributed to last week's price rally. Traders are also expecting deeper OPEC+ cuts of 1.15 million bbl/d in August and September.

Oil dips as prices struggle to break through demand uncertainty

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:38:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

Brent crude futures settled at $45.28 a barrel, down 53 cents, or 1.2%. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1 settled at $42.61 a barrel, down 36 cents, or 0.8%. Brent still closed out August up 7.5% for a fifth successive monthly price rise. WTI logged a fourth monthly gain at 5.8% after hitting a five-month high of $43.

Nation Daisy, a 150-pound tortoise, found after going missing twice during hurricane

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:38:00 +0200usaToday (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - When Keith Greenlee was forced to evacuate his home on Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Laura , he packed up five of his cats and a rabbit and jammed their crates into the front of his pickup truck. Headed to ride out the Category 4 storm at his friend’s one-bedroom home in....

Fireplace Hazards due to Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:37:00 +0200einnews (en)

HOUSTON, TX, USA, August 31, 2020 / EINPresswire.com / -- We believe there is a large number of homeowners who are still uninformed about the fire/carbon monoxide hazards that can arise from using a fireplace that has been flooded or has been exposed to water, or from damage caused by significant winds.

Oil steady as prices struggle to break through demand uncertainty

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:26:00 +0200oann (en)

August 31, 2020. By Laila Kearney. NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices dropped on Monday, with Brent slipping from a five-month high as global demand remained below pre-COVID levels while U.S. production edged up. Brent crude futures settled at $45.28 a barrel, down 53 cents, or 1.2%. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude <CLc1> settled at $42.

Xcel Energy, Inc. - Xcel Energy sends nearly 250 employees and contractors to help with Hurricane Laura power restoration efforts

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:24:00 +0200electricenergyonline (en)

Xcel Energy is sending employee and contracting crews to areas hit hard by Hurricane Laura to help restore power to the 670,000 customers currently without electricity following the devastating storm. About 250 Xcel Energy employees and contractors from Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, Texas and Wisconsin left for Louisiana this week.

Time for the most active part of hurricane season

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200news4jax (en)

Nearly the entire coast of America has been covered by an Atlantic basin tropical threat this year. Hurricane warnings shown in orange. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The season is about to go into overdrive. You may be thinking it already picked up after 13 storms paced the season to a record early start.

Colorado weather: Summer snowfall possible in mountains overnight

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200denverpost (en)

It may still be August, but snow is on the way for the mountains in Colorado. “We’ve got a little system that’s going to be moving across Colorado tonight,” Scott Entrekin, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Boulder, said. “It looks like there will be enough cold air in that system to produce snow.

Oil dips as prices struggle to break through demand uncertainty

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:19:00 +02004-traders (en)

Brent crude futures settled at $45.28 a barrel, down 53 cents, or 1.2%. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude settled at $42.61 a barrel, down 36 cents, or 0.8%. Brent still closed out August up 7.5% for a fifth successive monthly price rise. WTI logged a fourth monthly gain at 5.8% after hitting a five-month high of $43.

Le pétrole se replie après le passage sans dégât majeur de l’ouragan Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:18:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

PHOTO ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS, ARCHIVES AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE. « Les prix du brut sont sous pression alors que les raffineries les plus affectées par le passage de l’ouragan Laura la semaine dernière, dans la zone autour de Lake Charles, en Louisiane (photo), et Beaumont/Port Arthur, au Texas,....

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:16:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

HACKBERRY, La. Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny Cameron Parish community 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico. Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to the....

Coast Guard Deploys to Regions Devastated by Hurricane Laura for Cleanup As Louisiana works to restore power, the Coast Guard is inspecting thousands of aids to navigation affected by the storm.

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200military (en)

Military.com By Patricia Kime As the Category 4 hurricane made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, Thursday, 3,000 Coast Guard members, including 32 aircraft crews and nearly 40 boat crews, deployed to the region to assist with rescues, evacuations and survey flights.

Which model was best during Hurricane Laura and other lessons we learned

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200click2houston (en)

Buildings and homes are damaged in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, near Lake Charles, La. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) HOUSTON – Just a few notes today on Hurricane Laura and what we can all glean from last week.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is set to speak Thursday about damage from Hurricane Laura in the state.

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200click2houston (en)

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks about damage from Hurricane Laura during a news conference in Orange, Texas, on Aug. 27, 2020. (KPRC) ORANGE, Texas – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday praised local officials who issued evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Laura as the reason for the low number of injuries and deaths as a result of the storm.

Hurricane Laura survivors face long uncertain recovery

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:08:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tyre shop Layla Winbush's family started just about a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tyres across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mould.

In Aftermath of Hurricane Laura, Residents Worry About Help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:07:00 +0200polandsun (en)

LAKE CHARLES, LA. - In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Lake Charles hospital staff stays behind to care for 19 NICU babies during Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana -- Despite the raging winds and rain outside, leaky windows and no air conditioning or running water, nurses and other staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital kept their most critical baby patients safe and sound. The team of 20 stayed behind while Hurricane Laura tore through the region.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:02:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mould.

Hurricane Laura, Labor Day holiday pushes up Chattanooga area gas prices

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:44:00 +0200timesfreepress (en)

But going into the final weekend of the summer, prices at the pump are still 18 cents a gallon below a year ago and Chattanooga fuel prices remain 27 cents a gallon below the U.S. average. GasBuddy said the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chattanooga rose 14.1 cents a gallon in the past week to $1.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:44:00 +0200timesfreepress (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Joe Biden dénonce « l’anarchie » en marge des manifestations

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Agence France-Presse. « Piller, ce n’est pas manifester. Mettre le feu, ce n’est pas manifester. Rien de tout cela n’a à voir avec les manifestations. C’est de l’anarchie, un point c’est tout », a déclaré Joe Biden lors d’un discours à Pittsburgh. « Les feux brûlent, mais nous avons un président qui....

As New Orleans hotels reach their limit, state diverts Laura evacuees to Alexandria

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:32:00 +0200nola (en)

Evacuees from Hurricane Laura were being diverted from New Orleans to Alexandria on Monday, after the local hotels booked by the Department of Children & Family Services to accommodate those displaced by the storm had reached capacity. The three main New Orleans hotels that were contracted by the....

Schools in Jefferson Parish, La. open following delays because of COVID-19 and Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:25:00 +0200msnbc (en)

02:07 Ellison Barber brings the latest from Jefferson Parish, La., where schools have opened following delays due to COVID-19 and Hurricane Laura . Aug.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to discuss Hurricane Laura recovery, assistance efforts

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:09:00 +0200click2houston (en)

. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) HOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is slated to speak Monday to discuss Hurricane Laura recovery. The mayor is expected to discuss the Houston Paying it Forward donation drive to assist people....

U.S. emergency oil reserve site suffers ‘considerable’ damage from Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:08:00 +0200financialpost (en)

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Energy Department said on Monday that the West Hackberry site of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve “sustained considerable damage” from Hurricane Laura and that detailed estimates of the harm done should be out later this week. The department shut two of the four SPR sites ahead....

Residents worry about help in aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:05:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency sent hundreds of workers to the region to help with search and rescue and other efforts. As of Sunday, more than 52,500 people had applied for FEMA assistance, and the agency had conducted over 200 home inspections and distributed more than $650,000 in....

U.S. emergency oil reserve site suffers "considerable" damage from Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:03:00 +02004-traders (en)

WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Energy Department said on Monday that the West Hackberry site of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve "sustained considerable damage" from Hurricane Laura and that detailed estimates of the harm done should be out later this week.

In Aftermath of Hurricane Laura, Residents Worry About Help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:52:00 +0200voanews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, LA. - In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Cheniere restarting Louisiana LNG plant halted for Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:47:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Cheniere Energy is restarting operations at its liquefied natural gas plant in Louisiana after reporting minimal damage from Hurricane Laura . The Houston LNG company on Monday said its Sabine Pass liquefaction facility and pipelines in Cameron Parish, La.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:43:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

DCFS sets up phone line for families to find Hurricane Laura evacuees in state-provided hotel rooms

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:34:00 +0200wafb (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has now set up a way for families to find their loved ones who evacuated ahead of Hurricane Laura to a state-provided hotel room. For privacy and safety concerns, DCFS cannot confirm the identities of those....

Hurricane Laura causes dangerous chemical fire in Louisiana

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:34:00 +0200inhabitat (en)

It’s bad enough to stay shut in your house, terrified, as you ride out a Category 4 hurricane. But the people of Westlake, Louisiana had an additional reason to stay inside last week with the windows clamped tight as Hurricane Laura started a fire at BioLab, unleashing chlorine gas over the small town.

Watch these vivid views from space as the cyclonic buzzsaw of Hurricane Laura cut into the coast

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:33:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

The GOES-16 weather satellite captured this infrared view of Hurricane Laura just before it made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana on Aug. 27, 2020. (Credit: screenshot from animation by the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies) As Hurricane Laura was storming ashore in....

La popularité de Trump en baisse au sein de l’armée

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Agence France-Presse. D’après ce sondage du Military Times et de l’Institut de l’Université de Syracuse pour les vétérans et les familles militaires, la moitié des soldats ont un avis défavorable sur M. Trump et 42 % le désapprouvent fortement. Quelque 38 % disent au contraire avoir un avis favorable sur le président.

Texas Renters Are Still Waiting for Recovery Relief from Hurricane Harvey

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:29:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

John Beard wasn’t taking any chances with Hurricane Laura . He and his wife live in Port Arthur, Texas, less than 50 miles away from where the Category 4 storm eventually made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana. Beard rode out the storm in Austin, where one of his children lives. Had Laura veered any further west, he planned to take a different route.

Amateur Drone to Aid in Natural Disaster Damage Assessment

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:21:00 +0200homelandsecuritynewswire (en)

It wasn’t long after Hurricane Laura hit the Gulf Coast Thursday that people began flying drones to record the damage and posting videos on social media. Those videos are a precious resource, say researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, who are working on ways to use them for rapid damage assessment.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:17:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Ohio Task Force One rescues 23 dogs, 6 people while working on Hurricane Laura relief efforts

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200fox19 (en)

CINCINNATI (FOX19) -Ohio Task Force One and several FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Teams rescued 23 dogs and six people while working on Hurricane Laura relief efforts in Louisiana Sunday. Officials say the of the 23 dogs, seven of them were rescued from after they were trapped in a collapsed structure in Calcasieu Parrish.

With peak of hurricane season almost here, forecasters are watching four areas for tropical development

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:59:00 +0200azcentral (en)

The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is almost here, and forecasters are watching four areas for possible tropical development this week as the calendar turns to September. September is the peak month of hurricane season, and the most active day of the year is around Sept. 10, on average, according to Weather.

Home Smashed: For One Family, Hurricane Laura The 3rd Strike

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:57:00 +0200insurancenewsnet (en)

“I got no other place,” he said. “This is all I got.” Across Cameron Parish, the coastal parish where Hurricane Laura crashed ashore early Thursday, residents dug through what was left of their belongings, covered now-stripped roofs with tarps, and took stock of the damage.

Hurricane Laura's rapid intensification is a sign of a warming climate, scientists say

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200sentinelsource (en)

“The problem is, several days out, people are tuning in, saying, ‘It’s a Cat 1, Cat 2, been through those, know what to do, not that bad’,” said Craig Fugate, who headed the Federal Emergency Management Agency during the Obama administration. “Then it starts intensifying and the window to evacuate closes very quickly.

Residents get first look at Cameron, La., nearly obliterated by Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200sentinelsource (en)

CAMERON, La. — As floodwaters from Hurricane Laura began to subside, Highway 27, the lone road leading south into this tiny coastal town, finally became passable Sunday. Many living here were able to see their homes for the first time since Laura crashed through, and the level of destruction made it....

August 31, 2020

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:52:00 +0200heraldguide (en)

Children in St. Charles Parish were given a free, artistic outlet this month when a series of art classes were held at the Boutte Community Outreach Center. Organized by Marilyn Diggs, a retired school secretary, St. Charles Parish and the United Way of St. Charles have teamed up to collect supply donations for victims of Hurricane Laura .

Trump convaincu que ses autographes se revendent à prix d'or: "Vendez-le sur eBay, vous aurez 10.000 dollars" (vidéo)

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:47:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Le président américain Donald Trump s'est rendu en Louisiane et au Texas, Etats frappés la semaine dernière par Laura , un ouragan aux vents très violents mais qui a causé beaucoup moins de dégâts et de victimes que l'ouragan Katrina il y a 15 ans. Donald Trump, qui portait une casquette rouge....

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:46:00 +0200wsvn (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Richardson firefighters lend a helping hand during Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

Richardson firefighters took part in evacuation and search and rescue efforts during Hurricane Laura , according to the city. Ahead of the hurricane, the Richardson Fire Department sent a battalion chief and an ambulance with two paramedics to be part of a strike team that helped evacuate nursing homes and hospitals.

Nation September is hurricane season's peak month. Here's what's brewing in the Atlantic.

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:33:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is almost here, and forecasters are watching four areas for possible tropical development this week as the calendar turns to September. September is the peak month of hurricane season, and the most active day of the year is around Sept. 10, on average, according to Weather.

Vast Grid Damage Will Leave Laura Victims in Dark for Weeks

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:27:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Parts of Louisiana will be without power for weeks after Hurricane Laura caused “catastrophic” damage to the region’s grid, mangling steel transmission towers and snapping utilities poles as if they were twigs. More than 300,000 homes and businesses remain in the dark Monday morning, including....

Home Smashed: For One Family, Hurricane Laura the Third Strike

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:26:00 +0200claimsjournal (en)

Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to the floor of the long mobile home where his daughter and two granddaughters live on the same property. Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away.

Gov. Edwards to hold news conference Monday on Hurricane Laura recovery efforts, state’s COVID-19 response

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:07:00 +0200wafb (en)

President Donald Trump talks with Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., left, and Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards upon arrival at Chennault International Airport, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Lake Charles, La. Trump is planning to tour damage from Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., is at far right.

Cheniere says no major damage to Sabine Pass plant from Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:04:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - U.S. liquefied natural gas producer Cheniere Energy Inc said on Monday Hurricane Laura caused no significant damage to its Sabine Pass liquefaction facility and pipeline assets in Louisiana. The massive storm hit Louisiana last week with 150 mile-per-hour (240 kph) winds, damaging....

Cheniere says no major damage to Sabine Pass plant from Hurricane Laura (Reuters) - U.S. liquefied natural gas producer Cheniere Energy Inc said on Monday Hurricane Laura caused no significant damage to its Sabine Pass liquefaction facility and pipeline assets in Louisiana. The massive storm hit Louisiana last week with 150 mile-per-hour (240 kph) winds, damaging buildings, knocking down t... 29m ago

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200wsau (en)

(Reuters) - U.S. liquefied natural gas producer Cheniere Energy Inc said on Monday Hurricane Laura caused no significant damage to its Sabine Pass liquefaction facility and pipeline assets in Louisiana. The massive storm hit Louisiana last week with 150 mile-per-hour (240 kph) winds, damaging....

EPA Urges Communities Affected by Hurricane Laura to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200epa (en)

DALLAS – (Aug 31, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds communities, families, and business owners to be aware of conditions that could lead to poor or dangerous indoor air quality following Hurricane Laura . Most importantly, always operate portable generators according to the....

Hurricane Laura 'completely reversed' Texas river for 'about 12 hours' - New York Post

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:49:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

An aerial view shows homes that were destroyed by Hurricane Laura . STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images. As Hurricane Laura made landfall last week near the Texas and Louisiana border packing 150-mph winds, the storm’s whipping gusts caused one river in the Lone Star state to flow backward for several hours.

More Storms Stirring As Ideal Conditions Producing 'Extremely Active' Season

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:42:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

KEY POINTS Four tropical disturbances were being tracked Monday across the Atlantic by the National Hurricane Center; The 2020 season has already produced 14 tropical depressions, 13 of which became tropical storms and 4 that became hurricanes; The NOAA previously warned about an "extremely active"....

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:35:00 +0200egyptindependent (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Hurricane Laura 'completely reversed' Texas river for 'about 12 hours' - New York Post

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:35:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

An aerial view shows homes that were destroyed by Hurricane Laura . STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images. As Hurricane Laura made landfall last week near the Texas and Louisiana border packing 150-mph winds, the storm’s whipping gusts caused one river in the Lone Star state to flow backward for several hours.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:17:00 +0200denverpost (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Entergy : Louisiana Update - Hurricane Laura Restoration - 8/31/20 @ 9 a.m.

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:17:00 +02004-traders (en)

> Louisiana Update - Hurricane Laura Restoration - 8/31/20 @ 9 a.m. Louisiana Update - Hurricane Laura Restoration - 8/31/20 @ 9 a.m. By: Louisiana Editorial Team. 08/31/2020. Lake Charles, La. Lake Charles, La. Crews continue to make significant restoration progress after Hurricane Laura impacted Entergy's electrical system across Louisiana.

AAA: Georgia gas prices increase 5-cents a gallon over the week

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:15:00 +0200accesswdun (en)

Thanks to anticipated issues with tropical storm acticity in the Gulf of Mexico, gasolines prices in Georgia increased at the pump compared to a week ago. According to Monday's fuel price report from AAA, Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.04 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.

More tropical storms likely this week

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:08:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

The peak of hurricane season is in early September, and this year there will likely be plenty of action at that time in the Atlantic Basin. The National Hurricane Center is watching several areas for tropical development in the next five days. At least two areas will likely become storms by the end of the workweek.

Biden accuse Trump d’avoir «fomenté» la violence dans les villes américaines

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(Washington) Le chef de l’Agence américaine des médicaments (FDA) a annoncé dans un entretien publié dimanche par le Financial Times qu’il était possible qu’un futur vaccin contre le coronavirus soit d’abord autorisé selon une procédure d’urgence, avant la fin des essais cliniques censés confirmer sûreté et efficacité.

Four More Storms Threaten to Form in Atlantic as Season Heats Up

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Four potential tropical systems are threatening to form in the Atlantic, including a patch of thunderstorms off the Carolinas with a 70% chance of being the Atlantic’s next named storm within five days. The system, about 150 miles southeast of Wilmington, North Carolina, appears to be heading....

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:53:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mould.

ISS Daily Summary Report – 8/28/2020

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:50:00 +0200nasa (en)

Payloads. MSRR/MSL (Materials Science Laboratory) SCA exchange: The crew removed the processed calibration cartridge and inserted the first ESA batch-2b Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA). Batch-2b serves two projects investigating how different phases organize in a structure when metallic alloys are solidified.

ISS Daily Summary Report – 8/27/2020

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:50:00 +0200nasa (en)

Payloads. Combustion Integrated Rack/Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (CIR/ACME): The crew performed the steps necessary to reconfigure the CIR/ACME hardware components from the completed s-Flame part 2 experiment to BRE part 2 (Burning Rate Emulator), which is one of the ACME suite of five experiments.

Aux États-Unis - Ils survivent à l'ouragan, puis meurent intoxiqués

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:42:00 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Tout le monde, à Lake Charles, connaissait Rosalie Lewis. L’Américaine de 81 ans était devenue la première femme noire à accéder à un poste à responsabilité dans une poste de Louisiane. Son mari, John Lewis, est un ancien chauffeur poids lourd connaissant par cœur les routes de la région.

A few showers are possible this afternoon and evening

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:40:00 +0200fox19 (en)

Catherine is a Midwest girl from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Growing up in a small town on Lake Superior, she graduated high school with just 6 classmates and had to drive two hours to find the nearest traffic signal. Her interest in weather sprouts from the summer storms and snowy winters of her childhood.

OFCCP Issues National Interest Exemption As Hurricane Laura Wreaks Havoc Across Southern US

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:40:00 +0200jdsupra (en)

As it has done previously, a three-month (August 27, 2020 to November 27, 2020) national interest exemption from AAP federal contractor obligations for “contracts entered into specifically to provide Hurricane Laura relief.” The exemption relieves these contractors from the obligations to prepare....

Cheniere reports no Hurricane Laura damage to Sabine Pass LNG

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:37:00 +0200offshore-energy (en)

Houston-based LNG exporter Cheniere Energy and Cheniere Energy Partners reported no significant damage to the Sabine Pass LNG facility as a result of Hurricane Laura . The post Cheniere reports no Hurricane Laura damage to Sabine Pass LNG appeared first on Offshore Energy.

FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show Hurricane Laura Approaching The Louisiana-Texas Coast?

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:33:00 +0200dailycaller (en)

A video shared on Twitter purportedly shows Hurricane Laura approaching the Louisiana-Texas coast. Hurricane #Laura is expected to bring 9+ feet of storm surge to parts of and #Texas . If you’re told to evacuate, you need to do so before it’s too late. Verdict: False. The video predates Hurricane Laura.

Sasol's Lake Charles plant remains shut following Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:22:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African petrochemicals group Sasol said on Monday that its Lake Charles Chemical facility in the U.S. state of Louisiana remained shut after Hurricane Laura made landfall last week. The world’s top manufacturer of motor fuel from coal, said manufacturing facilities in....

Gulf of Mexico oil output down 70% following Laura, data shows

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:22:00 +0200foxbusiness (en)

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Entergy : Texas Morning Restoration Update - Monday, August 31, 2020

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:21:00 +02004-traders (en)

> Entergy Texas Morning Restoration Update - Monday, August 31, 2020 Entergy Texas Morning Restoration Update - Monday, August 31, 2020. By: Texas Editorial Team. 08/31/2020. Hurricane Laura . August 31, 2020 Monday, 8:00 am. TEXAS. Entergy Texas continues to make great progress restoring power since....

Entergy : Insights

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:21:00 +02004-traders (en)

Entergy's distribution and transmission systems have suffered extensive damage. Key transmission lines are out of service that will affect service restoration until they return. Arkansas Update. All customers who can take power should be restored today. Louisiana Update.

Cheniere Energy, Inc. Provides Operational Update on Sabine Pass Following Hurricane Laura; Announces $1 Million Donation towards Local Community Relief Efforts

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:20:00 +0200newsok (en)

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 31, 2020-- Cheniere Energy, Inc. (“Cheniere” or the “company”) (NYSE American: LNG) and Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE American: CQP) announced today that a comprehensive facility and operational assessment of the Sabine Pass Liquefaction facility and pipeline....

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:17:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Sasol Lake Charles project remains shut after Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:17:00 +0200miningweekly (en)

Petrochemicals company Sasol says manufacturing facilities at its Lake Charles Chemicals Complex, in the US, remain shut down as a result of Hurricane Laura . The group last week activated its inclement weather protocols at the complex, in preparation for Hurricane Laura, which made landfall near the project on August 27.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:15:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Federal and state officials are now on the ground to help residents with home repairs and hotel stays. But Winbush said she feels alone, particularly after seeing a video of President Donald Trump, who visited the area Saturday, joking with Gulf Coast officials that they could sell copies of his signature for $10,000.

Cheniere Energy, Inc. : Provides Operational Update on Sabine Pass Following Hurricane Laura; Announces $1 Million Donation towards Local Community Relief Efforts

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:14:00 +02004-traders (en)

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (“Cheniere” or the “company”) (NYSE American: LNG) and Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE American: CQP) announced today that a comprehensive facility and operational assessment of the Sabine Pass Liquefaction facility and pipeline assets revealed no significant damage as a....

Sasol Lake Charles project remains shut after Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:13:00 +0200engineeringnews (en)

Petrochemicals company Sasol says manufacturing facilities at its Lake Charles Chemicals Complex, in the US, remain shut down as a result of Hurricane Laura . The group last week activated its inclement weather protocols at the complex, in preparation for Hurricane Laura, which made landfall near the project on August 27.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:07:00 +0200wsaw (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:06:00 +0200triblive (en)

27 minutes ago. LAKE CHARLES, La. In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Death toll from Hurricane Laura rises to 16; many from carbon monoxide

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:03:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

Along the coast in Cameron Parish, the receding storm surge left behind sediment and debris. Roads appeared still impassable. At South Cameron High School in Creole, parts of the roof of one building were ripped off, and debris was strewn everywhere. A barge appeared tilted on its side along the water.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:02:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Federal and state officials are now on the ground to help residents with home repairs and hotel stays. But Winbush said she feels alone, particularly after seeing a video of President Donald Trump, who visited the area Saturday, joking with Gulf Coast officials that they could sell copies of his signature for $10,000.

Mon. 9:52 a.m.: In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:58:00 +0200vindy (en)

Federal and state officials are now on the ground to help residents with home repairs and hotel stays. But Winbush said she feels alone, particularly after seeing a video of President Donald Trump, who visited the area Saturday, joking with Gulf Coast officials that they could sell copies of his signature for $10,000.

Are hurricanes strengthening more rapidly?

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:58:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:56:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

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In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:42:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Are hurricanes strengthening more rapidly?

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:40:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

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

Entergy : Power Restoration Wrapping Up for Arkansas Customers; More Storms Expected Today

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:36:00 +02004-traders (en)

> Power Restoration Wrapping Up for Arkansas Customers; More Storms Expected Today Power Restoration Wrapping Up for Arkansas Customers; More Storms Expected Today. By: Arkansas Editorial Team. 08/31/2020. Entergy Arkansas has restored service to over 47,000 customers that lost power during the....

Hurricane Laura: Louisiana residents face long recovery

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:28:00 +0200globalnews (en)

In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mould.

Oil prices rise on stimulus support, Bonny Light gains 14 cents

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:28:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Oil prices climbed on Monday, with Brent crude hitting its five-month high, underpinned by global stimulus measures and a 30% cut in Abu Dhabi’s crude supplies and encouraging Chinese data as demand struggles to return to pre-pandemic levels in a well-supplied market. for November climbed 62 cents, or 1.

New Orleans shelter for Hurricane Laura hits capacity and closes, mayor says

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:25:00 +0200nola (en)

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services process evacuees from Hurricane Laura at the Shrine on Airline in Metairie Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. Families were given vouchers so they could be placed at a hotel in the New Orleans area. Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services....

Hurricane Laura: Louisiana residents face long recovery

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:21:00 +0200cknw (en)

In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mould.

Hurricane Laura Expected to Cost Insurers as Much as $9 Billion

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:21:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

The hurricane that Louisiana last week is expected to cost insurers $4 billion to $9 billion, according to estimates from two risk-modeling firms. AIR Worldwide said insured losses from Hurricane Laura ’s wind and storm surge will probably be $4 billion to $8 billion, while Karen Clark & Co.

National/World News NHC monitoring 4 disturbances that could become named storms Alex Hider 5:50 AM, Aug 31, 2020

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:17:00 +0200koaa (en)

The National Hurricane Center says it is currently monitoring four storms that could potentially develop into tropical cyclones in the coming days, adding more anxiety to what has already been an extremely active hurricane season. The NHC says two of the systems have at least a 60% chance of....

Sasol shuts down Lake Charles project in preparation for Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:13:00 +0200engineeringnews (en)

Petrochemicals company Sasol says manufacturing facilities at its Lake Charles Chemicals Complex, in the US, remain shut down as a result of Hurricane Laura . The group last week activated its inclement weather protocols at the complex, in preparation for Hurricane Laura, which made landfall near the project on August 27.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:10:00 +0200cleveland (en)

By Associated Press LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

4 tropical systems developing in the Atlantic Ocean as record-setting hurricane season continues

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

RALEIGH -- There are four tropical waves developing in the Atlantic storm basin Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The next storm that strengthens into a named tropical cyclone would be named Nana and could be the earliest N-named storm ever, which is becoming the norm this season.

Gasoline prices stable, but expected to fall as summer ends

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:57:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Gasoline prices have likely peaked and should begin to fall as demand wanes with the end of the peak summer driving season, according to fuel price tracking website Prices were unchanged in Houston over the past week, despite the shutdowns of major refineries in southeast Texas and Louisiana because of Hurricane Laura .

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

HACKBERRY, La. (AP) — Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny Cameron Parish community 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

Total : Begins Restart of Port Arthur, Texas, Refinery After Hurricane

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:35:00 +02004-traders (en)

By Dan Molinski. Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA said it began early Monday morning a restart of its refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, after it shut down last week as a safety precaution ahead of Hurricane Laura . In a filing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Total said the startup....

In Aftermath Of Hurricane Laura, Residents Worry About Help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:25:00 +0200insurancenewsnet (en)

“We’re going to be working really, really hard on the power outages, on the water systems, on the housing,” he said at a news conference. "But none of this is going to be easy. It’s not going to happen as quickly as most people would like for sure.” Crews were starting to take chain saws to fallen....

After Hurricane Laura, residents left with destruction worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:24:00 +0200usaToday (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Sempra reports minimal flooding at Cameron LNG

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:20:00 +0200offshore-energy (en)

Sempra LNG, a unit of Sempra Energy, its Cameron LNG project sustained minimal flooding and no catastrophic wind damage from Hurricane Laura . The post Sempra reports minimal flooding at Cameron LNG appeared first on Offshore Energy.

National NHC monitoring 4 disturbances that could become named storms Alex Hider 7:50 AM, Aug 31, 2020

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:17:00 +0200wkbw (en)

The National Hurricane Center says it is currently monitoring four storms that could potentially develop into tropical cyclones in the coming days, adding more anxiety to what has already been an extremely active hurricane season. The NHC says two of the systems have at least a 60% chance of....

Gas prices stable, but expected to fall as summer ends

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:14:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Gasoline prices have likely peaked and should begin to fall as demand wanes with the end of the peak summer driving season, according to fuel price tracking website Prices were unchanged in Houston over the past week, despite the shutdowns of major refineries in southeast Texas and Louisiana because of Hurricane Laura .

Sasol says hurricane did not cause flooding damage at Lake Charles

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:13:00 +0200businessday (en)

Chemicals and energy group Sasol says early reports indicate Hurricane Laura has not resulted in flooding damage or damage to process equipment at its Lake Charles facility in the US, though high-speed winds have damaged cooling towers. The storm resulted in widespread electrical blackouts and other....

National News NHC monitoring 4 disturbances that could become named storms Alex Hider 4:50 AM, Aug 31, 2020

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:12:00 +0200ksby (en)

The National Hurricane Center says it is currently monitoring four storms that could potentially develop into tropical cyclones in the coming days, adding more anxiety to what has already been an extremely active hurricane season. The NHC says two of the systems have at least a 60% chance of....

National NHC monitoring 4 disturbances that could become named storms Alex Hider 7:50 AM, Aug 31, 2020

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

The National Hurricane Center says it is currently monitoring four storms that could potentially develop into tropical cyclones in the coming days, adding more anxiety to what has already been an extremely active hurricane season. The NHC says two of the systems have at least a 60% chance of....

National NHC monitoring 4 disturbances that could become named storms Alex Hider 6:50 AM, Aug 31, 2020

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:02:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

The National Hurricane Center says it is currently monitoring four storms that could potentially develop into tropical cyclones in the coming days, adding more anxiety to what has already been an extremely active hurricane season. The NHC says two of the systems have at least a 60% chance of....

National NHC monitoring 4 disturbances that could become named storms Alex Hider 6:50 AM, Aug 31, 2020

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:59:00 +0200kxxv (en)

The National Hurricane Center says it is currently monitoring four storms that could potentially develop into tropical cyclones in the coming days, adding more anxiety to what has already been an extremely active hurricane season. The NHC says two of the systems have at least a 60% chance of....

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:47:00 +0200kswo (en)

Federal and state officials are now on the ground to help residents with home repairs and hotel stays. But Winbush said she feels alone, particularly after seeing a video of President Donald Trump, who visited the area Saturday, joking with Gulf Coast officials that they could sell copies of his signature for $10,000.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:41:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

Federal and state officials are now on the ground to help residents with home repairs and hotel stays. But Winbush said she feels alone, particularly after seeing a video of President Donald Trump, who visited the area Saturday, joking with Gulf Coast officials that they could sell copies of his signature for $10,000.

Spared from Laura’s wrath, refineries begin to restart operations

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:37:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Several Gulf Coast refineries began restarting operations after reporting minimal damage from Hurricane Laura . Motiva Enterprises, which operates the nation’s largest refinery in Port Arthur, said its refinery, petrochemical plant and distribution terminals sustained minimal damage from the category....

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:25:00 +0200newschannel6now (en)

Federal and state officials are now on the ground to help residents with home repairs and hotel stays. But Winbush said she feels alone, particularly after seeing a video of President Donald Trump, who visited the area Saturday, joking with Gulf Coast officials that they could sell copies of his signature for $10,000.

Weather Scientists studying the eye of Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:24:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Scientists studying the eye of Hurricane Laura . Researchers positioned two mobile doppler radar trucks near the Texas/Louisiana state line to gather data as Hurricane Laura hammered the Gulf Coast.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:23:00 +0200fox19 (en)

Federal and state officials are now on the ground to help residents with home repairs and hotel stays. But Winbush said she feels alone, particularly after seeing a video of President Donald Trump, who visited the area Saturday, joking with Gulf Coast officials that they could sell copies of his signature for $10,000.

MABUX: Bunker market this morning, Aug. 31

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

MABUX World Bunker Index (consists of a range of prices for 380 HSFO, VLSFO and MGO (Gasoil) in the main world hubs) demonstrated downward changes on Aug.28: 380 HSFO – USD/MT – 312.83 (-2.67) VLSFO – USD/MT – 363.00 (-3.00) MGO – USD/MT – 441.33 (-2.99) Meantime, world oil indexes demonstrated multidirectional changes on Aug.

Firefighter Drowns Trying to Save Swimmers From ‘Horrific Conditions’ Off St. George Island

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:14:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

A volunteer firefighter is being remembered for his heroism after he lost his life trying to save a pair of tourists from the rough waters off the coast of St. George Island. On the afternoon of Aug. 25, 56-year-old Brian Smith, who was a member of the St.

Problem at US telecoms giant causes global internet outages

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:03:00 +0200globaltimes (en)

A bug involving US-based telecoms giant CenturyLink briefly interrupted internet service in several global markets Sunday, affecting popular streaming services, gaming platforms and webcasts of European soccer, the company and specialized media reported. Hurricane Laura passed through Louisiana, the US late on Thursday.

Monday Sunrise Briefing: Portland death magnifies US divisions

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:49:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

A man wearing a Patriot Prayer hat was fatally shot Saturday evening after a 600-car pro-Trump parade passed through downtown Portland, Oregon. Witnesses described several violent clashes between the Black Lives Matters activists and the Trump rally goers during the day.

Flood: Kebbi Governor visits more rice farms submerged by water in 4 LGAs

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:43:00 +0200sunnewsonline (en)

Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin-Kebbi The Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu for a second day on visitation to towns and villages affected by flood, visited Suru, Bunza, Kalgo and Birnin Kebbi local government areas to ascertain the level of damaged.

Hurricane Laura Leaves Louisiana Residents With Damaged Homes, Fears About Future Help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:40:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Ask the Weather Guys: How accurate were forecasts of Hurricane Laura?

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:37:00 +0200lacrossetribune (en)

A: When Hurricane Laura made landfall just south of Lake Charles, Louisiana, at 2 a.m. Thursday, it did so as the strongest hurricane to strike the state in more than 160 years and one of the top 10 strongest landfalling storms in U.S. history. By the time the storm came ashore 30 miles south of....

Storm Marco passes hurricane and could hit US coast

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:19:00 +0200en24 (en)

Storm Marco, which hit the Gulf of Mexico, has moved into the category of hurricane, the United States National Hurricane Center said, and could now head for the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura , which could also qualify as a hurricane, has already hit the Dominica n Republic and Haiti and is....

Hurricane Laura survivors: apply for disaster aid

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:18:00 +0200wafb (en)

Last week, President Donald Trump announced a Major Disaster Declaration for Louisiana. As a result, “Federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Louisiana to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Laura from Aug. 22 to Aug. 27, 2020,” according to FEMA.

Post-hurricane air pollution worries Louisiana

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:14:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Spared from Hurricane Laura’s wrath, refineries begin to restart...

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:01:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Several Gulf Coast refineries began restarting operations after reporting minimal damage from Hurricane Laura . Motiva Enterprises, which operates the nation’s largest refinery in Port Arthur, said its refinery, petrochemical plant and distribution terminals sustained minimal damage from the category....

Oil prices edge up on stimulus support despite ample supplies

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:22:00 +0200vestnikkavkaza (en)

Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well supplied market. Brent crude futures for November climbed 27 cents, or 0.6%, to $46.08 a barrel by 0038 GMT, while U.

Trump affirme que ses autographes peuvent atteindre 10.000 dollars: “Vendez-le ce soir sur eBay”

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:20:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

Samedi, Donald Trump a rencontré des premiers intervenants à Lake Charles, en Louisiane, une ville qui a été fortement touchée par l’ouragan Laura .

Aftermath of Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:20:00 +0200aa-en (en)

LOUISIANA, USA - AUGUST 30: A view of the damage around the site aftermath of the Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States on August 30, 2020. ( Dave Creaney - Anadolu Agency ) Fotoğraf: Dave Creaney. LOUISIANA, USA - AUGUST 30: A view of the damage around the site aftermath of the....

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help Federal and state officials are now on the ground to help residents with home repairs and hotel stays, but many are worried that they won't have enough support as they face a rebuilding process certain to take several months, if not longer.

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:16:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

“We can’t depend on the president. We can’t depend on nobody,” she said. “We’ll just take what we have and get it done.” As evacuated Lake Charles residents began returning home, many worried that they wouldn’t have enough support from the both the federal and state governments as they face a....

Russia involved in Trump campaign again

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:16:00 +0200europesun (en)

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Near 70 per cent of U.S. GoM oil output offline in wake of Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:48:00 +0200offshore-energy (en)

Even though Hurricane Laura has moved from the Gulf of Mexico onto the mainland, almost 70 per cent of U.S. oil production remains shut-in. The post Near 70 per cent of U.S. GoM oil output offline in wake of Hurricane Laura appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Oil Climbs Above $43 With Demand Back in Focus After Storm Fades

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:48:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil rose above $43 a barrel in New York with focus returning to the fragile demand recovery after the hurricane threat eased. Futures added 0.8% in New York amid a broader rally in equities, snapping a two-day decline. Chinese economic activity continued to rebound in August as the....

Oil inches higher on global stimulus

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:45:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Singapore — Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth consecutive monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-Covid levels in a well-supplied market. Brent crude futures for November climbed 27c, or 0.6%, to $46.08 a barrel by 2.

Oil inches higher on global stimulus

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:40:00 +0200businessday (en)

Singapore — Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth consecutive monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-Covid levels in a well-supplied market. Brent crude futures for November climbed 27c, or 0.6%, to $46.08 a barrel by 2.

Oil rises on stimulus support and China data, set for monthly gains

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:08:00 +0200today-az (en)

Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well supplied market, Brent crude futures for November LCOc1 climbed 28 cents, or 0.6%, to $46.09 a barrel by 0435 GMT, while U.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0200hjnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Hurricane Laura so powerful Texas river flowed backwards for hours 34 minutes ago

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:55:00 +02009news (en)

According to the US Geological Survey , an organisation that measures the flow of local waterways throughout the country, strong winds brought on by Laura managed to push the flow of the Neches River, in Texas, in the opposite direction when the storm reached the Louisiana/Texas border on Thursday.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:47:00 +0200gazette (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

US: In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:45:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

LAKE CHARLES, US: In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:31:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

Champaign, IL (61820) Today. Partly cloudy. High 84F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight. Partial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms later during the night. Low 66F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%. Updated: August 31, 2020 @ 1:10 am; LAKE CHARLES, La.

Oil rises on stimulus support and China data, set for monthly gains

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:27:00 +0200azernews (en)

By Trend Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well supplied market, Brent crude futures for November LCOc1 climbed 28 cents, or 0.6%, to $46.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:27:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Federal and state officials are now on the ground to help residents with home repairs and hotel stays. But Winbush said she feels alone, particularly after seeing a video of President Donald Trump, who visited the area Saturday, joking with Gulf Coast officials that they could sell copies of his signature for $10,000.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:19:00 +0200news4jax (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Trump says he will likely visit Wisconsin city where police shot Black man in back

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:17:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

ORANGE, Texas (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will likely visit Kenosha, Wisconsin, the city that has seen unrest since a white police officer shot a Black man in the back. "Probably so," Trump told reporters in Texas, when asked if he would visit the city where the....

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:10:00 +0200messenger-inquirer (en)

But some Louisiana residents and environmental advocates say a shortage of solid government information on the state of the air is typical. With dozens of petroleum, petrochemical and other industrial sites, Louisiana is home to communities with some of the nation's highest cancer risks, according....

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:10:00 +0200tribtown (en)

HACKBERRY, La. Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny Cameron Parish community 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico. Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to the....

Oil rises on stimulus support and China data, set for monthly gains

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:10:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Brent crude futures for November LCOc1 climbed 28 cents, or 0.6%, to $46.09 a barrel by 0435 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1 was at $43.15 a barrel, up 18 cents, or 0.4%. Brent is set to close out August with a fifth successive monthly price rise, having peaked at $46.23 a barrel on Aug.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:05:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:05:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Federal and state officials are now on the ground to help residents with home repairs and hotel stays. But Winbush said she feels alone, particularly after seeing a video of President Donald Trump, who visited the area Saturday, joking with Gulf Coast officials that they could sell copies of his signature for $10,000.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:55:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Federal and state officials are now on the ground to help residents with home repairs and hotel stays. But Winbush said she feels alone, particularly after seeing a video of President Donald Trump, who visited the area Saturday, joking with Gulf Coast officials that they could sell copies of his signature for $10,000.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:54:00 +0200newsok (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:47:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Louisiana residents forced to evacuate because of Hurricane Laura are returning home to survey the damage to their homes and businesses, and some worry they won’t get enough help from state and federal officials. Gov. John Bel Edwards on Sunday warned that residents were in for a long recovery.

La météo du lundi 31 août: un temps encore pluvieux dans l'Est, plus ensoleillé ailleurs BFMTV

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:46:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Au lever du jour, des averses affecteront les régions allant du Grand-Est vers la Bourgogne-Franche-Comté et Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. © BFMTV La météo du 31 août 2020. Le temps sera instable ce lundi dans l'Est, variable à l'Ouest, ensoleillé vers la Grande Bleue, selon les prévisions de Météo-France.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:43:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

“We’re going to be working really, really hard on the power outages, on the water systems, on the housing,” he said at a news conference. "But none of this is going to be easy. It’s not going to happen as quickly as most people would like for sure.” Crews were starting to take chain saws to fallen....

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:32:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

“We’re going to be working really, really hard on the power outages, on the water systems, on the housing,” he said at a news conference. "But none of this is going to be easy. It’s not going to happen as quickly as most people would like for sure.” Crews were starting to take chain saws to fallen....

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:31:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:28:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Louisiana residents forced to evacuate because of Hurricane Laura are returning home to survey the damage to their homes and businesses, and some worry they won’t get enough help from state and federal officials. Gov. John Bel Edwards on Sunday warned that residents were in for a long recovery.

Oil prices edge up on stimulus support despite ample supplies

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:26:00 +0200oann (en)

August 31, 2020. By Florence Tan. SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well supplied market. Brent crude futures for November <LCOc1> climbed 28 cents, or 0.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:23:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:22:00 +0200wftv (en)

“We’re going to be working really, really hard on the power outages, on the water systems, on the housing,” he said at a news conference. "But none of this is going to be easy. It’s not going to happen as quickly as most people would like for sure.” Crews were starting to take chain saws to fallen....

Oil rises on stimulus support and China data, set for monthly gains

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:20:00 +02004-traders (en)

Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well supplied market. Brent crude futures for November climbed 28 cents, or 0.6%, to $46.09 a barrel by 0435 GMT, while U.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:19:00 +0200click2houston (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:18:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

“We’re going to be working really, really hard on the power outages, on the water systems, on the housing,” he said at a news conference. "But none of this is going to be easy. It’s not going to happen as quickly as most people would like for sure.” Crews were starting to take chain saws to fallen....

LAURA A THIRD STRIKE FOR THIS FAMILY

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:18:00 +0200nola (en)

HACKBERRY -- Bradley Beard calls his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny Cameron Parish community 15 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to the floor of the long mobile home where....

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:17:00 +0200apnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:17:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:16:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 31, 2020 at 12:02 am CDT By By NOMAAN MERCHANT and SUDHIN THANAWALA LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:14:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mould.

In Aftermath Of Hurricane Laura, Residents Worry About Help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:09:00 +0200news18 (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La.: In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:07:00 +0200startribune (en)

Federal and state officials are now on the ground to help residents with home repairs and hotel stays. But Winbush said she feels alone, particularly after seeing a video of President Donald Trump, who visited the area Saturday, joking with Gulf Coast officials that they could sell copies of his signature for $10,000.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:06:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. -- In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Crude futures rise amid US refinery startup delays in wake of hurricane

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 06:38:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Five refineries in Texas are expected to restore operations after Hurricane Laura largely missed the oil infrastructure in the southeast of Texas, but the return of the Citgo and Phillips 66 refineries were reported to be facing delays due storm damage.

Oil prices edge up on stimulus despite ample supply

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 06:38:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-Covid-19 levels in a well supplied market. Brent crude futures for November climbed 27 cents, or 0.6%, to $46.

'Sell this on eBay, you'll get $10,000': Trump hands out autograph during hurricane disaster briefing 03:51 PM

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 06:35:00 +0200newshub (en)

President Donald Trump handed out his autograph to emergency officials grappling with the disastrous impact of Hurricane Laura , telling them it would sell for US$10,000. In a video of his visit to Louisiana circulating on social media, Trump was seen handing out autographs after a media briefing at the Lake Charles fire station.

Oil prices edge up on stimulus support despite ample supplies

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 06:20:00 +0200finanz (en)

Brent crude futures for November LCOc1 climbed 27 cents, or 0.6%, to $46.08 a barrel by 0038 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1 was at $43.11 a barrel, up 14 cents, or 0.3%. Brent is set to close out August with a fifth successive monthly price rise, having peaked at $46.23 a barrel on Aug.

Hundreds of thousands without power as Hurricane Laura death toll rises to 14

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 06:18:00 +0200CBC (en)

The death toll from Hurricane Laura more than doubled Friday to at least 14 as communities began cleaning up along the devastated Louisiana coastline where hundreds of thousands of people were still without power or water — a situation that officials said could persist for weeks or longer.

Crude oil prices edge up on stimulus support

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 06:06:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Crude Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well supplied market. Brent crude futures for November climbed 27 cents, or 0.6%, to $46.08 a barrel, while U.

USCG assess aids to navigation damage from Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 05:57:00 +0200seatrade-global (en)

The USCG said multiple units were involved in near Port Arthur, Texas, and Lake Charles, Louisiana, in conducting channel assessments, identifying and correcting aids to navigation outages. The Coast Guard said 2,108 aids to navigation assets were potentially impacted, damaged or moved off station due to Hurricane Laura .

North America

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0200dhakatribune (en)

Biden condemned the violence and argued that Trump had played a role in spurring the clashes. The police said they were not currently releasing suspect information. It is the fourth rooftop greenhouse the company has erected in Montreal. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff decried the move.

Why climate change and hurricanes are energy security concerns

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 05:39:00 +0200thenational (en)

Never have two hurricanes struck the Gulf of Mexico simultaneously. As it turned out, tropical storm Marco fizzled out, but Laura became the most powerful hurricane to reach Louisiana in 150 years. Hitting perhaps the most important energy complex in America, it is another warning of the growing threat of extreme weather, charged by climate change.

Opinion: Why Oil Barrel Won't Hit $50 This Year

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 05:27:00 +0200albawaba-en (en)

We should not expect much improvements in the oil prices in the coming future, especially with COVID-19 virus around and lack of any cure for it currently. The world, while being captured by coronavirus, must commerce with little overseas activity and more domestic shopping and buying activity until further notice.

Flood: Bagudu Pledges Urgent Intervention

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 05:19:00 +0200leadership (en)

Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, on Saturday visited flood ravaged areas in the state, to assess the situation. The Governor, who was accompanied by officials of the State Emergency Management Agency ( SEMA), led by its Chairman, Alhaji Sani Dododo, visited Augie, Argungu and....

Oil prices edge up on stimulus support despite ample supplies

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 05:16:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well supplied market. Brent crude futures for November LCOc1 climbed 27 cents, or 0.

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 05:08:00 +0200lecourrierdelamayenne (fr)

Depuis son apparition fin décembre, la pandémie du Covid-19 a fait au moins 838 271 morts dans le monde. Certains pays sont plus touchés que d'autres. Le point. Le président américain a prévu de s'entretenir mardi avec des responsables locaux des forces de l'ordre et "examiner les dégâts causés par les émeutes" déclenchées par l'affaire.

Key Air Monitors Offline After Laura Hits Louisiana Gas Hub

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200nbcdfw (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Trump visits hurricane-hit US states of Louisiana and Texas

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 05:05:00 +0200euronews-en (en)

US President Donald Trump has visited hurricane-hit Louisiana and Texas. His first stop was in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where officials told him around 400,000 people were without power and around 200,000 without water. He then moved onto Orange County in Texas and met with rescue volunteers and Republican Governor Greg Abbott.

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:59:00 +0200lejournaldelorne (fr)

Depuis son apparition fin décembre, la pandémie du Covid-19 a fait au moins 838 271 morts dans le monde. Certains pays sont plus touchés que d'autres. Le point. Le président américain a prévu de s'entretenir mardi avec des responsables locaux des forces de l'ordre et "examiner les dégâts causés par les émeutes" déclenchées par l'affaire.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:55:00 +0200wboc (en)

By NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press HACKBERRY, La. (AP) — Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny Cameron Parish community 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:55:00 +0200wboc (en)

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:51:00 +0200lesnouvellesdefalaise (fr)

Depuis son apparition fin décembre, la pandémie du Covid-19 a fait au moins 838 271 morts dans le monde. Certains pays sont plus touchés que d'autres. Le point. Le président américain a prévu de s'entretenir mardi avec des responsables locaux des forces de l'ordre et "examiner les dégâts causés par les émeutes" déclenchées par l'affaire.

Oil prices edge up on stimulus support despite ample supplies By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well supplied market. Brent crude futures for November climbed 27 cents, or 0.6%, to... 1h ago

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:48:00 +0200wsau (en)

By Florence Tan. SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well supplied market. Brent crude futures for November climbed 27 cents, or 0.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:48:00 +0200whig (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura’s Louisiana death toll up to 14; outages could last a month More than 350,000 Louisiana residents were without electricity Sunday, while 87 water systems serving upward of 150,000 people remained inoperable. Nation | 4 hours ago

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:47:00 +0200cincinnati (en)

MONROE, La. – The state's Hurricane Laura death toll rose by two to 14 Sunday as cleanup efforts were hampered by power outages that may last a month and dry water spigots in many of the hardest-hit areas. The Louisiana Department of Health said a 57-year-old Calcasieu Parish man died from a head....

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200lepublicateurlibre (fr)

Depuis son apparition fin décembre, la pandémie du Covid-19 a fait au moins 838 271 morts dans le monde. Certains pays sont plus touchés que d'autres. Le point. Le président américain a prévu de s'entretenir mardi avec des responsables locaux des forces de l'ordre et "examiner les dégâts causés par les émeutes" déclenchées par l'affaire.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:44:00 +0200gazette (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Oil prices edge up on stimulus support despite ample supplies

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200reuters (en)

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well supplied market. Brent crude futures for November LCOc1 climbed 27 cents, or 0.

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:35:00 +0200lereveilnormand (fr)

Depuis son apparition fin décembre, la pandémie du Covid-19 a fait au moins 838 271 morts dans le monde. Certains pays sont plus touchés que d'autres. Le point. Le président américain a prévu de s'entretenir mardi avec des responsables locaux des forces de l'ordre et "examiner les dégâts causés par les émeutes" déclenchées par l'affaire.

Oil prices edge up on stimulus support despite ample supplies

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well supplied market. Brent crude futures for November LCOc1 climbed 27 cents, or 0.

Oil prices edge up on global stimulus support despite ample supplies

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:27:00 +0200business-standard (en)

By Florence Tan. SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well supplied market. Brent crude futures for November climbed 27 cents, or 0.

Ohio Task Force 1 updates on Hurricane Laura search and rescue efforts

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:22:00 +0200fox19 (en)

Jeff Creighton is a native of Cincinnati and grew up on the East Side attending Indian Hill High School. He attended DePauw and Ohio Universities before finishing up in the broadcast meteorology program at Mississippi State University. Madisonville police responded to an assault call on Elm Street at the intersection of Pride Avenue.

Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:18:00 +0200buzzfeednews (en)

Everyone knew Rosalie Lewis as the first black, female postal service supervisor in Louisiana. Her husband, John Lewis, was a Krogers truck driver who knew every bayou backroad. On Thursday, they hunkered down with three other family members to ride out the historic Hurricane Laura , with winds so powerful it shredded nearby homes.

Trump en visite au Texas et en Louisiane après le passage de la tempête Laura (Photo: Reuters / Tom Brenner)

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:17:00 +0200radio-canada (fr)

Donald Trump, qui portait une casquette rouge USA , a d'abord atterri à Lake Charles, une ville de 80 000 habitants où se trouvent plusieurs raffineries non loin de la côte du golfe du Mexique. Sans porter de masque, alors que l'épidémie de coronavirus est toujours en cours aux États-Unis, M.

Parishes impacted by Hurricane Laura can now register for FEMA aid

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:15:00 +0200wafb (en)

Vernon Parish has now been approved for FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) and Debris Removal following Hurricane Laura , bringing the number of parishes where people can register for federal assistance to six, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Sunday, Aug. 30.

Crime/Police

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:14:00 +0200nola (en)

St. Tammany Parish sheriff's deputies arrested two teenagers sought for vehicle burglaries near Covington after they fled in a pickup truck early Sunday morning, reaching speeds of more than 100 mph, ultimately hitting two patrol units, according. New Orleans Police are investigating a fatal....

Hurricane Center

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:14:00 +0200nola (en)

The National Hurricane Center is tracking four tropical disturbances, including one that is located over the eastern Caribbean Sea just west of the Windward Islands with a 70% chance of formation over the next 48 hours, the National Hurricane Cent. A patch of 164 steel lilies appeared on the lawn....

Trump satisfait du bilan de l’ouragan Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:11:00 +0200metrotime (fr)

Le président américain Donald Trump s’est rendu samedi en Louisiane, frappée cette semaine par un ouragan aux vents très violents mais qui a heureusement causé bien moins de dégâts et de morts que l’ouragan Katrina il y a 15 ans. Donald Trump, casquette rouge « USA » vissée sur le crâne, a d’abord....

A Good Hurricane Response

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

President Trump on Saturday visited areas in southwest Louisiana and Texas ravaged by Hurricane Laura , which also marked the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. While the destruction was grim, there were many fewer human casualties than expected thanks to effective government preparation and response.

Oil prices edge up on stimulus support despite ample supplies

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 03:59:00 +0200oann (en)

August 31, 2020. By Florence Tan. SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well supplied market. Brent crude futures for November <LCOc1> climbed 27 cents, or 0.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 03:50:00 +0200sfgate (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Oil prices edge up on stimulus support despite ample supplies

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 03:48:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Florence Tan. SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well supplied market. Brent crude futures for November <LCOc1> climbed 27 cents, or 0.

Hurricane Laura recovery efforts begin in earnest

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 03:37:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. But he's still not leaving. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny Cameron Parish community 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

Oil prices edge up on stimulus support despite ample supplies

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 03:37:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well supplied market. Brent crude futures for November LCOc1 climbed 27 cents, or 0.

COVID-19: les États-Unis frôlent les 6 millions de cas

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 03:27:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Agence France-Presse. Le total des cas enregistrés est de 5 993 668, a indiqué cette université de Baltimore (Maryland), dans le nord-est des États-Unis. Selon son comptage, le nombre des décès liés au coronavirus aux États-Unis est de 183 034, et 2 153 939 personnes sont considérées comme guéries de la COVID-19.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 02:49:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Breaking News A Grandmother And Her Family Survived Hurricane Laura. Then Their Generator Killed Them. Rosalie Lewis, a trailblazing postal service worker, and three of her family members were killed by generator fumes. At least 11 other people in Louisiana and Texas died this way. Brianna Sacks

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 02:41:00 +0200buzzfeednews (en)

Everyone knew Rosalie Lewis as the first black, female postal service supervisor in Louisiana. Her husband, John Lewis, was a Krogers truck driver who knew every bayou backroad. On Thursday, they hunkered down with three other family members to ride out the historic Hurricane Laura , with winds so powerful it shredded nearby homes.

Oil holds near $43 as hurricane Laura’s passing brings Covid-19 back in focus

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 02:24:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

Oil was little changed near $43 after the hurricane threat in the Gulf of Mexico eased and traders refocused on the broader outlook for demand as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hamper an economic recovery. Futures in New York were stable, after easing 0.2% on Friday. Crude rose 1.

Hurricane center monitoring 'quartet of systems,' disturbance could form off East Coast - Fox News

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 02:21:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

While the cleanup from Hurricane Laura has only just begun along the Gulf Coast, forecasters are monitoring four disturbances for tropical development heading into the busiest month of The U.S. National Center (NHC) in Miami said Sunday it's monitoring a "quartet of systems" over the Atlantic basin.

43 cats are traveling from Houston to a Cincinnati animal shelter

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 02:14:00 +0200fox19 (en)

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - After traveling hundreds of miles to help a Houston shelter affected by hurricane Laura , Cincinnati volunteers return Sunday with dozens of cats in tow. Alle Foster, OAR coordinator, said they are helping the Houston facility make space for animals impacted by the hurricane.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 02:14:00 +0200thegardenisland (en)

HACKBERRY, La. Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny Cameron Parish community 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico. Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to the....

Hurricane center monitoring 'quartet of systems,' disturbance could form off East Coast - Fox News

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 02:13:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

While the cleanup from Hurricane Laura has only just begun along the Gulf Coast, forecasters are monitoring four disturbances for tropical development heading into the busiest month of The U.S. National Center (NHC) in Miami said Sunday it's monitoring a "quartet of systems" over the Atlantic basin.

Hurricane Laura ‘completely reversed’ Texas river for ‘about 12 hours’

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:58:00 +0200nypost (en)

An aerial view shows homes that were destroyed by Hurricane Laura . STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images. As Hurricane Laura made landfall last week near the Texas and Louisiana border packing 150-mph winds, the storm’s whipping gusts caused one river in the Lone Star state to flow backward for several hours.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:51:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:46:00 +0200sfgate (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura Restoration Update - 8/30/20 @ 5:30 p.m.

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:43:00 +02004-traders (en)

Entergy's distribution and transmission systems have suffered extensive damage. Key transmission lines are out of service that will affect service restoration until they return. Arkansas Update. Most customers who can take power should be restored by late tonight in hard-hit El Dorado, Magnolia and Warren.

Key Air Monitors Offline After Laura Hits Louisiana Gas Hub

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:12:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries, and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain in While the chlorine....

Hurricane Laura's Louisiana death toll up to 14; outages could last a month

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:52:00 +0200usaToday (en)

MONROE, La. – The state's Hurricane Laura death toll rose by two to 14 Sunday as cleanup efforts were hampered by power outages that may last a month and dry water spigots in many of the hardest-hit areas. The Louisiana Department of Health said a 57-year-old Calcasieu Parish man died from a head....

Thousands homeless after Hurricane Laura as COVID-19 concerns grow

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:42:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

In Louisiana, more than 350,000 people remain without power in the wake of Hurricane Laura . Downed power lines are also blocking roads across the state, making recovery efforts difficult. Omar Villafranca takes a look.

Picking up the pieces: See photos of sentimental items still standing after Hurricane Laura

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:36:00 +0200nola (en)

Wedding dresses left waiting for the big day. Giant sculptures and religious symbols. Your graduation tassel. Tools to help clear the debris. The living room of your very first home. As southwest Louisiana continues to pick up the pieces of what Hurricane Laura 's destruction left behind, take a look....

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:22:00 +0200timesfreepress (en)

HACKBERRY, La. (AP) Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

Texas deaths from illness caused by coronavirus pass 12,500

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:21:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas health officials on Saturday reported the number of deaths due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, has surpassed 12,500 and the number of reported cases increased is now above 610,000. There are 610,354 coronavirus cases and 12,510 deaths, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Trump Shifts $44 Billion Away From FEMA Amid Record-Setting Hurricane Season

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:10:00 +0200truthout (en)

Trump issued a memorandum allowing states to use $44 billion from FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund to pay $300 per week in enhanced federal unemployment benefits earlier this month. The move came after Trump and Senate Republicans refused to budge on their demands to , repeating a widely-debunked claim....

Hurricane Laura's Louisiana death toll up to 14; power outages could last a month

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 23:56:00 +0200azcentral (en)

MONROE, La. – Louisiana's Hurricane Laura death toll rose by two to 14 Sunday as cleanup efforts were hampered by power outages that may last a month and dry water spigots in many of the hardest-hit areas. The Louisiana Department of Health said a 57-year-old Calcasieu Parish man died from a head....

How You Can Assist Red Cross Hurricane Relief Efforts

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 23:29:00 +0200erietvnews (en)

In the wake of Hurricane Laura many people in the Gulf Coast are still in need of power, clean water, and more assistance. Thousands of Red Cross volunteers, including at least a dozen from Northwestern Pennsylvania, are there trying to help those in need.

Analysis: An unwelcome twist on an unwanted ritual

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 23:29:00 +0200apnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Some familiar rituals are not comforting. Tabulations of deaths. Searches for the missing. Picking up the pieces of homes, businesses and lives. Hurricane Laura arrived two days before Saturday’s 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Snapped Poles, Shredded Roofs: A Long Road to Recovery After Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 23:15:00 +0200nytimes (en)

WESTLAKE, La. — In a neighborhood along the Calcasieu River, Hurricane Laura transformed the roads into a perilous labyrinth of snapped utility poles, tangles of wires and uprooted trees. In one spot, a broken pine was suspended over the asphalt by a single strained utility line — yet a parade of vehicles still passed beneath.

Analysis: An unwelcome twist on an unwanted ritual

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 23:12:00 +0200sfgate (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Some familiar rituals are not comforting. Tabulations of deaths. Searches for the missing. Picking up the pieces of homes, businesses and lives. Hurricane Laura arrived two days before Saturday's 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. And it hit roughly a month short of the same....

Americas dirty tanker freight sees little impact from Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 23:07:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

Freight for Aframaxes loading in the USGC saw little to no impact from Category 4 Hurricane Laura , which made landfall in the USGC early Aug. 27, in contrast to hurricane seasons in previous years. In the wake of Tropical Storm Gordon in the year 2018, Aframax trans-Atlantic freight saw an 11%....

Analysis: An unwelcome twist on an unwanted ritual

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

NEW ORLEANS - Some familiar rituals are not comforting. Tabulations of deaths. Searches for the missing. Picking up the pieces of homes, businesses and lives. Hurricane Laura arrived two days before Saturday’s 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. And it hit roughly a month short of the same....

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

By Ellen Knickmeyer | Associated Press. Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 22:55:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

By Ellen Knickmeyer | Associated Press. Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 22:41:00 +0200sfgate (en)

HACKBERRY, La. (AP) Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny Cameron Parish community 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico. Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to....

Trump Shifts $44 Billion Away From FEMA Amid Record-Setting Hurricane Season

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 22:38:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Trump issued a memorandum allowing states to use $44 billion from FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund to pay $300 per week in enhanced federal unemployment benefits earlier this month. The move came after Trump and Senate Republicans refused to budge on their demands to , repeating a widely-debunked claim....

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 22:36:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

Hurricane Laura death toll rises to 14 after LDH reports two more victims

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 22:35:00 +0200nola (en)

The Louisiana Department of Health has announced two more deaths as a result of Hurricane Laura , bringing the total to 14. In a release Sunday, LDH said a 57-year-old man in Calcasieu Parish died from a head injury after falling from a roof and a another Calcasieu Parish resident died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

President Trump Surveys Hurricane Laura Storm Damage in Texas, Louisiana

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 22:35:00 +0200india (en)

Houston : US President Donald Trump on Saturday travelled to Texas and Louisiana to take stock of the damage by one of the most catastrophic hurricane Laura that ripped apart homes and businesses as it slammed over gulf coast as a Category 4 storm this week with 150-mph winds.

BSEE Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcem : Monitors Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Activities Following Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 22:32:00 +02004-traders (en)

NEW ORLEANS - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Hurricane Response Team continues to monitor offshore oil and gas operations in the Gulf as operators resume operations on platforms and rigs following Hurricane Laura . The team works with offshore operators and other state and federal agencies until operations return to normal.

More tropical activity expected for the already record-breaking Atlantic season

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 22:20:00 +0200upi (en)

AccuWeather forecasters will continue to monitor this area for intensity as it tracks across the Atlantic and toward the Lesser Antilles into next week. September is typically the busiest month for tropical storm development, and the peak date for tropical activity is usually around Sept. 10.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 22:16:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

HACKBERRY, La. (AP) — Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

By Nomaan Merchant | Associated Press. HACKBERRY, La. — Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 22:10:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

By Nomaan Merchant | Associated Press. HACKBERRY, La. — Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

A Louisiana Family Lost 4 Members To Poisonous Generator Fumes After Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 22:07:00 +0200buzzfeednews (en)

Everyone knew Rosalie Lewis as the first black, female postal service supervisor in Louisiana. Her husband, John Lewis, was a Krogers truck driver who knew every bayou backroad. On Thursday, they hunkered down with three other family members to ride out the historic Hurricane Laura , with winds so powerful it shredded nearby homes.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 22:01:00 +0200hjnews (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Burgeoning disturbance in the tropics has triggered a special forecast from the hurricane center

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:54:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

| Palm Beach Post The National Hurricane Center issued a special forecast Sunday afternoon as a tropical wave in the Caribbean began quickly gaining steam. In addition, an area of low pressure expected to form off the coast of North Florida has garnered a 70 percent chance of development over the....

Hospitals come together to save 3 infants during Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:53:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW ORLEANS (WABC) -- Two hospitals worked together during the height of Hurricane Laura to help save the lives of three infants. The storm inflicted significant damage to a hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In a race against time, three newborns in need of special medical attention were rushed to the Children's Hospital of New Orleans.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:48:00 +0200newsok (en)

HACKBERRY, La. (AP) — Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:39:00 +0200sfgate (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:39:00 +0200sfgate (en)

HACKBERRY, La. (AP) Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:36:00 +0200missoulian (en)

While the chlorine fire was being monitored as a potential health threat, Louisiana environmental spokesman Greg Langley says he knows of no other major industrial health risks from the storm in the state. He said restoring power and water was a bigger priority.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:35:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

While the chlorine fire was being monitored as a potential health threat, Louisiana environmental spokesman Greg Langley says he knows of no other major industrial health risks from the storm in the state. He said restoring power and water was a bigger priority.

NHC monitoring 4 disturbances, one with 70% chance to become depression within 48 hours

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:34:00 +0200nola (en)

The National Hurricane Center is tracking four tropical disturbances, including one that is located over the eastern Caribbean Sea just west of the Windward Islands with a 70% chance of formation over the next 48 hours, the National Hurricane Center said in its 1 pm update Sunday.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:33:00 +0200fox19 (en)

(AP) - Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:27:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

HACKBERRY, La. - Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometres) from the Gulf of Mexico. Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to....

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:26:00 +0200kswo (en)

(AP) - Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil output remains lower in wake of storm, data shows

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200oann (en)

FILE PHOTO: A fuel pump is wrapped closed with plastic ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Laura in Beaumont, Texas, U.S., August 26, 2020. REUTERS/Adrees Latif/File Photo. August 30, 2020. HOUSTON (Reuters) – U.S. Gulf of Mexico crude oil output remained down 70%, or 1.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:20:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

(AP) - Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:19:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

While the chlorine fire was being monitored as a potential health threat, Louisiana environmental spokesman Greg Langley says he knows of no other major industrial health risks from the storm in the state. He said restoring power and water was a bigger priority.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:15:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Kentucky volunteers travel south to help with Hurricane Laura relief efforts

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200wkyt (en)

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky Baptist Disaster relief is answering the call to help victims of Hurricane Laura . Coy Webb says he was contacted around 10 PM on Saturday night. Crews were on the road by noon on Sunday. Another group will depart on Monday morning. Volunteers will help in parts of Louisiana and Texas.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Louisiana Business Owner Pleads for Help in Fox Interview After Hurricane Laura Devastation: ‘Our Community Is in Dire Need Right Now’

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200mediaite (en)

Victoria Huber , the owner of a bridal store in Lake Charles, appeared on Fox News Sunday afternoon pleading for greater help in her community that’s been devastated by Hurricane Laura . Huber spoke with anchor Arthel Neville and said, “To come back to this was just the most heartbreaking thing I’ve ever seen.

Louisiana Sen. Kennedy on destruction from Hurricane Laura: It will 'take your breath away'

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200foxnews (en)

The people of Louisiana have been 'chewed up, spit out and stepped on and I wanted the president to see it,' Kennedy says. The destruction in from Hurricane Laura will “take your breath away,” Sen. John Kennedy , R-La., who surveyed the damage with President Trump on Saturday, told “ ” in an exclusive interview.

Louisiana business owner pleads after Hurricane Laura: 'I want help for my community'

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200foxnews (en)

A Louisiana business owner publicly pleaded for help on Fox News Sunday morning, painting a grim and desperate image as her community copes with the aftermath of Bridal store owner Victoria Huber joined "America's News HQ," to detail the destruction of her 20-year gown business ravaged by the....

Donald Trump visits southern US states lashed by Hurricane Laura as clean up begins

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:07:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

US President Donald Trump has flown to Louisiana to survey the damage left behind by Hurricane Laura . He is also set to make a stop in Texas before returning to Washington DC. The president is making the trip two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Hurricane Laura: 400,000 without power in Louisiana

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:07:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

More than 400,000 were without power on Saturday morning and 200,000 without water, officials said. Governor John Bel Edwards said the devastation and damage stretched all the way to northern parts of Louisiana. At least 14 people were killed by the storm in the US - 10 in Louisiana, four in Texas.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:06:00 +0200gazette (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Photos: Thousands of Laura evacuees arrive in New Orleans following devastating hurricane

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200nola (en)

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services processed evacuees from Hurricane Laura at the Shrine on Airline in Metairie Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. Families were given vouchers so they could be placed at hotels in the New Orleans area. The state designated New Orleans as a key evacuation....

Trump tours areas devastated by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

President Trump on Saturday visited parts of Louisiana and Texas that were hard-hit by Hurricane Laura . Thousands are still without power and at least 14 people died in the storm. Omar Villafranca reports.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200newsok (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:59:00 +0200therepublic (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200newschannel6now (en)

(AP) - Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Louisiana agriculture, forests take hit from Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:57:00 +0200farmindustrynews (en)

Although definitive results won’t be available for a few days, the effects on Louisiana agriculture appear to be less destructive than most people feared before Hurricane Laura struck, but forests and residences sustained significant damage. , LSU AgCenter agent for sugarcane in the Bayou Teche....

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:55:00 +0200wftv (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Ouragan En images : La Louisiane ravagée par l'ouragan Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:54:00 +0200cnews (fr)

Cette vue aérienne montre un quartier de la ville de Lake Charles, dévasté par l'ouragan Laura , le 27 août 2020. Laura est l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir frappé l'Etat américain de Louisiane. L'ouragan de catégorie 4 (sur une échelle de 5), a causé cependant moins de dégâts que redouté.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:49:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil output down 1.29 million bpd after storm, data shows

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

FILE PHOTO: A fuel pump is wrapped closed with plastic ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Laura in Beaumont, Texas HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. Gulf of Mexico crude oil output on Sunday remained down 70%, or 1.29 million barrels per day, according to data released by the Department of Interior, as....

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200sfgate (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura predictions more accurate with better modeling, faster computers

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:34:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

In the early morning of Aug. 24, 2017, the tropical cyclone Harvey was upgraded from a tropical depression to a tropical storm. Just five hours later, the National Hurricane Center announced Harvey would likely undergo rapid intensification before hitting land.

FEMA chief praises Hurricane Laura response

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:33:00 +0200news-herald (en)

Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator Peter Gaynor outlines the response to Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and Texas.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:27:00 +0200apnews (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:26:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200tribtown (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:19:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:16:00 +0200startribune (en)

While the chlorine fire was being monitored as a potential health threat, Louisiana environmental spokesman Greg Langley says he knows of no other major industrial health risks from the storm in the state. He said restoring power and water was a bigger priority.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:15:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 30, 2020 at 1:13 pm CDT By By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Hazardous emissions from a chlorine plant fire, abruptly shuttered oil and gas refineries and still-to-be assessed plant damage are seeping into the air after Hurricane Laura , regulators say, but some key state and federal monitors to alert the public of air dangers remain offline in Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura Restoration Update - 8/30/20 @ 12:15 p.m.

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:07:00 +02004-traders (en)

Entergy's distribution and transmission systems have suffered extensive damage. Key transmission lines are out of service that will affect service restoration until they return. Arkansas Update. Most customers who can take power should be restored by late tonight in hard-hit El Dorado, Magnolia and Warren.

Entergy : A message from Sallie Rainer, president and CEO, Entergy Texas

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:07:00 +02004-traders (en)

> A message from Sallie Rainer, president and CEO, Entergy Texas A message from Sallie Rainer, president and CEO, Entergy Texas. By: Sallie Rainer • President & CEO, Entergy Texas. 08/30/2020. Later tonight, customers in the northwest area of our region will experience an outage to reconfigure our....

Nation Louisiana shrimpers come to one another's aid as Hurricane Laura hit

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 19:46:00 +0200usaToday (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – As the strongest storm to hit Louisiana in 160 years howled and hammered him, Phillip “Rooster” Dyson Jr. held on to an industrial icebox on the back deck of his 50-foot shrimping trawler and prayed for daylight. He thought of his four children and the rest of his family and realized he might not live to see them again.

Hurricane center monitoring 'quartet of systems,' disturbance could form off East Coast

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 19:39:00 +0200foxnews (en)

While the cleanup from Hurricane Laura has only just begun along the Gulf Coast, forecasters are monitoring four disturbances for tropical development heading into the busiest month of The U.S. National Center (NHC) in Miami said Sunday it's monitoring a "quartet of systems" over the Atlantic basin.

Hurricane inspection

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 19:33:00 +0200globaltimes (en)

US President Donald Trump walks on the tarmac of Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to board Air Force One and return to Washington, DC after surveying the damage done by Hurricane Laura on Saturday. At least 14 people were killed after Laura slammed into the southern US....

MIL-OSI USA: EPA Supports State of Texas’ Air Monitoring Efforts Following Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

DALLAS – (Aug 30, 2020) To support the response to Hurricane Laura , the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 6 office has deployed mobile air monitoring staff and equipment to the Southeast Texas area. This support comes in response to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s....

EPA to monitor air, water quality in SE Texas following Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 19:27:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Mobile air monitoring staff and equipment are being deployed this weekend to the Southeast Texas area to help with the Hurricane Laura response, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Dallas office announced Sunday. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s sent a request for assistance to....

Donald Trump signs autographs at FEMA briefing and boasts they'll sell for $10,000 each

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 19:27:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Donald Trump signs autographs at FEMA briefing in hurricane-battered Louisiana and jokes that first responders could sell them for $10,000 each on eBay President Donald Trump signed autographs and joked they could sell for $10,000 each on eBay during a press conference on Saturday Trump held a....

Trump tours parts of Louisiana, Texas hit by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 19:20:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas hit by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and in Texas. Trump visited a storm damaged neighborhood while touring the town of Lake Charles, receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has already distributed 2.

'I knew I was going to die': Shrimpers rescue one another from sinking boats while riding out Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:52:00 +0200azcentral (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – As the strongest storm to hit Louisiana in 160 years howled and hammered him, Phillip “Rooster” Dyson Jr. held on to an industrial icebox on the back deck of his 50-foot shrimping trawler and prayed for daylight. He thought of his four children and the rest of his family and realized he might not live to see them again.

'I knew I was going to die': Shrimpers rescue one another from sinking boats while riding out Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – As the strongest storm to hit Louisiana in 160 years howled and hammered him, Phillip “Rooster” Dyson Jr. held on to an industrial icebox on the back deck of his 50-foot shrimping trawler and prayed for daylight. He thought of his four children and the rest of his family and realized he might not live to see them again.

Dominican National Meteorological Office and US National Hurricane Center monitors phenomena with the possibility of becoming a tropical system

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:38:00 +0200dominicantoday (en)

An anticyclonic circulation at different levels of the troposphere is maintained, affecting the weather conditions over the national territory. According to the National Meteorological Office, we will have scattered clouds and a slightly hazy sky due to the presence of dust from the Sahara.

EPA Supports State of Texas’ Air Monitoring Efforts Following Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:14:00 +0200epa (en)

DALLAS – (Aug 30, 2020) To support the response to Hurricane Laura , the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 6 office has deployed mobile air monitoring staff and equipment to the Southeast Texas area. This support comes in response to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s....

Gov. Edwards planning to hold press conference on Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:14:00 +0200wafb (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Governor John Bel Edwards is planning to hold a press conference on the state’s activity related to Hurricane Laura . The press conference is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 30 at 4:30 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 29 Gov. Edwards announced that five parishes impacted by Hurricane....

Donald Trump Criticized For Hurricane Relief Response

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:05:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

President Donald Trump went down to Lake Charles, Louisiana and Texas to visit the areas which were hit hard by Hurricane Laura this week. However, the kind of help he appeared to offer some first responders is facing major backlash. In a new video of the President meeting with Lake Charles first....

Donald Trump Criticized For Hurricane Relief Response

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

President Donald Trump went down to Lake Charles, Louisiana and Texas to visit the areas which were hit hard by Hurricane Laura this week. However, the kind of help he appeared to offer some first responders is facing major backlash. In a new video of the President meeting with Lake Charles first....

Laura Batters Lake Charles, Spares Gulf Coast Refiners

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:31:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

US President Donald Trump (red cap) tours the damage caused by Hurricane Laura , in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on August 29, 2020. – At least 15 people were killed after Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said on August 28.

Hurricane Laura 'completely reversed' Texas river for 'about 12 hours' when it made landfall, officials say

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:23:00 +0200foxnews (en)

The river had a flow rate of 7,600 cubic feet per second upriver. "This is not the first time we’ve documented the Neches River flowing backwards," the USGS said. "It happened in 2008 when Hurricane Ike came ashore." In 2008 the results were described as "far more dramatic," with the river flowing....

In One Louisiana City, a Police Shooting, a Pandemic and a Hurricane - The New York Times

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:14:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

LAFAYETTE, La. — Trayford Pellerin was killed in a barrage of police gunfire outside a convenience store. Within hours, the kind of unrest sparked in other cities by fatal confrontations between African-Americans and law enforcement began bubbling up in Lafayette. The tension might have escalated into something larger.

In One Louisiana City, a Police Shooting, a Pandemic and a Hurricane - The New York Times

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:11:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

LAFAYETTE, La. — Trayford Pellerin was killed in a barrage of police gunfire outside a convenience store. Within hours, the kind of unrest sparked in other cities by fatal confrontations between African-Americans and law enforcement began bubbling up in Lafayette. The tension might have escalated into something larger.

President Trump Tours Texas and Parts of Louisiana Affected by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:06:00 +0200ibtimes-sg (en)

US President Donald Trump toured areas affected by Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana and received briefings on relief efforts and emergency operations, on Saturday. However, the president did not interact with the residents. Addressing a gathering that also included Louisiana Governor John Bel....

Laura Batters Lake Charles, Spares Gulf Coast Refiners

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:02:00 +0200forbes (en)

US President Donald Trump (red cap) tours the damage caused by Hurricane Laura , in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on August 29, 2020. - At least 15 people were killed after Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said on August 28.

Two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in Tennessee as remains of Hurricane Laura passed through

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:57:00 +0200tennessean (en)

Two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in Middle Tennessee on Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura passed through the region, the National Weather Service in Nashville confirmed. One touched down in Warren County, west of Viola, and another touched down in Putnam County, south of Baxter.

As Hurricane Laura heads east, nearly 500,000 people are left with no power ahead of heat

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:48:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

(CNN) -- In one coastal Louisiana community, the power may be out for months after Hurricane Laura lashed the state with violent winds and heavy rain earlier this week. Across the Mid-South, the storm has left more than 465,000 people without power as of 8 p.m. Saturday, according to poweroutage.us .

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:45:00 +0200wbtv (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

'You'll get $10k on eBay tonight': Trump gives out autograph and urges sale

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:41:00 +0200itv (en)

has suggested people caught up in the devastation of Hurricane Laura could sell his autograph for $10,000. The US president was in Louisiana to view the damage caused by the Category 4 storm and be briefed on the response effort. After giving a speech to officials and relief teams, Mr Trump signed....

Trump makes stops in Texas, Louisiana to survey Hurricane Laura damage

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:37:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas,....

Houston Newsmakers: Responding to Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:28:00 +0200click2houston (en)

When tragedy happens in Texas, all Texans want to pitch in and help. The United Way and the American Red Cross are the principal agencies kicking into gear to help with the initial response and to help build communities back to normal. On this week’s Houston Newsmakers John Rollins, the Director of....

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:22:00 +0200wsfa (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

Eight still missing in Haiti after Laura passes

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:17:00 +0200nationnews (en)

PORT AU PRINCE Haiti raised the death toll from the passage of Tropical Storm Laura last weekend to 31 and said that eight people were still missing and presumed dead. The Ministry of the Interior and the Economic and Social Assistance Fund have been providing urgent assistance including....

Climate change didn’t cause Hurricane Laura but it did make the storm worse

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:13:00 +0200world-news-monitor (en)

Urricane Laura was a formidable storm when it made landfall in Louisiana on Thursday. Laura’s wind speed increased 45 mph in 24 hours, going from 65 mph to 110 mph between 5 a.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Wednesday. Warmer ocean temperatures will not create a hurricane, but an existing storm system can....

Trump tours damage from Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana - CBS News

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:12:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm, but was less powerful than Hurricane Maria, which struck Puerto Rico as a Category 5 storm in 2017. Maria resulted in 2,975 deaths, the highest death toll from a hurricane in a century. Mr. Trump's visit comes two days after the Laura smashed into the Gulf Coast in Louisiana near the Texas border.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:11:00 +0200fox19 (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

As Hurricane Laura heads east, nearly 500,000 people are left with no power ahead of heat

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:10:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

(CNN) -- In one coastal Louisiana community, the power may be out for months after Hurricane Laura lashed the state with violent winds and heavy rain earlier this week. Across the Mid-South, the storm has left more than 465,000 people without power as of 8 p.m. Saturday, according to poweroutage.us .

Trump tours damage from Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana - CBS News

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:10:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm, but was less powerful than Hurricane Maria, which struck Puerto Rico as a Category 5 storm in 2017. Maria resulted in 2,975 deaths, the highest death toll from a hurricane in a century. Mr. Trump's visit comes two days after the Laura smashed into the Gulf Coast in Louisiana near the Texas border.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0200wafb (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:54:00 +0200newschannel6now (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:50:00 +0200live5news (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:47:00 +0200kswo (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:42:00 +0200wbrc (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

Hurricane Laura Exposed Insurers Could Tap Reinsurance

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200finanz (en)

Allstate has a robust reinsurance program of both per-occurrence and aggregate towers. The insurer’s per-occurrence catastrophe reinsurance attaches above $500 million of losses, so based on the above loss estimates for previous storms, this seems highly likely to get tapped into.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:36:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

on a post- Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 16 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Just The Facts: Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:33:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Fifteen years after Hurricane Katrina struck Louisiana, an even more powerful Hurricane Laura hit the Pelican State. How did it compare? Lee Cowan looks at the numbers. Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.

Donald Trump tells emergency workers they can sell his autograph for £7,500

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:27:00 +0200metro-uk (en)

Donald Trump told Americans they could sell his autograph for $10,000 (Picture: Getty Images/AFP) has told emergency service workers responding to Hurricane Laura they could sell his autograph for $10,000 (£7,500). The US president was in Lake Charles, Louisiana, yesterday where he surveyed the damage and attended a briefing with local officials.

As Hurricane Laura heads east, nearly 500,000 people are left with no power ahead of hot weekend

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:22:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

(CNN) -- In one coastal Louisiana community, the power may be out for months after Hurricane Laura lashed the state with violent winds and heavy rain earlier this week. Across the Mid-South, the storm has left more than 465,000 people without power as of 8 p.m. Saturday, according to poweroutage.us .

Hurricane Laura: US President Donald Trump visits worst-hit areas in Louisiana, Texas

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200dnaindia (en)

President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas hit by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and in Texas receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. "One thing I know about this state, it rebuilds fast," Trump told a gathering that included Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, U.S. lawmakers, and federal agency officials.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200expressindia (en)

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) Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white,....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in Louisiana and says he knows the state will 'rebuild it fast'

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 14:30:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Trump has sometimes struggled with his role as consoler in chief, failing to project empathy when visiting places hard hit by tragedy and disaster. That includes in Puerto Rico , where Trump was photographed tossing rolls of paper towel into the crowd, which some saw as inappropriately playful, given the circumstances.

Fire officials: Lingering dry heat poses fire danger along I-35

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 14:05:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

With rainfall only a rumor in August, Waco and much of McLennan County remain a tinderbox. A match, lightning strike or overheated car engine could ignite a blaze that sets local fire departments to scrambling. And don’t expect the risk to disappear in the next few days, state wildfire experts said.

Trump signant des autographes : "Vendez-le ce soir sur eBay pour 10.000 dollars"

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 14:04:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

La scène se passe à Lake Charles, en Louisiane, ce samedi 29 août. L’Etat a été traversé par l’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cette zone des Etats-Unis. Donald Trump, en pleine campagne électorale pour sa...

Donald Trump hands out autographs to Hurricane Laura workers 'Sell it for $10,000'

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 13:58:00 +0200express (en)

met with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, US lawmakers and federal agency officials following Hurricane Laura which left 15 dead. The massive storm hit Louisiana early on Thursday with 150mph winds, damaging buildings, knocking down trees and cutting power to more than 650,000 people in Louisiana and Texas.

President Trump surveys Hurricane Laura storm damage in Texas, Louisiana

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 13:47:00 +0200thehindu (en)

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday travelled to Texas and Louisiana to take stock of the damage by one of the most catastrophic hurricane Laura that ripped apart homes and businesses as it slammed over gulf coast as a Category 4 storm this week with 150-mph winds.

Natural Gas Price Fundamental Daily Forecast &#8211; Next Rally Hinges Upon Renewed LNG Demand

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 13:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Natural gas futures closed lower on Friday, reversing earlier gains, as U.S. energy companies began to assess the damage to off shore gas production facilities in the Gulf of Mexico, in the wake of the passing of a major hurricane, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Interior.

Hurricane Laura pummels Louisiana, killing several but sparing region the worst

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 13:11:00 +0200france24-en (en)

Laura ’s powerful gusts uprooted trees — and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes. The state’s department of health said late Thursday that there were two more fatalities attributed to the hurricane — a man who drowned while aboard a sinking boat and a man....

Oil Price Fundamental Daily Forecast – US Oil Industry Dodges Widespread Damage to Platforms and Refineries

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 12:34:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

U.S. West Texas Intermediate and international-benchmark Brent crude oil futures finished mixed on Friday as Hurricane Laura left a trail of destruction throughout Louisiana and Texas, while passing the heart of the U.S. oil industry without causing any widespread damage to platforms and refineries....

Trump tours Laura-beaten areas of coast

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 12:03:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

He said he knows one thing about the state: "They rebuild it fast." Among those traveling with Trump from Washington were Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and Pete Gaynor, head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The president said Gaynor had done "a hell of a job." FEMA, so far, has delivered some 2.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:51:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

HACKBERRY, La. Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico. Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to....

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:41:00 +0200tribtown (en)

HACKBERRY, La. Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico. Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to....

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:38:00 +0200therepublic (en)

HACKBERRY, La. Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico. Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to....

The Nation in Brief

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:32:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

Training-drill copter crash kills 2 GIs. SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. -- Two soldiers were killed and three were injured when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training exercise off Southern California's coast, the Defense Department said Saturday. Staff Sgt. Vincent P. Marketta, 33, of Brick, N.J.

Parts of Louisiana face long outages after deadly Hurricane Laura ravages power grid

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:21:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

Entergy, which serves Louisiana and Texas, says the damage to its high-voltage transmission lines and other key infrastructure is some of the most severe the company has ever experienced. Customers cannot get power until this critical part of the system is restored, and damage is so extensive in....

Parts of Louisiana face long outages after deadly Hurricane Laura ravages power grid

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:12:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Entergy, which serves Louisiana and Texas, says the damage to its high-voltage transmission lines and other key infrastructure is some of the most severe the company has ever experienced. Customers cannot get power until this critical part of the system is restored, and damage is so extensive in....

Max Lucado: God is in the storm with you

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:11:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Residents of Texas and Louisiana were beginning the long process of recovery Saturday from Hurricane Laura , as the death toll from the Category 4 hurricane rose to 16 and President Trump visited both states to survey storm damage and meet with their governors.

Trump says not one complaint about Hurricane Laura response

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:06:00 +0200capitalfm (en)

Lake Charles, United States , Aug 30 – President Donald Trump on Saturday visited Louisiana and Texas, pummeled this week by Hurricane Laura though the storm did not inflict the catastrophic damage and death toll of Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago. Wearing a red “USA” cap, Trump landed in Lake....

19 tiny babies at hospital make it through storm

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:02:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

As the wind howled and the rain slammed down, a team of nurses, respiratory therapists and a doctor worked through the night to care for 19 tiny babies as Hurricane Laura slammed southwestern Louisiana. The babies, some on ventilators or eating through a feeding tube, seemed to weather the storm just fine, said Dr.

Trump tours parts of Louisiana, Texas hit by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:57:00 +0200dhakatribune (en)

U.S. President Donald Trump accompanied by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Chad Wolf and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Pete Gaynor are seen during a visit to areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S., August 29, 2020 Reuters.

Parts of Louisiana face long outages after deadly Hurricane Laura ravages power grid

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:48:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Entergy, which serves Louisiana and Texas, says the damage to its high-voltage transmission lines and other key infrastructure is some of the most severe the company has ever experienced. Customers cannot get power until this critical part of the system is restored, and damage is so extensive in....

Climate change didn’t cause Hurricane Laura but it did make the storm worse

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:44:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

Laura broke multiple records, including the highest water level ever recorded at the Mermentau River gauge at Grand Chenier location. The gauge topped out at 17.14 feet, more than 4 feet above the previous high of 13 feet from Hurricane Audrey in June 1957, according to the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Affaire J. Blake: Trump se rendra mardi à Kenosha BFMTV

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:42:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Le président des États-Unis est attendu dans le Wisconsin, où l'Afro-Américain Jacob Blake a été grièvement blessé par un policier, pour s'exprimer avec les responsables locaux des forces de l'ordre. © ROBERTO SCHMIDT © 2019 AFP Le président Donald Trump le 29 août 2020 au cours d'une visite à....

Parts of Louisiana face long outages after deadly Hurricane Laura ravages power grid

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:39:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Entergy, which serves Louisiana and Texas, says the damage to its high-voltage transmission lines and other key infrastructure is some of the most severe the company has ever experienced. Customers cannot get power until this critical part of the system is restored, and damage is so extensive in....

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:34:00 +0200egyptindependent (en)

In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico. Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to the floor of the long mobile home where his daughter and two granddaughters live on the same property.

At least sixteen dead in Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:33:00 +0200israelnationalnews (en)

. At least 600,000 were left without electricity and tens of thousands lost their homes in Hurricane Laura . At least sixteen people have died due to the hurricane.

Weakened Laura still carries a punch as it heads toward Atlantic Ocean

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:33:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Laura continued to weaken Saturday as it moved toward the mid-Atlantic states, but it still carried a threat of tornadoes and heavy rain along the coast before exiting into the Atlantic Ocean. Over the open water, forecasters said, Laura could once again become a tropical storm and threaten Newfoundland.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura clean-up begins

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:29:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

CAMERON PARISH, Louisiana (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean-up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of south-western Louisiana are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Is rapid intensification becoming more common in storms?

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:29:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

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

Après le passage de l'ouragan Laura, Donald Trump a visité un quartier de Lake Charles en Louisiane

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:23:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

Ce samedi, Donald Trump a visité un quartier de Lake Charles, en Louisiane, touché par l'ouragan Laura . Il a félicité les fédéraux sur la gestion de la catastrophe, qui a causé la mort de 14 personnes.

Gulf Coast residents mark 15th anniversary of Katrina

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:19:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

NEW ORLEANS As people in western Louisiana continue to dig out from Hurricane Laura , residents of eastern Louisiana and Mississippi marked the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday. In New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other officials held a ceremony at 8:29 a.m. — the moment the devastating storm made landfall.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:19:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Gulf Coast residents mark 15th anniversary of Katrina

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:11:00 +0200tribtown (en)

NEW ORLEANS As people in western Louisiana continue to dig out from Hurricane Laura , residents of eastern Louisiana and Mississippi marked the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday. In New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other officials held a ceremony at 8:29 a.m. — the moment the devastating storm made landfall.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:11:00 +0200tribtown (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:07:00 +0200therepublic (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Gulf Coast residents mark 15th anniversary of Katrina

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:07:00 +0200therepublic (en)

NEW ORLEANS As people in western Louisiana continue to dig out from Hurricane Laura , residents of eastern Louisiana and Mississippi marked the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday. In New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other officials held a ceremony at 8:29 a.m. — the moment the devastating storm made landfall.

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:39:00 +0200timesfreepress (en)

This photo provided by Katlyn Smith shows damage to the Jesse James trailer park on country club Road in Lake Charles, La., from Hurricane Laura on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. The destructive storm surge has receded, and the cleanup has begun from Hurricane Laura.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:30:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

The destructive storm surge has receded, and the cleanup has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of southwestern Louisiana are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Des mesures drastiques à Paris et Marseille pour endiguer le coronavirus

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:27:00 +0200metrofrance (fr)

PHOTO HEBDO - Des mesures drastiques à Paris et Marseille pour enrayer le Covid-19, l'ouragan Laura aux États-Unis, la nomination des Républicains à l'élection présidentielle américaine... Retour sur une semaine d'actualités en photos. Avec l'augmentation du nombre de cas de coronavirus à Paris et....

Hurricane Laura aftermath from above

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:22:00 +0200zawya-palestine (en)

An Auto Zone auto parts store is seen damaged with its roof blown off in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S., August 28, 2020. Flood waters surround buildings as seen from a U.S. Coast Guard overflight to survey post Hurricane Laura damage in Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.

Un dimanche sous le double signe de la fraîcheur et des averses BFMTV

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:12:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Ce dimanche, les températures seront fraîches par rapport aux normales de saison tandis que des averses parcourront le pays, notamment autour des massifs. © MYCHELE DANIAU Photo d'illustration. Le temps s'annonce dimanche encore instable avec risque d'averses, et toujours frais, avant l'arrivée....

Satisfecit et séance d'autographes pour Trump après le passage de l'ouragan Laura BFMTV

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:12:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Le président des Etats-Unis an visité samedi et dimanche la Louisiane et le Texas, deux eatts frappés par l'ouragan Laura . 14 personnes ont perdu la vie au cours de ces événements. © ROBERTO SCHMIDT Donald Trump à Lake Charles. Le président américain Donald Trump s'est rendu samedi en Louisiane et....

Trump Tours Hurricane-Damaged Parts of Louisiana, Texas

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:11:00 +0200irishsun (en)

U.S. President Donald Trump toured of the coastal areas of Louisiana and Texas Saturday that were ravaged by Hurricane Laura , leaving them without power and water as cleanup efforts continue in seasonally hot and humid conditions. "One thing I know about this state, it rebuilds fast," Trump told a group that included Louisiana Gov.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:06:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

Des mesures drastiques à Paris et Marseille pour endiguer le coronavirus

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

PHOTO HEBDO - Des mesures drastiques à Paris et Marseille pour enrayer le Covid-19, l'ouragan Laura aux États-Unis, la nomination des Républicains à l'élection présidentielle américaine... Retour sur une semaine d'actualités en photos. Avec l'augmentation du nombre de cas de coronavirus à Paris et....

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:59:00 +0200hjnews (en)

HACKBERRY, La. (AP) — Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

Trump traveling ‘to be with those’ in hurricane-hit states

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:47:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump flew to Louisiana on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. He is also to make a stop in Texas before returning to Washington.

Trump traveling ‘to be with those’ in hurricane-hit states

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:40:00 +0200tribtown (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump flew to Louisiana on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. He is also to make a stop in Texas before returning to Washington.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:38:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

Trump traveling ‘to be with those’ in hurricane-hit states

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:36:00 +0200therepublic (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump flew to Louisiana on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. He is also to make a stop in Texas before returning to Washington.

Hurricane Laura&#39;s &#39;unsurvivable&#39; storm surge: It looks like Louisiana was spared, but some rural areas likely hit hard

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:31:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

South Louisiana officials feared an "unsurvivable" storm surge from Hurricane Laura , but found Thursday the potentially deadly wall of water appeared to be less than expected as the Category 4 storm came ashore. Hurricane Laura was projected to bring up to a 20-foot storm surge in Cameron Parish,....

Satisfecit et séance d'autographes pour Trump après le passage de l'ouragan Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:25:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

Le président des Etats-Unis an visité samedi et dimanche la Louisiane et le Texas, deux eatts frappés par l'ouragan Laura . 14 personnes ont perdu la vie au cours de ces événements.

Residents survey Hurricane Laura damage

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:22:00 +0200zawya-palestine (en)

Daven Rucker and his son Laven look on from a window of an apartment which a friend is letting them stay in, after evacuating their home in Iowa, after Hurricane Laura passed through Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S., August 27, 2020. A local resident Clint Pippen holds his dog Barkley as he walks past....

Hurricane Laura: 400,000 without power in Louisiana

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:21:00 +0200radionz (en)

More than 400,000 were without power on Saturday morning and 200,000 without water, officials said. Governor John Bel Edwards said the devastation and damage stretched all the way to northern parts of Louisiana. At least 14 people were killed by the storm in the US - 10 in Louisiana, four in Texas.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:16:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:13:00 +0200gazette (en)

HACKBERRY, La. (AP) — Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:11:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

HACKBERRY, La. (AP) — Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

Donald Trump en visite en Louisiane et au Texas, après le passage de l'ouragan Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:08:00 +0200euronews-fr (fr)

Le président américain Donald Trump s'est rendu samedi en Louisiane puis au Texas, au lendemain du passage dévastateur de l'ouragan Laura , rétrogradé depuis en tempête tropicale. De catégorie 4 sur 5, c'est l'ouragan le plus puissant à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, selon le gouverneur de l'Etat John Bel Edwards.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:57:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:57:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

HACKBERRY, La. (AP) — Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:52:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:49:00 +0200news4jax (en)

HACKBERRY, La. – Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico. Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to....

TRUMP VISITE LA LOUISIANE ENDOMMAGÉE PAR UN OURAGAN

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:44:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

Le président américain Donald Trump a examiné de première main certaines des dévastations causées par l’ouragan Laura en Louisiane. On pense que la tempête de catégorie quatre a tué au moins quinze personnes et a endommagé des lignes électriques et provoqué des inondations dans plusieurs villes du sud-ouest.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:43:00 +0200apnews (en)

HACKBERRY, La. (AP) — Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:42:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

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Hurricane Laura Property Damage in U.S. May Reach $12 Billion

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:42:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Insured wind and storm surge losses for residential and commercial properties in Louisiana and Texas will total $8 billion to $12 billion, according to a Friday. Home mortgage delinquencies -- already above the national average rate in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Beaumont, Texas -- will increase, CoreLogic said.

Trump hands out autograph: 'Sell this on eBay tonight , you'll get $10,000'

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:40:00 +0200heart (en)

Donald Trump has suggested people in the midst of Hurricane Laura could sell his autograph for $10,000. The US president was in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Saturday to see the damage from the hurricane and to be briefed on the disaster and federal response.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:30:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

HACKBERRY, La. (AP) — Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:28:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

HACKBERRY, La. -- Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:28:00 +0200messenger-inquirer (en)

President Donald Trump toured the damage from Laura in Louisiana and Texas on Saturday . He and Gov. John Bel Edwards made their way down a street blocked by trees and where houses were battered by the storm, which the governor said was the most powerful hurricane to strike the state.

2 soldiers killed in Black Hawk training crash in California

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:28:00 +0200messenger-inquirer (en)

“The loss of Staff Sgt. Marketta and Sgt. Shelton has left a scar in this Regiment that will never completely heal,” said Col. Andrew R. Graham, commander of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne). “Our priority now is to ensure the families of our fallen warriors receive our....

Haiti death toll rises from Tropical Storm Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:26:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

PORT AU PRINCE (CMC) – Haiti has raised the death toll from the passage of Tropical Storm Laura last weekend to 31 and said that eight people are still missing and presumed dead. The Ministry of the Interior and the Economic and Social Assistance Fund have been providing urgent assistance including....

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:25:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:23:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

HACKBERRY, La. (AP) — Families in coastal Louisiana are sifting through their destroyed homes and taking stock of their options after Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Bradley Beard scoured the remains of his shattered home in the hard-hit community of Hackberry on Saturday.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:23:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 30, 2020 at 12:02 am CDT By By NOMAAN MERCHANT HACKBERRY, La. (AP) — Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:23:00 +0200startribune (en)

In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico. Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to the floor of the long mobile home where his daughter and two granddaughters live on the same property.

‘A time to pick up’: Louisiana begins cleanup after Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:22:00 +0200timesofisrael (en)

It also led to fires at a chlorine plant in Westlake in the hard-hit Lake Charles area. On Saturday, crews were battling a new blaze, leading authorities to broaden a shelter-in-place order to 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) around the plant, state Department of Environmental Quality spokesman Greg Langley said.

Amateur drone videos could aid in natural disaster damage assessment

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:21:00 +0200phys (en)

. by Carnegie Mellon University Drone video of damage from Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, LA, was processed automatically by a Carnegie Mellon University system. Areas bounded in orange are considered severely damaged, while those in yellow are slightly damaged. Credit: Carnegie Mellon University.

Trump says not one complaint about Hurricane Laura response

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:18:00 +0200thesundaily (en)

UNITED STATES : President Donald Trump on Saturday visited Louisiana and Texas, pummeled this week by Hurricane Laura though the storm did not inflict the catastrophic damage and death toll of Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago. Wearing a red “USA” cap, Trump landed in Lake Charles, a Louisiana city of....

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:17:00 +0200wftv (en)

Laura outstripped them both. It tore his house entirely off its foundation and dropped it a few feet away. The trailer where his daughter, Nicole, lives with her two daughters was torn apart, the walls demolished to reveal a mix of clothes, belongings, and wooden planks.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:14:00 +0200wxow (en)

HACKBERRY, La. (AP) — Families in coastal Louisiana are sifting through their destroyed homes and taking stock of their options after Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Bradley Beard scoured the remains of his shattered home in the hard-hit community of Hackberry on Saturday.

Home Smashed: For One Family, Hurricane Laura The 3rd Strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:13:00 +0200news18 (en)

HACKBERRY, La.: Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico. Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to....

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Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:13:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike <<br /> Families in coastal Louisiana are sifting through their destroyed homes and taking stock of their options after Hurricane Laura ripped through the area <<br /> AP Photo transref:LAGH125,....

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:12:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HACKBERRY, La. – Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico. Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to....

Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup again

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:11:00 +0200hammondstar (en)

Katlyn Smith, 24, found more than just damage to the roof when she returned to the Jesse James trailer park in the city on Friday to see what remained of her two-bedroom trailer. Speaking Saturday from the park by telephone, she said the wind ripped the roof off "like a sardine can. And then the walls folded in.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:11:00 +0200sfgate (en)

HACKBERRY, La. (AP) Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico.

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:08:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

HACKBERRY, La. - Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometres) from the Gulf of Mexico. Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to....

Home smashed: For one family, Hurricane Laura the 3rd strike

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:08:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

HACKBERRY, La. – Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into his white, wooden home in Hackberry, Louisiana, a tiny community in Cameron Parish 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gulf of Mexico. Next came Ike in 2008, which pushed water up to....

Aerial images of damage from Hurricane Laura now available online

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 06:49:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura , seen here by GOES EAST on August, 27, 2020, at 2 A.M. ET. On August 27, the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) began collecting aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Imagery is being collected in specific areas identified by NOAA in coordination with FEMA and other state and federal partners.

Trump hands out autograph: 'Sell this on eBay tonight, you'll get $10,000' Sky News

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 06:44:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

Donald Trump has suggested people in the midst of Hurricane Laura could sell his autograph for $10,000. © Reuters US President Donald Trump has been touring hurricane-hit parts of the US. The , on Saturday to see the damage from the hurricane and to be briefed on the disaster and federal response.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 06:32:00 +0200vindy (en)

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

North America

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 06:26:00 +0200dhakatribune (en)

Protesters have taken to the streets in major cities nationwide this summer over the deaths of black... Two people were shot and killed during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Tuesday night, part of three... The 17-year-old suspect, Kyle Rittenhouse, who walked away from the scene as police looked on, surrendered.

Trump Visits Areas Hit By Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 06:26:00 +0200ndtvnews (en)

Orange, Texas: President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas hit by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and in Texas receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. "One thing I know about this state, it rebuilds fast," Trump told a gathering that included Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, U.

Contenu commandité Baseball Taijuan Walker fait une bonne première impression pour les Blue Jays 29 août 2020

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 06:24:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

W alker (3-2), qui a été acquis des Mariners de Seattle deux jours plus tôt, a alloué quatre coups sûrs et trois buts sur balles tout en passant quatre adversaires dans la mitaine. Walker a lancé pour une première fois depuis qu’il a appris que son père et les membres de sa famille, qui résident à....

In one Louisiana city, a police shooting, a pandemic, and a hurricane

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 06:23:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

In many ways, the troubles facing Lafayette, in the heart of Louisiana’s oil patch, reflect the stresses that have afflicted America this year. Over the last several months, the city’s 126,000 residents have negotiated an exhausting catalog of hardships — a coronavirus that has infected thousands, a....

Before and after pictures reveal the devastation wrought by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 06:18:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura carnage: Threat of tornadoes and flooding remains after one of the strongest storms to strike the US leaves six dead, 750,000 without power and more than 580,000 evacuated as aerial photos reveal the billions in damage from 150mph winds Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with....

Entergy : Louisiana Restoration Evening Update &ndash; Aug. 29

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 06:04:00 +02004-traders (en)

> Entergy Louisiana Restoration Evening Update - Aug. 29 Entergy Louisiana Restoration Evening Update - Aug. 29. By: Louisiana Editorial Team. 08/29/2020. Entergy Louisiana crews continue to make progress with their restoration efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura .

6:41 am Fast Company: Is climate change making hurricanes gain strength more quickly?

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 05:48:00 +0200kyivpost (en)

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

Hurricane Laura: Trump surveys damage from ‘tremendously powerful storm’ in Louisiana and Texas

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 05:42:00 +0200scmp (en)

President Donald Trump tours damage from Hurricane Laura , in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Photo: AP. Hurricane Laura: Trump surveys damage from ‘tremendously powerful storm’ in Louisiana and Texas. Trump’s stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed....

Trump tours Hurricane Laura storm damage, pledges support - Fox News

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 05:36:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Saturday surveyed damage from Hurricane Laura and pledged the federal government's support in helping communities recover from the powerful storm. "We have to take care of Louisiana and we have to take care of Texas. Texas got a little bit lucky," Trump said, indicating the Lone Star State avoided greater impact from the hurricane.

Picking up what Hurricane Laura threw down

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

3:45 p.m., Lake Charles. The German shepherd was losing too much blood. She pressed her snout against the window, pawed at it and barked. Blood poured from a slice under her eye and a rip down her snout. It snaked down her tongue and left splotches on the window and the curtain.

Hurricane Laura evacuees stream into New Orleans looking for temporary shelter

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 05:21:00 +0200nola (en)

The Lee family from Lake Charles were among thousands of evacuees coming into New Orleans looking for temporary shelter since Friday night after Hurricane Laura 's devastating winds wreaked havoc on homes and businesses in southwestern Louisiana on Thursday.

Trump tours Hurricane Laura storm damage, pledges support

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 05:19:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Saturday surveyed damage from Hurricane Laura and pledged the federal government's support in helping communities recover from the powerful storm. "We have to take care of Louisiana and we have to take care of Texas. Texas got a little bit lucky," Trump said, indicating the Lone Star State avoided greater impact from the hurricane.

L’ouragan Laura a tué 14 personnes aux Etats-Unis

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 05:11:00 +0200metrotime (fr)

Au moins 14 personnes sont mortes lors du passage de l’ouragan Laura sur les Etats de Louisiane et du Texas, dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, ont indiqué les autorités et des médias locaux vendredi. Le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a confirmé qu’au moins dix personnes avaient perdu la vie dans....

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 05:04:00 +0200phys (en)

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

Futures Are Hard – Hurricane Edition

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 05:04:00 +0200finanz (en)

Thank goodness for modern science and satellites and Jim Cantore who can properly warn anyone with a cell phone (i.e. – everyone) when it’s worth paying attention to, when it’s time to evacuate, and so forth. We may all secretly and perversely like seeing the raw power of nature, but surely nobody wants anyone to get hurt.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 05:03:00 +0200thegardenisland (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came....

Trump tours parts of Louisiana, Texas hit by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

ORANGE, Texas (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas hit by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and in Texas receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. “One thing I know about this state, it rebuilds fast,” Trump told a gathering that included Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, U.

Louisiana hospital staff stayed behind to care for 19 babies as Hurricane Laura hit

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:59:00 +0200ksl (en)

bore down on a hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana , someone had to watch the babies. Winds howled, water leaked through windows and the generators kicked on at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Despite it all, the NICU staff kept all 19 of its babies safe through the Category 4 storm.

Utah’s Task Force One returns from Hurricane Laura support

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:59:00 +0200ksl (en)

By Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted - Aug. 29, 2020 at 6:06 p.m. SALT LAKE CITY — The 80 members of Utah Task Force One happily dropped everything to respond to a call for help from federal officials organizing a response to Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana on Wednesday night.

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200wboc (en)

By GERALD HERBERT and NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press CAMERON PARISH, La. (AP) — Residents in southwestern Louisiana embarked Saturday on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The U.S.

Gulf Coast residents mark 15th anniversary of Katrina

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200wboc (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As people in western Louisiana continue to dig out from Hurricane Laura , residents of eastern Louisiana and Mississippi marked the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday. In New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other officials held a ceremony at 8:29 a.m. — the moment the devastating storm made landfall.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:57:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after....

14 killed as Hurricane Laura lashes US

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:55:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

LAKE CHARLES, United States : At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said Saturday.Louisiana´s Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using carbon....

14 killed in wake of Hurricane Laura in US

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:55:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

LAKE CHARLES, United States : At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said on Friday. Louisiana’s Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using carbon....

Trump tours parts of Louisiana, Texas hit by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

U.S. President Donald Trump accompanied by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Chad Wolf and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Pete Gaynor are seen during a visit to areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S., August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner.

How Hurricane Laura could have decimated Houston

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

One: The precise location of the hurricane's eyewall. Because it missed Calcasieu Lake and the nearby shipping channel, the surge affected a smaller area than expected. And too, the swampy low-population area where the surge would have been greatest has no surge monitors, so official measurements didn't capture the surge's peak.

Contenu commandité Baseball Taijuan Walker fait une bonne première impression pour les Blue Jays 22h07

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:52:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

W alker (3-2), qui a été acquis des Mariners de Seattle deux jours plus tôt, a alloué quatre coups sûrs et trois buts sur balles tout en passant quatre adversaires dans la mitaine. Walker a lancé pour une première fois depuis qu’il a appris que son père et les membres de sa famille, qui résident à....

Hurricane Center

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:51:00 +0200nola (en)

The Lee family from Lake Charles were among thousands of evacuees coming into New Orleans looking for temporary shelter since Friday night after Hurricane Laura 's devastating winds wreaked havoc on homes and businesses in southwestern Louisiana on. Kent Montgomery settled in for bad weather last....

TEMPETE L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts aux Etats-Unis Plusieurs personnes sont mortes à cause du monoxyde de carbone produit par des générateurs portables utilisés à l'intérieur de bâtiments en raison des coupures de courant

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +020020minutes (fr)

L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts aux Etats-Unis. TEMPETE Plusieurs personnes sont mortes à cause du monoxyde de carbone produit par des générateurs portables utilisés à l'intérieur de bâtiments en raison des coupures de courant. L'ouragan Laura a provoqué de nombreuses inondations en Louisiane (Etats-Unis), le 28 août 2020 — Gerald Herbert/AP/SIPA.

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – Residents in southwestern Louisiana embarked Saturday on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The U.S. toll from the Category 4 hurricane rose to 16 deaths, with more than half....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two....

Tropical moisture from Laura could trigger strong thunderstorms with heavy rain, damaging winds

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:47:00 +0200nj (en)

Take some leftover moisture from Tropical Depression Laura and add it to a typical summertime cold front moving in from the Great Lakes region. The end result: A messy, rainy, stormy Saturday in store for Although the entire day won’t be a washout, forecasters say waves of rain showers will be....

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200lesnouvellesdefalaise (fr)

Faute de respect des gestes barrière, la police allemande appelle, ce samedi 29 août 2020, à la dispersion de la manifestation des opposants au port du masque. Une semaine après l'affaire Jacob Blake, les manifestants antiracistes ne décolèrent pas et réclament la fin des violences policières contre la minorité noire.

Louisiana avoided Laura’s ‘wall of water’

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200omanobserver-om (en)

LOUISIANA: The 20-foot high “unsurvivable” wall of water hurricane Laura was forecast to send onto the Louisiana coast showed up despite widespread reports of a lower peak, authorities said, rejecting criticism that they had raised too much alarm. The highest surge hit about 15 miles east of where....

Trump visits hurricane-hit states, approves disaster declaration to help

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200business-standard (en)

on Saturday (local time) visited Louisiana and Texas which have been ravaged by hurricane Laura , a category 4 storm that slammed the states located at the Gulf Coast. According to the White House statement, President Trump has approved a major disaster declaration to help individuals and business owners impacted by the storm.

Louisiana begins cleanup as Hurricane Laura leaves behind death and damage

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200business-standard (en)

Residents in southwestern Louisiana embarked Saturday on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The US toll from the Category 4 hurricane rose to 16 deaths, with more than half of those killed by....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200apnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200lecourrierdelamayenne (fr)

Faute de respect des gestes barrière, la police allemande appelle, ce samedi 29 août 2020, à la dispersion de la manifestation des opposants au port du masque. Une semaine après l'affaire Jacob Blake, les manifestants antiracistes ne décolèrent pas et réclament la fin des violences policières contre la minorité noire.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0200inquirer (en)

During the slightly more than two hours he spent in the city, Trump met with officials and relief workers but not with any of the residents whose homes had been ripped apart in the storm. He did, however, get a good look at the extensive damage and the debris strewn across the city of 80,000 people,....

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200lejournaldelorne (fr)

Faute de respect des gestes barrière, la police allemande appelle, ce samedi 29 août 2020, à la dispersion de la manifestation des opposants au port du masque. Une semaine après l'affaire Jacob Blake, les manifestants antiracistes ne décolèrent pas et réclament la fin des violences policières contre la minorité noire.

Hurricane Laura: Trump to visit areas hit, death toll rises to 15

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200esciencenews (en)

Saturday, August 29, 2020 - 20:00 in Earth & Climate President Donald Trump traveled Saturday to Louisiana and Texas hard hit by Hurricane Laura as the death toll rose in the two states to 15 . Latest Science Newsletter Get the latest and most popular science news articles of the week in your....

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200lereveilnormand (fr)

Faute de respect des gestes barrière, la police allemande appelle, ce samedi 29 août 2020, à la dispersion de la manifestation des opposants au port du masque. Une semaine après l'affaire Jacob Blake, les manifestants antiracistes ne décolèrent pas et réclament la fin des violences policières contre la minorité noire.

Winds of up to 150 mph caused severe damage, including the death of at least six people, and left half a million homes without power.

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200saudigazette (en)

NEW YORK — Hurricane Laura is by far the most intense and dangerous hurricane to hit the United States this season, the UN weather agency said on Friday, the day after it made landfall on the US Gulf Coast. While it is difficult to link any individual tropical cyclone to climate change, the UN World....

Ouragan Laura - Satisfecit de Trump en Louisiane après le passage de l'ouragan Laura Le président américain Donald Trump s'est rendu samedi en Louisiane, frappée cette semaine par un ouragan aux vents très violents mais qui a heureusement causé bien moins de dégâts et de morts que l'o Article il y a 6 h.

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200skynet (fr)

Donald Trump, casquette rouge "USA" vissée sur le crâne, a d'abord atterri dans la ville de Lake Charles, où se trouvent plusieurs raffineries non loin de la côte du golfe du Mexique. Sans masque, il a visité un quartier aux arbres abattus et aux maisons endommagées, ainsi qu'un entrepôt.

L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts aux Etats-Unis

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200skynet (fr)

Le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a confirmé qu'au moins dix personnes avaient perdu la vie dans son Etat, la moitié d'entre elles à cause du monoxyde de carbone produit par des générateurs portables utilisés à l'intérieur de bâtiments en raison des coupures de courant.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 30

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:29:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

German police arrest 300, disband protest against coronavirus curbs in Berlin. Berlin police broke up a mass protest against coronavirus curbs on Saturday (Aug 29) and arrested 300 in the German capital after demonstrators failed to keep their distance and wear masks as instructed.

Pres. Trump tours Hurricane Laura damage in Louisiana and Texas

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:26:00 +0200wbrc (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - President Donald Trump made a trip to SWLA today to see and assess the damage that Hurricane Laura brought to the area. One of the Presidents first stops was a Lake Charles fire station, where he asked, “What’s the percentage of people that have insurance on their homes?” According to Gov.

‘A time to pick up:’ Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:22:00 +0200thegrio (en)

An aerial view from a drone shows railcars that derailed as Hurricane Laura passed through the area on August 29, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Residents in southwestern Louisiana embarked Saturday on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs....

L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:18:00 +0200parismatch (fr)

Les dégâts causés par l'ouragan, l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l'Etat américain de Louisiane, sont importants mais moins que redouté. L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l'Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté.

Trump to visit Kenosha in wake of police protests

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:16:00 +0200politico (en)

President Donald Trump is to visit Kenosha, Wis., where unrest has surged over the past week in the wake of the police shooting of an unarmed African American man, Jacob Blake. During a roundtable discussion in Orange, Texas, in which state officials assessed the storm damage from Hurricane Laura , a....

Trump tours parts of Louisiana, Texas hit by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:15:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

ORANGE, Texas (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas hit by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and in Texas receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. “One thing I know about this state, it rebuilds fast,” Trump told a gathering that included Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, U.

Trump visits hurricane-ravaged Louisiana

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:15:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

World Trump visits hurricane-ravaged Louisiana. Posted [NFA] President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. The day also marked the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall in Louisiana.

Trump says he will likely visit Wisconsin city where police shot Black man in back

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:15:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

ORANGE, Texas (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will likely visit Kenosha, Wisconsin, the city that has seen unrest since a white police officer shot a Black man in the back. “Probably so,” Trump told reporters in Texas, when asked if he would visit the city where the....

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:15:00 +0200lepublicateurlibre (fr)

Faute de respect des gestes barrière, la police allemande appelle, ce samedi 29 août 2020, à la dispersion de la manifestation des opposants au port du masque. Une semaine après l'affaire Jacob Blake, les manifestants antiracistes ne décolèrent pas et réclament la fin des violences policières contre la minorité noire.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. 29.08.2020

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200irishexaminer (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200click2houston (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – Residents in southwestern Louisiana embarked Saturday on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The U.S. toll from the Category 4 hurricane rose to 16 deaths, with more than half....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200click2houston (en)

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two....

Crude oil prices remain ‘steady’ at $45 a barrel

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:08:00 +0200arabtimes (en)

Zero impact of Hurricane Laura . OIL prices are remaining steady in the range of mid-40s per barrel. It does not seem like it will move to $ 50 per barrel this year, and is just stubbornly staying at a stable price which is positive for both consumers and producers.

Hurricane Laura victims may go weeks without power

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:08:00 +0200dailysabah (en)

The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Matthew 25: Ministries sends a team to help with hurricane relief

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:03:00 +0200fox19 (en)

Jeff Creighton is a native of Cincinnati and grew up on the East Side attending Indian Hill High School. He attended DePauw and Ohio Universities before finishing up in the broadcast meteorology program at Mississippi State University. The American Red Cross is asking for help in providing aid to those affected by Hurricane Laura .

Trump says Hurricane Laura response has 0 complaints

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:57:00 +0200freemalaysiatoday (en)

Donald Trump did not wear a mask during the visit despite the Covid-19 epidemic in the US. (AP pic) LAKE CHARLES: President Donald Trump on Saturday visited Louisiana and Texas, pummeled this week by Hurricane Laura though the storm did not inflict the catastrophic damage and death toll of Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago.

'We'll take care of you': Trump visits states battered by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:54:00 +0200watoday (en)

Texas : US President Donald Trump has pledged more federal aid to communities devastated by Hurricane Laura , as the death toll continues to rise and residents are left without power, water and supplies. Two days after the category 4 hurricane tore through Louisiana and Texas, at least 16 people have....

Trump tours Hurricane Laura storm damage, pledges support - Fox News

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:52:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Saturday surveyed damage from Hurricane Laura and pledged the federal government's support in helping communities recover from the powerful storm. "We have to take care of Louisiana and we have to take care of Texas. Texas got a little bit lucky," Trump said, indicating the Lone Star State avoided greater impact from the hurricane.

Churches, Salvation Army, Trae Tha Truth help victims of Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:41:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Charities, churches, the city of Houston and local rapper Trae Tha Truth coordinated efforts to help victims of Hurricane Laura on Saturday, three days after the Category 4 storm heavily damaged portions of coastal Louisiana. The Salvation Army is headed to Southeast Texas to serve food in six locations where Laura left widespread power outages.

Eyes on the Storm: NASA Aids Disaster Response to Hurricane Laura [Incredible HD Image]

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:39:00 +0200scitechdaily (en)

After making landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, as a category 4 storm, Hurricane Laura continued to move northward over western Louisiana. The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on NOAA-20 acquired this image of Hurricane Laura at 2:50 a.m. Central Daylight Time on August 27, 2020, about two hours after the storm made landfall.

Trump en Louisiane et au Texas après le passage de l’ouragan Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:37:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

D onald Trump a d’abord atterri à Lake Charles, une ville de 80 000 habitants où se trouvent plusieurs raffineries non loin de la côte du golfe du Mexique. Sans porter de masque, alors que l’épidémie de coronavirus est toujours en cours aux États-Unis, M.

Trump se rend au Texas et en Louisiane après le passage de la tempête Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:36:00 +0200radio-canada (fr)

Classée comme un ouragan de catégorie 4, avec des pointes allant à près de 240 km/h, mais ensuite rétrogradée en tempête tropicale jeudi avant de toucher la côte, Au total, 8 de ces 14 décès sont dus à des intoxications au monoxyde de carbone émis par des générateurs portables mis en marche en intérieur en raison de coupures d'électricité.

Trump Tours Hurricane-Damaged Parts of Louisiana, Texas

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:33:00 +0200voanews (en)

U.S. President Donald Trump toured of the coastal areas of Louisiana and Texas Saturday that were ravaged by Hurricane Laura , leaving them without power and water as cleanup efforts continue in seasonally hot and humid conditions. "One thing I know about this state, it rebuilds fast," Trump told a group that included Louisiana Gov.

Hurricane Laura: Trump surveys damage from ‘tremendously powerful storm’ in Louisiana

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:27:00 +0200scmp (en)

President Donald Trump tours damage from Hurricane Laura , in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Photo: AP. Hurricane Laura: Trump surveys damage from ‘tremendously powerful storm’ in Louisiana. Trump’s stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf....

Trump se rendra à Kenosha mardi

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:25:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Rima Elkouri Chronique Une autre balle dans le dos Bien sûr, il y a tous ces mensonges et ces « faits alternatifs ». On a beau savoir après près de quatre ans que Donald Trump ment comme il respire, la somme de tout ça reste stupéfiante. Le contraste entre le monde qu’il décrit et le monde réel, encore plus.

National Weeks without power or water ahead as Hurricane Laura cleanup begins Scripps National/AP

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:21:00 +0200wptv (en)

The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana. But officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Trump tours parts of Louisiana, Texas hit by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:17:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

US President Donald Trump accompanied by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Chad Wolf and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Pete Gaynor are seen during a visit to areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, US, August 29, 2020. — Reuters pic.

National News Trump traveling to hurricane-hit states Scripps

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:08:00 +0200ksby (en)

President Donald Trump is traveling to Louisiana and Texas Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura . The visit comes two days after he accepted his party’s nomination for a second term. A White House spokesman says Trump is traveling Saturday “to be with those who have been impacted by Hurricane Laura.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Hurricane Laura cleanup begins in US

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:06:00 +0200nzherald (en)

The destructive storm surge has receded, and the cleanup has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of southwestern Louisiana are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

LAKE CHARLES: President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two....

Trump visits Louisiana and Texas in aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:03:00 +0200globalnews (en)

President Donald Trump travelled to Louisiana and Texas to survey the destruction left behind by Hurricane Laura , which killed at least 16 people and has left thousands of homes and businesses destroyed. Jennifer Johnson reports on the colossal clean-up effort ahead for residents.

Donald Trump to visit Wisconsin as protests continue after police shooting of Jacob Blake

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:57:00 +0200abc-au (en)

The family of Wisconsin shooting victim Jacob Blake has led a rally against police violence in Kenosha the day after speaking at a Washington march honouring civil rights activist Martin Luther King. Key points: About 1,000 people gathered in Kenosha to protest police violence; Those leading the....

Laura Severe Threat Dissipates But Isolated Storms, Strong Winds Still Possible

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:56:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

Days after devastating Louisiana and parts of the south as the strongest hurricane to hit the U.S. so far this year, the remnants of Laura mainly slipped south of the tri-state Saturday. What's left may not deliver the expected sting but Storm Team 4 says the cold front that pushed the former....

Trump tours parts of Louisiana, Texas hit by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:46:00 +0200malaymail (en)

US President Donald Trump accompanied by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Chad Wolf and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Pete Gaynor are seen during a visit to areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, US, August 29, 2020. — Reuters pic.

Trump says not one complaint about Hurricane Laura response

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:45:00 +0200themalaysianinsight (en)

Donald Trump memorabilia go up for sale outside a hanger ahead of a campaign stop by the US president, who is up for re-election in November, in Londonderry, New Hampshi​re, USA, on August 28, 2020. – EPA pic, August 30, 2020. PRESIDENT Donald Trump yesterday visited Louisiana and Texas, pummelled....

Geraldo Rivera: In wake of Hurricane Laura and on Katrina anniversary, I recall covering killer storms

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:44:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Nighttime is the worst time covering a hurricane . However hard it blows during the day, dark always seem to bring the terror of nature’s escalating violence. Trees bend and break blocking roadways, signs and traffic lights swing wildly, the air gets filled with invisible flying debris, walls and....

Protesters rally in Kenosha for black man shot in back by police

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:39:00 +0200trtworld (en)

Demonstrators look on as speakers talk about the shooting of Jacob Blake during a rally against racism and police brutality in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on August 29, 2020. (AFP) Roughly a thousand people have protested in Kenosha against police violence, about a week after an officer shot Jacob Blake in....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:33:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

By Jill Colvin | Associated Press. LAKE CHARLES, La. — President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Satisfecit de Trump après le passage de l'ouragan Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:29:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Le président américain Donald Trump s'est rendu samedi en Louisiane et au Texas, Etats frappés cette semaine par Laura , un ouragan aux vents très violents mais qui a causé beaucoup moins de dégâts et de victimes que l'ouragan Katrina il y a 15 ans. Donald Trump, qui portait une casquette rouge....

‘We handle them as they come’: Trump comments on climate change and Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:29:00 +0200globalnews (en)

U.S. President Donald Trump was asked by reporters during his Saturday visit to Texas to survey damage from Hurricane Laura about how much his climate change’s policy bears responsibility for storms like Hurricane Laura. Trump responded saying “you’ve had storms like this in Texas for many decades....

Trump Says Not One Complaint About Hurricane Laura Response

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:27:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

President Donald Trump on Saturday visited Louisiana and Texas, pummeled this week by Hurricane Laura though the storm did not inflict the catastrophic damage and death toll of Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago. Wearing a red "USA" cap, Trump landed in Lake Charles, a Louisiana city of 80,000 people....

Trump says not one complaint about Hurricane Laura response

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:27:00 +0200pulse (en)

Wearing a red "USA" cap, Trump landed in Lake Charles, a Louisiana city of 80,000 people that's home to petroleum refineries and chemical plants near the Gulf of Mexico. The president -- not wearing a mask despite the coronavirus epidemic in the United States -- toured a neighborhood with downed trees and damaged houses, as well as a warehouse.

President Trump tours areas devastated by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:26:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

President Trump on Saturday visited parts of Louisiana and Texas that were hard-hit by Hurricane Laura . Thousands are still without power and at least 14 people died in the storm. Omar Villafranca reports.

Trump says not one complaint about Hurricane Laura response

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:26:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

President Donald J. Trump waves to the crowd on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Charlotte Convention Center on August 24, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The four-day event is themed "Honoring the Great American Story." David T. Foster III-Pool/Getty Images via AFP.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:20:00 +0200wsvn (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Trump Visits Storm-Ravaged Lake Charles, a Louisiana City Still Without Power - The New York Times

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:20:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — Days after Hurricane Laura slammed into Louisiana, hundreds of thousands of people remained without electricity on Saturday, with the situation especially dire in Lake Charles, a city near the coastline where nearly all 80,000 residents have been without power for days and many have no running water.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:15:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

By Jill Colvin | Associated Press. LAKE CHARLES, La. — President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

'We'll take care of you': Trump visits states battered by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:12:00 +0200smh (en)

Texas : US President Donald Trump has pledged more federal aid to communities devastated by Hurricane Laura , as the death toll continues to rise and residents are left without power, water and supplies. Two days after the category 4 hurricane tore through Louisiana and Texas, at least 16 people have....

Trump Visits Storm-Ravaged Lake Charles, a Louisiana City Still Without Power - The New York Times

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:12:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — Days after Hurricane Laura slammed into Louisiana, hundreds of thousands of people remained without electricity on Saturday, with the situation especially dire in Lake Charles, a city near the coastline where nearly all 80,000 residents have been without power for days and many have no running water.

Trump says not one complaint about Hurricane Laura response

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:08:00 +0200mb-com-ph (en)

President Donald Trump on Saturday visited Louisiana and Texas, pummeled this week by Hurricane Laura though the storm did not inflict the catastrophic damage and death toll of Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago. US President Donald Trump poses with National Guard troops in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on....

'We'll take care of you': Trump visits states battered by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:01:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

Texas : US President Donald Trump has pledged more federal aid to communities devastated by Hurricane Laura , as the death toll continues to rise and residents are left without power, water and supplies. Two days after the category 4 hurricane tore through Louisiana and Texas, at least 16 people have....

Video: President Trump tours areas impacted by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:59:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

President Trump tours areas impacted by Hurricane Laura 01:42 President Donald Trump visited Louisiana and Texas. The Category 4 storm is estimated to cause $20 billion in damage. Aug.

Laura Threat Dissipates But Isolated Storms, Strong Winds Still Possible Saturday

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:55:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

Days after devastating Louisiana and parts of the south as the strongest hurricane to hit the U.S. so far this year, the remnants of Laura mainly slipped south of the tri-state Saturday. What's left may not deliver the expected sting but Storm Team 4 says the cold front that pushed the former....

President Trump Visits Areas Hardest Hit By Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:54:00 +0200npr (en)

The president first stopped in Lake Charles, La., before heading to Orange, Texas. In both stops, he met with local public officials to talk about the devastation from Hurricane Laura .

US President Donald Trump tours parts of Louisiana, Texas hit by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:44:00 +0200alarabiya-en (en)

President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas hit by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and in Texas receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. “One thing I know about this state, it rebuilds fast,” Trump told a gathering that included Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, US lawmakers and federal agency officials.

Trump says he will 'probably' visit Kenosha in wake of police protests

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:39:00 +0200politico (en)

President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would "probably" visit Kenosha, Wis., where unrest has surged over the past week in the wake of the police shooting of an African American man, Jacob Blake. During a roundtable discussion in Orange, Texas, in which state officials assessed the storm damage....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:38:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Trump Surveys Hurricane Laura Damage In Post-Convention Trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:36:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast , leaving at least 16 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding. While the storm surge has receded and the cleanup effort has begun, hundreds of thousands remain without....

US-TRUMP-HURRICANE - President Trump surveys Hurricane Laura storm damage in Texas, Louisiana By Seema Hakhu Kachru

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:35:00 +0200nampa (en)

. Contributed by NAMPA / PTI. Houston, Aug 30 (PTI) US President Donald Trump on Saturday travelled to Texas and Louisiana to take stock of the damage by one of the most catastrophic hurricane Laura that ripped apart homes and businesses as it slammed over gulf coast as a Category 4 storm this week with 150-mph winds.

MIL-OSI Security: IMAGERY RELEASE: Coast Guard corrects aids to navigation after Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:34:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Editors’ Note: Click on images to download high resolution version. NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard is continuing their response operations following the aftermath of Hurricane Laura near Lake Charles, Louisiana and Port Arthur, Texas. Multiple Coast Guard units are conducting channel assessments,....

'We'll take care of you': Trump visits states battered by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:32:00 +0200theage (en)

Texas : US President Donald Trump has pledged more federal aid to communities devastated by Hurricane Laura , as the death toll continues to rise and residents are left without power, water and supplies. Two days after the category 4 hurricane tore through Louisiana and Texas, at least 16 people have....

Satisfecit de Trump après le passage de l'ouragan Laura Le président américain Donald Trump s'est rendu samedi en Louisiane et au Texas, Etats frappés cette semaine par Laura, un ouragan aux vents très violents mais qui a causé beaucoup moins de dégâts et de victimes que l'ouragan Katrina il y a 15 ans. Donald Trump, qui portait une casquette rouge marquée "USA", a d'abord atterri à Lake Charles, une ville de 80.000 habitants où se trouvent plusieurs raffineries non loin de la côte du golfe du... AFP

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:30:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© ROBERTO SCHMIDT Donald Trump à Lake Charles, en Louisiane, le 29 août 2020. Le président américain Donald Trump s'est rendu samedi en Louisiane et au Texas, Etats frappés cette semaine par Laura , un ouragan aux vents très violents mais qui a causé beaucoup moins de dégâts et de victimes que l'ouragan Katrina il y a 15 ans.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:30:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura . His visit to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday comes two days after he accepted his party’s nomination for a second term and allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Foley Fire Department is accepting donations for Hurricane Laura disaster relief

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:29:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

FOLEY, Ala. --According to this Facebook post. the Foley Fire Department has received a direct request for Hurricane Laura disaster relief supplies from their contacts in Mauriceville, Texas. They are located in Orange County near the Texas and Louisiana border and are dealing with hurricane relief....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:25:00 +0200wishtv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Satisfecit de Trump après le passage de l'ouragan Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:24:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Le président américain Donald Trump s'est rendu samedi en Louisiane et au Texas, Etats frappés cette semaine par Laura , un ouragan aux vents très violents mais qui a causé beaucoup moins de dégâts et de victimes que l'ouragan Katrina il y a 15 ans. Donald Trump, qui portait une casquette rouge....

Video Trump tours parts of Louisiana, Texas hit by Hurricane Laura [NFA] President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. The day also marked the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall in Louisiana. Jillian Kitchener has more. Reuters

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:23:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

[NFA] President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. The day also marked the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall in Louisiana. Jillian Kitchener has more.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:15:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura . His visit to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday comes two days after he accepted his party’s nomination for a second term and allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

President Trump Visits Louisiana, Texas In Aftermath Of Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:12:00 +0200dailycaller (en)

President Donald Trump visited Louisiana and Texas on Saturday to receive status updates on the damage and response efforts after Hurricane Laura swept through the states. Trump met with both Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip - NBC News

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:12:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

on a post- Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 16 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:10:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas,....

Trump tours parts of Louisiana, Texas hit by Hurricane Laura Reuters

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:08:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© Reuters/TOM BRENNER U.S. President Donald Trump visits areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Orange, Texas. By Nandita Bose. ORANGE, Texas (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas hit by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and in Texas receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts.

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Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:05:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip <<br /> President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura <<br /> AP Photo transref:LAAB338, transref:LAAB317, transref:LAAB318, transref:LAAB345, transref:LAAB341,....

AFP - US-weather-politics lead

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:05:00 +0200nampa (en)

Trump says not one complaint about Hurricane Laura response =(Picture)= ATTENTION - UPDATES with Trump visiting Texas /// Lake Charles, United States , Aug 29, 2020 (AFP) - President Donald Trump on Saturday visited Louisiana and Texas, pummeled this week by Hurricane Laura though the storm did not....

REUTERS - UPDATE 1-Trump tours parts of Louisiana, Texas hit by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:05:00 +0200nampa (en)

UPDATE 1-Trump tours parts of Louisiana, Texas hit by Hurricane Laura . Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. (Adds Trump quote, switches dateline from Lake Charles, La.) By Nandita Bose ORANGE, Texas, Aug 29 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas hit by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana....

Trump en Louisiane et au Texas après le passage de l’ouragan Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:04:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Agence France-Presse. Donald Trump a d’abord atterri à Lake Charles, une ville de 80 000 habitants où se trouvent plusieurs raffineries non loin de la côte du golfe du Mexique. Sans porter de masque, alors que l’épidémie de coronavirus est toujours en cours aux États-Unis, M.

Two more storms on horizon as Trump tours hurricane-stricken Louisiana

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:03:00 +0200nypost (en)

President Donald Trump arrived in Louisiana Saturday to meet with the survivors of Hurricane Laura and to survey the destruction from the storm, which has left 16 dead, as one of the worst hurricane seasons on record churns on. The president was greeted by Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, Republican Sen.

Trump says he will likely visit Wisconsin city where police shot Black man in back ORANGE, Texas (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will likely visit Kenosha, Wisconsin, the city that has seen unrest since a white police officer shot a Black man in the back. "Probably so," Trump told reporters in Texas, when asked if he would visit the city where the officer shot Ja... 1h ago

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:01:00 +0200wsau (en)

ORANGE, Texas (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will likely visit Kenosha, Wisconsin, the city that has seen unrest since a white police officer shot a Black man in the back. "Probably so," Trump told reporters in Texas, when asked if he would visit the city where the....

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:01:00 +0200missoulian (en)

President Donald Trump toured the damage from Laura in Louisiana and Texas on Saturday . He and Gov. John Bel Edwards made their way down a street blocked by trees and where houses were battered by the storm, which the governor said was the most powerful hurricane to strike the state.

‘Protect Our Babies:' Hospital Cares for Babies in Hurricane

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:54:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

As the wind howled and the rain slammed down, a team of nurses, respiratory therapists and a doctor worked through the night to care for 19 tiny babies as Hurricane Laura slammed southwestern Louisiana. The babies, some on ventilators or eating through a feeding tube, seemed to weather the storm just fine, said Dr.

‘Probably so’: Trump says he’s likely to visit city where police shot Jacob Blake

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:51:00 +0200globalnews (en)

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will likely visit , the city that has seen unrest since a white police officer shot , a Black man, in the back. “Probably so,” Trump told reporters in Texas, when asked if he would visit the city where the officer shot Jacob Blake, who is paralyzed from the waist down and remains in hospital.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in Louisiana and says he knows the state will 'rebuild it fast' - Daily Mail

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:49:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Trump has sometimes struggled with his role as consoler in chief, failing to project empathy when visiting places hard hit by tragedy and disaster. That includes in Puerto Rico , where Trump was photographed tossing rolls of paper towel into the crowd, which some saw as inappropriately playful, given the circumstances.

Trump tours parts of Louisiana, Texas hit by Hurricane Laura This content was published on Aug 29, 2020 Aug 29, 2020 By Nandita Bose ORANGE, Texas (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas hit by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and...

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:49:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

By Nandita Bose. ORANGE, Texas (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas hit by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and in Texas receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. "One thing I know about this state, it rebuilds fast," Trump told a gathering that included Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, U.

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:46:00 +0200hjnews (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. (AP) — Residents in southwestern Louisiana embarked Saturday on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The U.S. toll from the Category 4 hurricane rose to 16 deaths, with more....

'Probably so': Trump says he's likely to visit city where police shot Jacob Blake

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:43:00 +0200cknw (en)

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will likely visit , the city that has seen unrest since a white police officer shot , a Black man, in the back. “Probably so,” Trump told reporters in Texas, when asked if he would visit the city where the officer shot Jacob Blake, who is paralyzed from the waist down and remains in hospital.

Hospital team cares for 19 babies through the night as Hurricane Laura slams U.S.

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:43:00 +0200cknw (en)

Hours before it made landfall, officials had to move the babies from the women’s hospital to the main hospital in the system after it became clear that storm surge could inundate the women’s hospital, located on the southern end of Lake Charles. The hospital has its own generator and hospital....

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:37:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

President Donald Trump toured the damage from Laura in Louisiana and Texas on Saturday . He and Gov. John Bel Edwards made their way down a street blocked by trees and where houses were battered by the storm, which the governor said was the most powerful hurricane to strike the state.

'This state rebuilds fast': Trump surveys hurricane damage in Louisiana Sky News

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:34:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

Donald Trump has visited a city badly hit by Hurricane Laura , surveying widespread damage and receiving briefings on relief efforts. © Reuters Donald Trump visited ravaged neighbourhoods in Lake Charles. His trip to Lake Charles came just two days after the category four storm ravaged the Gulf....

Trump says he will likely visit Wisconsin city where police shot Black man in back

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

ORANGE, Texas (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will likely visit Kenosha, Wisconsin, the city that has seen unrest since a white police officer shot a Black man in the back. "Probably so," Trump told reporters in Texas, when asked if he would visit the city where the....

Trump tours parts of Louisiana, Texas hit by Hurricane Laura

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Nandita Bose. ORANGE, Texas (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas hit by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and in Texas receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. "One thing I know about this state, it rebuilds fast," Trump told a gathering that included Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, U.

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:28:00 +0200gazette (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. (AP) — Residents in southwestern Louisiana embarked Saturday on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The U.S. toll from the Category 4 hurricane rose to 16 deaths, with more....

Trump tours Hurricane Laura storm damage, pledges support

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:27:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Saturday surveyed damage from Hurricane Laura and pledged the federal government's support in helping communities recover from the powerful storm. "We have to take care of Louisiana and we have to take care of Texas. Texas got a little bit lucky," Trump said, indicating the Lone Star State avoided greater impact from the hurricane.

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:25:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

President Donald Trump toured the damage from Laura in Louisiana and Texas on Saturday . He and Gov. John Bel Edwards made their way down a street blocked by trees and where houses were battered by the storm, which the governor said was the most powerful hurricane to strike the state.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:24:00 +0200japantoday (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after....

Trump tours damage from Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:23:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm, but was less powerful than Hurricane Maria, which struck Puerto Rico as a Category 5 storm in 2017. Maria resulted in 2,975 deaths, the highest death toll from a hurricane in a century. Mr. Trump's visit comes two days after the Laura smashed into the Gulf Coast in Louisiana near the Texas border.

Hospital team cares for 19 babies through the night as Hurricane Laura slams U.S.

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:21:00 +0200globalnews (en)

Hours before it made landfall, officials had to move the babies from the women’s hospital to the main hospital in the system after it became clear that storm surge could inundate the women’s hospital, located on the southern end of Lake Charles. The hospital has its own generator and hospital....

Families and St. Bernard leaders hold ceremony at Shell Beach for Katrina 15 year anniversary

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:20:00 +0200wbrc (en)

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WVUE) - St. Bernard Parish Government held its annual commemoration of Hurricane Katrina on the 15th anniversary of the destructive storm’s landfall on southeast Louisiana. The annual wreath laying at the Katrina monument at Shell Beach immediately followed a prayer service at Our....

Hurricane Katrina: The record storm 15 years later

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:20:00 +0200wbrc (en)

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WVUE) - It was 15 years ago this morning that Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Southeast Louisiana in the town of Buras located in Plaquemines Parish. This was the first of two landfalls that morning as the storm officially made its final landfall along the Louisiana/Mississippi border.

Five parishes impacted by Hurricane Laura can now register for FEMA aid

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:18:00 +0200wafb (en)

On Friday, Aug. 28 President Donald Trump approved Gov. Edwards’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration, granting individual assistance to people who were affected in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis parishes. “I want to again thank President Trump for his quick approval....

President Trump’s staff tried to keep roundtable participants at a distance during a briefing

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:16:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

President Donald Trump’s staff attempt to keep roundtable participants at a distance as a precaution at the end of a briefing on Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Saturday, August 29. President Donald Trump’s staff attempted to keep roundtable participants at a distance as a precaution....

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:13:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. (AP) — Residents in southwestern Louisiana embarked Saturday on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The U.S. toll from the Category 4 hurricane rose to 16 deaths, with more....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:13:00 +0200triblive (en)

4 minutes ago. LAKE CHARLES, La. President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Trump Tours Louisiana City Hit by Hurricane Laura, Says State ‘Rebuilds Fast’

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:11:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La.—President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. “One thing I know about this state, it rebuilds fast,” Trump told a gathering that included Louisiana Gov.

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:07:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. (AP) — Residents in southwestern Louisiana embarked Saturday on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The U.S. toll from the Category 4 hurricane rose to 16 deaths, with more....

Trump surveys damage, meets with rescuers in hurricane-hammered Louisiana

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:03:00 +0200nypost (en)

President Trump, accompanied by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Chad Wolf (left) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Pete Gaynor are seen during a visit to areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana today. REUTERS. President Trump toured storm-scarred Lake Charles, La.

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:54:00 +0200newsok (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. (AP) — Residents in southwestern Louisiana embarked Saturday on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The U.S. toll from the Category 4 hurricane rose to 16 deaths, with more....

Weather Stories

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:54:00 +0200wishtv (en)

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

'This state rebuilds fast': Trump surveys hurricane damage in Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:53:00 +0200skynews (en)

Donald Trump has visited a city badly hit by Hurricane Laura , surveying widespread damage and receiving briefings on relief efforts. His trip to Lake Charles came just two days after the category four storm ravaged the Gulf Coast, particularly and At least 16 people were killed , more than half due....

Etats-Unis – Ouragan Laura: satisfecit de Trump en Louisiane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200toutfilm (fr)

Le locataire de la Maison-Blanche a visité la Louisiane, où l’ouragan Laura a causé bien moins de dégâts et de morts que l’ouragan Katrina il y a 15 ans. Publié aujourd’hui à 22h44 «Je n’ai pas eu une seule plainte», a dit le président en félicitant les responsables fédéraux autour de lui lors d’une....

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:50:00 +0200apnews (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. (AP) — Residents in southwestern Louisiana embarked Saturday on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The U.S. toll from the Category 4 hurricane rose to 16 deaths, with more....

Trump Visits Storm-Ravaged Lake Charles, a Louisiana City Still Without Power - The New York Times

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:41:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Days after Hurricane Laura slammed into Louisiana, hundreds of thousands of people remained without electricity on Saturday, with the situation especially dire in Lake Charles, a city near the coastline where nearly all 80,000 residents have been without power for days and many have no running water.

‘A time to pick up:’ Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:38:00 +0200wxow (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. (AP) — Residents in southwestern Louisiana are embarking on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The U.S. toll from the Category 4 hurricane rose to 16 deaths, with more than....

Gulf Coast residents mark 15th anniversary of Katrina

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:38:00 +0200wxow (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As people in western Louisiana continue to dig out from Hurricane Laura , residents in eastern Louisiana and Mississippi are marking the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. In New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other officials held a ceremony at 8:29 a.m. Saturday _ the moment the devastating storm made landfall.

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:37:00 +0200sfgate (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. (AP) Residents in southwestern Louisiana embarked Saturday on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The U.S. toll from the Category 4 hurricane rose to 16 deaths, with more than....

Gulf Coast residents mark 15th anniversary of Katrina

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:37:00 +0200sfgate (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) As people in western Louisiana continue to dig out from Hurricane Laura , residents of eastern Louisiana and Mississippi marked the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday. In New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other officials held a ceremony at 8:29 a.m. the moment the devastating storm made landfall.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:36:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

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Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:35:00 +0200nampa (en)

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Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:35:00 +0200nampa (en)

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'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:35:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. -- Residents in southwestern Louisiana embarked Saturday on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The U.S. toll from the Category 4 hurricane rose to 16 deaths, with more than....

Gulf Coast residents mark 15th anniversary of Katrina

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:35:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

A march and secondline starts on the levee after the Hurricane Katrina 15th Anniversary Healing Ceremony in the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. (Sophia Germer/The Advocate via AP) NEW ORLEANS -- As people in western Louisiana continue to dig out from Hurricane Laura ,....

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:33:00 +0200wral (en)

By GERALD HERBERT and NOMAAN MERCHANT, Associated Press. CAMERON PARISH, La. Residents in southwestern Louisiana embarked Saturday on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The U.S.

Trump tours Louisiana city hit by Hurricane Laura, says state 'rebuilds fast'

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:31:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. “One thing I know about this state, it rebuilds fast,” Trump told a gathering that included Louisiana....

Hurricane Laura was the latest storm to strengthen fast, but is rapid intensification really becoming more common?

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:31:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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&#39;A time to pick up:&#39; Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:31:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. (AP) — Residents in southwestern Louisiana embarked Saturday on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The U.S. toll from the Category 4 hurricane rose to 16 deaths, with more....

Ouragan Laura - Satisfecit de Trump en Louisiane après le passage de l'ouragan Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:29:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

(Belga) Le président américain Donald Trump s'est rendu samedi en Louisiane, frappée cette semaine par un ouragan aux vents très violents mais qui a heureusement causé bien moins de dégâts et de morts que l'ouragan Katrina il y a 15 ans. Donald Trump, casquette rouge "USA" vissée sur le crâne, a....

Trump tours Louisiana city hit by Hurricane Laura, says state 'rebuilds fast' 42m ago

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:29:00 +0200wsau (en)

By Nandita Bose. LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. "One thing I know about this state, it rebuilds fast," Trump told a gathering that....

Trump says not one complaint to Hurricane Laura response

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:28:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

President Donald Trump on Saturday visited the southern state of Louisiana, pummeled this week by Hurricane Laura though it escaped the catastrophic damage and death toll of Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago. Wearing a red "USA" cap, Trump landed in Lake Charles, a city of 80,000 people that's home to....

Why California is experiencing its worst fires on record

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:27:00 +0200economist (en)

T HE 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 extinct in the wild, to California’s central coast.

Gulf Coast residents mark 15th anniversary of Katrina

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:26:00 +0200philly (en)

NEW ORLEANS — As people in western Louisiana continue to dig out from Hurricane Laura , residents of eastern Louisiana and Mississippi marked the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday. In New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other officials held a ceremony at 8:29 a.m. — the moment the devastating storm made landfall.

Hurricane Laura leaves over a dozen dead in southern US At least 15 people in the US have died after Hurricane Laura swept through the country's southern states. Over half of the victims died of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by power generators.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:25:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

The US death toll from Hurricane Laura climbed to at least 15 on Friday, after the stage 4 hurricane swept through the south of the country. At least 10 people in the state of Louisiana died, Governor John Bel Edwards announced Friday. Five of the deaths were due to carbon monoxide poisoning caused by using portable generators indoors.

Gulf Coast residents mark 15th anniversary of Katrina

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:24:00 +0200inquirer-com (en)

NEW ORLEANS — As people in western Louisiana continue to dig out from Hurricane Laura , residents of eastern Louisiana and Mississippi marked the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday. In New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other officials held a ceremony at 8:29 a.m. — the moment the devastating storm made landfall.

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:24:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

A tree lies toppled after Hurricane Laura , Friday Aug. 28, 2020, near DeRidder, La., as seen during Gov. John Bel Edwards' aerial tour of stricken areas in the northern part of the state. An American flag bench, right, was brought out to potentially use as a stretcher for a woman, top center, that....

'We'll take care of you': Trump touring Laura damage

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:23:00 +0200usaToday (en)

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump traveled to Texas and Louisiana on Saturday to tour damage caused by Hurricane Laura , a massive storm that leveled homes and businesses as it slammed ashore this week with 150-mph winds. Trump visited Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Orange, Texas, meeting with first....

Louisiana hospital staff stay behind to care for 19 babies during Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:23:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

As the wind howled and the rain slammed down, a team of nurses, respiratory therapists and a doctor worked through the night to care for 19 tiny babies as Hurricane Laura slammed southwestern Louisiana. The babies, some on ventilators or eating through a feeding tube, seemed to weather the storm just fine, said Dr.

Trump says in Louisiana: "We have to take care" of state after hurricane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:22:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

President Trump on Saturday toured damage from Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana. "This was a tremendously powerful storm," Mr. Trump said. Watch his remarks. Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.

'A time to pick up:' Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:22:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 29, 2020 at 4:11 pm CDT By By GERALD HERBERT and NOMAAN MERCHANT CAMERON PARISH, La. (AP) — Residents in southwestern Louisiana embarked Saturday on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The U.

Gulf Coast residents mark 15th anniversary of Katrina

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:22:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 29, 2020 at 4:08 pm CDT NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As people in western Louisiana continue to dig out from Hurricane Laura , residents of eastern Louisiana and Mississippi marked the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday. In New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other officials held a ceremony at 8:29 a.

‘A time to pick up:’ Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:19:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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This content was published on Aug 29, 2020 - 21:55 Aug 29, 2020 - 21:55 Trump tours Louisiana city hit by Hurricane Laura, says state 'rebuilds fast'

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:18:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

By Nandita Bose. LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. "One thing I know about this state, it rebuilds fast," Trump told a gathering that....

Trump Visits Storm-Ravaged Lake Charles, a Louisiana City Still Without Power - The New York Times

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:17:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Days after Hurricane Laura slammed into Louisiana, hundreds of thousands of people remained without electricity on Saturday, with the situation especially dire in Lake Charles, a city near the coastline where nearly all 80,000 residents have been without power for days and many have no running water.

‘A time to pick up:’ Hurricane-hurt Louisiana begins cleanup

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:14:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. (AP) — Residents in southwestern Louisiana are embarking on the epic task of clearing away felled trees, ripped-off roofs and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the state. The U.S. toll from the Category 4 hurricane rose to 16 deaths, with more than....

Gulf Coast residents mark 15th anniversary of Katrina

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:14:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As people in western Louisiana continue to dig out from Hurricane Laura , residents in eastern Louisiana and Mississippi are marking the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. In New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other officials held a ceremony at 8:29 a.m. Saturday _ the moment the devastating storm made landfall.

Gulf Coast Residents Mark 15th Anniversary Of Katrina

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:14:00 +0200news18 (en)

NEW ORLEANS: As people in western Louisiana continue to dig out from Hurricane Laura , residents of eastern Louisiana and Mississippi marked the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday. In New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other officials held a ceremony at 8:29 a.m. the moment the devastating storm made landfall.

Gulf Coast residents mark 15th anniversary of Katrina

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:12:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

NEW ORLEANS - As people in western Louisiana continue to dig out from Hurricane Laura , residents of eastern Louisiana and Mississippi marked the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday. In New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other officials held a ceremony at 8:29 a.m. — the moment the devastating storm made landfall.

Trump étudie les dommages causés par l’ouragan Laura en Louisiane et dit qu’il sait que l’État le « reconstruira rapidement »

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

«Je suis ici pour soutenir le grand peuple de Louisiane», a-t-il déclaré à Lake Charles. «C’était une tempête extrêmement puissante. Il a dit qu’il savait une chose sur l’État: «Ils le reconstruisent rapidement. Alors qu’Air Force One arrivait pour son atterrissage, Trump a eu une vue d’ensemble des....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:07:00 +0200yorkpress (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

US-weather-politics

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200nampa (en)

Trump says not one complaint to Hurricane Laura response =(Picture)= Lake Charles, United States , Aug 29, 2020 (AFP) - President Donald Trump on Saturday visited the southern state of Louisiana, pummeled this week by Hurricane Laura though it escaped the catastrophic damage and death toll of Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago.

REUTERS - Trump tours Louisiana city hit by Hurricane Laura, says state 'rebuilds fast'

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200nampa (en)

Trump tours Louisiana city hit by Hurricane Laura , says state 'rebuilds fast' By Nandita Bose LAKE CHARLES, La., Aug 29 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts.

Trump en Louisiane après le passage de l’ouragan Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:04:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

D onald Trump, casquette rouge vissée sur le crâne, a d’abord atterri dans la ville de Lake Charles, où se trouvent plusieurs raffineries non loin de la côte du golfe du Mexique. Sans masque, il a visité un quartier aux arbres abattus et aux maisons endommagées, ainsi qu’un entrepôt.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:04:00 +0200oxfordtimes (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Trump tours Louisiana city hit by Hurricane Laura, says state &#39;rebuilds fast&#39;

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:01:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Nandita Bose. LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. "One thing I know about this state, it rebuilds fast," Trump told a gathering that....

'We'll take care of you.' Trump surveys Hurricane Laura storm damage in Texas, Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:58:00 +0200azcentral (en)

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump traveled to Texas and Louisiana on Saturday to tour damage caused by Hurricane Laura , a massive storm that leveled homes and businesses as it slammed ashore this week with 150-mph winds. Trump visited Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Orange, Texas, meeting with first....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in Louisiana and says he knows the state will 'rebuild it fast'

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:57:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Trump praises law enforcement and first responders as he surveys Hurricane Laura damage in Louisiana and says he knows the state will 'rebuild it fast' President Trump got a firsthand look at the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura, traveling to Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Saturday; He had words....

Etats-Unis: Ouragan Laura: satisfecit de Trump en Louisiane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:54:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Donald Trump s’est rendu samedi en Louisiane. L’Etat a été frappé cette semaine par un ouragan aux vents très violents, mais qui a heureusement causé bien moins de dégâts et de morts que l’ouragan Katrina il y a 15 ans. Le locataire de la Maison-Blanche, casquette rouge «USA» vissée sur le crâne, a....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:50:00 +0200southwalesargus (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:49:00 +0200news-herald (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the cleanup has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of southwestern Louisiana are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.

Etats-Unis: Ouragan Laura: satisfecit de Trump en Louisiane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:46:00 +020024heures (fr)

Donald Trump s’est rendu samedi en Louisiane. L’Etat a été frappé cette semaine par un ouragan aux vents très violents, mais qui a heureusement causé bien moins de dégâts et de morts que l’ouragan Katrina il y a 15 ans. Le locataire de la Maison-Blanche, casquette rouge «USA» vissée sur le crâne, a....

Trump en Louisiane après le passage de l’ouragan Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(Lake Charles) Le président Donald Trump s’est rendu samedi en Louisiane, frappée cette semaine par un ouragan aux vents très violents mais qui a heureusement causé bien moins de dégâts et de morts que l’ouragan Katrina il y a 15 ans. Agence France-Presse.

‘On its last legs’: Remnants of Hurricane Laura make its way to Eastern Canada

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:38:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

TORONTO -- As the remnants of Hurricane Laura move out of the United States , Environment and Climate Change Canada says the system will bring much needed rain to parts of the country. Drought conditions have intensified in eastern Quebec and across much of the Maritimes this summer.

‘I Want a Little Power’: Trump Jokes FEMA Declaration Signing Pens Could Be Sold On Ebay For ‘$10,000’

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:36:00 +0200mediaite (en)

President Donald Trump cracked a few jokes during his FEMA declaration signing conference declaring that the pens he was using could be sold on Ebay for $10,000. Trump held a news conference along with several members of Congress and first responders on Saturday in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:35:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas,....

Weeks Without Power Or Water Lie Ahead As Laura Cleanup Begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:34:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

Simply driving was a feat in Lake Charles, a city of 80,000 residents hit head on. Power lines and trees blocked paths or created one-lane roads, leaving drivers to negotiate with oncoming traffic. Street signs were snapped off their posts or dangling. No stoplights worked, making it an exercise in trust to share the road with other motorists.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:32:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — Fresh off the Republican National Convention , President Donald Trump flew to Louisiana on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. He is also to make a stop in Texas before returning to Washington.

Trump Tours Damage in Louisiana From Category-Four Hurricane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:31:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump on Saturday surveyed damage in southwest Louisiana from Hurricane Laura , which slammed into the Gulf Coast as a Category Four storm earlier this week. Trump met with first responders, members of the National Guard, city officials and members of Congress in Lake Charles.

Hurricane Laura: Most dangerous hurricane to hit the US this season

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:29:00 +0200irishsun (en)

While it is difficult to link any individual tropical cyclone to climate change, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) expects to see more powerful storms in future as a result of global warming. Laura is the seventh named storm to landfall in the US this season, which has just begun what is traditionally its most intense period.

Trump Visits Hurricane-Damaged Louisiana, Texas

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:29:00 +0200irishsun (en)

U.S. President Donald Trump visited Gulf of Mexico coastal areas of Louisiana and Texas on Saturday that were ravaged by Hurricane Laura , leaving them without power and water as cleanup efforts continued in seasonally hot and humid conditions. Fourteen people were killed when the Category 4 storm....

Satisfecit de Trump en Louisiane après le passage de l'ouragan Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:28:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Le président américain Donald Trump s'est rendu samedi en Louisiane, frappée cette semaine par un ouragan aux vents très violents mais qui a heureusement causé bien moins de dégâts et de morts que l'ouragan Katrina il y a 15 ans. Donald Trump, casquette rouge "USA" vissée sur le crâne, a d'abord....

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:26:00 +0200timesfreepress (en)

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

Satisfecit de Trump en Louisiane après le passage de l'ouragan Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:21:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Le président américain Donald Trump s'est rendu samedi en Louisiane, frappée cette semaine par un ouragan aux vents très violents mais qui a heureusement causé bien moins de dégâts et de morts que l'ouragan Katrina il y a 15 ans. Donald Trump, casquette rouge "USA" vissée sur le crâne, a d'abord....

Hurricane Laura-stricken region without power, water 'for weeks'

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:21:00 +02009news (en)

The destructive storm surge has receded, and the cleanup has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of southwestern Louisiana are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Louisiana hospital staff stayed behind to care for babies as Hurricane Laura made landfall

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:19:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

As the wind howled and the rain slammed down, a team of nurses, respiratory therapists and a doctor worked through the night to care for 19 tiny babies as Hurricane Laura slammed southwestern Louisiana. The babies, some on ventilators or eating through a feeding tube, seemed to weather the storm just fine, said Dr.

National Trump traveling to hurricane-hit states 1:21 PM, Aug 29, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:13:00 +0200wkbw (en)

President Donald Trump is traveling to Louisiana and Texas Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura . The visit comes two days after he accepted his party’s nomination for a second term. A White House spokesman says Trump is traveling Saturday “to be with those who have been impacted by Hurricane Laura.

National Trump traveling to hurricane-hit states 1:21 PM, Aug 29, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:09:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One as he departs Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Trump is en route to tour damage from Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President Donald Trump is traveling to Louisiana and Texas Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura.

Satisfecit de Trump en Louisiane après le passage de l'ouragan Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200sciencesetavenir (fr)

Le président américain Donald Trump s'est rendu samedi en Louisiane, frappée cette semaine par un ouragan aux vents très violents mais qui a heureusement causé bien moins de dégâts et de morts que l'ouragan Katrina il y a 15 ans. Donald Trump, casquette rouge "USA" vissée sur le crâne, a d'abord....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200pressandjournal (en)

His first stop was a warehouse being used as a staging area for the Cajun Navy, a group of Louisiana volunteers who help with search and rescue after hurricanes and floods. “Good job” President Trump told them. He then toured a neighbourhood with Gov John Bel Edwards and acting Homeland Security....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip PA Media

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:04:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© Alex Brandon President Donald Trump looks at damage caused by Hurricane Laura (Alex Brandon/AP) President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:04:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:01:00 +0200theargus (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Shrimp boats battered and sunk by Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:58:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Several shrimp boats sheltering in the Port of Lake Charles were battered by Hurricane Laura with their crews aboard. A few were sunk and one man was rescued from the turbulent waters.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:57:00 +0200missoulian (en)

His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast , leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding. While the storm surge has receded and the cleanup effort has begun, hundreds of thousands remain without....

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins The destructive storm surge has receded, and the cleanup has begun from Hurricane Laura, but officials along this shattered stretch of southwestern Louisiana are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:57:00 +0200minnesota-publicradio (en)

The destructive storm surge has receded, and the cleanup has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of southwestern Louisiana are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:56:00 +0200barrie (en)

LAKE CHARLES, LA. -- U.S. President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:55:00 +0200gazette (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:54:00 +0200philly (en)

His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding. While the storm surge has receded and the cleanup effort has begun, hundreds of thousands remain without....

Trump Surveys Hurricane Laura Damage in Post-Convention Trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:52:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:52:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. H is stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Fourteen killed in wake of Hurricane Laura in US

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:50:00 +0200thedailystarBD (en)

Death toll from Hurricane Laura in US has increased to at least 14 people after it slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas. Louisiana's Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using carbon monoxide-producing portable generators....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:48:00 +0200thecourier (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura storm damage in Texas, Louisiana - USA TODAY

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is in Texas and Louisiana on Saturday touring damage caused by Hurricane Laura , a massive storm that leveled homes and businesses as it slammed ashore this week with 150-mph winds. Trump visited Lake Charles, Louisiana, and will head to Orange, Texas, later in the day the White House said.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:46:00 +0200impartialreporter (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:45:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis Paris Match

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Les dégâts causés par l'ouragan, l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l'Etat américain de Louisiane, sont importants mais moins que redouté. © ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP. L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l'Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14....

Trump Visits Storm-Ravaged Lake Charles, a Louisiana City Still Without Power

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:41:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Days after Hurricane Laura slammed into Louisiana, hundreds of thousands of people remained without electricity on Saturday, with the situation especially dire in Lake Charles, a city near the coastline where nearly all 80,000 residents have been without power for days and many have no running water.

Trump speaks after surveying Hurricane Laura damage in Louisiana and Texas - watch live stream today - CBS News

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:41:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

President Trump is visiting Louisiana and Texas on Saturday after tore through parts of the states. He was expected to visit Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Orange, Texas two of the hardest-hit areas. Mr. Trump's visit comes two days after the Category 4 storm smashed into the Gulf Coast in Louisiana near the Texas border.

National Trump traveling to hurricane-hit states 12:21 PM, Aug 29, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:39:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One as he departs Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Trump is en route to tour damage from Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President Donald Trump is traveling to Louisiana and Texas Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:37:00 +0200newsok (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

National Trump traveling to hurricane-hit states 12:21 PM, Aug 29, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:37:00 +0200kxxv (en)

President Donald Trump is traveling to Louisiana and Texas Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura . The visit comes two days after he accepted his party’s nomination for a second term. A White House spokesman says Trump is traveling Saturday “to be with those who have been impacted by Hurricane Laura.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:37:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, LA. -- U.S. President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Hurricane Laura: Trump tours storm-ravaged areas in Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:36:00 +0200globalnews (en)

. U.S. President Donald Trump toured on Saturday areas of Lake Charles, La. with city and state officials to check on cleaning and reconstruction work following the damage brought on by Hurricane Laura .

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:36:00 +0200oilcity (en)

August 29, 2020 By GERALD HERBERT and NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press CAMERON PARISH, La. (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the cleanup has begun from Hurricane Laura ,... Read more » The post Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins appeared first on Oil City News.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:34:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast , leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding. While the storm surge has receded and the cleanup effort has begun, hundreds of thousands remain without....

The Salvation Army planned to serve food Saturday in six locations throughout Southeast Texas communities where Hurricane Laura left widespread power outages.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

The Salvation Army is headed to southeast Texas to serve food in six locations where Hurricane Laura left widespread power outages. The Southern Baptist Men Kitchen was scheduled to prepare food, starting with 5,000 meals a day, to be served by Salvation Army mobile kitchens, organization officials said in a statement.

Trump Surveys Hurricane Laura Damage in Post-Convention Trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200nbcdfw (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200eveningtelegraph (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:27:00 +0200newindianexpress (en)

LAKE CHARLES: President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:27:00 +0200yourlocalguardian (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:26:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump has flown to Louisiana to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura . The visit comes two days after he accepted his party’s nomination for a second term and it allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:25:00 +0200chesterfirst (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Wild Texas brawl involving Hurricane Laura evacuees leaves woman dead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:25:00 +0200foxnews (en)

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. All market data delayed 20 minutes. Wild Texas brawl involving Hurricane Laura evacuees leaves woman dead 'Individuals from both parties produced handguns,' police said.

Trump travels to hurricane-hit US states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:25:00 +0200dailyadvertiser (en)

US President Donald Trump has flown to Louisiana to survey the damage left behind by Hurricane Laura . He is also to make a stop in Texas before returning to Washington DC. The president is making the trip two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Trump travels to hurricane-hit US states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:25:00 +0200illawarramercury (en)

US President Donald Trump has flown to Louisiana to survey the damage left behind by Hurricane Laura . He is also to make a stop in Texas before returning to Washington DC. The president is making the trip two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200dailyecho (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Nation President Trump visits areas hit by Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200usaToday (en)

President Trump visits Louisiana, Texas areas hit by Hurricane Laura . President Donald Trump visits Lake Charles, Louisiana and Orange, Texas, two of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Laura. The Category 4 hurricane is responsible for at least 15 deaths.

Nation Hurricane Laura gave shrimpers a beating

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane Laura gave Lake Charles' shrimpers a beating ....

Nation President Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200usaToday (en)

President Donald Trump surveys damage caused by Hurricane Laura ....

Nation Shrimp boats battered and sunk by Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Several shrimp boats sheltering in the Port of Lake Charles were battered by Hurricane Laura with their crews aboard. A few were sunk and one man was rescued from the turbulent waters.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200inquirer-com (en)

His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding. While the storm surge has receded and the cleanup effort has begun, hundreds of thousands remain without....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200eveningtimes (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:20:00 +0200irishexaminer (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Trump tours hurricane damage in Louisiana, Texas

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200washtimes (en)

President Trump traveled to Lake Charles, La., on Saturday afternoon to tour damage there and in neighboring Texas, which were both ravaged by Hurricane Laura . Mr. Trump arrived on Air Force One in early afternoon and prayed with local officials and residents. He toured a distribution center to applause from local aid workers.

Pétrole : Les cours terminent en légère baisse après un ouragan

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200elmoudjahid (fr)

Les cours du pétrole ont terminé en légère baisse vendredi, alors que le passage de l'ouragan Laura sur la côte du Golfe du Mexique aux Etats-Unis a fait moins de dégâts que redouté sur les raffineries. A Londres, le baril de Brent de la mer du Nord pour livraison en octobre, dont c'est le dernier....

Trump Visits Hurricane-Damaged Louisiana, Texas

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200voanews (en)

U.S. President Donald Trump visited Gulf of Mexico coastal areas of Louisiana and Texas on Saturday that were ravaged by Hurricane Laura , leaving them without power and water as cleanup efforts continued in seasonally hot and humid conditions. Fourteen people were killed when the Category 4 storm....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura storm damage in Texas, Louisiana - USA TODAY

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:11:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is in Texas and Louisiana on Saturday touring damage caused by Hurricane Laura , a massive storm that leveled homes and businesses as it slammed ashore this week with 150-mph winds. Trump visited Lake Charles, Louisiana, and will head to Orange, Texas, later in the day the White House said.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:08:00 +0200startribune (en)

His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding. While the storm surge has receded and the cleanup effort has begun, hundreds of thousands remain without....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:06:00 +0200wftv (en)

His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast , leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding. While the storm surge has receded and the cleanup effort has begun, hundreds of thousands remain without....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:06:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 29, 2020 at 1:56 pm CDT By By JILL COLVIN LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

First Alert Weather: Pleasant weekend

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200wsaw (en)

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. Partly to mostly cloudy skies with a chance for an isolated shower or storm.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas,....

Death toll from Hurricane Laura rises to 16; many from carbon monoxide

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

Along the coast in Cameron Parish, the receding storm surge left behind sediment and debris. Roads appeared still impassable. At South Cameron High School in Creole, parts of the roof of one building were ripped off, and debris was strewn everywhere. A barge appeared tilted on its side along the water.

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Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200nampa (en)

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Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:02:00 +0200sfgate (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. (AP) The destructive storm surge has receded, and the cleanup has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of southwestern Louisiana are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Trump Surveys Hurricane Laura Damage in Post-Convention Trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:01:00 +0200nbcbayarea (en)

President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. His stops, first in Louisiana and later in Texas, came two days after....

Shutting down industrial plants often releases a significant amount of pollution, well above the facilities’ allowed limits. Together, facilities in the Beaumont and Port Arthur area estimated that more than 4 million pounds of emissions were released between Monday and Thursday related to Hurricane Laura.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

more than 8 million pounds. “We dodged a bullet, and I think that’s true for emissions as well,” said Luke Metzger, executive director of Environment Texas, an environmental nonprofit group in Texas, speaking of the impact of the storm on Texas. But, he said, “startups and shutdowns do have....

Families and St. Bernard leaders hold ceremony at Shell Beach for Katrina 15 year anniversary

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200wafb (en)

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WVUE) - St. Bernard Parish Government went forward with its annual commemoration of Hurricane Katrina on the fifteenth anniversary of the destructive storm’s landfall on southeast Louisiana. The annual wreath laying at the Katrina monument at Shell Beach immediately followed a....

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:57:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump has flown to Louisiana to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura . The visit comes two days after he accepted his party’s nomination for a second term and it allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:57:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the cleanup has begun from Hurricane Laura . But officials along this shattered stretch of southwestern Louisiana are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Hurricane Laura: Thousands lack power, water as clean-up begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:56:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

The clean-up has begun from Hurricane Laura as officials along the Louisiana coast warn returning residents they will face weeks without power or water. The death toll from the category-four hurricane has reached 14, including 10 in Louisiana and four in Texas.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:53:00 +0200wxow (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the cleanup has begun from Hurricane Laura . But officials along this shattered stretch of southwestern Louisiana are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Trump Traveling ‘to Be With Those' in Hurricane-Hit States

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:52:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump flew to Louisiana on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. He is also to make a stop in Texas before returning to Washington.

Trump travels to hurricane-hit US states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:50:00 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

US President Donald Trump has flown to Louisiana to survey the damage left behind by Hurricane Laura . He is also to make a stop in Texas before returning to Washington DC. The president is making the trip two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Hurricane Laura: 400,000 without power in Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:45:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

Media playback is unsupported on your device Hurricane Laura left a trail of destruction in Louisiana and Texas Residents in coastal areas of Louisiana in the US face the prospect of weeks without power or water as the clean-up begins following the devastating impact of Hurricane Laura.

Trump to visit Hurricane Laura storm damage in Texas, Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:45:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump will be in Texas and Louisiana on Saturday to tour damage caused by Hurricane Laura , a massive storm that leveled homes and businesses as it slammed ashore this week with 150-mph winds. Trump will visit Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Orange, Texas, the White House said.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:43:00 +0200triblive (en)

14 minutes ago. LAKE CHARLES, La. The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

National Weeks without power or water ahead as Hurricane Laura cleanup begins Scripps National/AP 2:00 PM, Aug 29, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:38:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana. But officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

National Weeks without power or water ahead as Hurricane Laura cleanup begins Scripps National/AP 1:00 PM, Aug 29, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200kxxv (en)

The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana. But officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Death toll up to 16 for Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:35:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

The death toll from Hurricane Laura is now at 16, reported The Associated Press. Carbon monoxide poisoning due to unsafe operation of power generators killed more than half of the victims. Thousands were left without power in the storm's aftermath. Officials warned residents along the Louisiana coast that they may face weeks without power or water.

Death toll from Hurricane Laura climbs to 16

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:34:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK -- The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:33:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump flew to Louisiana on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. He is also to make a stop in Texas before returning to Washington.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:32:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.

Remnants Of Hurricane Laura Bring Heavy Rain To Maryland Saturday; Severe Storms Possible

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:32:00 +0200baltimore-cbslocal (en)

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland is in for a stormy Saturday. The remnants of Hurricane Laura combined with a cold front will make for a rainy first half of the weekend over the mid-Atlantic. Western Maryland was expected to see the bulk of the rain in the morning, while the Baltimore area was set to get the strongest soaking in the early afternoon.

Death toll up to 16 for Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:31:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The death toll from Hurricane Laura is now at 16, reported The Associated Press. Carbon monoxide poisoning due to unsafe operation of power generators killed more than half of the victims. Thousands were left without power in the storm's aftermath. Officials warned residents along the Louisiana coast that they may face weeks without power or water.

Trump travels to hurricane-hit US states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

US President Donald Trump has flown to Louisiana to survey the damage left behind by Hurricane Laura . He is also to make a stop in Texas before returning to Washington DC. The president is making the trip two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Laura evacuees return to devastated terrain

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. David Miller wasn’t sure what to expect as he neared his house on Friday. Like thousands in the path of Hurricane Laura , he had cleared out in advance of the storm that roared ashore early Thursday and tore through Lake Charles with 150 mph winds.

Houstonians turn out to help Hurricane Laura victims

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Houston city officials and business leaders on Saturday launched donation drives to collect supplies for Texas and Louisiana residents battered by Hurricane Laura this week. One effort, dubbed "Houston's Paying It Forward," was coordinated by Mayor Sylvester Turner's office, Kroger, Gallery....

National Weeks without power or water ahead as Hurricane Laura cleanup begins Scripps National/AP 1:00 PM, Aug 29, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:22:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana. But officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Trump travels to hurricane-hit US states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200bordermail (en)

US President Donald Trump has flown to Louisiana to survey the damage left behind by Hurricane Laura . He is also to make a stop in Texas before returning to Washington DC. The president is making the trip two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Trump traveling ‘to be with those’ in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump is traveling to Louisiana and Texas to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura . The visit comes two days after he accepted his party’s nomination for a second term and allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

National News Weeks without power or water ahead as Hurricane Laura cleanup begins Scripps National/AP 11:00 AM, Aug 29, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:18:00 +0200ksby (en)

The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana. But officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:16:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

LAKE CHARLES: Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump flew to Louisiana on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. He is also to make a stop in Texas before returning to Washington.

Trump to visit Hurricane Laura storm damage in Texas, Louisiana - USA TODAY

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:14:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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

Trump Heads to Louisiana, Texas to Survey Hurricane Damage

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:12:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

President Donald Trump travels to Texas and Louisiana on Saturday to survey the aftermath of Hurricane Laura , which caused billions of dollars in damage when it slammed into the Gulf Coast as a Category Four storm this week. Trump will spend time in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Orange, Texas, before returning to the White House in the evening.

Strong Storms Possible in DC Area From Leftovers of Hurricane Laura - NBC4 Washington

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Showers and thunderstorms, some strong or even severe, are forecast to strike the Washington, D.C., area Saturday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura move overhead. Heavy rain, floods, intense wind and a potential tornado risk are expected from what's leftover of major Hurricane Laura, which the....

Trump to visit Hurricane Laura storm damage in Texas, Louisiana - USA TODAY

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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

Trump traveling ‘to be with those’ in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump is traveling to Louisiana and Texas to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura . The visit comes two days after he accepted his party’s nomination for a second term and allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

National Weeks without power or water ahead as Hurricane Laura cleanup begins Scripps National/AP 2:00 PM, Aug 29, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:10:00 +0200wkbw (en)

The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana. But officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

National Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states 1:21 PM, Aug 29, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:10:00 +0200wkbw (en)

President Donald Trump is traveling to Louisiana and Texas to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura . The visit comes two days after he accepted his party’s nomination for a second term and allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Donald Trump news LIVE – President hails ‘spirit and enthusiasm’ of campaign after sister slams children in leaked tapes

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:09:00 +0200thesun (en)

DONALD Trump has hailed the "spirit and enthusiasm" of his campaign, claiming it has surpassed his first run for the presidency in 2016. The comments come after Trump's sister, 83-year-old retired federal judge Maryanne Trump, was heard in leaked audio making a series of attacks against her brother and his children.

Trump Traveling 'to Be with those' in Hurricane-Hit States

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:08:00 +0200aawsat (en)

Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump is headed to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to project empathy and leadership. The president is making the trip two days after....

Trump travelling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:06:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

WASHINGTON -- Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump flew to Louisiana on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. He is also to make a stop in Texas before returning to Washington.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:02:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:01:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump flew to Louisiana on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. He is also to make a stop in Texas before returning to Washington.

'They got out of Dodge'

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:58:00 +0200hammondstar (en)

Hammond, LA (70403) Today. Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms possible. High 86F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.. Tonight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible early. Partly cloudy skies. Low 74F. Winds light and variable. Updated: August 29, 2020 @ 12:46 pm; LAKE....

President Trump heads to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:55:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La.— The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

National Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states 1:21 PM, Aug 29, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:53:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

President Donald Trump is traveling to Louisiana and Texas to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura . The visit comes two days after he accepted his party’s nomination for a second term and allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:53:00 +0200twincities (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:52:00 +0200missoulian (en)

An American flag bench, right, was brought out to potentially use as a stretcher for a woman, top center, that was being rescued from the third floor of an apartment complex damaged by Hurricane Laura , as members of the fire department, the Cajun Navy, Empact Northwest, and other search and rescue teams helped the efforts on Friday, Aug.

As Laura heads east, hundreds of thousands are left behind with no power ahead of hot weekend

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200eastidahonews (en)

(CNN) — In one coastal Louisiana community, the power may be out for months after Hurricane Laura lashed the state with violent winds and heavy rain earlier this week. Across the Mid-South, the storm has left more than half a million people without power, according to poweroutage.us.

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200news4jax (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

LIVE: Pres. Trump touring Hurricane Laura damage in Louisiana and Texas

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200wafb (en)

A new reception center has opened up for evacuees that are seeking shelter due to the aftermath of Hurricane Laura . Keep the umbrella handy for your weekend plans. While rain showers won’t fill the entire day Saturday or Sunday, there is a decent chance for seeing passing showers especially during the afternoon hours.

Oil posts weekly gain after Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:50:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

Oil rose for a fourth week in a row as US Gulf Coast refineries began restarting, although gains were capped as investors shifted their focus from Hurricane Laura toward the fragile rebound in consumption amid the pandemic. West Texas Intermediate for October Delivery was little changed on Friday, dropping 0.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:47:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura . But officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.

Watch live: Trump speaks after surveying hurricane damage in Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:45:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

President Trump is visiting Louisiana and Texas on Saturday after tore through parts of the states. He was expected to visit Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Orange, Texas two of the hardest-hit areas. Mr. Trump's visit comes two days after the Category 4 storm smashed into the Gulf Coast in Louisiana near the Texas border.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura’s devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200bangordailynews (en)

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

Ouragan Laura: le bilan s’alourdit, 31 morts à Haïti et au moins 14 aux États-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:40:00 +0200lunion (fr)

Au moins 14 personnes sont mortes lors du passage de l’ouragan Laura sur les États de Louisiane et du Texas, dans le Sud des États-Unis, ont indiqué les autorités et des médias locaux vendredi 28 août. Près de 500 000 foyers privés d’électricité en Louisiane.

National Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states 12:21 PM, Aug 29, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:37:00 +0200kxxv (en)

President Donald Trump is traveling to Louisiana and Texas to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura . The visit comes two days after he accepted his party’s nomination for a second term and allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 29, 2020 at 12:19 pm CDT By By STACEY PLAISANCE and MELINDA DESLATTE LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face....

National Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states 12:21 PM, Aug 29, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

President Donald Trump is traveling to Louisiana and Texas to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura . The visit comes two days after he accepted his party’s nomination for a second term and allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:35:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. -- The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:33:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

An American flag bench, right, was brought out to potentially use as a stretcher for a woman, top center, that was being rescued from the third floor of an apartment complex damaged by Hurricane Laura , as members of the fire department, the Cajun Navy, Empact Northwest, and other search and rescue teams helped the efforts on Friday, Aug.

National News Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states 10:21 AM, Aug 29, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200ksby (en)

President Donald Trump is traveling to Louisiana and Texas to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura . The visit comes two days after he accepted his party’s nomination for a second term and allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Les inondations en Afghanistan ont fait 160 morts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200actudaily (fr)

KABOUL (Reuters) – Les inondations survenues cette semaine en Afghanistan ont fait environ 160 morts et les secouristes continuent leurs recherches de personnes disparues dans la boue et les décombres des maisons emportées par les flots, ont déclaré les autorités samedi.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:30:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:29:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:28:00 +0200wral (en)

By STACEY PLAISANCE and MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press. LAKE CHARLES, La. The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Hurricane Laura leaves over 400,000 without electricity

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:27:00 +0200israelnationalnews (en)

. Hurricane Laura has left over 400,000 without electricity and at least 200,000 without water, officials said Saturday. So far, the hurricane has killed 10 people in Louisiana, and four in Texas. In Haiti , hurricanes Marco and Laura have killed at least 31 people.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:26:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:26:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura . But officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.

Entergy : Tree Removal, Pole Setting and Power Restoration Underway in Jefferson Davis Parish

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:22:00 +02004-traders (en)

> Tree Removal, Pole Setting and Power Restoration Underway in Jefferson Davis Parish Tree Removal, Pole Setting and Power Restoration Underway in Jefferson Davis Parish. By: Louisiana Editorial Team. 08/29/2020. Matt Hornsby, an Entergy Louisiana line worker, spent much of Friday coordinating....

Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:21:00 +0200newsok (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump is headed to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:20:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

An American flag bench, right, was brought out to potentially use as a stretcher for a woman, top center, that was being rescued from the third floor of an apartment complex damaged by Hurricane Laura , as members of the fire department, the Cajun Navy, Empact Northwest, and other search and rescue teams helped the efforts on Friday, Aug.

Southern States Assessing The Damage From Laura As Storm Continues To Weaken

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:20:00 +0200npr (en)

The storm pushed through much of Arkansas before heading to the Mid-Atlantic, bringing heavy rains, high winds and even tornadoes.

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

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:20:00 +0200trust (en)

A pair of tropical cyclones early next week will spin over the Gulf's warm waters simultaneously. (Updates with data on past storms, notices from NHC) By Liz Hampton. Aug 21 (Reuters) - A pair of tropical cyclones forecast to become hurricanes early next week are headed for the U.S.

article Louisiana orders evacuations as twin storms take aim at U.S. coast

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:20:00 +0200trust (en)

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. Tropical Storm Marco, which is forecast to hit the Louisiana coast with....

Ouragan Laura: le bilan s’alourdit, 31 morts à Haïti et au moins 14 aux États-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:18:00 +0200lest-eclair (fr)

Au moins 14 personnes sont mortes lors du passage de l’ouragan Laura sur les États de Louisiane et du Texas, dans le Sud des États-Unis, ont indiqué les autorités et des médias locaux vendredi 28 août. Près de 500 000 foyers privés d’électricité en Louisiane.

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:15:00 +0200timesfreepress (en)

This story was updated at 11:41 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, with more information. LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will....

Watch Now: Popular videos from the past week you may have missed

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:14:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

Louisiana is cleaning up after Hurricane Laura left a trail of destruction in its path, video taken inside a hotel as the hurricane hit Sulphur, Louisiana, on Thursday shows the storm's chaos, take a look back on a week of protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and more popular videos from the past week you may have missed.

Severe Storms Possible in DC Area From Leftovers of Hurricane Laura - NBC4 Washington

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Showers and thunderstorms, some strong or even severe, are forecast to strike the Washington, D.C., area Saturday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura move overhead. Be ready for heavy rain, flood risks and intense winds. Heavy rain, floods, intense wind and a potential tornado risk are expected from....

In One Louisiana City, a Police Shooting, a Pandemic and a Hurricane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:09:00 +0200nytimes (en)

LAFAYETTE, La. — Trayford Pellerin was killed in a barrage of police gunfire outside a convenience store. Within hours, the kind of unrest sparked in other cities by fatal confrontations between African-Americans and law enforcement began bubbling up in Lafayette. The tension might have escalated into something larger.

New imagery added daily as NOAA overflights continue

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:04:00 +0200noaa (en)

Hurricane Laura , seen here by GOES EAST on August, 27, 2020, at 2 A.M. ET. On August 27, the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) began collecting aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Imagery is being collected in specific areas identified by NOAA in coordination with FEMA and other state and federal partners.

Trump to visit Hurricane Laura storm damage in Texas, Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:00:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump will be in Texas and Louisiana on Saturday to tour damage caused by Hurricane Laura , a massive storm that leveled homes and businesses as it slammed ashore this week with 150-mph winds. Trump will visit Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Orange, Texas, the White House said.

New reception center opens for evacuees effected by Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:59:00 +0200wafb (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new reception center has opened up for evacuees that are seeking shelter due to the aftermath of Hurricane Laura . The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is operating non-congregate shelters for evacuees. Those in need of shelter must go to the reception center to be placed at a hotel.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:57:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.

New Orleans is housing 5,000 evacuees from Hurricane Laura, Mayor LaToya Cantrell says

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200nola (en)

As Mayor LaToya Cantrell prepared to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the breached levees and Hurricane Katrina Saturday morning, she and her staff also had the survivors of Hurricane Laura on their minds. The city’s role in the response to Laura has grown considerably in the past 24 hours, as it....

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:53:00 +0200gazette (en)

An American flag bench, right, was brought out to potentially use as a stretcher for a woman, top center, that was being rescued from the third floor of an apartment complex damaged by Hurricane Laura , as members of the fire department, the Cajun Navy, Empact Northwest, and other search and rescue teams helped the efforts on Friday, Aug.

Trump travelling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:52:00 +0200barrie (en)

WASHINGTON -- Fresh off the Republican National Convention, U.S. President Donald Trump is headed to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Before-and-after photos show destruction caused by Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:52:00 +0200barrie (en)

TORONTO -- Images taken from space show the widespread damage Hurricane Laura left in Louisiana after making landfall this week. Maxar Technologies, a satellite and spacecraft company, released images showing the before-and-after devastation caused by Laura, which left several buildings destroyed and countless residents homeless.

Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:50:00 +0200missoulian (en)

The president is making the trip two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast , leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding. While the storm surge has receded and the cleanup effort has begun, hundreds of thousands remain without power or water, and they....

Matthew 25: Ministries headed to Gulf Coast to help hurricane victims

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:49:00 +0200cincinnati (en)

Matthew 25: Ministries headed to Gulf Coast to help Hurricane Laura victims A disaster response team from Matthew 25: Ministries left this morning for the Gulf Coast to provide relief supplies and laundry services to people affected by Hurricane Laura. Check out this story on cincinnati.com: https://www.

Laura&#039;s death toll in Haiti climbs to 31; eight others missing presumed dead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:46:00 +0200jamaica-gleaner (en)

(CMC): Haiti has raised the death toll from the passage of Tropical Storm Laura last weekend to 31 and said that eight people are still missing. They are presumed dead. The Ministry of the Interior and the Economic and Social Assistance Fund has been distributing supplies, including mattresses,....

Severe Storms Possible in DC Area From Leftovers of Hurricane Laura - NBC4 Washington

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Showers and thunderstorms, some strong or even severe, are forecast to strike the Washington, D.C., area Saturday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura move overhead. Be ready for heavy rain, flood risks and intense winds. Heavy rain, floods, intense wind and a potential tornado risk are expected from....

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:41:00 +0200news4jax (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Louisiana residents to face weeks without water, power as Hurricane Laura cleanup begins 23 mins Environment

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:40:00 +0200cknw (en)

The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Trump traveling ‘to be with those’ in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:32:00 +0200apnews (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump is headed to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

MIL-OSI USA: Scalise Statement on the Fifteenth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

WASHINGTON, D.C .—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the fifteenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall in Southeast Louisiana: “Today marks the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall and causing historic loss of life and damage to Louisiana and Mississippi.

Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump is headed to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.

Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

The president is making the trip two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast , leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding. While the storm surge has receded and the cleanup effort has begun, hundreds of thousands remain without power or water, and they....

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:28:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

A wooden cross where a pine tree fell just missing this house by inches is seen following Hurricane Laura Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Lake Charles, La. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate Via AP) (Chris Grange) Business owners survey the damage of Hurricane Laura Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Lake Charles.

Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:22:00 +0200gazette (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump is headed to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to project empathy and leadership.

Watch Now: Popular videos from the past week you may have missed

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:20:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Louisiana is cleaning up after Hurricane Laura left a trail of destruction in its path, video taken inside a hotel as the hurricane hit Sulphur, Louisiana, on Thursday shows the storm's chaos, take a look back on a week of protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and more popular videos from the past week you may have missed.

Louisiana residents to face weeks without water, power as Hurricane Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:18:00 +0200globalnews (en)

The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Matthew 25: Ministries asks for donations to help Hurricane Laura victims

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:13:00 +0200fox19 (en)

CINCINNATI (FOX19) -Matthew 25: Ministries is asking for donations to help the victims of Hurricane Laura . In partnership with Procter and Gamble, the Matthew 25: Ministries’ Disaster Response Team left Saturday morning with Tide Loads of Hope Mobile Units as well as pickup trucks filled with P&G....

Why is Houston’s Harvey home repair program still so far behind?

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:10:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

As Hurricane Laura barreled toward the Gulf Coast early last week, Juanita Hall felt helpless. The sensation has become familiar to the 59-year-old since Hurricane Harvey floodwaters filled her home in northeast Houston’s Eastex/Jensen neighborhood three years ago.

Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:09:00 +0200click2houston (en)

WASHINGTON – Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump is headed to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Trump traveling ‘to be with those’ in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:09:00 +0200wxow (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is traveling to Louisiana and Texas to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura . The visit comes two days after he accepted his party’s nomination for a second term and allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:09:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura . But officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.

Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:05:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 29, 2020 at 11:00 am CDT By By JILL COLVIN WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump is headed to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:05:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 29, 2020 at 10:40 am CDT By By STACEY PLAISANCE and MELINDA DESLATTE LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face....

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:04:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. -- The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:04:00 +0200startribune (en)

The president is making the trip two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding. While the storm surge has receded and the cleanup effort has begun, hundreds of thousands remain without power or water, and they....

Watch live: Trump visits areas impacted by Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:03:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One as he departs Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Trump is en route to tour damage from Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:03:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

WASHINGTON – Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump is headed to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to project empathy and leadership.

Trump traveling ‘to be with those’ in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:02:00 +0200wsvn (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump is headed to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to project empathy and leadership.

Trump Heads to Louisiana, Texas to Survey Hurricane Laura Damage

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump is traveling to Texas and Louisiana on Saturday to survey the aftermath of Hurricane Laura , which caused billions of dollars in damage when it slammed into the Gulf Coast as a Category Four storm this week. Trump is scheduled to spend time in the communities of....

Tax Tip: How to Deduct Property Damage Caused by Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

If you live in Hurricane Laura 's wake, your family's personal safety was your number one concern during the storm. But now that the hurricane has passed, your primary concern might be dealing with property damage from high winds or flooding. If that's the case, the tax law can offer some help.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

A wooden cross where a pine tree fell just missing this house by inches is seen following Hurricane Laura Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Lake Charles, La. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate Via AP) (Chris Grange) Business owners survey the damage of Hurricane Laura Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Lake Charles.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

A wooden cross where a pine tree fell just missing this house by inches is seen following Hurricane Laura Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Lake Charles, La. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate Via AP) (Chris Grange) Business owners survey the damage of Hurricane Laura Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Lake Charles.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:57:00 +0200wral (en)

By STACEY PLAISANCE and MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press. LAKE CHARLES, La. The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Trump traveling ‘to be with those’ in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is traveling to Louisiana and Texas to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura . The visit comes two days after he accepted his party’s nomination for a second term and allows him to use the trappings of his office to project empathy and leadership.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura . But officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.

Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200wftv (en)

The president is making the trip two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast , leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding. While the storm surge has receded and the cleanup effort has begun, hundreds of thousands remain without power or water, and they....

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200wftv (en)

A wooden cross where a pine tree fell just missing this house by inches is seen following Hurricane Laura Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Lake Charles, La. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate Via AP) (Chris Grange) Business owners survey the damage of Hurricane Laura Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Lake Charles.

Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200sfgate (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump is headed to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to project empathy and leadership.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:53:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

An American flag bench, right, was brought out to potentially use as a stretcher for a woman, top center, that was being rescued from the third floor of an apartment complex damaged by Hurricane Laura , as members of the fire department, the Cajun Navy, Empact Northwest, and other search and rescue teams helped the efforts on Friday, Aug.

Trump travelling ‘to be with those’ in hurricane-hit states

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:48:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

WASHINGTON - Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump is headed to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura , a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to project empathy and leadership.

Laura cleanup begins; weeks without power or water ahead

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200apnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The destructive storm surge has receded, and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.

President Trump to Tour Damage in Louisiana and Texas as Hurricane Laura Cleanup Begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:45:00 +0200time (en)

(LAKE CHARLES, La.) The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Trump to tour damage in Louisiana and Texas caused by Hurricane Laura - Fox News

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:43:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

The massive Category 4 storm peaked Thursday as it hammered the Gulf Coast, leaving tens of thousands without power and at least 14 dead. At least half of those deaths were the result of carbon monoxide poisoning from unsafe operation of generators, officials said.

Trump to tour damage in Louisiana and Texas caused by Hurricane Laura - Fox News

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:41:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

The massive Category 4 storm peaked Thursday as it hammered the Gulf Coast, leaving tens of thousands without power and at least 14 dead. At least half of those deaths were the result of carbon monoxide poisoning from unsafe operation of generators, officials said.

Will 2 tropical disturbances grow in the Atlantic? Stay tuned.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:34:00 +0200tampabay (en)

Two tropical disturbances that formed in the Atlantic Ocean are being closely monitored by meteorologists, who aren’t worried about the systems — at least not yet, and definitely not this weekend. Both waves still have low chances of formation over the weekend, according to the 2 p.m. Friday advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:27:00 +0200wral (en)

By STACEY PLAISANCE and MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press. LAKE CHARLES, La. The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Laura stands with biggest names in hurricane history. More may be on the way | WeatherTiger

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

When Hurricane Laura made landfall at Cameron, Louisiana, just before 1 a.m. on August 27, it was the culmination of a night with only a handful of parallels in tropical climatology. As with any storm of Laura’s ferocity, it will take many months for scientists to carefully piece together exactly what played out from a meteorological perspective.

Follow live: President Trump visits Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:24:00 +0200nola (en)

President Donald Trump walks to his car after arrive in Southampton, N.Y., on Marine One, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020. Trump is attending two fundraisers during his visit to the Hamptons. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) President Donald Trump walks to his car after arrive in Southampton, N.Y., on Marine One, Saturday, Aug.

Will Hurricane Laura's evacuations, recovery efforts be fertile ground for spread of coronavirus?

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:24:00 +0200nola (en)

There could be another layer to the pain, suffering and destruction wrought by Hurricane Laura this year: the toll the still-active coronavirus pandemic will take. The mass evacuations that preceded the devastating storm, and the flurry of activity that will accompany the beginning of a recovery in....

Hundreds of thousands lose power as Laura storms U.S. Gulf Coast

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:20:00 +0200polandsun (en)

Hurricane Laura is by far the most intense and dangerous hurricane to hit the United States this season. While it is difficult to link any individual tropical cyclone to climate change, the UN expects more powerful storms in future as a result of global warming.

Hurricane Laura: 400,000 without power in Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:20:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Residents in coastal areas of Louisiana in the US face the prospect of weeks without power or water as the clean-up begins following the devastating impact of Hurricane Laura . More than 400,000 were without power on Saturday morning and 200,000 without water, officials said.

Trump Visiting Hurricane-Damaged Louisiana, Texas

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:15:00 +0200voanews (en)

U.S. President Donald Trump visits Gulf of Mexico coastal areas of Louisiana and Texas Saturday that were ravaged by Hurricane Laura , leaving them without power and water as clean-up efforts continue in seasonally hot and humid conditions. Fourteen people were killed when the Category 4 storm....

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Denver weather: Cool-off continues with a chance of afternoon storms

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:56:00 +0200denverpost (en)

The cooler weather continues today with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. The Denver area will be partly sunny with a high of 82 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight’s low should be around 58 degrees. There’s a 50% chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m.

Hurricane Laura death toll rises to 12 after two more poisoning deaths due to generators

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:53:00 +0200nola (en)

Two more people have reportedly died as a result of Hurricane Laura , bringing the death toll to 12. The Louisiana Department of Health said Saturday an 84-year-old man and an 80-year-old woman in Allen Parish died from carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator.

Nashville weather: More storms to hit Saturday as Hurricane Laura heads east

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:50:00 +0200tennessean (en)

Another wave of thunderstorms will move through the Nashville area Saturday after remnants of Hurricane Laura move east. Check out this story on Tennessean.com: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2020/03/11/nashville-weather-forecast-middle-tennessee/5019436002/ ....

Ouragan Laura aux États-Unis : la ville de Lake Charles en Louisiane dévastée

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:48:00 +0200metrofrance (fr)

Le passage de l'ouragan Laura en Louisiane a fait de nombreux dégâts, notamment dans la ville de Lake Charles. D'innombrables habitations ont été ravagées, des centres historiques avec tous leurs commerces. Aux États-Unis, l'ouragan Laura a durablement touché les côtes de la Louisiane.

Oil remains unmoved as pandemic outweighs impact of hurricanes

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:41:00 +0200thenational (en)

Looking at the oil market over the past week, it would be hard to tell that the strongest hurricane in more than a century tore through the Gulf of Mexico before striking southwest Louisiana. Oil drillers shut in 84 per cent of offshore crude output ahead of Hurricane Laura and refiners in the....

Death toll from Hurricane Laura climbs to 12

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:33:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK -- Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, killing at least 12 people, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

‘Protect our babies:’ Hospital cares for babies in hurricane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:29:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

As the wind howled and the rain slammed down, a team of nurses, respiratory therapists and a doctor worked through the night to care for 19 tiny babies as Hurricane Laura slammed southwestern Louisiana. The babies, some on ventilators or eating through a feeding tube, seemed to weather the storm just fine, said Dr.

Laura Victims May Go Weeks Without Power; Death Toll Climbs to 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:27:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

LAKE CHARLES—The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

L'ouragan Laura a fait au moins 14 morts Le Parisien

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:25:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP C’est l'ouragan plus puissant à avoir touché la Louisiane depuis plus d'un siècle et demi. L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l'Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté.

Oil remains unmoved as pandemic outweighs impact of hurricanes

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:21:00 +0200thenational-ae-world (en)

Looking at the oil market over the past week, it would be hard to tell that the strongest hurricane in more than a century tore through the Gulf of Mexico before striking southwest Louisiana. Oil drillers shut in 84 per cent of offshore crude output ahead of Hurricane Laura and refiners in the....

États-Unis : l’ouragan Laura, le plus important de l’histoire...

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:20:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

Un véhicule de garde nationale américaine devant une maison de pêcheurs emporté par l’ouragan Laura , le 28 août 2020. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP. L’ouragan Laura est entré dans l’histoire de la Louisiane : il a frappé jeudi 27 août cet État du sud des États-Unis en tant qu’ouragan de force 4,....

Ouragan Laura aux États-Unis : la ville de Lake Charles en Louisiane dévastée

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

Le passage de l'ouragan Laura en Louisiane a fait de nombreux dégâts, notamment dans la ville de Lake Charles. D'innombrables habitations ont été ravagées, des centres historiques avec tous leurs commerces. Aux États-Unis, l'ouragan Laura a durablement touché les côtes de la Louisiane.

‘Protect our babies:’ Hospital cares for babies in hurricane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200newsok (en)

As the wind howled and the rain slammed down, a team of nurses, respiratory therapists and a doctor worked through the night to care for 19 tiny babies as Hurricane Laura slammed southwestern Louisiana. The babies, some on ventilators or eating through a feeding tube, seemed to weather the storm just fine, said Dr.

Trump heads to Louisiana and Texas in aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

President Trump is heading to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday after tore through parts of the states. He is expected to visit Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Orange, Texas two of the hardest-hit areas. Mr. Trump's visit comes two days after the Category 4 storm smashed into the Gulf Coast in Louisiana near the Texas border.

Hundreds of thousands lose power as Laura storms U.S. Gulf Coast

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:57:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Hurricane Laura is by far the most intense and dangerous hurricane to hit the United States this season. While it is difficult to link any individual tropical cyclone to climate change, the UN expects more powerful storms in future as a result of global warming.

‘Protect our babies:’ Hospital cares for babies in hurricane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:57:00 +0200wxow (en)

A medical team at a southwestern Louisiana hospital worked through the night to care for 19 tiny babies as Hurricane Laura slammed the region. Officials at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women first had to transfer the 19 babies in the neonatal intensive care unit to the main hospital in the....

Trump to visit Hurricane Laura storm damage in Texas, Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:53:00 +0200azcentral (en)

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

VIDÉO. L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des États-Unis, mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:51:00 +0200toutfilm (fr)

l’essentiel L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l’État américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des États-Unis en cette fin de semaine, mais moins de dommages que redouté. “Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés”, a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur de Louisiane, […] The post VIDÉO.

Hello Nana and Omar? More storms could spin up on the heels of Laura Although the remnants of Hurricane Laura are still drenching parts of the US Friday, there are already concerns about more storms stirring in the Atlantic. Nation | 21 hours ago

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:48:00 +0200cincinnati (en)

Forecasters eye two developing systems in the Atlantic: Nana, Omar could be next up on the heels of Hurricane Laura Although the remnants of Hurricane Laura are still drenching parts of the US Friday, there are already concerns about more storms stirring in the Atlantic. Check out this story on cincinnati.

Hurricane Laura: Large eddy forms in storm’s wake in Key West

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:47:00 +0200wftv (en)

Hurricane Laura brought a path of destruction along the Gulf Coast through Louisiana and Texas, killing at least 14 people. However, before she made landfall Thursday, her wake of devastation also carved a stunning natural phenomenon — a large eddy. Photos of the swirling water current were taken....

National News Residents begin the long recovery process from Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 2:43 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:45:00 +0200ksby (en)

Leonard Harrison tells everyone he meets to call him by his nickname, Country. “We've come to Lake Charles to see who we can help,” he said. Country came with "Goliath," his personal high-water vehicle, which can make its way through 5 feet of water and into areas hit hard by storms.

Hurricane Laura: Large eddy forms in storm’s wake in Key West

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:42:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

Hurricane Laura brought a path of destruction along the Gulf Coast through Louisiana and Texas, killing at least 14 people. However, before she made landfall Thursday, her wake of devastation also carved a stunning natural phenomenon — a large eddy. Photos of the swirling water current were taken....

Retour de vacances : un pic de 263 kilomètres de bouchons enregistré selon Bison Futé L'Express

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:39:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Les principales difficultés de circulation enregistrées sont localisées dans la vallée du Rhône, selon le centre d'information routière. © afp.com/FREDERICK FLORIN Les grands axes sont chargés sur les autoroutes proches de l'arc méditerranéen et dans le Sud Ouest.

‘Protect our babies:’ Hospital cares for babies in hurricane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:37:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

A medical team at a southwestern Louisiana hospital worked through the night to care for 19 tiny babies as Hurricane Laura slammed the region. Officials at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women first had to transfer the 19 babies in the neonatal intensive care unit to the main hospital in the....

‘Protect our babies:’ Hospital cares for babies in hurricane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:34:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

As the wind howled and the rain slammed down, a team of nurses, respiratory therapists and a doctor worked through the night to care for 19 tiny babies as Hurricane Laura slammed southwestern Louisiana. The babies, some on ventilators or eating through a feeding tube, seemed to weather the storm just fine, said Dr.

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Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:32:00 +0200nampa (en)

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'Protect our babies:' Hospital cares for babies in hurricane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:31:00 +0200startribune (en)

The babies, some on ventilators or eating through a feeding tube, seemed to weather the storm just fine, said Dr. Juan Bossano, the medical director of the neonatal intensive care unit at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women. "They did very well. They tolerated it very well. We had a very good day," he said.

As the wind howled and the rain slammed down, a team of nurses, respiratory therapists and a doctor worked through the night to care for 19 tiny babies as Hurricane Laura slammed southwestern...

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:30:00 +0200apnews (en)

As the wind howled and the rain slammed down, a team of nurses, respiratory therapists and a doctor worked through the night to care for 19 tiny babies as Hurricane Laura slammed southwestern Louisiana. The babies, some on ventilators or eating through a feeding tube, seemed to weather the storm just fine, said Dr.

‘Protect our babies:’ Hospital cares for babies in hurricane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:29:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

As the wind howled and the rain slammed down, a team of nurses, respiratory therapists and a doctor worked through the night to care for 19 tiny babies as Hurricane Laura slammed southwestern Louisiana. The babies, some on ventilators or eating through a feeding tube, seemed to weather the storm just fine, said Dr.

3 years post Harvey, Houston’s home repair program continues to lag. Who is to blame?

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:27:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

As Hurricane Laura barreled toward the Gulf Coast early last week, Juanita Hall felt helpless. The sensation has become familiar to the 59-year-old since Hurricane Harvey floodwaters filled her home in northeast Houston’s Eastex/Jensen neighborhood three years ago.

L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des États-Unis, mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:26:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

« Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés », a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur de Louisiane, John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que son Etat avait échappé aux « ravages catastrophiques » annoncés. « Mais nous avons subi une énorme quantité de dégâts », a-t-il ajouté, en mentionnant....

Hurricane Laura: Large eddy forms in storm’s wake in Key West

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:26:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Hurricane Laura brought a path of destruction along the Gulf Coast through Louisiana and Texas, killing at least 14 people. However, before she made landfall Thursday, her wake of devastation also carved a stunning natural phenomenon — a large eddy. Photos of the swirling water current were taken....

‘Protect our babies:’ Hospital cares for babies in hurricane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:25:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

As the wind howled and the rain slammed down, a team of nurses, respiratory therapists and a doctor worked through the night to care for 19 tiny babies as Hurricane Laura slammed southwestern Louisiana. The babies, some on ventilators or eating through a feeding tube, seemed to weather the storm just fine, said Dr.

Climate Crisis Weekly: Why Hurricane Laura’s wind speed doubled in 24 hours

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:24:00 +0200electrek-co (en)

Climate change is causing warmer waters, and it’s making hurricanes more dangerous. Pop-up “corona cycleways” in European cities could result in health benefits of $3 billion a year. What’s in the US Senate Democrats’ Special Committee on the Climate Crisis report? And more… more… The post Climate....

‘Protect our babies:’ Hospital cares for babies in hurricane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:23:00 +0200sfgate (en)

As the wind howled and the rain slammed down, a team of nurses, respiratory therapists and a doctor worked through the night to care for 19 tiny babies as Hurricane Laura slammed southwestern Louisiana. The babies, some on ventilators or eating through a feeding tube, seemed to weather the storm just fine, said Dr.

Hurricane Laura: Trump to visit areas hit, death toll rises to 15

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:15:00 +0200upi (en)

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said five people died in his state from carbon monoxide poisoning from gas-powered emergency generators. Another four died from trees falling on homes and one drowned while on a boat. "Hurricane Laura is the fifth strongest storm to make landfall in the United States ....

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200triblive (en)

Updated less than a minute ago. LAKE CHARLES, La. The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Fourteen killed in wake of Hurricane Laura in US

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:07:00 +0200livemint (en)

Texas ended up being spared the brunt of the hurricane, which has since weakened significantly.Southern states in the U.S. have faced a lot of damage of property and of loss of human lives

Hundreds of thousands still without power in Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

On Friday, the U.S. death toll from Laura more than doubled to at least 14. At least 10 people died in Louisiana and at least four died in Texas, most by trees falling on homes or by carbon monoxide poisoning from generators. The scope of the destruction is overwhelming.

Hurricane Laura: Large eddy forms in storm’s wake in Key West

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:57:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

Hurricane Laura brought a path of destruction along the Gulf Coast through Louisiana and Texas, killing at least 14 people. However, before she made landfall Thursday, her wake of devastation also carved a stunning natural phenomenon — a large eddy. Photos of the swirling water current were taken....

Hurricane Laura: Large eddy forms in storm’s wake in Key West

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:57:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

Hurricane Laura brought a path of destruction along the Gulf Coast through Louisiana and Texas, killing at least 14 people. However, before she made landfall Thursday, her wake of devastation also carved a stunning natural phenomenon — a large eddy. Photos of the swirling water current were taken....

Protest in Mauritius over oil spill, dozens of dead dolphins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200arabnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana: The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

President Trump heads to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup begins

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:55:00 +0200nypost (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La.— The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis après le passage de l'ouragan Laura L'Express

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:54:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Rétrogradée en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi, Laura s'est ensuite renforcée avant de toucher terre aux Etats-Unis en ouragan de catégorie 4. © afp.com/STRINGER Vue aérienne des dégâts causés par l'ouragan Laura, le 27 août 2020 à Lake Charles, en Louisiane. est l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l'Etat américain de Louisiane.

14 killed in wake of Hurricane Laura in US

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:48:00 +0200RTERadio (en)

A couple search their destroyed mobile home following the passing of Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana. At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said.

Trump visits areas damaged by Hurricane Laura, NBA resumes playoffs, MTV VMA Awards: 5 things to know this weekend - USA TODAY

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:40:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Trump to visit areas battered by Hurricane Laura . President Donald Trump says he plans to visit areas heavily damaged by Hurricane Laura this weekend. As one of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the United States , Laura was blamed for at least 14 deaths as it roared across Louisiana and parts of Texas after going ashore early Thursday.

Trump visits areas damaged by Hurricane Laura, NBA resumes playoffs, MTV VMA Awards: 5 things to know this weekend - USA TODAY

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:39:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Trump to visit areas battered by Hurricane Laura . President Donald Trump says he plans to visit areas heavily damaged by Hurricane Laura this weekend. As one of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the United States , Laura was blamed for at least 14 deaths as it roared across Louisiana and parts of Texas after going ashore early Thursday.

Louisiana is 'blind' to coronavirus as Hurricane Laura shutters testing sites

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:38:00 +0200cnbc (en)

While Louisiana appears to have avoided the worst projections for Hurricane Laura , the storm is disrupting the state's coronavirus response at a particularly crucial time as schools reopen, state officials and epidemiologists said. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards warned earlier this week that the....

Fourteen killed in wake of Hurricane Laura in US

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:36:00 +0200citizen (en)

People get gas on August 28, 2020 in Groves, Louisiana. Hurricane Laura came ashore bringing rain and high winds to the southeast region of the state, reaching wind speeds of 150 mph and a 9-12 feet storm surge. Eric Thayer/Getty Images/AFP There were 464,813 customers without power in Louisiana on Friday, according to the site Poweroutage.

Trump issues disaster declaration ahead of Louisiana visit

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:34:00 +0200thehill (en)

issued a disaster declaration for Louisiana late Friday night ahead of his trip to the state this weekend to survey damage from Hurricane Laura . The action makes federal funding available for the handful of Louisiana parishes that were in the direct path of the storm.

Fort Polk Suffers Damage to Several Buildings from Hurricane Laura Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital on Fort Polk suffered damage and lost power from the hurricane.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200military (en)

WASHINGTON -- Several main buildings on Fort Polk, La., have suffered damage and lost power from Hurricane Laura after the historic storm swept through the region Thursday. The Main Post Chapel, which was being used as a shelter, suffered damage, forcing people to move to another chapel on the....

N.J. weather: Tropical moisture from Laura could trigger strong thunderstorms with heavy rain, damaging winds

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:22:00 +0200nj (en)

New Jersey faces on-and-off rain showers and scattered thunderstorms on Saturday, with forecasters saying some of the storms could dump heavy rain and bring damaging winds. AccuWeather. Take some leftover moisture from Tropical Depression Laura and add it to a typical summertime cold front moving in from the Great Lakes region.

L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis mais moins de dégâts que redouté Le Point

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© Fournis par Le Point. L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l'Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. "Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le....

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup efforts begin The U.S. toll from the Category 4 hurricane stood at 14 deaths, with more than half of those killed by carbon monoxide poisoning from the unsafe operation of generators. 15 mins World

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0200cknw (en)

The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup efforts begin

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

The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura’s devastation

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

Before Laura struck, local governments and residents took the right steps and got out of harm's way for the most part, a veteran New Orleans disaster expert said. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool) Hurricane Laura was a monster storm that could have, even should have, wreaked much more....

L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts, mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:41:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Gianrigo MARLETTA, Julia BENARROUS et Sébastien DUVAL Agence France-Presse. « Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés », a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur de Louisiane, John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que son État avait échappé aux « ravages catastrophiques » annoncés.

Hurricane Laura Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:40:00 +0200boston (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:33:00 +0200egyptindependent (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.

Fourteen killed in wake of Hurricane Laura in US

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:24:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

LAKE CHARLES, UNITED STATES : At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas , authorities and local media said Friday. Louisiana's Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using carbon....

Ouragan Laura : au moins 14 morts aux États-Unis mais moins de dégâts que redouté [En images]></title> <description>L’ouragan Laura, l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l’État américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le sud des États-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. « Nous pouvons.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:23:00 +0200TelegrammeDeBrest (fr)

Le bateau affrété par le street artiste Banksy en Méditerranée a procédé à un sauvetage massif de migrants dans la nuit de vendredi à ce samedi. Affirmant compter déjà un mort à son bord, le navire a demandé une « assistance immédiate ». Un navire humanitaire, affrété dans le plus grand secret en....

Is climate change making hurricanes gain strength more quickly?

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:17:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

The Atlantic has seen several hurricanes rapidly intensify like this in recent years. In 2018, Hurricane Michael unexpectedly jumped from Category 2 to Category 5 in the span of a day before hitting the Florida Panhandle. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria in 2017 also met the definition of rapid....

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura’s devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:14:00 +0200wishtv (en)

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

Is climate change making hurricanes gain strength more quickly?

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:10:00 +0200fastcompany (en)

The Atlantic has seen several hurricanes rapidly intensify like this in recent years. In 2018, Hurricane Michael unexpectedly jumped from Category 2 to Category 5 in the span of a day before hitting the Florida Panhandle. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria in 2017 also met the definition of rapid....

L'ouragan Laura a fait au moins 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:08:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

, l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l'Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. « Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés », a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur de Louisiane, John Bel Edwards,....

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:05:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Hurricane Laura collides with the pandemic. Hurricane Laura slammed into the Louisiana and Texas coasts overnight , sending residents in areas hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic scrambling to find shelter. The hurricane was among the strongest storms ever to hit the U.S.

Death toll rises to 14 for Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:04:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

The death toll continued to increase in Louisiana and Texas on Friday as the Gulf Coast cleaned up a day after being walloped by Hurricane Laura . When Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana this week as a Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds, it was the strongest storm to hit the state since 1856. For all continental U.

Fourteen killed in wake of devastating Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:02:00 +0200TheFrontierPost-en (en)

Monitoring desk. LOUISIANA: At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media has said. A day after the Category 4 storm hit, more bodies emerged in the aftermath in Louisiana and neighbouring Texas.

A Major Hurricane Capped Oil Output and Prices Barely Budged

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:47:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Looking at the oil market over the past week, it would be hard to tell that the strongest hurricane in more than a century tore through the Gulf of Mexico before striking southwest Louisiana. Oil drillers shut in 84% of offshore crude output ahead of Hurricane Laura and refiners in....

Hurricane Laura kills 14 in US

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:46:00 +0200onlinenigeria (en)

At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said Friday. Louisiana’s Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using carbon monoxide-producing portable....

Trump to Head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura Cleanup Starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:36:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

LAKE CHARLES—The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Le Brent à plus de 45 dollars le baril vendredi

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:34:00 +0200lnr-dz (fr)

Vers midi, le baril de Brent de la mer du Nord pour livraison en octobre, dont c’est le dernier jour de cotation, valait 45,15 dollars à Londres, en légère hausse de 0,13% par rapport à la clôture de jeudi. A New York, le baril américain de WTI pour le même mois gagnait 0,09% à 43,08 dollars.

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Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:26:00 +0200dailytimesPK (en)

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another system of monsoon rains in Sindh and Balochistan from today until Monday. The new system is expected to bring heavy rains in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu, Tharparker, Nagarparker, Mirpurkhas, Islam Kot, Umar Kot, Sanghar, Sukkur, and Larkana.

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Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:25:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

Amid the ever-changing news cycle, it’s easy to miss great images that fly under the radar. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered. We’re highlighting exceptional photos from around the world for the week of August 22-28. Check them out below. Above: The 4-year-old daughter of Marqueese Alston, who was....

Fourteen killed in wake of Hurricane Laura in US

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:24:00 +0200vanguardngr (en)

At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said Friday. Louisiana’s Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using carbon monoxide-producing portable....

This Weather Channel simulation of Hurricane Laura is terrifying

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:16:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Whenever there is a major natural disaster in the United States you can depend on The Weather Channel to give you the best reporting possible. At the time of writing, states such as Louisiana and Texas are being battered by Hurricane Laura , with wind speeds reportedly reaching up to 150mph, leaving....

L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:59:00 +0200actudaily (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l’Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. « Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés », a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur de Louisiane, John....

Toll climbs in storm-wrecked area

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:59:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. -- The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Ouragan Laura : au moins 14 morts aux États-Unis mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:51:00 +0200TelegrammeDeBrest (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l’État américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le sud des États-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. « Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés », a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur de Louisiane, John....

États-Unis: l'ouragan Laura a fait 14 morts mais moins de dommages que redouté BFMTV

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:51:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , qui a touché la Louisiane et le Texas ce vendredi, a fait au moins 14 morts aux États-Unis. Les dégâts, eux, sont moins importants que prévus. © STRINGER © 2019 AFP Vue aérienne des dégâts causés par l'ouragan Laura, le 27 août 2020 à Lake Charles, en Louisiane.

Laura victims may go weeks without power

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:51:00 +0200khaleejtimes (en)

The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery on Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead in the US climbed to at least 14.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:46:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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

Family of five dead from carbon monoxide poisoning after Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:46:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

has caused the deaths of more than a dozen people, including a family of five that died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Lake Charles police Chief Shawn Caldwell warned Louisianans on Friday against keeping their generators in any covered area. “There were five people in a house that had a generator attached to the garage.

14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis après le passage de l'ouragan Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:36:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

Rétrogradée en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi, Laura s'est ensuite renforcée avant de toucher terre aux Etats-Unis en ouragan de catégorie 4. est l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l'Etat américain de Louisiane. Il a fait au moins 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura’s devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:35:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

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

L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:33:00 +0200vosgesmatin (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l’Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. L’ouragan a fait au moins dix morts en Louisiane et quatre au Texas voisin, huit de ces 14 décès étant dus à des....

VIDÉO. L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des États-Unis, mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:32:00 +0200ladepeche (fr)

Rétrogradée en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi, Laura s'est ensuite renforcée avant de toucher terre aux Etats-Unis en ouragan de catégorie 4 (sur 5) jeudi vers 01H00 locale (06H00 GMT) au niveau de la ville côtière de Cameron, près de la frontière avec le Texas, dans le Golfe du Mexique, avec....

Louisiana avoided Laura&#39;s &#39;wall of water&#39;? Not so, says forecaster

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:28:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Brad Brooks. (Reuters) - The 20-foot high "unsurvivable" wall of water Hurricane Laura was forecast to send onto the Louisiana coast showed up despite widespread reports of a lower peak, authorities said on Friday, rejecting criticism that they had raised too much alarm.

09:56 | TEMPETE L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts aux Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:12:00 +020020minutes (fr)

Le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a confirmé qu'au moins dix personnes avaient perdu la vie dans son Etat, la moitié d'entre elles à cause du monoxyde de carbone produit par des générateurs portables utilisés à l'intérieur de bâtiments en raison des coupures de courant. Pas moins de 464.

a fait au moins 14 morts aux Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:09:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , qui a frappé la Louisiane et le Texas, a fait au moins 14 morts aux Etats-Unis, selon un nouveau bilan des autorités et des médias locaux, vendredi 28 août. Le précédent faisait état d'au moins 6 victimes . Le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a indiqué qu' au moins dix....

L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:07:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l'Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. "Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur de Louisiane, John....

Etats-Unis : l'ouragan Laura fait au moins 14 morts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:06:00 +0200nna-fr (fr)

ANI - (AFP) - Le bilan du passage de l'ouragan Laura en Louisiane et au Texas aux États-Unis a été revu à la hausse : au moins 14 décès ont été recensés. Le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a confirmé qu'au moins dix personnes avaient perdu la vie dans son État.

L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:04:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l’Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. "Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors...

L'ouragan Laura fait une dizaine de victimes aux États-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:04:00 +0200rfi-fr (fr)

Le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a confirmé qu'au moins dix personnes avaient perdu la vie dans son État, la moitié d'entre elles à cause du monoxyde de carbone produit par des générateurs portables utilisés à l'intérieur de bâtiments en raison des coupures de courant.

Hurricane Laura aftermath Hurricane Laura has left at least 14 people dead and fires, flooding and destruction in its wake.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:04:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

DW News Hurricane Laura : Clean-up begins, death toll rises. The death toll from Hurricane Laura has risen to at least 14, a day after it slammed into the southern United States . Communities began cleaning up along the devastated Louisiana coastline. The Category 4 storm left hundreds of thousands of people without power and water.

Trump, plus fin politique qu'il n'y paraît

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:01:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Lire aussi Donald Trump : lui ou le chaos En finir avec la main tendue à Cuba . La Floride, avec 29 voix de grands électeurs, est le plus gros morceau du lot. Biden n'y mène que de 4 points dans les sondages, contre une dizaine en moyenne nationale. Pour retourner à la Maison-Blanche, Trump doit gagner l'État, comme en 2016.

L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:48:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l'Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. "Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur de Louisiane, John....

L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:45:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

Lake Charles (Etats-Unis) (AFP) - L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l'Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. "Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse....

Hurricane Laura kills 14 in US At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said Friday. Louisiana’s Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using carbon monoxide-producing portable generators indoors in the aftermath of the storm making [] August 29th, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:45:00 +0200punchng (en)

At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said Friday. Louisiana’s Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using carbon monoxide-producing portable....

L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:43:00 +0200leprogres (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l’Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. L’ouragan a fait au moins dix morts en Louisiane et quatre au Texas voisin, huit de ces 14 décès étant dus à des....

Rétrogradé en tempête tropicale, l’ouragan Laura fait quatorze morts aux Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:43:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

Chris Johnson est assis sur le porche de ce qui reste de sa maison après le passage de l’ouragan Laura dans la région le 28 août 2020 à Lake Charles, en Louisiane. JOE RAEDLE / AFP. Les dommages sont moins nombreux que redouté mais le bilan humain a augmenté.

Trump visits areas damaged by Hurricane Laura, NBA resumes playoffs, MTV VMA Awards: 5 things to know this weekend

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:43:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Trump to visit areas battered by Hurricane Laura . President Donald Trump says he plans to visit areas heavily damaged by Hurricane Laura this weekend. As one of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the United States , Laura was blamed for at least 14 deaths as it roared across Louisiana and parts of Texas after going ashore early Thursday.

Hour by hour: Hurricane Laura raged outside my front door. I hunkered down for the night.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:43:00 +0200azcentral (en)

LAFAYETTE, La. — It's Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 8 p.m. Central time. Hurricane prep is complete, or at least as much as I am going to get done. I have moved in all of our patio furniture cushions, pulled in anything that can become a projectile. Gassed up the vehicle and closed up the garage and doors, sealed tight.

L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:41:00 +0200dna-france (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l’Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. L’ouragan a fait au moins dix morts en Louisiane et quatre au Texas voisin, huit de ces 14 décès étant dus à des....

Donald Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:37:00 +0200business-standard (en)

The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Family of five dead from carbon monoxide poisoning after Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana - Fox News

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:34:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

has caused the deaths of more than a dozen people, including a family of five that died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Lake Charles police Chief Shawn Caldwell warned Louisianans on Friday against keeping their generators in any covered area. “There were five people in a house that had a generator attached to the garage.

Hurricane Laura submerges thousands of homes in Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:34:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

Rescue efforts are slowly getting underway in after most powerful storm in years. Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana and neighboring Texas overnight with winds gusting at over 240 kilometers an hour.

Hurricane Laura leaves over a dozen dead in southern US At least 14 people in the US have died after Hurricane Laura swept through the country's southern states. Over half of the victims died of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by power generators.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:34:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

The US death toll from Hurricane Laura climbed to at least 14 on Friday, after the stage 4 hurricane swept through the south of the country. At least 10 people in the state of Louisiana died, Governor John Bel Edwards announced Friday. Five of the deaths were due to carbon monoxide poisoning caused by using portable generators indoors.

Lousiane et Texas - L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts aux États-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:29:00 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Au moins 14 personnes sont mortes lors du passage de l’ouragan Laura sur les États de Louisiane et du Texas, dans le Sud des États-Unis, ont indiqué les autorités et des médias locaux vendredi. Le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a confirmé qu’au moins dix personnes avaient perdu la vie dans....

Le bilan de l’ouragan Laura s’alourdit : 31 morts à Haïti, 14 aux États-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:29:00 +0200presseocean (fr)

Au moins 14 personnes sont mortes lors du passage de l’ouragan Laura sur les États de Louisiane et du Texas, dans le Sud des États-Unis, ont indiqué les autorités et des médias locaux vendredi 28 août. Près de 500 000 foyers privés d’électricité en Louisiane.

L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:27:00 +0200estrepublicain (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l’Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. L’ouragan a fait au moins dix morts en Louisiane et quatre au Texas voisin, huit de ces 14 décès étant dus à des....

Hurricane Laura: Aerial view shows devastating scope of storm's destruction

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:27:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The town of Cameron, Louisiana is unrecognizable after Hurricane Laura made landfall nearby, bringing fierce winds and flooding. To see the true scope of the damage, Omar Villafranca boarded a helicopter and surveyed what is left of the town from 200 feet in the air.

L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:25:00 +0200lemauricien (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l'Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. "Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur de Louisiane, John....

États-Unis: l'ouragan Laura a fait 14 morts mais moins de dommages que redouté

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:20:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , qui a touché la Louisiane et le Texas ce vendredi, a fait au moins 14 morts aux États-Unis. Les dégâts, eux, sont moins importants que prévus.

News 5 things you need to know this weekend

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:19:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Trump to visit areas battered by Hurricane Laura . President Donald Trump says he plans to visit areas heavily damaged by Hurricane Laura this weekend. As one of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the United States , Laura was blamed for at least 14 deaths as it roared across Louisiana and parts of Texas after going ashore early Thursday.

Voices Hour by hour: Hurricane Laura raged outside

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:19:00 +0200usaToday (en)

LAFAYETTE, La. — It's Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 8 p.m. Central time. Hurricane prep is complete, or at least as much as I am going to get done. I have moved in all of our patio furniture cushions, pulled in anything that can become a projectile. Gassed up the vehicle and closed up the garage and doors, sealed tight.

L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:16:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l'Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. "Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur de Louisiane, John....

L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:15:00 +0200ledauphine (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l’Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. L’ouragan a fait au moins dix morts en Louisiane et quatre au Texas voisin, huit de ces 14 décès étant dus à des....

L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:11:00 +0200republicain-lorrain (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l’Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. L’ouragan a fait au moins dix morts en Louisiane et quatre au Texas voisin, huit de ces 14 décès étant dus à des....

États-Unis: L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:09:00 +0200tdg (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l’État américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le sud des États-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. «Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés», a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur de Louisiane, John....

L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:09:00 +0200LeBien (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l’Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. L’ouragan a fait au moins dix morts en Louisiane et quatre au Texas voisin, huit de ces 14 décès étant dus à des....

Family of five dead from carbon monoxide poisoning after Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana - Fox News

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:07:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

has caused the deaths of more than a dozen people, including a family of five that died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Lake Charles police Chief Shawn Caldwell warned Louisianans on Friday against keeping their generators in any covered area. “There were five people in a house that had a generator attached to the garage.

9h41 L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis mais moins de dégâts que redouté AFP

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:06:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l'Etat américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. «Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés», a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur de Louisiane, John....

États-Unis : au moins six morts après le passage de l'ouragan Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:04:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

Toutes les vitres d'une tour ont été soufflées. Dans le sud des États-Unis, l'ouragan Laura a fait d'impressionnants dégâts. Des paysages de destruction après des rafales à plus de 240 km/h. Une usine de produits chimiques brûle depuis 24 heures. Face aux émissions de chlore, la population a été appelée à se calfeutrer chez elle.

Trump heads to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura clean-up starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:03:00 +0200pressandjournal (en)

The clean-up has begun from Hurricane Laura in the US state of Louisiana, with officials along a shattered stretch of coast warning returning residents they could face weeks without power or water. The US toll from the Category 4 hurricane stood at 14 deaths, with more than half of those killed by....

L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts aux États-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:58:00 +0200radio-canada (fr)

Le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a confirmé qu'au moins dix personnes avaient perdu la vie dans son État, la moitié d'entre elles à cause du monoxyde de carbone produit par des générateurs portables utilisés à l'intérieur de bâtiments en raison des coupures de courant.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana leaving destructive path

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

With forceful winds and rain - Hurricane Laura lashed southwestern Louisiana, Thursday, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles, spawning a massive fire at a chemical plant, and killing at least four people. EDWARDS: “This was the most powerful storm to ever make landfall in Louisiana.

États-Unis: L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:56:00 +020024heures (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé l’État américain de Louisiane, a fait au moins 14 morts dans le sud des États-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. «Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés», a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur de Louisiane, John....

L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts aux Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:56:00 +0200levif (fr)

Au moins 14 personnes sont mortes lors du passage de l'ouragan Laura sur les Etats de Louisiane et du Texas, dans le Sud des Etats-Unis.

Trump heads to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura clean-up starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:52:00 +0200theargus (en)

The clean-up has begun from Hurricane Laura in the US state of Louisiana, with officials along a shattered stretch of coast warning returning residents they could face weeks without power or water. The US toll from the Category 4 hurricane stood at 14 deaths, with more than half of those killed by....

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:51:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

LOUISIANA, United States (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery yesterday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts aux Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:47:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

(Belga) Au moins 14 personnes sont mortes lors du passage de l'ouragan Laura sur les Etats de Louisiane et du Texas, dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, ont indiqué les autorités et des médias locaux vendredi. Le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a confirmé qu'au moins dix personnes avaient perdu la....

Tempête Laura : le bilan s'alourdit, au moins 14 morts aux États-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:46:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

Au moins 14 personnes sont mortes lors du passage de l’ouragan Laura sur les États de Louisiane et du Texas, dans le Sud des États-Unis, selon les autorités et des médias locaux vendredi. Le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a confirmé qu’au moins dix personnes avaient perdu la vie dans son....

Trump heads to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura clean-up starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:45:00 +0200thecourier (en)

The clean-up has begun from Hurricane Laura in the US state of Louisiana, with officials along a shattered stretch of coast warning returning residents they could face weeks without power or water. The US toll from the Category 4 hurricane stood at 14 deaths, with more than half of those killed by....

Lt. General who led Katrina evacuations warns of pollution risk from climate-driven extreme weather following Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:44:00 +0200independent-UK (en)

Lieutenant General Russel Honoré, the revered Army commander who led evacuations during Hurricane , told The Independent how he fears that refineries and petrochemical plants which line the Gulf coast are unprepared for increasingly extreme weather driven by the climate crisis , as the region faces....

Infographic: Remains of Hurricane Laura...

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:42:00 +0200dhakatribune (en)

Weakening Hurricane Laura , now a tropical depression, is moving eastwards across the United States , causing more weather problems.

14 killed in wake of Hurricane Laura...

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:42:00 +0200dhakatribune (en)

At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said on Friday. Louisiana's Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using carbon monoxide-producing portable....

Le bilan de l’ouragan Laura s’alourdit : 31 morts à Haïti, 14 aux États-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:40:00 +0200lemainelibre (fr)

Au moins 14 personnes sont mortes lors du passage de l’ouragan Laura sur les États de Louisiane et du Texas, dans le Sud des États-Unis, ont indiqué les autorités et des médias locaux vendredi 28 août. Près de 500 000 foyers privés d’électricité en Louisiane.

Trump heads to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura clean-up starts PA Media

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:40:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© Chris Grange Roofers cut a pine tree into small sections to clear it from the inside of a house in Lake Charles (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate/AP) The clean-up has begun from Hurricane Laura in the US state of Louisiana, with officials along a shattered stretch of coast....

Le bilan de l’ouragan Laura s’alourdit : 31 morts à Haïti, 14 aux États-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:36:00 +0200courrierdelouest (fr)

Au moins 14 personnes sont mortes lors du passage de l’ouragan Laura sur les États de Louisiane et du Texas, dans le Sud des États-Unis, ont indiqué les autorités et des médias locaux vendredi 28 août. Près de 500 000 foyers privés d’électricité en Louisiane.

Oil markets flat as restarts begin at storm-hit energy operations

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:36:00 +0200zawya-palestine (en)

HOUSTON - Energy companies on Friday continued efforts to restore operations at U.S. Gulf Coast offshore platforms and refineries shut by Hurricane Laura as oil markets largely shrugged off the storm's impact. Some 300 offshore production facilities and half-dozen refineries were halted ahead of a....

Trump heads to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura clean-up starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:35:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

The clean-up has begun from Hurricane Laura in the US state of Louisiana, with officials along a shattered stretch of coast warning returning residents they could face weeks without power or water. The US toll from the Category 4 hurricane stood at 14 deaths, with more than half of those killed by....

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:34:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. >> The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts aux Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:33:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

Au moins 14 personnes sont mortes lors du passage de l’ouragan Laura sur les Etats de Louisiane et du Texas, dans le sud des Etats-Unis, ont indiqué les autorités et des médias locaux. Le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a confirmé qu’au moins dix personnes avaient perdu la vie dans son....

Preparation, luck helped lessen Hurricane Laura's destruction, experts say 45 mins World

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:33:00 +0200cknw (en)

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

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura fait au moins 14 morts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:31:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Le bilan du passage de l'ouragan Laura en Louisiane et au Texas aux États-Unis a été revu à la hausse : au moins 14 décès ont été recensés. Le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a confirmé qu'au moins dix personnes avaient perdu la vie dans son État, la moitié d'entre elles à cause du monoxyde....

Trump heads to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura clean-up starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:25:00 +0200eveningtelegraph (en)

The clean-up has begun from Hurricane Laura in the US state of Louisiana, with officials along a shattered stretch of coast warning returning residents they could face weeks without power or water. The US toll from the Category 4 hurricane stood at 14 deaths, with more than half of those killed by....

Trump heads to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura clean-up starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:24:00 +0200impartialreporter (en)

The clean-up has begun from Hurricane Laura in the US state of Louisiana, with officials along a shattered stretch of coast warning returning residents they could face weeks without power or water. The US toll from the Category 4 hurricane stood at 14 deaths, with more than half of those killed by....

Trump heads to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura clean-up starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:23:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

The clean-up has begun from Hurricane Laura in the US state of Louisiana, with officials along a shattered stretch of coast warning returning residents they could face weeks without power or water. T he US toll from the Category 4 hurricane stood at 14 deaths, with more than half of those killed by....

Trump heads to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura clean-up starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:21:00 +0200yourlocalguardian (en)

The clean-up has begun from Hurricane Laura in the US state of Louisiana, with officials along a shattered stretch of coast warning returning residents they could face weeks without power or water. The US toll from the Category 4 hurricane stood at 14 deaths, with more than half of those killed by....

Trump heads to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura clean-up starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:20:00 +0200dailyecho (en)

The clean-up has begun from Hurricane Laura in the US state of Louisiana, with officials along a shattered stretch of coast warning returning residents they could face weeks without power or water. The US toll from the Category 4 hurricane stood at 14 deaths, with more than half of those killed by....

14 killed in wake of Hurricane Laura in US

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:15:00 +0200themalaysianinsight (en)

High winds blow out the windows as Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA, on August 27, 2020. At least 14 people are believed to have been killed in the wake of the Category 4 storm.– EPA pic, August 29, 2020. AT least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed....

Trump heads to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura clean-up starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:15:00 +0200eveningtimes (en)

The clean-up has begun from Hurricane Laura in the US state of Louisiana, with officials along a shattered stretch of coast warning returning residents they could face weeks without power or water. The US toll from the Category 4 hurricane stood at 14 deaths, with more than half of those killed by....

Trump heads to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura clean-up starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:13:00 +0200irishexaminer (en)

The clean-up has begun from Hurricane Laura in the US state of Louisiana, with officials along a shattered stretch of coast warning returning residents they could face weeks without power or water. The US toll from the Category 4 hurricane stood at 14 deaths, with more than half of those killed by....

États-Unis: L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts en Louisiane et au Texas

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:08:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Au moins 14 personnes sont mortes lors du passage de l’ouragan Laura sur les États de Louisiane et du Texas, dans le Sud des États-Unis, ont indiqué les autorités et des médias locaux vendredi. Le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a confirmé qu’au moins dix personnes avaient perdu la vie dans....

L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts aux Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:08:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Au moins 14 personnes sont mortes lors du passage de l'ouragan Laura sur les Etats de Louisiane et du Texas, dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, ont indiqué les autorités et des médias locaux vendredi 28 août. À lire aussi Tempête Laura: le bilan s'alourdit à 31 morts en Haïti Le gouverneur de Louisiane....

I am not a hurricane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:08:00 +0200highlandstoday (en)

One of my sons asked if this storm because it was named after me, would be shorter than other hurricanes (my sons never pass up a chance to comment on my lack of height). I wish that were true. But this could be like Irma was to us a couple of years ago, and we know how bad that was here in Highlands County.

County to make pet shelter available

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:08:00 +0200highlandstoday (en)

Candy and Michael Dorn sit at their car at The Forge on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Houston, waiting to hear about the status of their Beaumont home. The couple arrived with their two dogs to The Forge, which has become a shelter for Hurricane Laura evacuees. Highlands County will have a pet-friendly shelter for the 2020 hurricane season.

Trump heads to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura clean-up starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:04:00 +0200chesterfirst (en)

The clean-up has begun from Hurricane Laura in the US state of Louisiana, with officials along a shattered stretch of coast warning returning residents they could face weeks without power or water. The US toll from the Category 4 hurricane stood at 14 deaths, with more than half of those killed by....

L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts aux États-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:03:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

Pas moins de 464.813 foyers se sont retrouvés sans électricité en Louisiane vendredi, selon le site Poweroutage.us. Au moins 14 personnes sont mortes lors du passage de l’ouragan Laura sur les États de Louisiane et du Texas, dans le Sud des États-Unis, ont indiqué les autorités et des médias locaux vendredi.

Fourteen killed in wake of devastating Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:03:00 +0200trtworld (en)

Texas ended up being spared the brunt of the hurricane, which has since weakened significantly. Dreaded return. Thousands of people who heeded dire warnings and fled the Gulf Coast returned to homes without roofs, roads littered with debris and the likeli hood of a harsh recovery that could take months.

L »ouragan Laura fait 14 morts aux Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 08:55:00 +0200almanar-fr (fr)

L ouragan Laura fait 14 morts aux Etats-Unis – Site de la chaîne AlManar-Liban ....

États-Unis: L’ouragan Laura fait 14 morts en Louisiane et au Texas

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 08:55:00 +020024heures (fr)

Au moins 14 personnes sont mortes lors du passage de l’ouragan Laura sur les États de Louisiane et du Texas, dans le Sud des États-Unis, ont indiqué les autorités et des médias locaux vendredi. Le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a confirmé qu’au moins dix personnes avaient perdu la vie dans....

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

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

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

08:38 catastrophe naturelle L'ouragan Laura fait 14 morts aux Etats-Unis

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 08:49:00 +0200cnews (fr)

Au moins 14 personnes sont mortes lors du passage de l'ouragan Laura sur les Etats de Louisiane et du Texas, dans le Sud des Etats-Unis, ont indiqué les autorités et des médias locaux vendredi. Le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a confirmé qu'au moins dix personnes avaient perdu la vie dans....

Hurricane Laura: At least 14 killed in US storm

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 08:44:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said on Friday. Louisiana's Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using carbon monoxide-producing portable....

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 08:41:00 +0200thehimalayantimes (en)

LAKE CHARLES: The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 08:06:00 +0200hjnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

14 killed after Hurricane Laura strikes US

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 08:06:00 +0200thestatesman (en)

At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said Friday. Louisiana’s Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using carbon monoxide-producing portable....

Fourteen killed in wake of Hurricane Laura in US

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:59:00 +0200manilastandard-ph (en)

Louisiana's Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using carbon monoxide-producing portable generators indoors in the aftermath of the storm making landfall Thursday. Four of the remaining deaths were caused by trees falling on people's homes,....

NASA-NOAA satellite nighttime imagery tracks Tropical Depression Laura over US

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:58:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

A new animation of nighttime imagery from NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite followed the path of former Hurricane Laura from its landfall in southwestern Louisiana to its movement over the Mississippi Valley. As Laura tracks across the eastern U.S., it is generating heavy rain and has triggered watches.

Chemical plant burns after Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The chemical plant is located near the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana as Hurricane Laura tore through the community; Jonathan Serrie reports. 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: At least 14 killed in US storm

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:47:00 +0200thenational-ae-world (en)

At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said on Friday. Louisiana's Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using carbon monoxide-producing portable....

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:47:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:47:00 +0200missoulian (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:46:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Remembering Katrina

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

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

Evacuees come to Hammond

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

Hammond, LA (70403) Today. Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then mainly cloudy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely. High 88F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 80%.. Tonight. A few clouds from time to time. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 74F. Winds light and variable.

14 people killed in wake of Hurricane Laura in US

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:43:00 +0200freemalaysiatoday (en)

Storm surge is seen receding in Cameron, Louisiana on Friday in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura . (AP pic) LAKE CHARLES: At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said Friday.

Hurricane Laura: At least 14 killed in US storm

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:37:00 +0200thenational (en)

At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said on Friday. Louisiana's Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using carbon monoxide-producing portable....

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:37:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Trump to join Laura Ingraham for exclusive interview Monday night - Fox News

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:37:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

will sit down with Fox News Channel's Laura Ingraham for an exclusive interview airing Monday, Aug. 31. "The Ingraham Angle" host will discuss the aftermath of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, the road to Election Day, the upcoming presidential debates, civil unrest across the....

Flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:26:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura caused less mayhem than forecasts predicted, but parts of Louisiana - particularly coastal areas - were inundated with flood waters. Helicopter footage taken by the U.S. Coast Guard showed homes under water and vast areas of flooding. Laura's maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per....

MIL-OSI USA: Higgins, Delegation Urge President Trump to Approve Louisiana Disaster Declaration

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:22:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

LAKE CHARLES, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and members of the Louisiana congressional delegation sent a letter to President Trump today, urging him to declare a major disaster in the wake of Hurricane Laura . Read the letter here. Congressman Higgins issued the following statement: “Hurricane....

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:22:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:22:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:21:00 +0200wftv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — (AP) — The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:21:00 +0200wftv (en)

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

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:21:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:19:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

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

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:19:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — (AP) — The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:16:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is heading to Louisiana and Texas after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the states. Trump’s Saturday visit comes two days after the Category 4 storm smashed into Lake Charles, Louisiana. The mayor of the city of 80,000 warns it could be weeks before water service is restored.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

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

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

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

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

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura’s devastation

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

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

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

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

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

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

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

By Melinda Deslatte and Stacey Plaisance. LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer.

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:08:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

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

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

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

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

LAKE CHARLES, La. — (AP) — The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:06:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:03:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. -- The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Houstonians donate supplies to Louisiana residents impacted by Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:01:00 +0200click2houston (en)

While Houston was spared from the worst of Hurricane Laura , people still wanted to provide relief to those in need. Danny Stevens of Spring collected supplies for folks in Louisiana on Friday. “A lot of people in Louisiana came over to help Houstonians during Harvey, and I felt we’ve got to help those people out since they helped us,” he said.

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:01:00 +0200click2houston (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

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

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is heading to Louisiana and Texas after Hurricane Laura tore through parts of the states. Trump’s Saturday visit comes two days after the Category 4 storm smashed into Lake Charles, Louisiana. The mayor of the city of 80,000 warns it could be weeks before water service is restored.

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:58:00 +0200tribtown (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US; four killed, extensive damage to property

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:58:00 +0200mid-day (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron in Louisiana on Thursday, bringing "catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding" that killed at least four people, caused extensive damage to property and snapped electricity supply. Laura, a category 4 hurricane with a maximum wind speed of....

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura&#39;s devastation

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

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

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

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

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

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

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

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

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

LAKE CHARLES, La. – The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

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

The U.S. toll from the Category 4 hurricane stood at 14 deaths, with more than half of those killed by carbon monoxide poisoning from the unsafe operation of generators. President Donald Trump plans on Saturday to tour the damage in Louisiana and neighboring Texas.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

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

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

National Family of 5 die from carbon monoxide poisoning in Louisiana KATC Staff 9:48 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:51:00 +0200wptv (en)

Lake Charles Police Chief Shawn Caldwell says that in five people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning while using a generator. Caldwell says that generator safety is important and asks that residents keep generators away from covered areas of homes. "Don't let a generator cost you your life," Caldwell said.

Hurricane Laura Victims Struggle to Find Housing During Global Pandemic

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:51:00 +0200voanews (en)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - As first responders continue a second day of search, rescue and support efforts in southwest Louisiana, a clearer picture of the damage caused by Hurricane Laura is emerging. The state breathed a sigh of relief that the loss of life was not more severe -- the death toll is....

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

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

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

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

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

August 28, 2020 at 11:34 pm CDT By By STACEY PLAISANCE and MELINDA DESLATTE LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks....

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:43:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:43:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — (AP) — The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:43:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:40:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

'Glass falling everywhere': Video, images show damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:39:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. Footage of devastation illustrate Hurricane Laura ’s ferocity as the Category 4 storm made landfall Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border, killing at least four people. Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with heavy wind and torrential rain, unleashing a wall of seawater on cities in its path.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura’s devastation

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

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

Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts

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

LAKE CHARLES, La. The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura , but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer. The U.S.

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

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

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

Fourteen killed in wake of Hurricane Laura in US

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

LAKE CHARLES, United States , Aug 29, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said Friday. Louisiana’s Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state,....

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

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

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

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

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

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

At Least 14 Killed After Hurricane Laura Strikes US

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

Lake Charles: At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said Friday. Louisiana's Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using carbon monoxide-producing....

3 minutes ago

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

Nearly 100 pets arrive in Houston after being rescued from hurricane-ravaged Louisiana. The day started early for the Houston SPCA as crews loaded up pet crates before heading east. Their mission to relocate more than 60 dogs and cats from the Lake Charles Animal Shelter, an area devastated by Hurricane Laura .

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura's devastation

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

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

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

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A Wobble, Luck And Preparations Lessened Laura's Devastation

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

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

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura’s devastation

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

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

A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura’s devastation

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

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

Campbell cleans up from damage of high winds, heavy rain

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:18:00 +0200vindy (en)

Aug 29, 2020. The heavy rain and wind that toppled trees and took power out in many Mahoning Valley communities Thursday and Friday cannot be blamed on the storm that devastated Louisiana. WFMJ-TV meteorologist Eric Wilhelm said the violent weather activity here was spawned by a “very humid air....

At least 14 killed in wake of Hurricane Laura in US

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 06:07:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (AFP) - At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said Friday (Aug 28). Louisiana's Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using....

National Residents begin the long recovery process from Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:59:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Leonard Harrison tells everyone he meets to call him by his nickname, Country. “We've come to Lake Charles to see who we can help,” he said. Country came with "Goliath," his personal high-water vehicle, which can make its way through 5 feet of water and into areas hit hard by storms.

L’ouragan Laura a fait six morts et des dégâts contenus

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:57:00 +0200ladepeche (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. "Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que....

Before-and-after photos show destruction caused by Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

TORONTO -- Images taken from space show the widespread damage Hurricane Laura left in Louisiana after making landfall this week. Maxar Technologies, a satellite and spacecraft company, released images showing the before-and-after devastation caused by Laura, which left several buildings destroyed and countless residents homeless.

31 morts, 8 disparus et 8 blessés le dernier bilan de Laura sur Haïti

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:54:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

La tempête tropicale Laura , qui a frappé le pays dimanche dernier, a fait morts. Huit personnes sont portées disparues et huit autres ont été blessées, selon un dernier bilan communiqué par la Direction de la protection civile (DPC). Plus de six jours après le passage du mauvais temps sur Haïti, les....

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:52:00 +0200hjnews (en)

Maria Ramirez and her son 17-year old son Jose Avila stand in front of their home in Orange, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, and survey damage after a portion of the large tree on their front lawn was blown down onto their house by Hurricane Laura 's winds.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall as Category 4 storm, bringing heavy winds and flooding

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:50:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm, bringing winds of 120 to 150 miles per hour. Tony Dokoupil, Omar Villafranca, Jonathan Vigliotti and Errol Barnett are in Louisiana, where winds and rain have already caused significant destruction.

Port Edwards mother, firefighter volunteering with Red Cross in Baton Rouge Now a volunteer firefighter with the Port Edwards Fire Department, Schulz is taking a two-week hiatus from helping Wood County residents to lend her efforts in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, volunteering again for the Red Cross following the destructive Hurricane Laura.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0200wsaw (en)

PORT EDWARDS, Wis. (WSAW) - For Port Edwards resident Tanya Schulz, helping others is just a part of who she is. The 41-year-old mother of five signed up to be a Red Cross volunteer in 2017, her first deployment taking her to Texas to help assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

What a Liberty University future without a Falwell could bring

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

The remnant of Hurricane Laura could bring rain, wind, and even a tornado threat to Virginia. In the time since Wilkerson has recovered from COVID-19, he has had check-ups in with his primary physician to continue monitoring his condition, but Thursday he wasn’t going back tho the hospital for his usual check-up.

Louisiana avoided Laura's 'wall of water'? Not so, says forecaster

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

The highest surge hit about 15 miles east of where Laura was forecast to make landfall but it “wobbled” at the last moment. That slight change likely saved the city of Lake Charles, said Jamie Rhome, head of the storm surge team at the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Most U.S.

‘Hero’ nurses save 19 babies in hurricane

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:45:00 +0200heraldsun (en)

Staff at the neonatal intensive care unit at Lake Charles Hospital in Louisiana stayed put as the Category 4 storm swept past. The team had a total of 19 babies in their care, many of whom were born prematurely. Residents of Lake Charles knew the hurricane was headed with a vengeance towards their....

Louisiana Avoided Laura's 'Wall of Water'? Not So, Says Forecaster

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:42:00 +0200voanews (en)

The 6-meter-high "unsurvivable" wall of water Hurricane Laura was forecast to send onto the Louisiana coast showed up despite widespread reports of a lower peak, authorities said on Friday, rejecting criticism that they had raised too much alarm. The highest surge hit about 24 kilometers east of....

AFP - US-weather-toll-Haiti

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:40:00 +0200nampa (en)

Fourteen killed in wake of Hurricane Laura in US =(Picture)= ATTENTION - INCORPORATES Hait-weather /// Lake Charles, United States , Aug 29, 2020 (AFP) - At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said Friday.

Latest 3 mins ago Fourteen killed in wake of Hurricane Laura in US Four of the remaining deaths were caused by trees falling on people's homes.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:37:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

Lake Charles, United States — At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said Friday. Louisiana’s Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half from using carbon....

Laura causes 'tremendous' damage across Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:36:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura left a trail of destruction when it slammed into the Gulf Coast this week, leaving entire towns under water and turning buildings into rubble. On Friday - nearly 750,000 homes and businesses are still without power across Louisiana, Texas and Arkansa, as officials say it remained a....

Dogs, cats displaced by Hurricane Laura on their way to Houston

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:34:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

More than 60 animals from Louisiana displaced by Hurricane Laura will arrive in Houston early Saturday. The Houston SPCA’s Emergency Response Team is transporting 61 animals from Calcasieu Parish Animal Services in Lake Charles, one of the areas hardest hit by the hurricane. They are set to reach the city by 1:30 a.

La Nina likely, but temperatures set to remain high: UN

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:29:00 +0200phys (en)

Global temperatures boosted by climate change will still be higher than usual despite the cooling effect of a La Nina weather phenomenon expected to develop in the coming months, the UN said Thursday. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said there was a 60 percent chance of a La Nina event between September and November.

Forecasters eye two developing systems in the Atlantic: Nana, Omar could be next up on the heels of Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:29:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Although the remnants of Hurricane Laura are still drenching parts of the US Friday, there are already concerns about more storms stirring in the Atlantic. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/08/28/after-hurricane-laura-forecasters-eye-two-tropical-w....

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200therepublic (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

The derecho, the hurricane, the fires, climate change, racism, and the pandemic Aug 27, 2020 By Jon Allsop

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:22:00 +0200cir-org (en)

We all want 2020 to end already. In the meantime, we should try and treat the slew of disaster stories not as separate balls to be juggled—an impossible task to perform without dropping one or two—but as a connected lattice, through which we can pull and combine multiple urgent threads at once.

National News Family of 5 die from carbon monoxide poisoning in Louisiana KATC Staff 6:48 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:21:00 +0200ksby (en)

Lake Charles Police Chief Shawn Caldwell says that in five people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning while using a generator. Caldwell says that generator safety is important and asks that residents keep generators away from covered areas of homes. "Don't let a generator cost you your life," Caldwell said.

Satellite images show widespread destruction from Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:18:00 +02009news (en)

Hurricane Laura roared through southwestern Louisiana early Thursday morning, killing six and leaving behind a wide path of destruction. CNN has obtained new satellite images from Maxar Technologies that are showing just how destructive the storm was. In this before photo, a community of mobile homes along Flounder Drive and Tuna Lane are seen.

Louisiana coastline begins recovery from Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:15:00 +0200politico (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Hurricane Laura victims may go weeks without power; death total climbs to 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:14:00 +0200philly (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Alabama Task Force 1 deploys to help Hurricane Laura survivors

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:14:00 +0200wsfa (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama Task Force 1 was dispatched to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura yesterday, making their way into Louisiana to help with search and rescue needs. The task force got a firsthand look at the damage from Laura today, all 35 people ready to help survivors.

Laura Relief - Local Christian organization sending team to Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:14:00 +0200wtva (en)

TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) -- A locally-based Christian organization is sending a crew to Louisiana to help families affected by Hurricane Laura . “These families we serve, they’re in a daze. I mean, their world’s been turned upside down," CEO and Eight Days of Hope Founder Stephen Tybor said.

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:14:00 +0200lereveilnormand (fr)

Le président russe Vladimir Poutine s'est dit prêt jeudi à déployer des forces chez le voisin bélarusse, tout en appelant les parties à un règlement négocié. L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté.

Feu de végétation fixé dans la Drôme, 200 hectares brûlés BFMTV

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:13:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Un incendie a brûlé 200 hectares, ce vendredi, au niveau de la commune de Montguers dans le département de la Drôme. Plus de 300 pompiers ont été déployés et le feu a été fixé. © AFP Image d'illustration. L'incendie dans la Drôme, qui a brûlé 200 hectares pour un total de 250 parcourus, est....

News Storm 5 Alert: Tornado Watch in effect for Middle Tennessee Lelan Statom

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:12:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Storm 5 Alert remains in effect Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura move across the area. Watch live coverage below: A Tornado Watch remains in effect for several counties in Tennessee and Kentucky. A Tornado Watch remains in effect for several counties in Tennessee and Kentucky.

National Louisiana begins cleanup from Hurricane Laura Alex Hider

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:12:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Cleanup is underway in Louisiana and southeastern Texas after one of the strongest hurricanes to ever make landfall in the area caused extensive damage and flooding on Thursday. Reports Thursday indicated that Hurricane Laura killed six people , including a 14-year-old girl. Officials expect that number to rise as recovery efforts continue.

Houston-area residents’ power restored after experiencing periodic outages due to Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:12:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Texans, along with Houston-area residents, experienced power outages due to Hurricane Laura ’s impact. According to Entergy, the power has since been restored for most Houston-area residents. Entergy announced the outages to its Texas customers Thursday after its transmission system suffered extensive damage from the hurricane.

August 25, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:11:00 +0200heraldguide (en)

St. Charles Parish and the United Way of St. Charles have teamed up to collect supply donations for victims of Hurricane Laura . Supplies can be dropped off Monday, Aug. 31 through Wednesday, Sept. 2 between 8:30 a.m. The St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss Construction....

Hurricane Laura satellite images: Terrifying eye of storm captured of 'unsurvivable' Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:09:00 +0200express (en)

After rapidly strengthening as it passed across the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Laura has made landfall close to the Texas and Louisiana border. The category 4 storm is anticipated to unleash strong winds, heavy rains and a potentially catastrophic storm surge on an area that has not had a direct hit....

Dealers grapple with hurricane devastation in La.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:07:00 +0200autonews (en)

Hurricane Laura left behind major destruction this week in Louisiana, and auto dealers on Friday were still trying to assess the damage. a full assessment could take days. Laura was responsible for at least six deaths as the hurricane uprooted trees, causing them to fall on homes.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:05:00 +0200apnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Hurricane Laura victims may go weeks without power; U.S. deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:04:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. >> The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:04:00 +0200wsaw (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0200tribtown (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Alabama Task Force 1 deploys to help Hurricane Laura survivors

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0200wbrc (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama Task Force 1 was dispatched to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura yesterday, making their way into Louisiana to help with search and rescue needs. The task force got a firsthand look at the damage from Laura today, all 35 people ready to help survivors.

Eyes on the Storm: NASA Aids Disaster Response to Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0200enn (en)

After making landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, as a category 4 storm, Hurricane Laura continued to move northward over western Louisiana. Early in the morning on Aug. 27, Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Louisiana and Texas coastline, bringing 150 m.p.h. winds, flash floods and heavy rainfall with it.

National Family of 5 die from carbon monoxide poisoning in Louisiana KATC Staff 9:48 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:59:00 +0200wkbw (en)

Lake Charles Police Chief Shawn Caldwell says that in five people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning while using a generator. Caldwell says that generator safety is important and asks that residents keep generators away from covered areas of homes. "Don't let a generator cost you your life," Caldwell said.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:59:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

A day after the Category 4 storm hit, more bodies emerged in the aftermath in Louisiana and neighboring Texas. The deaths included five people killed by fallen trees and one person who drowned in a boat. Eight people died from carbon monoxide poisoning due to unsafe operation of generators,....

Le pétrole se replie un peu après un ouragan moins fort que prévu

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Les cours du pétrole ont terminé en légère baisse vendredi, alors que le passage de l'ouragan Laura sur la côte du Golfe du Mexique aux Etats-Unis a fait moins de dégâts que redouté sur les raffineries. À lire aussi Tempête Laura: le bilan s'alourdit à 31 morts en Haïti A Londres, le baril de Brent....

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

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

La tempête Laura , passée dimanche sur Haïti, a causé la mort d'au moins 31 personnes dans le pays, selon le dernier bilan officiel publié vendredi 28 août. Laura « a fait 31 morts, 8 disparus et 8 blessés », détaille un communiqué de la protection civile haïtienne.

Hurricane Laura kills 14, cuts utilities

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery as thousands of people confronted the possibility that water and power may not return for weeks and the death toll climbed to at least 14. A day after the Category 4 storm hit, more bodies emerged in the aftermath in Louisiana and neighboring Texas.

Hurricane Laura victims may go weeks without power; death total climbs to 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:57:00 +0200inquirer-com (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Hurricane Laura kills 14, cuts utilities

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:56:00 +0200dailyadvertiser (en)

The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery as thousands of people confronted the possibility that water and power may not return for weeks and the death toll climbed to at least 14. A day after the Category 4 storm hit, more bodies emerged in the aftermath in Louisiana and neighboring Texas.

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:56:00 +0200lecourrierdelamayenne (fr)

Le président russe Vladimir Poutine s'est dit prêt jeudi à déployer des forces chez le voisin bélarusse, tout en appelant les parties à un règlement négocié. L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:52:00 +0200princegeorgecitizen (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:51:00 +0200lepublicateurlibre (fr)

Le président russe Vladimir Poutine s'est dit prêt jeudi à déployer des forces chez le voisin bélarusse, tout en appelant les parties à un règlement négocié. L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté.

President Trump approves Louisiana’s major disaster declaration request

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:50:00 +0200wafb (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) -President Trump approved Governor John Bel Edwards’ request for a major disaster declaration following Hurricane Laura Friday, Aug. 28. More details about the approval and how to access aid will be announced soon, according to a press release.

Hurricane Laura kills 14, cuts utilities

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:48:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery as thousands of people confronted the possibility that water and power may not return for weeks and the death toll climbed to at least 14. A day after the Category 4 storm hit, more bodies emerged in the aftermath in Louisiana and neighboring Texas.

Family of five dead from carbon monoxide poisoning after Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:48:00 +0200foxnews (en)

has caused the deaths of more than a dozen people, including a family of five that died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Lake Charles police Chief Shawn Caldwell warned Louisianans on Friday against keeping their generators in any covered area. “There were five people in a house that had a generator attached to the garage.

Hurricane Laura kills 14, cuts utilities

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:48:00 +0200illawarramercury (en)

The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery as thousands of people confronted the possibility that water and power may not return for weeks and the death toll climbed to at least 14. A day after the Category 4 storm hit, more bodies emerged in the aftermath in Louisiana and neighboring Texas.

NASA-NOAA satellite nighttime imagery tracks Tropical Depression Laura over US

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:48:00 +0200phys (en)

As Laura tracks across the eastern U.S., it is generating heavy rain and has triggered watches. On Aug. 28, Flash Flood Watches were posted for portions of northeast Arkansas, southeast Missouri, western Kentucky and Tennessee, northern of Mississippi, and northwest Alabama. NASA's Night-Time Imagery Tracks Laura.

Hurricane Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:47:00 +0200inquirer (en)

Thousands of people who heeded dire warnings and fled the Gulf Coast returned to homes without roofs, roads littered with debris and the likelihood of a harsh recovery that could take months. Lawrence “Lee” Faulk came back to a home with no roof in hard-hit Cameron Parish, which was littered with downed power lines.

Laura's Remnants Bring Widespread Severe Threat Saturday

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

More scattered storms are expected across the tri-state area Friday evening, and while some heavy showers are likely, this system isn't expected to be as widespread or severe as the one that brought hail, dangerous winds and took out power for thousands of homes a day earlier. Saturday's storms will be a different story.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:44:00 +0200gazette (en)

Lake Charles firefighters cut a section of railing off a third-floor balcony in their attempt to extend a ladder to an apartment complex damaged by Hurricane Laura , Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Lake Charles, La. Members of the department along with the Cajun Navy, Empact Northwest, and other search and rescue teams helped with the efforts.

Hundreds of thousands still without power in Laura’s aftermath

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:44:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter cautioned that there was no timetable for restoring electricity and that water-treatment plants “took a beating,” resulting in barely a trickle of water coming out of most faucets in the city of 80,000 people. ‘'If you come back to Lake Charles to stay, make sure you....

WEATHER | DAVE EPSTEIN There will be some unsettled weather this weekend as the remnants of Hurricane Laura move through the area Expect a few rounds of showers and thunderstorms, some of which could bring heavy downpours, frequent lightning, and gusty winds. It’s also not out of the question that an isolated tornado could occur with all this activity.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:44:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

Clouds gave way to some sunshine late this morning, and now we’re looking at a blend of clouds and sun to complete our work week. Overall, the rest of the afternoon will be quite nice, with a downward trend in the forecast for Saturday. There are a few elements to the forecast as we head into the....

Hurricane Laura is the strongest storm to hit Louisiana in 160 years. How can communities defend themselves against it?

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:44:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Packing winds of up to 150 miles per hour, the hurricane slammed into the Louisiana coast on Wednesday, killing at least six people, knocking down homes and businesses, and leaving at least one million people across the region without power. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, city and county officials in....

Hurricane Laura Exacts Lethal Toll, Causes Widespread Damage

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La.—Hurricane Laura , the strongest storm to make landfall in Louisiana in more than a century, caused widespread power outages, severe flooding and left at least six people dead as it barreled through the state Thursday. The Category 4 storm slammed a casino riverboat into an....

National Family of 5 die from carbon monoxide poisoning in Louisiana KATC Staff 9:48 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

Lake Charles Police Chief Shawn Caldwell says that in five people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning while using a generator. Caldwell says that generator safety is important and asks that residents keep generators away from covered areas of homes. "Don't let a generator cost you your life," Caldwell said.

Hurricane Laura's trail of devastation in Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0200bdnews24 (en)

The category 4 hurricane, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour, Laura ’s trail of devastation in Louisiana. Destroyed planes lie damaged around a Southland Field hanger in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura in Sulphur, Louisiana, August 27, 2020.

Hurricane Laura kills 14, cuts utilities

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200bordermail (en)

The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery as thousands of people confronted the possibility that water and power may not return for weeks and the death toll climbed to at least 14. A day after the Category 4 storm hit, more bodies emerged in the aftermath in Louisiana and neighboring Texas.

Volunteers are new face of disaster recovery in United States This content was published on Aug 29, 2020 Aug 29, 2020 By Laura Sanicola and Ernest Scheyder STARKS, La. (Reuters) - Travis Maher, a 46-year-old Texas firefighter, knew the drill on...

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

By Laura Sanicola and Ernest Scheyder. STARKS, La. (Reuters) - Travis Maher, a 46-year-old Texas firefighter, knew the drill on Monday when he was told to prepare for possible waterborne rescues and assess damages to homes caused by Hurricane Laura. In 20 years as a volunteer with disaster recovery....

Hurricane Laura batters Louisiana in US; kills 6

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200rediff (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall overnight near Cameron, Louisiana, bringing "catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding" to portions of the state, the National Hurricane Center said on Thursday. The storm, with a maximum wind speed of 150 miles per hour, had intensified rapidly into a....

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:35:00 +0200whig (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead in the U.S.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:34:00 +0200news4jax (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:33:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 28, 2020 at 8:58 pm CDT By By MELINDA DESLATTE and STACEY PLAISANCE LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer.

National Family of 5 die from carbon monoxide poisoning in Louisiana KATC Staff 8:48 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:33:00 +0200kxxv (en)

Lake Charles Police Chief Shawn Caldwell says that in five people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning while using a generator. Caldwell says that generator safety is important and asks that residents keep generators away from covered areas of homes. "Don't let a generator cost you your life," Caldwell said.

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

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:29:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

La tempête Laura , passée dimanche sur Haïti, a causé la mort d'au moins 31 personnes dans le pays, selon le dernier bilan officiel publié vendredi. Laura "a fait 31 morts, 8 disparus et 8 blessés", détaille un communiqué de la protection civile haïtienne.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:25:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:23:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Giant U.S. flag torn apart by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:22:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

. A United States flag was ripped in two after Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm near the Louisiana-Texas border late on Wednesday, August 26. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Duke Energy sending hundreds of workers to Gulf Coast to help after Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:22:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. More help from Central Florida is headed to Louisiana to help residents recover after Hurricane Laura . Duke Energy is sending about 350 of its Florida crews to the Gulf Coast to restore power to thousands of customers affected by the storm.

Hurricane Laura kills 14, cuts utilities

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:21:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery as thousands of people confronted the possibility that water and power may not return for weeks and the death toll climbed to at least 14. A day after the Category 4 storm hit, more bodies emerged in the aftermath in Louisiana and neighboring Texas.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:20:00 +0200wsvn (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:18:00 +0200wftv (en)

A day after the Category 4 storm hit, more bodies emerged in the aftermath in Louisiana and neighboring Texas. The deaths included five people killed by fallen trees and one person who drowned in a boat. Eight people died from carbon monoxide poisoning due to unsafe operation of generators,....

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:17:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

A day after the Category 4 storm hit, more bodies emerged in the aftermath in Louisiana and neighboring Texas. The deaths included five people killed by fallen trees and one person who drowned in a boat. Eight people died from carbon monoxide poisoning due to unsafe operation of generators,....

Berks under severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:16:00 +0200readingeagle (en)

Berks County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. The National Weather Service issued the watch at 1:35 p.m. Friday. It then added a flood advisory from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. "Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected in parts of the area," the advisory stated. "This additional rain will result in minor flooding.

Hurricane Laura's destructive path through Texas and Louisiana

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:16:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Visual Essay Hurricane Laura 's destructive path through Texas and Louisiana Houston Chronicle Photos and Video. Updated: 9 p.m. Aug. 27, 2020 In the Gulf's first major storm event of the year, Hurricane Laura brought ferocious winds, daunting floods and widespread power outages to southeast Texas and Louisiana.

Carbon monoxide poisoning from generators appears to have killed more people in Louisiana and Texas than Hurricane Laura itself, claiming at least eight lives along the Gulf Coast.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:16:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

“Everything was fine, they had a blown out window or something but no injuries or anything like that,” Brundidge said. “Then I got the call today that they had died.” At a Friday morning news conference in Lake Charles, Fire Chief Shawn Caldwell called the deaths “troubling” and “scary,” and pleaded with the public to use generators safely.

La dépression tropicale Laura laisse planer la menace de tornades

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:15:00 +0200lacapitale (fr)

La dépression tropicale Laura , vestige de l’ouragan qui a frappé la Louisiane jeudi, provoque de fortes pluies. Tandis qu’elle se déplace vers l’est vendredi, les risques d’inondations et de tornades ne sont pas exclus. Découvrez tous nos articles en clair pour seulement 1€ sans engagement.

Crime/Police

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

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

Hurricane Center

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

Members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation began mobilizing Friday to ensure that the state receives additional federal money to recover from Hurricane Laura , which tore off roofs, smashed windows and left tens of thousands of people without. LAKE CHARLES -- Hurricane Laura left thousands of....

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:14:00 +0200lejournaldelorne (fr)

Le président russe Vladimir Poutine s'est dit prêt jeudi à déployer des forces chez le voisin bélarusse, tout en appelant les parties à un règlement négocié. L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:11:00 +0200wboc (en)

By MELINDA DESLATTE and STACEY PLAISANCE Associated Press LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer.

US: More than half a million ordered to flee as Hurricane Laura edges closer

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

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.

Louisiana avoided Laura’s ‘wall of water’? Not so, says forecaster

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

A damaged travel trailer sits among flood water after Hurricane Laura passed through the area August 27, 2020 in Holly Beach, Louisiana. (AFP) The 20-foot high “unsurvivable” wall of water Hurricane Laura was forecast to send onto the Louisiana coast showed up despite widespread reports of a lower....

Hurricane Laura death toll rises to 14, hundreds of thousands warned they could be without power for weeks

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200tvnz (en)

The death toll from Hurricane Laura more than doubled this morning to at least 14 as communities began cleaning up along the devastated Louisiana coastline where hundreds of thousands of people were still without power or water — a situation that officials said could persist for weeks or longer.

Although weakened, Hurricane Laura continues to pose threat in US

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200tvnz (en)

Remnants of Hurricane Laura unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction and mangled buildings along the Gulf Coast, and forecasters warn a turn toward the east may spell new dangers for the Eastern Seaboard over the weekend.

La dépression tropicale Laura laisse planer la menace de tornades

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200lameuse (fr)

La dépression tropicale Laura , vestige de l’ouragan qui a frappé la Louisiane jeudi, provoque de fortes pluies. Tandis qu’elle se déplace vers l’est vendredi, les risques d’inondations et de tornades ne sont pas exclus. Découvrez tous nos articles en clair pour seulement 1€ sans engagement.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200ksl (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, killing at least 14 people, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

4 weather alerts in effect

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

Flash Flood Watch issued August 28 at 8:31PM CDT until August 29 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN ...Flash FLood Watch Cancelled for Locations Around And North of I-40 Corridor... .With only light showers expected across these locations remainder of tonight, the Flash Flood Watch has been cancelled....

Watch These Vivid Views From Space as the Cyclonic Buzzsaw of Hurricane Laura Cut Into the Coast

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:01:00 +0200discovermagazine (en)

As Hurricane Laura was storming ashore in Louisiana with vicious winds of up to 150 miles per hour, the GOES-16 weather satellite had a sharp eye on it. Thanks to high resolution data returned by the satellite, we can watch in remarkable detail as the cyclone sliced into the coast and cut a path of destruction inland.

Watch these vivid views from space as the cyclonic buzzsaw of Hurricane Laura cut into the coast

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:58:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

As Hurricane Laura was storming ashore in Louisiana with vicious winds of up to 150 miles per hour, the GOES-16 weather satellite had a sharp eye on it. Thanks to high resolution data returned by the satellite, we can watch in remarkable detail as the cyclone sliced into the coast and cut a path of destruction inland.

National Family of 5 die from carbon monoxide poisoning in Louisiana KATC Staff 8:48 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:58:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Lake Charles Police Chief Shawn Caldwell says that in five people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning while using a generator. Caldwell says that generator safety is important and asks that residents keep generators away from covered areas of homes. "Don't let a generator cost you your life," Caldwell said.

Suspect arrested in bystander's slaying during Austin brawl

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:54:00 +0200sfgate (en)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) A suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a bystander during a fight on a downtown Austin street involving 60 Hurricane Laura evacuees from the Gulf Coast, Austin police said Friday. A police statement identified the suspect as Linton Wilson Alexander, 21, but gave no hometown.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:54:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:54:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura caused less mayhem than forecasts predicted, but parts of Louisiana - particularly coastal areas - were inundated with flood waters. Helicopter footage taken by the U.S. Coast Guard showed homes under water and vast areas of flooding. Laura's maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per....

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:52:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:42:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The death toll from Hurricane Laura has risen to at least 14, and hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana are still without power or water. Officials said Friday that those services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

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

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

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

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:31:00 +0200startribune (en)

A day after the Category 4 storm hit, more bodies emerged in the aftermath in Louisiana and neighboring Texas. The deaths included five people killed by fallen trees and one person who drowned in a boat. Eight people died from carbon monoxide poisoning due to unsafe operation of generators,....

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:29:00 +0200click2houston (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Suspect arrested in bystander's slaying during Austin brawl

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:29:00 +0200click2houston (en)

Lights atop a police cruiser flash at the scene of a crime in this undated file image. (KPRC/File) AUSTIN, Texas – A suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a bystander during a fight on a downtown Austin street involving 60 Hurricane Laura evacuees from the Gulf Coast, Austin police said Friday.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:26:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The U.S. death toll from Hurricane Laura has risen to at least 14, and hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana are still without power or water. Officials said Friday that those services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:22:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Maria Ramirez and her son 17-year old son Jose Avila stand in front of their home in Orange, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, and survey damage after a portion of the large tree on their front lawn was blown down onto their house by Hurricane Laura 's winds.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14 0

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:17:00 +0200kitchenertoday (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead in the U.S. climbed to at least 14.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:15:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. -- The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead in the U.S. climbed to at least 14.

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

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

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

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:11:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead in the U.S. climbed to at least 14.

Hurricane Laura Was Powerful, but Louisiana Was Prepared

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:09:00 +0200nytimes (en)

CARLYSS, La. — Karla Broussard was standing under the awning of her liquor store on Friday, to stay dry in the rain. All around her the town of Carlyss was a mess. Hurricane Laura had not been kind. Power lines, and the poles attached to them, draped the Louisiana roads.

At least 14 dead in Texas and Louisiana after Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:06:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

"The death toll from Hurricane Laura more than doubled to at least 10 in Louisiana and four in Texas. Most were killed by trees falling on homes or by carbon monoxide poisoning while using generators. Omar Villafranca reports.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:06:00 +0200newsok (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Hurricane Laura leads to carbon monoxide poisoning deaths from generators

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:04:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Carbon monoxide poisoning from generators appears to have killed more people in Louisiana and Texas than Hurricane Laura itself, claiming at least eight lives along the Gulf Coast, where the storm destroyed buildings and left roughly 500,000 without power.

Hurricane Laura most dangerous hurricane to hit the US this season

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:01:00 +0200caribbeannewsglobal (en)

GENEVA, Switzerland — Hurricane Laura is by far the most intense and dangerous hurricane to hit the United States this season, the UN weather agency said on Friday, the day after it made landfall on the US Gulf Coast. While it is difficult to link any individual tropical cyclone to climate change,....

Fire officials: Lingering dry heat poses fire danger along I-35

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:53:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

With rainfall only a rumor in August, Waco and much of McLennan County remain a tinderbox. A match, lightning strike or overheated care engine could ignite a blaze that sets local fire departments to scrambling. And don't expect the risk to disappear in the next few days, state wildfire experts said.

Hurricane Laura: 14 dead, thousands without power in Louisiana, Texas

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:50:00 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 28 (UPI) -- The death toll one day after Hurricane Laura made landfall in western Louisiana has risen to 14, including four in Texas, local officials said Friday. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said of the 10 who died in his state, five had carbon monoxide poisoning from using gas-powered....

Louisiana Governor requests disaster declaration following Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:46:00 +02009news (en)

Louisiana's Governor, John Bel Edwards, has requested a major disaster declaration as the state begins its path to recovery following the devastating Hurricane Laura which has left communities in tatters. In a letter to President Donald Trump , Mr Edwards today requested a major disaster....

Hurricane Center: 1 of 2 disturbances in the Atlantic now has moderate chance of development

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:42:00 +0200nola (en)

One of two disturbances being tracked by forecasters now has a moderate chance of developing into a tropical depression, according to the National Hurricane Center on Friday evening. Forecasters also released another advisory on now Tropical Depression Laura , which was located near Paducah, Kentucky on Friday afternoon.

Hurricane Laura death toll rises to at least 10, Louisiana Gov. says

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:35:00 +0200nypost (en)

Hurricane Laura ’s death toll rose to at least 10 on Friday, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced. Neighborhoods in Lousiana remained inundated Friday after the Category 4 storm with devastating 150 mph winds tore through communities near the Louisiana-Texas border beginning in the early hours Thursday.

Update: Tropical wave off Africa at mid-chance of development

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:29:00 +0200caycompass (en)

Friday afternoon, 28 Aug. update. A tropical wave west of the Cabo Verde Islands was upgraded to a medium probability of cyclonic formation by the US National Hurricane Center in its Friday afternoon update. The centre’s 2pm forecast places the wave, currently located over the eastern Atlantic, at a....

REUTERS - Reuters US Domestic News Summary

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:22:00 +0200nampa (en)

Reuters US Domestic News Summary. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. Following is a summary of current US domestic news briefs. Remnants of Hurricane Laura drench Arkansas as storm heads east The remnants of Hurricane Laura were dousing Arkansas on Friday morning and due to bring rain to the East Coast over the weekend.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:22:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

LAKE CHARLES: The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Local News Hurricane evacuee resources available across Central Texas Erin Heft 6:53 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:20:00 +0200kxxv (en)

WACO — Many evacuees fleeing the coast from Hurricane Laura arrived in Central Texas, and have begun running low on resources. 25 News spoke with two organizations actively aiding evacuees across the region, and Operation Phantom Support. Not only does The Salvation Army in Waco provide availability....

Toll from Laura rises to 14 dead; recovery could take weeks

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:10:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

By Melinda Deslatte and Stacey Plaisance | Associated Press. LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer.

Toll from Laura rises to 14 dead; recovery could take weeks

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:09:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

By Melinda Deslatte and Stacey Plaisance | Associated Press. LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer.

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura’s aftermath

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:04:00 +0200bangordailynews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, while the hurricane’s remnants carried tropical rain and wind across Tennessee and posed new dangers.

Before and after pictures reveal the devastation wrought by Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:04:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Hurricane Laura carnage: Threat of tornadoes and flooding remains after one of the strongest storms to strike the US leaves six dead, 750,000 without power and more than 580,000 evacuated as aerial photos reveal the billions in damage from 150mph winds Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with....

N.J. weather: Remnants of Hurricane Laura to bring heavy rain, gusty winds to state this weekend - NJ.com

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:03:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Keep your rain gear handy, New Jersey . More batches of showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to sweep across the state late Friday and much of the day on Saturday, as the remaining moisture from Tropical Depression Laura merges with a low pressure system and heads our way.

Sarasota, Manatee County Lee Middle School collecting Hurricane Laura relief supplies Wendi Lane 7:27 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:01:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

BRADENTON, Fla. — Despite the challenges schools are facing in the midst of the current pandemic, one Manatee County school is focusing on helping others. "If you have the ability to bring people hope, even if you’re going through something, you still can," said Anna Alarcon, an eighth-grader at Lee Middle School.

US: Hurricane Laura victims may go weeks without power, deaths climb to 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:59:00 +0200indiatoday (en)

The death toll from Hurricane Laura more than doubled Friday to at least 14 as communities began cleaning up along the devastated Louisiana coastline where hundreds of thousands of people were still without power or water - a situation that officials said could persist for weeks or longer.

Nearly 200 miles away from the eye of Laura, Houston area residents face hours of power loss

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:58:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – As Anthony Campbell puts it: “Power runs a long way.” Thursday night, parts of The Woodlands and Conroe, found out this truth the hard way. ”Yeah, we lost power yesterday,” said Marcelo Levan. The loss of power the result Hurricane Laura ’s powerful landfall 200 miles away in Cameron, Louisiana, two nights ago.

Louisiana avoided Laura's 'wall of water'? Not so, says forecaster

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:56:00 +0200trust (en)

(Adds death toll increases to 10 from six) By Brad Brooks. Aug 28 (Reuters) - The 20-foot high "unsurvivable" wall of water Hurricane Laura was forecast to send onto the Louisiana coast showed up despite widespread reports of a lower peak, authorities said on Friday, rejecting criticism that they had raised too much alarm.

14 dead in Louisiana and Texas from Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:55:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Edwards formally asked President Donald Trump to declare a federal disaster for 23 parishes in the state, which would free up Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance. President Donald Trump planned to travel to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday, the White House said.

West Palm Beach South Florida Red Cross volunteers ramping up relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Linnie Supall 6:47 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:51:00 +0200wptv (en)

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A group of Red Cross volunteers is ramping up relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura . This weekend, they will begin assisting families with food and household supplies the recovery process gets underway. “The Lake Charles community is one of the hardest-hit....

The Rain is Coming Again: Disaster Preparedness, Recovery, and Employee Safety During Hurricane Season

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:37:00 +0200jdsupra (en)

Seyfarth Synopsis : With Hurricane Laura drenching the Gulf Coast, employers are facing daunting emergencies, safety and health risks, property damage, employee disruption, and re-building. Introduction. Authorities are closely monitoring the ongoing hurricane season as Hurricane Laura menaces the southeast coast of the United States .

Fiji PM calls for more climate action in Pacific

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:36:00 +0200rnzi (en)

Addressing a national consultation workshop on the 2050 strategy of the Blue Pacific continent in Suva on Friday, Frank Bainimarama said every year the urgency of climate action intensifies. Mr Bainimarama said the climate emergency had taught Pacific islanders hard lessons about the nature of change.

Trump to join Laura Ingraham for exclusive interview Monday night

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:29:00 +0200foxnews (en)

will sit down with Fox News Channel's Laura Ingraham for an exclusive interview airing Monday, Aug. 31. "The Ingraham Angle" host will discuss the aftermath of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, the road to Election Day, the upcoming presidential debates, civil unrest across the....

Nashville weather: More storms to hit Friday evening as Hurricane Laura remnants push through

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:26:00 +0200tennessean (en)

A second round of storms are expected to hit Nashville Friday afternoon as the remnants of Hurricane Laura move through the region. The first round earlier Friday left hundreds without power. Thursday night storms left thousands without power. Although thunderstorms hit the city and Davidson County....

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:23:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

Facilities in the Beaumont and Port Arthur area estimated that more than 4 million pounds of emissions were released between Monday and Thursday related to Hurricane Laura.

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:21:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

more than 8 million pounds. “We dodged a bullet, and I think that’s true for emissions as well,” said Luke Metzger, executive director of Environment Texas, an environmental nonprofit group in Texas, speaking of the impact of the storm on Texas. But, he said, “Start ups and shut downs do have....

The Top 10 Most Costly Atlantic Hurricanes

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:18:00 +0200tdworld (en)

Hurricane Laura left more than a million households without power in Louisiana Wednesday and caused more outages as it lumbered across Arkansas as a deteriorating tropical weather system. More than 100,000 meters served by electric cooperatives in three states were knocked out of service, and local....

Remnants Of Hurricane Laura Will Bring Heavy Rain To Maryland Saturday; Severe Storms Possible

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:16:00 +0200baltimore-cbslocal (en)

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland is in for a stormy Saturday. The remnants of Hurricane Laura combined with a cold front will make for a rainy first half of the weekend over the mid-Atlantic. Western Maryland will see the bulk of the rain in the morning, while the Baltimore area will get the strongest soaking in the early afternoon.

Hurricane Laura leaves massive damage inland

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:12:00 +0200citynews-ca (en)

It was the strongest hurricane to hit Louisiana in over 150 years. Adam Stiles with the widespread trail of destruction and damage Hurricane Laura wrought that has much of Texas and Louisiana picking up the pieces.

Fire fight at Hurricane Laura-damaged chemical plant near Lake Charles continues into 2nd day

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:11:00 +0200nola (en)

“It’s still burning so we’re applying more water to try to put it out,” he said. “The plume has decreased to just the area over the plant.” Fire officials predicted the blaze would be extinguished by Friday evening. The facility, which produces chlorine products for swimming pools, released an....

Hurricane Laura death toll rises as many left without power

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:09:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

02:07 The full scope of destruction caused by Hurricane Laura is coming to light, with multiple deaths now reported. Days after the storm, many are still without power or water. Aug.

Generators linked to carbon monoxide poisoning deaths in wake of Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:06:00 +0200wsfa (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (WAFB) - The number of deaths linked to Hurricane Laura continues to grow due to the use of generators. As of Friday, Aug. 28, Governor Edwards confirms that five people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning. “People are running generators indoors or in very poorly ventilated....

Louisiana avoided Laura's 'wall of water'? Not so, says forecaster

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:04:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

The highest surge hit about 15 miles east of where Laura was forecast to make landfall but it “wobbled” at the last moment. That slight change likely saved the city of Lake Charles, said Jamie Rhome, head of the storm surge team at the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Most U.S.

A Major Hurricane Capped Oil Output and Prices Barely Budged

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:01:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Storms of this magnitude typically spur a run on gasoline, leading to a spike in retail prices. But Laura coincided with a demand-killing pandemic that has swollen gasoline and crude stockpiles to their highest for this time of year in data going back three decades.

Hurricane Laura was the latest storm to strengthen fast, but is this rapid intensification really becoming more common?

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:53:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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La tempête Laura aggrave la fragilité des Caraïbes

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:42:00 +0200radio-canada (fr)

Haïti et la République dominicaine ont subi de plein fouet la tempête tropicale Laura , qui a provoqué moins de dommages que prévu aux États-Unis. Annoncé comme l’ouragan le plus puissant de l’année à frapper les États-Unis, Laura a surtout fait des ravages dans les Caraïbes.

Remnants of Laura bring wind, rain to western Kentucky

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

MAYFIELD, Ky. (WSIL) -- The remnants of Hurricane Laura brought thunderstorms to western Kentucky Thursday, knocking out power for some. "We had 60 mile per hour winds, some heavy rain. We were very fortunate. We had maybe a few tree limbs and stuff down throughout the county but nothing severe,"....

Hurricane Laura — A dangerous ‘giant tornado’, landfall tonight

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:37:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

- 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.

Xcel Energy sends employees to help with Hurricane Laura efforts

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

LA CROSSE,Wis.(WXOW)- Xcel Energy,a Minneapolis based company,is sending employees and contracting crews to assist in restoring power to areas hit by Hurricane Laura . Currently 670,000 customers are without power in areas affected by the storm. In total about 250 employees from Wisconsin, Colorado,....

Generators linked to carbon monoxide poisoning deaths in wake of Hurricane Laura

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:34:00 +0200wbrc (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (WAFB) - The number of deaths linked to Hurricane Laura continues to grow due to the use of generators. As of Friday, Aug. 28, Governor Edwards confirms that five people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning. “People are running generators indoors or in very poorly ventilated....

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:19:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to at least 14.

JEA crews in storm-ravaged Louisiana cross paths with Jacksonville native

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:18:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Having lived in Jacksonville until 2012, Traci Best is no stranger to JEA. But Best, who now lives in Louisiana, was surprised to find the utility’s crews helping restore power in her neighborhood after Hurricane Laura pounded the state. “It just felt really good,” Best told News4Jax.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:16:00 +0200gazette (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. In Cameron Parish, homes were damaged, trees uprooted and power lines downed. A vehicle drives through some street flooding following landfall of Hurricane Laura on Thursday, Aug.

Haiti raises death toll from storm Laura to 31

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:16:00 +0200mb-com-ph (en)

Thirty-one deaths in Haiti are now blamed on Laura , which blasted the country as a tropical storm last weekend before turning into a powerful hurricane that hit Louisiana, officials said Friday. Raising the toll in Haiti by 10, the country’s civil protection service said another eight people are....

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:13:00 +0200timesfreepress (en)

As the grueling recovery came into focus, short bursts of rain heaped new misery onto homes missing windows and roofs. The prevailing sense of relief that Laura , one of the most powerful hurricanes to strike the U.S., was not as brutal as originally feared offered little comfort to residents In the....

Weather Hurricane Laura is ‘final straw’ for family

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

Hurricane Laura is ‘final straw’ for frustrated family. One father in Vinton, Louisiana said he’s looking to move away from the Gulf Coast after storms forced his family to leave several times in recent years.

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

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

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

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:03:00 +0200hjnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to least 14.

China’s splurge on U.S., Brazilian crude oil is ending

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:01:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

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 3.67 million tonnes from the United States in July,....

News National Weather Service tracks Laura’s impact on the mid-state Kelsey Gibbs 4:43 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:58:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn (WTVF) — The National Weather Service here in Nashville has been busy keeping an eye on radar. NWS already issued a tornado warning for Davidson County and says we could hear more throughout the night. What was Hurricane Laura is now a tropical depression.

Trump to visit Louisiana, Texas on Saturday to view hurricane damage

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:56:00 +0200washtimes (en)

Flooding surrounds damaged homes and buildings Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Cameron, La., after Hurricane Laura moved through the area Thursday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) President Trump will travel to Louisiana and Texas on Saturday to survey damage from Hurricane Laura, the White House said. White House deputy press secretary Judd Deere said Mr.

Hundreds of thousands without power as Hurricane Laura death toll rises to 14

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:54:00 +0200CBC (en)

The death toll from Hurricane Laura more than doubled Friday to at least 14 as communities began cleaning up along the devastated Louisiana coastline where hundreds of thousands of people were still without power or water — a situation that officials said could persist for weeks or longer.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200tribtown (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to least 14.

National Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14 By MELINDA DESLATTE and STACEY PLAISANCE 5:09 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200wptv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The death toll from Hurricane Laura has risen to at least 14, and hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana are still without power or water. Officials said Friday that those services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:48:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to least 14.

Oil markets flat as restarts begin at storm-hit energy operations

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +02004-traders (en)

Energy companies on Friday continued efforts to restore operations at U.S. Gulf Coast offshore platforms and refineries shut by Hurricane Laura as oil markets largely shrugged off the storm's impact. Some 300 offshore production facilities and half-dozen refineries were halted ahead of a Category 4....

Family killed by carbon monoxide poisoning in Lake Charles

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Carbon monoxide poisoning from generators has appeared to kill more people in Louisiana and Texas than Hurricane Laura itself, claiming at least eight lives on the Gulf Coast. Lake Charles, La., Fire Chief Shawn Caldwell said Friday that five people were found dead inside a home there after running....

Trump to survey hurricane damage in Texas on Saturday

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is traveling to southeast Texas and Louisiana on Saturday to survey damage from Hurricane Laura and get a briefing from local emergency response officials, the White House announced on Friday. Further details of the trip were not immediately available.

3 dead in Port Arthur from possible carbon monoxide poisoning

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Three people are dead and a child is in serious condition in Southeast Texas Friday after two separate incidents of Carbon Monoxide poisoning involving improperly placed generators used following power outages caused by Hurricane Laura . Six individuals thought to be homeless sought shelter in a Port....

Feu de végétation fixé dans la Drôme, 200 hectares brûlés Europe 1

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© Christophe SIMON / AFP (Photo d'illustration) L'incendie qui s'était déclaré mercredi dans une forêt de pins dans la Drôme, et qui a brûlé 200 hectares pour un total de 250 parcourus, est désormais fixé, ont indiqué vendredi soir les pompiers du département.

Tempête Laura: le bilan s'alourdit à 31 morts en Haïti L'Express

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Dans les départements de l'Ouest et du Sud-Est, plus de 6200 maisons ont été inondées, plus de 2300 endommagées et 243 autres détruites. © afp.com/Handout Image satellite de l'ouragan Laura le 26 août 2020 à 12H40 GMT. La tempête Laura, passée dimanche sur Haïti, a causé la mort d'au moins 31....

Hurricane Laura was strong enough to reverse the flow of Mississippi River water

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:38:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

(CNN) -- Strong winds blowing north from Hurricane Laura appeared to reverse the flow of many waterways along the Louisiana Gulf Coast, including the Mississippi River, as it approached land. Laura came ashore as a Category 4 storm early Thursday near the Texas state line, ripping off roofs,....

Trae the Truth and 'Relief Gang' head out to Louisiana to help storm victims

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:33:00 +0200chron (en)

Fearless and compassionate in the face of any disaster striking Houston, Trae the Truth stands up to the challenge when his home or his neighbors are threatened. When Hurricane Laura decimated parts of Lousiana, Trae mobilized the "Relief Gang" to help out our neighbors in Lake Charles and surrounding communities.

Volunteers are new face of disaster recovery in United States Reuters

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:33:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© Reuters/Elijah Nouvelage FILE PHOTO: Aftermath of Hurricane Laura which passed through Texas and Louisiana coast. By Laura Sanicola and Ernest Scheyder. STARKS, La. (Reuters) - Travis Maher, a 46-year-old Texas firefighter, knew the drill on Monday when he was told to prepare for possible....

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:33:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to least 14.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:32:00 +0200therepublic (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. The Louisiana coastline devastated by Hurricane Laura began a long and gloomy recovery Friday as hundreds of thousands of people still without water and power confronted the possibility that basic services may not return for weeks or even longer. The number of dead climbed to least 14.

Tempête Laura : le bilan s'alourdit à 31 morts en Haïti, au moins 6 aux États-Unis

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:31:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

La tempête Laura , passée dimanche sur Haïti, a causé la mort d’au moins 31 personnes dans le pays, selon le dernier bilan officiel publié vendredi. Laura "a fait 31 morts, 8 disparus et 8 blessés", détaille un communiqué de la protection civile haïtienne.

After Hurricane Laura, two new tropical disturbances underline that peak hurricane season is here

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:30:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

As Laura moved across the U.S. as a weakened tropical depression Friday, two new disturbances have developed in the Atlantic Ocean — right on cue for the peak of hurricane season. Although tree and structural damage from Hurricane Laura was reported in three Texas counties, the Lone Star State was....

3-Legged Rescue Mouse Among Shelter Pets Adopted After Evading Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:29:00 +0200people-com (en)

The 3-legged mouse is one of the more than 400 at-risk pets transported out of shelters in Hurricane Laura 's path to rescues across America with room to house the animals looking to evade the storm. and GreaterGood.org partnered together to charter eight live-saving flights to move animals out of....

Volunteers are new face of disaster recovery in United States 31m ago

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:25:00 +0200wsau (en)

By Laura Sanicola and Ernest Scheyder. STARKS, La. (Reuters) - Travis Maher, a 46-year-old Texas firefighter, knew the drill on Monday when he was told to prepare for possible waterborne rescues and assess damages to homes caused by Hurricane Laura. In 20 years as a volunteer with disaster recovery....

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

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

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

Volunteers are new face of disaster recovery in United States

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

By Laura Sanicola and Ernest Scheyder. STARKS, La. (Reuters) - Travis Maher, a 46-year-old Texas firefighter, knew the drill on Monday when he was told to prepare for possible waterborne rescues and assess damages to homes caused by Hurricane Laura. In 20 years as a volunteer with disaster recovery....

Entergy : Hurricane Laura - Louisiana and Texas Restoration

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:21:00 +02004-traders (en)

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Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:19:00 +0200newsok (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The death toll from Hurricane Laura more than doubled Friday to at least 14 as communities began cleaning up along the devastated Louisiana coastline where hundreds of thousands of people were still without power or water — a situation that officials said could persist for weeks or longer.

National Some Louisiana coastal towns cut off since Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 3:29 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:18:00 +0200kxxv (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. – Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Louisiana coast, specifically near the community of Cameron. Not much information has come out from there, in part because several of the roads that lead down there remain flooded. Highway 27, one of the main roads in and out of the communities of Creole and Cameron, is covered in water.

National Coping with a crisis can impact the mind, body and soul Kai Beech 3:34 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:18:00 +0200kxxv (en)

Natural disasters can cause a storm of emotions. After Hurricane Laura pounded parts of Gulf coast, people lost power and hope. “People are getting aggressive,” said a local man. “They’re getting angry, you know.” In Alexandria, Louisiana, people are pushed to their limits.

Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies heading to Calcasieu Parish to provide aid

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:17:00 +0200wafb (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Laura unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and mangled buildings along the Gulf Coast, and forecasters warn of new dangers as the tropical weather blows toward the Eastern Seaboard this weekend.

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

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

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

Forecasters monitoring active Tropical Wave east of T&T

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:15:00 +0200cnc3 (en)

KALAIN HOSEIN. The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has been closely monitoring an active tropical wave in the Atlantic, with the leading edge now approximately 1,100 km east of the Lesser Antilles. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has given this tropical disturbance a low chance....

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:13:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

(Belga) La tempête Laura , passée dimanche sur Haïti, a causé la mort d'au moins 31 personnes dans le pays, selon le dernier bilan officiel publié vendredi. Laura "a fait 31 morts, 8 disparus et 8 blessés", détaille un communiqué de la protection civile haïtienne.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14 0

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200kitchenertoday (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — The death toll from Hurricane Laura more than doubled Friday to at least 14 as communities began cleaning up along the devastated Louisiana coastline where hundreds of thousands of people were still without power or water — a situation that officials said could persist for weeks or longer.

Volunteers are new face of disaster recovery in United States This content was published on Aug 28, 2020 Aug 28, 2020 By Laura Sanicola and Ernest Scheyder STARKS, La. (Reuters) - Travis Maher, a 46-year-old Texas firefighter, knew the drill on...

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

By Laura Sanicola and Ernest Scheyder. STARKS, La. (Reuters) - Travis Maher, a 46-year-old Texas firefighter, knew the drill on Monday when he was told to prepare for possible waterborne rescues and assess damages to homes caused by Hurricane Laura. In 20 years as a volunteer with disaster recovery....

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:10:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Maria Ramirez and her son 17-year old son Jose Avila stand in front of their home in Orange, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, and survey damage after a portion of the large tree on their front lawn was blown down onto their house by Hurricane Laura 's winds.

Hurricane Laura’s perfect forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:09:00 +0200news4jax (en)

Hurricane Laura struck nearly the exact spot predicted by the National Hurricane Center three days out in what can be called a near perfect forecast when the average error is about 118 miles. The feat deserves praise for forecasters who saved millions of dollars in unnecessary evacuations.

FEMA has enough money to cover unemployment and disaster relief

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:08:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

(CNN) -- Even after President Donald Trump diverted $44 billion from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay for federal unemployment benefits , its disaster relief fund will still have at least $25 billion to use in response to hurricanes, fires and other natural disasters over the next month.

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:08:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

Un lourd bilan. La tempête Laura , passée dimanche sur Haïti, a causé la mort d'au moins 31 personnes dans le pays, selon les derniers chiffres officiels publiés vendredi 28 août. Laura "a fait 31 morts, 8 disparus et 8 blessés" , détaille un communiqué de la protection civile haïtienne.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14 Laura made landfall as one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. Most of the deaths were from trees crashing into homes or from carbon monoxide poisoning tied to generators. Meanwhile, the hurricane’s remnants drifted north and threatened to bring flooding and tornadoes to Tennessee.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:07:00 +0200minnesota-publicradio (en)

Updated: 3:57 p.m. The death toll from Hurricane Laura more than doubled Friday to at least 14 as communities began cleaning up along the devastated Louisiana coastline where hundreds of thousands of people were still without power or water — a situation that officials said could persist for weeks or longer.

Shelter-in-place near Lake Charles lifted after chemical fire

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:07:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

The fire in Westlake, La. that broke out after chlorine leaked from a BioLab during Hurricane Laura was brought under control Friday afternoon and the shelter-in-place order issued by Louisiana authorities was lifted. The blaze, created by chlorine that broke down and heated up, created a gas plume that hovered over the area.

East Texas man killed by fallen tree

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:07:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

A Hemphill man who died when Hurricane Laura knocked a tree down on his home is believed to be Texas’ second storm-related death. David Murrell, 54, died Thursday when a tree fell on his mobile home at Toledo Bend Reservoir near Hemphill, Sabine County emergency management officials said.

National News Some Louisiana coastal towns cut off since Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 1:29 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200ksby (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. – Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Louisiana coast, specifically near the community of Cameron. Not much information has come out from there, in part because several of the roads that lead down there remain flooded. Highway 27, one of the main roads in and out of the communities of Creole and Cameron, is covered in water.

National News Coping with a crisis can impact the mind, body and soul Kai Beech 1:34 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200ksby (en)

Natural disasters can cause a storm of emotions. After Hurricane Laura pounded parts of Gulf coast, people lost power and hope. “People are getting aggressive,” said a local man. “They’re getting angry, you know.” In Alexandria, Louisiana, people are pushed to their limits.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

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

August 28, 2020 at 3:42 pm CDT By By MELINDA DESLATTE and STACEY PLAISANCE LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The death toll from Hurricane Laura more than doubled Friday to at least 14 as communities began cleaning up along the devastated Louisiana coastline where hundreds of thousands of people were still....

Hurricane Laura death toll rises to at least 14

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:59:00 +0200globalnews (en)

The death toll from Hurricane Laura more than doubled Friday to at least 14 as communities began cleaning up along the devastated Louisiana coastline where hundreds of thousands of people were still without power or water — a situation that officials said could persist for weeks or longer.

National Some Louisiana coastal towns cut off since Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 4:29 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:58:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. – Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Louisiana coast, specifically near the community of Cameron. Not much information has come out from there, in part because several of the roads that lead down there remain flooded. Highway 27, one of the main roads in and out of the communities of Creole and Cameron, is covered in water.

National Coping with a crisis can impact the mind, body and soul Kai Beech 4:34 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:58:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

Natural disasters can cause a storm of emotions. After Hurricane Laura pounded parts of Gulf coast, people lost power and hope. “People are getting aggressive,” said a local man. “They’re getting angry, you know.” In Alexandria, Louisiana, people are pushed to their limits.

Hurricane Laura Knocks Down Confederate Statue 2 Weeks After Jury Voted to Keep It

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:57:00 +0200people-com (en)

Just two weeks after a police jury in Louisiana voted to keep a Confederate statue amid calls to remove it, Hurricane Laura 's strong winds took down the century-old monument. The hurricane made landfall in the United States on Thursday morning, inflicting significant structural damage to areas around Louisiana .

St. John Animal Rescue Raising Money to Save Hundreds of Pets Facing Death in the Caribbean

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:57:00 +0200people-com (en)

The Animal Care Center (ACC) of St. John is working to help the "silent victims" "across the Caribbean" that are deeply affected by the halt in the stateside transportation of animals due to the According to a release from The Animal Care Center of St.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:56:00 +0200startribune (en)

A day after the Category 4 storm hit, more bodies emerged in the aftermath in Louisiana and neighboring Texas. The dead included five people killed by fallen trees and one person who drowned in a boat. Eight people also died from carbon monoxide poisoning due to unsafe operation of generators,....

<em>The Atlantic Daily</em>: The Post-Truth Convention

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:54:00 +0200theatlantic (en)

Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. GETTY / THE ATLANTIC. 1. Events in Kenosha are “unfolding with the inevitable logic of a nightmare,” George Packer writes.

Volunteers are new face of disaster recovery in United States

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:54:00 +0200trust (en)

By Laura Sanicola and Ernest Scheyder. STARKS, La., Aug 28 (Reuters) - Travis Maher, a 46-year-old Texas firefighter, knew the drill on Monday when he was told to prepare for possible waterborne rescues and assess damages to homes caused by Hurricane Laura.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:54:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The death toll from Hurricane Laura has risen to at least 14, and hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana are still without power or water. Officials said Friday that those services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

Forecasters eye two developing systems in the Atlantic: Nana, Omar could be next up on the heels of Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:52:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hello Nana and Omar? Although the remnants of Hurricane Laura are still drenching parts of the eastern U.S. Friday, there are already concerns about more storms stirring in the Atlantic Ocean. The has identified two areas for potential tropical development , one in the central Atlantic, the other in the eastern Atlantic.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:52:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The death toll from Hurricane Laura more than doubled Friday to at least 14 as communities began cleaning up along the devastated Louisiana coastline where hundreds of thousands of people were still without power or water — a situation that officials said could persist for weeks or longer.

WMO: Laura by Far the Strongest Hurricane of 2020 Atlantic Season

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:51:00 +0200irishsun (en)

The former hurricane known as Laura has so far been the most intense and dangerous storm of this year's Atlantic hurricane season, according to the U.N.'s weather agency, the World Meteorological Organization. Laura is now just a tropical depression, spreading heavy rain and thunderstorms across the east-central United States , forecasters said.

Hurricane Laura was so strong it pushed the Mississippi River backwards

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:49:00 +0200news-herald (en)

Strong winds from Hurricane Laura caused surface water on the Mississippi River to change direction.

FEMA has enough money to cover unemployment and disaster relief

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:47:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

(CNN) -- Even after President Donald Trump diverted $44 billion from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay for federal unemployment benefits , its disaster relief fund will still have at least $25 billion to use in response to hurricanes, fires and other natural disasters over the next month.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:47:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - The death toll from Hurricane Laura more than doubled Friday to at least 14 as communities began cleaning up along the devastated Louisiana coastline where hundreds of thousands of people were still without power or water — a situation that officials said could persist for weeks or longer.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:46:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) The death toll from Hurricane Laura more than doubled Friday to at least 14 as communities began cleaning up along the devastated Louisiana coastline where hundreds of thousands of people were still without power or water a situation that officials said could persist for weeks or longer.

National Coping with a crisis can impact the mind, body and soul Kai Beech 4:34 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200wkbw (en)

Natural disasters can cause a storm of emotions. After Hurricane Laura pounded parts of Gulf coast, people lost power and hope. “People are getting aggressive,” said a local man. “They’re getting angry, you know.” In Alexandria, Louisiana, people are pushed to their limits.

National Some Louisiana coastal towns cut off since Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 4:29 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200wkbw (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. – Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Louisiana coast, specifically near the community of Cameron. Not much information has come out from there, in part because several of the roads that lead down there remain flooded. Highway 27, one of the main roads in and out of the communities of Creole and Cameron, is covered in water.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. -- The death toll from Hurricane Laura more than doubled Friday to at least 14 as communities began cleaning up along the devastated Louisiana coastline where hundreds of thousands of people were still without power or water — a situation that officials said could persist for weeks or longer.

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:43:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

La tempête Laura , passée dimanche sur Haïti, a causé la mort d’au moins 31 personnes dans le pays, selon le dernier bilan officiel publié vendredi. Laura "a fait 31 morts, 8 disparus et 8 blessés", détaille un communiqué de la protection civile...

Fire at hurricane-hit Louisiana chemical plant under control -company

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:43:00 +02004-traders (en)

Aug 28 (Reuters) - A chlorine chemical fire that erupted on Thursday, triggering shelter-in-place orders and closing roadways in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura , has been brought under control, the plant's owner said on Friday. KIK Custom Products said the site is secured and emergency responders remain on the scene.

National Some Louisiana coastal towns cut off since Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 3:29 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:42:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

CAMERON PARISH, La. – Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Louisiana coast, specifically near the community of Cameron. Not much information has come out from there, in part because several of the roads that lead down there remain flooded. Highway 27, one of the main roads in and out of the communities of Creole and Cameron, is covered in water.

National Coping with a crisis can impact the mind, body and soul Kai Beech 3:34 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:42:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Natural disasters can cause a storm of emotions. After Hurricane Laura pounded parts of Gulf coast, people lost power and hope. “People are getting aggressive,” said a local man. “They’re getting angry, you know.” In Alexandria, Louisiana, people are pushed to their limits.

Fire at hurricane-hit Louisiana chemical plant under control -company

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:38:00 +0200financialpost (en)

A chlorine chemical fire that erupted on Thursday, triggering shelter-in-place orders and closing roadways in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura , has been brought under control, the plant’s owner said on Friday. KIK Custom Products said the site is secured and emergency responders remain on the scene.

Family killed by carbon monoxide poisoning in Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:37:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Six people, including a family of five, have died from carbon monoxide poisoning in the Lake Charles, La., area, which suffered catastrophic damage in Hurricane Laura . At a Friday morning news conference the first since the storm arrived early Thursday Lake Charles Fire Chief Shawn Caldwell said the....

NASA-NOAA satellite nighttime imagery tracks Tropical Depression Laura over US

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:37:00 +0200eurekalert (en)

Credit: NASA Worldview, Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) A new animation of nighttime imagery from NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite followed the path of former Hurricane Laura from its landfall in southwestern Louisiana to its movement over the Mississippi Valley. As Laura tracks across the eastern U.

FEMA has enough money to cover unemployment and disaster relief

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:35:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

(CNN) -- Even after President Donald Trump diverted $44 billion from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay for federal unemployment benefits , its disaster relief fund will still have at least $25 billion to use in response to hurricanes, fires and other natural disasters over the next month.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch In NJ As Laura Remnants Expected

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:34:00 +0200patch (en)

"Greater thunderstorm coverage today than yesterday, though less overall likelihood for severe weather," wrote the National Weather Service on Friday. "Greater chance for severe weather into Saturday as the remnants of Laura move into our region along a cold front. Severe weather potential greater if skies remain clearer.

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

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

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

StandUp Wireless Helps Gulf Coast Customers in Hurricane Laura's Path

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

NORCROSS, Ga. Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- StandUp Wireless announced that beginning today, it will upgrade all Louisiana and Texas customers to unlimited talk and text and 3GB of data for the next 30 days in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura so customers can connect to essential services and loved ones as they work to rebuild.

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:28:00 +0200laprovince (fr)

Laura « a fait 31 morts, 8 disparus et 8 blessés », détaille un communiqué de la protection civile haïtienne. Le bilan des dégâts matériels, concentrés dans les départements de l’Ouest et du Sud-Est, précise que plus de 6.200 maisons ont été inondées, plus de 2.300 endommagées et 243 autres détruites.

Are hurricanes strengthening more rapidly?

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

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

Entergy : Hurricane Laura Texas Restoration Update - 8/28/20 @ 8 am

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:26:00 +02004-traders (en)

> Hurricane Laura Texas Restoration Update - 8/28/20 @ 8 am Hurricane Laura Texas Restoration Update - 8/28/20 @ 8 am. By: Texas Editorial Team. 08/28/2020. TEXAS. Entergy Texas continues to make great progress and is working in Beaumont, Port Arthur, Nederland, Pt.

Hurricane Laura Losses Include 10 Deaths, Up To $12 Billion. It Could've Been Worse

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

Laura is blamed for at least 10 deaths, and it's estimated to have caused anywhere from $4 billion to $12 billion. But officials and experts say it could have been far worse.

As Hurricane Evacuees In Texas Return Home, Experts Worry About Spread Of Coronavirus

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

Evacuations and storm damage could both potentially increase COVID-19 numbers in Texas.

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:19:00 +020024heures (fr)

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

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:17:00 +0200tdg (fr)

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

Hurricane Laura shows how little has changed as climate risks grow

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200world-news-monitor (en)

Johanna Partin is director of the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance. Much like what happened during Hurricane Katrina, communities of color are yet again disproportionately impacted not only by the hurricane but also by the oil refineries and chemical complexes.

Gulf Coast LNG Minimally Impacted by Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200world-news-monitor (en)

Most liquefaction plants were already in reduced production mode. Latest LNG News: Exclusive: How anomalies flagged by babus went unheard in recruitment of Joint Secretaries via lateral entry; US oil and gas exports severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura ; U.S.

StandUp Wireless Helps Gulf Coast Customers in Hurricane Laura's Path

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

NORCROSS, Ga. Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- StandUp Wireless announced that beginning today, it will upgrade all Louisiana and Texas customers to unlimited talk and text and 3GB of data for the next 30 days in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura so customers can connect to essential services and loved ones as they work to rebuild.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 11

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:10:00 +0200wftv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, killing at least 11 people, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

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

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

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

Tropical Depression Laura still dangerous as it moves through Mid-Mississippi Valley; death toll climbs to 11

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:08:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) LOS ANGELES - One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast with wind and rain early Thursday morning, but Laura rapidly weakened and was downgraded to a tropical depression by Thursday night. As of 3 p.m. CDT on Friday, Laura was centered near the northeast corner of Arkansas.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 11

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:04:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, killing at least 11 people, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

Weather updates: More storms coming Friday evening in Middle Tennessee

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:55:00 +0200tennessean (en)

A second round of storms will make its way to Middle Tennessee Friday evening as remnants of Hurricane Laura roll through the region. More storms are popping up, following a series of severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings in Middle Tennessee early Friday afternoon.

StandUp Wireless Helps Gulf Coast Customers in Hurricane Laura's Path

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:55:00 +0200finanzen-ch (en)

NORCROSS, Ga. Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- StandUp Wireless announced that beginning today, it will upgrade all Louisiana and Texas customers to unlimited talk and text and 3GB of data for the next 30 days in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura so customers can connect to essential services and loved ones as they work to rebuild.

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:54:00 +0200Europe1 (fr)

La tempête Laura , passée dimanche sur Haïti, a causé la mort d'au moins 31 personnes dans le pays, selon le dernier bilan officiel publié vendredi. Huit personnes sont également portées disparues et huit autres ont été blessées. Laura a également touché la République Dominica ine, Cuba et le sud des États-Unis.

WMO: Laura by Far the Strongest Hurricane of 2020 Atlantic Season

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:53:00 +0200voanews (en)

The former hurricane known as Laura has so far been the most intense and dangerous storm of this year's Atlantic hurricane season, according to the U.N.’s weather agency, the World Meteorological Organization. Laura is now just a tropical depression, spreading heavy rain and thunderstorms across the east-central United States , forecasters said.

Death toll from Hurricane Laura's destruction rises to 11

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:53:00 +0200CBC (en)

Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, killing at least 11 people, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

How airlines deal with hurricanes

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:53:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

highlights that commercial airlines often collect weather information along their routes. This data can help predict a hurricane’s size, speed, and path. Following the grounding of most of the world’s passenger aircraft amid the global health crisis, there were concerns about critical details regarding upcoming tropical storms being lost.

Haiti-weather

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:50:00 +0200nampa (en)

Haiti raises death toll from storm Laura to 31 Port-au-Prince, Aug 28, 2020 (AFP) - Thirty-one deaths in Haiti are now blamed on Laura, which blasted the country as a tropical storm last weekend before turning into a powerful hurricane that hit Louisiana, officials said Friday.

Death toll from Hurricane Laura climbs to 11

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:49:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK -- Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, killing at least 11 people, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:48:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

Dans les départements de l'Ouest et du Sud-Est, plus de 6200 maisons ont été inondées, plus de 2300 endommagées et 243 autres détruites. La tempête Laura , passée dimanche sur Haïti, a causé la mort d'au moins 31 personnes dans le pays, selon le dernier bilan officiel publié ce vendredi.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 11

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:48:00 +0200newsok (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, killing at least 11 people, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200hjnews (en)

One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast with wind and rain as Laura roared ashore in Louisiana. Residents surveyed the damage Thursday, some taken aback by how much havoc the storm wreaked overnight. Maria Ramirez and her son 17-year old son Jose Avila stand....

More heavy rain for Upstate NY as Laura remnants move through

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:46:00 +0200syracuse (en)

Laura , now a tropical depression, will still have enough moisture left to create a wet day Saturday in Upstate New York. This map shows total rainfall through Sunday morning. By Glenn Coin | gcoin@syracuse.com Syracuse, N.Y. -- Upstate New York will get another round of heavy rain and thunderstorms....

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 11

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:46:00 +0200wsaw (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, killing at least 11 people, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Laura: Most Dangerous Hurricane To Hit The US This Season

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:45:00 +0200scoop-co-nz (en)

Hurricane Laura is by far the most intense and dangerous hurricane to hit the United States this season, the UN weather agency said on Friday, the day after it made landfall on the US Gulf Coast. While it is difficult to link any individual tropical cyclone ...

National Farmers still cleaning up damage from derecho winds Dan Grossman 3:02 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200wkbw (en)

As families along the Gulf Coast deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura , people in Iowa are still without power after a derecho with winds of up to 140 miles per hour hit parts of the state on August 10. The term derecho was derived in the state to characterize a line of fast-moving....

News Tornado sirens out of service for maintenance in Clay County Laken Bowles 2:27 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:42:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

SPARTA, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Clay County Emergency Management agency says the county’s tornado sirens are currently out of service for maintenance. The agency posted the update on its Facebook page, apologizing for them not being operational today. Clay County and much of Middle Tennessee remains....

Hurricane Laura was strong enough to reverse the flow of Mississippi River water

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:40:00 +0200wishtv (en)

(CNN) — Strong winds blowing north from Hurricane Laura appeared to reverse the flow of many waterways along the Louisiana Gulf Coast, including the Mississippi River, as it approached land. Laura came ashore as a Category 4 storm early Thursday near the Texas state line, ripping off roofs, damaging....

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 11

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:39:00 +0200kitchenertoday (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, killing at least 11 people, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

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

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

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

Le sud-est américain balayé par l'ouragan Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:35:00 +0200euronews-fr (fr)

Près de 800 000 personnes étaient privées d’électricité vendredi en Louisiane et au Texas après le passage de l'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la région, mais qui a fait moins de dégâts que prévu, essentiellement des arbres, toitures et lignes électriques arrachés, des rues inondées et remplies de débris.

National News Farmers still cleaning up damage from derecho winds Dan Grossman 12:02 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:34:00 +0200ksby (en)

As families along the Gulf Coast deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura , people in Iowa are still without power after a derecho with winds of up to 140 miles per hour hit parts of the state on August 10. The term derecho was derived in the state to characterize a line of fast-moving....

Gulf Coast Refineries Restart After Hurricane Scare Published 6 hours ago

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:33:00 +0200oilprice (en)

Refineries along the Gulf Coast began to restart a day after hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana, most of them only suffering minimal or no damage. Motiva and Valero have so far been the only ones to report a problema chemical leak that was quickly contained for Motiva and a release of sulfur dioxide for Valero.

Texas leaders renew call to build the Ike Dike after threat from Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:32:00 +0200chron (en)

After a tumultuous week grappling with the threat from Hurricane Laura , Texas leaders have renewed their call to build the Ike Dike, which would serve as a formidable coastal barrier. The need for a coastal spine has never been more urgent, according to Texas A&M's Professor William Merrell.

National Farmers still cleaning up damage from derecho winds Dan Grossman 3:02 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:27:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

As families along the Gulf Coast deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura , people in Iowa are still without power after a derecho with winds of up to 140 miles per hour hit parts of the state on August 10. The term derecho was derived in the state to characterize a line of fast-moving....

Duo of weather systems, including remnants of Laura, will bring rain to the Maritimes

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:25:00 +0200barrie (en)

HALIFAX -- A duo of weather systems will move eastward towards the Maritimes this weekend. The first is a developing low moving across the Great Lakes, through Quebec and into New Brunswick. The second is the remnants of Laura , which, after exiting the United States eastern seaboard, will mostly....

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 11

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:24:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, killing at least 11 people, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 11

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:24:00 +0200startribune (en)

The death toll rose after authorities reported that a Texas man was killed when the Category 4 hurricane sent a tree crashing into his home near the Louisiana border. Four other people, all in the same residence, died from carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator.

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200click2houston (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, killing at least 11 people, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

Oil futures edge lower, but post a 1.5% gain for the week

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

U.S. oil futures settled modestly lower on Friday , but gained 1.5% for the week. Prices "started to reverse the storm-related premium after Hurricane Laura made landfall as a major hurricane that nonetheless had not left behind significant damage to oil rigs," said Marshall Steeves, energy markets analyst at IHS Markit.

Victims of Hurricane Laura may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 11

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, killing at least 11 people, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 11

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Lakewood Church staff member Gladis Guerra aided in collecting items for East Texas & Louisiana residents who were affected by Hurricane Laura , Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Houston. Donations will be accepted Thursday, Friday and Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. Items they need most are bottled water, baby wipes, formula and diapers.

Generators linked to carbon monoxide poisoning deaths in wake of Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200wafb (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (WAFB) - The number of deaths linked to Hurricane Laura continues to grow due to the use of generators. As of Friday, Aug. 28, officials confirm that six people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Five deaths came from one household. , Calcasieu Parish officials warned residents about this disturbing trend.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 11

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, killing at least 11 people, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:18:00 +0200news-herald (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, while the hurricane's remnants carried tropical rain and wind across Tennessee and posed new dangers.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 11

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, killing at least 11 people, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

National Farmers still cleaning up damage from derecho winds Dan Grossman 2:02 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200kxxv (en)

As families along the Gulf Coast deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura , people in Iowa are still without power after a derecho with winds of up to 140 miles per hour hit parts of the state on August 10. The term derecho was derived in the state to characterize a line of fast-moving....

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 11

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:14:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. -- Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, killing at least 11 people, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 11

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:14:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, killing at least 11 people, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

National Farmers still cleaning up damage from derecho winds Dan Grossman 2:02 PM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

As families along the Gulf Coast deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura , people in Iowa are still without power after a derecho with winds of up to 140 miles per hour hit parts of the state on August 10. The term derecho was derived in the state to characterize a line of fast-moving....

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura’s aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:11:00 +0200bna-en (en)

Lake Charles, Aug. 28 (BNA): Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, while the hurricane’s remnants carried tropical rain and wind across Tennessee and posed new dangers.

After Hurricane Laura, med student enlists colleagues to help hometown

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:09:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

Courtesy of Russell J. Ledet By KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News. (LAKE CHARLES, La.) — Shortly after Good Morning America introduced a former security guard-turned-medical student on the front lines of the pandemic, Dr. Russell Ledet stepped up in the face of another crisis to help those in need after Hurricane Laura .

Photos: Friday's rain adds to misery and challenges of Hurricane Laura recovery efforts in Lake Charles

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:07:00 +0200nola (en)

Rainy weather on Friday(Aug. 28) slows recovery efforts around southwest Louisiana as people try to return home to assess the damage from Hurricane Laura .

Weather updates: Severe thunderstorm warning for Davidson, Wilson, Rutherford counties

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:06:00 +0200tennessean (en)

Nashville and parts of Middle Tennessee are under tornado watch Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura roll through the region bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect through 2 p.m. CT for Davidson, Rutherford and Wilson counties.

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:06:00 +0200accesswdun (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

Volunteer firefighter drowns, tried to save swimmers in Florida Panhandle

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

ST. GEORGE ISLAND, Fla. A volunteer firefighter drowned Tuesday after trying to save a man and child who were struggling in the rough waters off the Florida Panhandle, authorities said. Brian Smith, 56, was a member of the St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department, the Tallahassee Democrat reported.

PHOTOS | Laura a frappé la Louisiane, provoquant de nombreux dégâts

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:01:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

La dépression tropicale Laura , vestige de l’ouragan qui a frappé la Louisiane jeudi, provoque de fortes pluies. Tandis qu’elle se déplace vers l’est vendredi, les risques d’inondations et de tornades ne sont pas exclus. Laura pourrait déverser jusqu’à 12 centimètres de pluie sur certaines zones de....

Laura leaves massive mess in Louisiana, brings tornadoes to southeast U.S.

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

The remnants of Hurricane Laura unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of kilometres inland from a path of death and mangled buildings along the Gulf Coast, and forecasters warn of new dangers as the tropical weather blows toward the Eastern Seaboard this weekend.

Tyson Foods Deploys Disaster Relief Support in Response to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:59:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

SPRINGDALE, Ark., Aug. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. is providing more than one million meals, ice and other supplies in response to severe weather impacting the Gulf region. Tyson Foods will coordinate with local authorities, the Salvation Army, Convoy of Hope, Operation Blessing....

Tyson Foods Deploys Disaster Relief Support in Response to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200globenewswire (en)

SPRINGDALE, Ark., Aug. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. is providing more than one million meals, ice and other supplies in response to severe weather impacting the Gulf region. Tyson Foods will coordinate with local authorities, the Salvation Army, Convoy of Hope, Operation Blessing....

Researchers built a data set for training AI to detect natural disasters from social media images

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:57:00 +0200venturebeat (en)

Automation and Jobs. Read our latest special issue. Open Now This week, people in California and Gulf Coast states experienced the impact of historic natural disasters. Called signs of climate change, both are unique: The California fires were started by hundreds of lightning strikes, creating some....

Hurricane Experts at AOML Confirm Category 4 Strength Winds Prior to Major Hurricane Laura’s Landfall

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:56:00 +0200aoml (en)

and Environmental Modeling Center tasked reconnaissance into major Hurricane Laura . AOML hurricane scientists coordinated with ground crews stationed in the path of Laura’s trajectory to obtain valuable measurements that captured the structural evolution of major Hurricane Laura upon landfall, while....

Hurricane Laura: Alabama Power crews headed to help

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:54:00 +0200al (en)

Alabama Power crews depart Montgomery headed west to help utilities in Louisiana and Texas restore service following the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura . Mike Jordan / Alabama Power. By Leada Gore | lgore@al.com Alabama Power crews are headed west to help restore service in the wake of Hurricane Laura.

Millions Of Pounds Of Extra Pollution Were Released Before Hurricane Laura's Landfall

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:52:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura caused a fire at a chemical plant owned by BioLab in Westlake, La. The plant manufactures chemicals for swimming pools. (Gerald Herbert/AP) Updated at 11:45 a.m. Hurricane Laura tore through a region that is home to dozens of major oil refineries, petrochemical plants and plastics facilities.

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura’s aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:47:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:45:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 28, 2020 at 1:34 pm CDT By By MELINDA DESLATTE and STACEY PLAISANCE LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, and officials warned that basic services could....

Remnants of Hurricane Laura to bring wind, rain to N.S. this weekend

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:45:00 +0200CBC (en)

The weather system that used to be Hurricane Laura will sweep through the Maritimes this weekend. Laura caused devastation in Louisiana and Texas and is spawning tornadoes in other parts of the southern U.S. It will be much milder when it hits the Maritimes, says CBC meteorologist Jay Scotland.

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:44:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, and officials warned that basic services could be knocked out for weeks or longer along parts of the Gulf Coast.

Laura laisse planer la menace de tornades

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:43:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

La dépression tropicale Laura , vestige de l'ouragan qui a frappé la Louisiane jeudi, provoque de fortes pluies. Tandis qu'elle se déplace vers l'est vendredi, les risques d'inondations et de tornades ne sont pas exclus.

Laura's remnants leave Arkansas church in ruins

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:40:00 +0200azcentral (en)

A rural church was smashed by a tornado as the remnants of Hurricane Laura passed through Arkansas. There was heavy damage but no injuries at the Refuge Baptist Church in Lake City. (Aug.

Remnants Of Hurricane Laura Remain Dangerous Inland (With Forecast Video)

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:33:00 +0200benzinga (en)

Hurricane Laura slammed parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast early Thursday with winds of 150 mph. Laura left behind flooded coastal communities, widespread wind damage and disruption in freight flows due to closed roads and ports. Video of how devasting #Lauara 's storm surge & wind were in Holly Beach, LA (west of Cameron).

The Daily Dash: Hurricane Laura's Aftermath; Convoy Names New President

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:33:00 +0200benzinga (en)

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today's edition, Hurricane Laura has left quite an impact in Louisiana. Plus, Convoy and UPS name new presidents, and drivers beware: Another inspection blitz is coming. No Fuel, No Place To Rest.

Port of Mobile maritime industry launches Hurricane Laura relief drive

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:32:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Alabama’s seaport and maritime stakeholders launched a Hurricane Laura Relief drive seeking supplies donations for those affected by this devastating storm. The Alabama State Port Authority, APM Terminals Mobile, Maersk, Wright Transportation are providing in-kind services to....

Baldwin EMC heads west to help restore power after Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:32:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

Here along the Gulf Coast, hurricanes aren’t an ‘if,’ but a ‘when.’ That’s why, even from hundreds of miles away, Baldwin EMC considers those affected by Hurricane Laura their neighbors, and are stepping in to help in the best way they can. By working to restore power.

Laura remnants uniting with 2nd system to bring wind, rain to Maritimes

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200CBC (en)

The weather system that used to Hurricane Laura will sweep through the Maritimes this weekend. Laura caused devastation in Louisiana and Texas and is spawning tornadoes in other parts of the southern U.S. It will be much milder when it hits the Maritimes, says CBC meteorologist Jay Scotland.

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura’s aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. >> Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water today, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, while the hurricane’s remnants carried tropical rain and wind across Tennessee and posed new dangers.

'It's devastation, it's sad:' Lake Charles resident after Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:26:00 +0200msnbc (en)

02:42 Sam Brock brings us the latest from Lake Charles, Louisiana where Hurricane Laura made landfall this week. Aug.

Looking for a new pet? 90 cats, dogs being transferred to Houston from Louisianan following Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:22:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Hurricane Laura barreled through Louisiana Thursday, but humans are not the only ones having to face the devastation left in its wake. Animals all over the affected area are being relocated to other cities and shelters as people work to clean up the damage. Houston is one of those cities.

BSEE Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcem : Monitors Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Activities Following Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:21:00 +02004-traders (en)

NEW ORLEANS - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Hurricane Response Team continues to monitor offshore oil and gas operations in the Gulf as operators resume operations on platforms and rigs following Hurricane Laura . The team works with offshore operators and other state and federal agencies until operations return to normal.

Nation Laura's remnants leave Arkansas church in ruins

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:10:00 +0200usaToday (en)

A rural church was smashed by a tornado as the remnants of Hurricane Laura passed through Arkansas. There was heavy damage but no injuries at the Refuge Baptist Church in Lake City. (Aug.

Tornado warning issued for Davidson County through 1:15 p.m

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:09:00 +0200tennessean (en)

Nashville and parts of Middle Tennessee are under tornado watch Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura approach the region bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. A tornado warning has been issued for Davidson County through 1:15 p.m. As of about 1 p.m. the storm was headed towards northwestern and central Nashville.

Louisiana is 'blind' to coronavirus as Hurricane Laura shutters testing sites

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:08:00 +0200cnbc (en)

While Lousiana appears to have avoided the worst projections for Hurricane Laura , the storm is disrupting the state's coronavirus response at a particularly crucial time as schools reopen, state officials and epidemiologists said. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards warned earlier this week that the....

MIL-OSI Translation: COVID-19, Nicaragua, Hurricane Laura, Dr. Mukwege… Friday’s news

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:06:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: United Nations – in Spanish 3. Headline: COVID-19, Nicaragua, Hurricane Laura , Dr. Mukwege… Friday’s news. COVID-19 leads Nicaraguan refugees to hunger and despair; Laura caused a wave of destruction, and 70% of the Atlantic hurricane season is still missing; Bachelet asks for protection and justice for Dr.

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:03:00 +0200gazette (en)

Maria Ramirez and her son 17-year old son Jose Avila stand in front of their home in Orange, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, and survey damage after a portion of the large tree on their front lawn was blown down onto their house by Hurricane Laura 's winds.

Prisma Health closes several testing sites due to inclement weather from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

GREENVILLE, SC (FOX C arolina) - Due to possible inclement weather from the remnants of Hurricane Laura , Prisma Health says they will be closing several COVID-19 testing sites scheduled for Saturday. Prisma Health says the community testing sites in Simpsonville, at Brookwood Church, and another in....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana kills 6 and causes widespread destruction in US state

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:57:00 +0200indiatoday (en)

One of the most powerful storms to ever hit the US, Hurricane Laura made has landfall in Louisiana, bringing catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding that killed at least six people and left a trail of destruction across the state. Laura came ashore as a Category 4 storm and made....

Hurricane Laura leaves its mark in Arkansas, Louisiana with widespread damage

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:56:00 +0200globalnews (en)

Remnants of Hurricane Laura unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and mangled buildings along the Gulf Coast, including parts of Louisiana and Arkansas, and forecasters warned despite its weakening to a tropical depression, an eastern turn would again make....

Storm 5 Alert: Tornado Warning for Davidson County until 1:15pm

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:56:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Storm 5 Alert is in effect Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura could bring heavy rain, wind and quick, spin-up tornadoes to Middle Tennessee. Watch live coverage below: A Tornado Watch has been issued for the following counties: Cheatham, Davidson, Decatur,....

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:52:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, while the hurricane's remnants carried tropical rain and wind across Tennessee and posed new dangers.

Hurricane Laura was strong enough to reverse the flow of the Mississippi River

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNNand Monica Garrett, CNN Meteorologist Strong winds blowing north from Hurricane Laura appeared to reverse the flow of many waterways along the Louisiana Gulf Coast, including the Mississippi River,... Strong winds blowing north from Hurricane Laura appeared to reverse the....

Pop-Up Storms Today, Then Laura's Remnants Bring Widespread Severe Threat Saturday

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

More scattered storms are expected across the tri-state area Friday, and while some heavy showers are likely, this system isn't expected to be as widespread or severe as the one that brought hail, dangerous winds and took out power for thousands of homes a day earlier. Saturday's storms will be a different story.

blog OPINION: Hurricane Laura shows how little has changed as climate risks grow

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200trust (en)

* Any views expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Fifteen years after Hurricane Katrina, communities of colour again find themselves in the path of climate-driven destruction. Johanna Partin is director of the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance.

Entergy : Hurricane Laura Restoration Update - 8/28/20,8 am

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:49:00 +02004-traders (en)

> Hurricane Laura Restoration Update - 8/28/20,8 am Hurricane Laura Restoration Update - 8/28/20,8 am. By: 08/28/2020. TEXAS. Entergy Texas continues to make great progress and is working in Beaumont, Port Arthur, Nederland, Pt. Neches, Groves, Orange, West Orange, Pinehurst, Pine Forest, Vidor,....

Trump should get a second term for stabilizing energy market: Oil billionaire Harold Hamm

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:45:00 +0200foxbusiness (en)

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Hundreds of thousands left in the dark by Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:45:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

President Donald Trump planned to visit the Gulf Coast this weekend to tour the damage. As the grueling recovery came into focus, short bursts of rain heaped new misery onto homes missing windows and roofs. The prevailing sense of relief that Laura , one of the most powerful hurricanes to strike the U.

News Storm 5 Alert: Tornado Watch in effect for Middle Tenn. Lelan Statom

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:41:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Storm 5 Alert is in effect Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura could bring heavy rain, wind and quick, spin-up tornadoes to Middle Tennessee. Watch live coverage: A Tornado Watch has been issued for the following counties: Cheatham, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson,....

Satellite images show widespread destruction from Hurricane Laura 15 minutes ago

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +02009news (en)

Hurricane Laura roared through southwestern Louisiana early Thursday morning, killing six and leaving behind a wide path of destruction. CNN has obtained new satellite images from Maxar Technologies that are showing just how destructive the storm was. In this before photo, a community of mobile homes along Flounder Drive and Tuna Lane are seen.

TCEQ Regulatory Guidance and Governor Abbott’s Disaster Proclamation Provide Relief During Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:33:00 +0200jdsupra (en)

As with previous rule suspensions due to Hurricanes Harvey and Imelda, this action will focus on rules that could prevent, hinder, or delay necessary actions to address damage caused by Hurricane Laura . The rules covered by those earlier suspensions include reporting and recordkeeping requirements....

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200newsok (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, while the hurricane's remnants carried tropical rain and wind across Tennessee and posed new dangers.

Hurricane Laura leaves at least six dead in Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

At least six people were killed by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and search teams might find more victims, but the governor on Thursday said that the most powerful storm to make landfall in the US state in living memory did not cause the “catastrophic” damage that had been feared.

Dramatic footage captures damage from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200nypost (en)

Dramatic video captured the grim aftermath of Hurricane Laura after it slammed into Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 monster with ferocious 150 mph winds that unleashed widespread flooding and left behind a sea of devastation. The aerial footage shows inundated neighborhoods littered with....

Hurricane Laura: Most dangerous hurricane to hit the US this season

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:29:00 +0200un-news (en)

While it is difficult to link any individual tropical cyclone to climate change, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) expects to see more powerful storms in future as a result of global warming. According to news reports, some 1,500 people are being sent into Louisiana for rescue and....

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura’s aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:28:00 +0200wsaw (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, while the hurricane’s remnants carried tropical rain and wind across Tennessee and posed new dangers.

La dépression tropicale Laura laisse planer la menace de tornades

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:27:00 +0200laprovince (fr)

La dépression tropicale Laura , vestige de l’ouragan qui a frappé la Louisiane jeudi, provoque de fortes pluies. Tandis qu’elle se déplace vers l’est vendredi, les risques d’inondations et de tornades ne sont pas exclus. Laura pourrait déverser jusqu’à 12 centimètres de pluie sur certaines zones de....

Update: Tropical waves remain at low chance of development

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:27:00 +0200caycompass (en)

Friday, 28 Aug. update. A tropical wave producing showers and thunderstorms about 900 miles east of the Windward Islands could gradually develop over coming days. The system remained at a low chance of development, 30%, over the next five days, according to the US National Hurricane Center’s Friday morning forecast.

Hurricane Laura leaves nearly 700K without power, officials warn recovery could take weeks

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:26:00 +0200foxnews (en)

The developments came as President Trump is planning to head to the Gulf Coast this weekend to survey the damage inflicted by Laura , which made landfall early Thursday with top winds of 150 mph -- putting it among the on record in the U.S. “It is clear that we did not sustain and suffer the....

Remnants of Hurricane Laura move East, leaving behind a disaster

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:21:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Lake Charles, Louisiana: The remnants of Hurricane Laura unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of kilometres inland from a path of death and mangled buildings along the Gulf Coast, and forecasters warn of new dangers as the tropical weather blows toward the eastern seaboard this weekend.

NICB: Following Hurricane Laura, Avoid Becoming A Storm Victim Twice

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:21:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Deceitful Contractors and Fraudsters Trying to Unload Flood-Damaged Vehicles Prey on Unsuspecting Consumers. DES PLAINES, Ill. Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As hurricane Laura leaves a path of destruction in its wake, homeowners are left with the unenviable task of putting their lives back together.

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura&#39;s aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:21:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, while the hurricane's remnants carried tropical rain and wind across Tennessee and posed new dangers.

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:20:00 +0200startribune (en)

Flooding and tornadoes were possible as the storm, now a tropical depression, drifted north. Forecasters warned that the system could strengthen into a tropical storm again upon returning to the Atlantic Ocean this weekend. Laura was blamed for at least six deaths, and in the hardest-hit parts of....

Tornado warning issued for parts of Williamson, Dickson, Hickman counties

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:19:00 +0200tennessean (en)

Nashville and parts of Middle Tennessee are under tornado watch Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura approach the region bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. A tornado warning has been issued for Williamson County, Cheatham County, Dickson County and Hickman County until 12:45 p.m. The tornado watch is in effect until 4 p.

Remnants of Hurricane Laura move east, leaving behind a disaster

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:18:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

Lake Charles, Louisiana: The remnants of Hurricane Laura unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of kilometres inland from a path of death and mangled buildings along the Gulf Coast, and forecasters warn of new dangers as the tropical weather blows toward the eastern seaboard this weekend.

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:18:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. In Cameron Parish, homes were damaged, trees uprooted and power lines downed. Benjamin Luna helps recover items from the children's wing....

Hurricane Laura remnants heading toward Northeast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:14:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

When Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana this week as a Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds, it was the strongest storm to hit the state since 1856. For all continental U.S. landfalling hurricane s, Laura tied for the fifth strongest to ever hit the U.S. Pressure wise, Laura was the fourth-strongest hurricane in U.

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:14:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. -- Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, while the hurricane's remnants carried tropical rain and wind across Tennessee and posed new dangers.

Weakened but still dangerous, Laura to pose continued threat

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:12:00 +0200apnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, while the hurricane’s remnants carried tropical rain and wind across Tennessee and posed new dangers.

N.J. weather: Remnants of Hurricane Laura to bring heavy rain, gusty winds to state this weekend - NJ.com

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:10:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Forecasters say the remnants of Tropical Depression Laura will merge with a low pressure system and bring pockets of heavy rain and thunderstorms to New Jersey on Saturday, Aug. 29. AccuWeather. Keep your rain gear handy, New Jersey . More batches of showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected....

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:08:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

As the grueling recovery came into focus, short bursts of rain heaped new misery onto homes missing windows and roofs. The prevailing sense of relief that Laura , one of the most powerful hurricanes to strike the U.S., was not as brutal as originally feared offered little comfort to residents ....

NICB: Following Hurricane Laura, Avoid Becoming A Storm Victim Twice

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

DES PLAINES, Ill. Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As hurricane Laura leaves a path of destruction in its wake, homeowners are left with the unenviable task of putting their lives back together. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) warns everyone to avoid being victimized a second time by....

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:06:00 +0200kitchenertoday (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, while the hurricane's remnants carried tropical rain and wind across Tennessee and posed new dangers.

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:06:00 +0200wftv (en)

As the grueling recovery came into focus, short bursts of rain heaped new misery onto homes missing windows and roofs. The prevailing sense of relief that Laura , one of the most powerful hurricanes to strike the U.S., was not as brutal as originally feared offered little comfort to residents ....

Texas Motor Speedway Opens Campground to Victims of Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:03:00 +0200nbcdfw (en)

Texas Motor Speedway is opening one of its campgrounds to victims of Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana, free of charge. The campground is located on Texas Motor Speedway property off Highway 114, south of the Lone Star Kartpark. The nearby shower and restroom facility will be open and....

Sasol Lake Charles project stays shut, evades hurricane flooding

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:02:00 +0200iol (en)

By Paul Burkhardt. INTERNATIONAL - Sasol Ltd.’s Lake Charles Chemicals Project in Louisiana remains shut after Hurricane Laura hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, the company said. The site is “without power and all manufacturing facilities are shut down,” the Johannesburg-based chemicals and fuels manufacturer said Friday.

Remnants of Hurricane Laura move east, leaving behind a disaster

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:02:00 +0200smh (en)

Lake Charles, Louisiana: The remnants of Hurricane Laura unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of kilometres inland from a path of death and mangled buildings along the Gulf Coast, and forecasters warn of new dangers as the tropical weather blows toward the eastern seaboard this weekend.

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura’s aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:02:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - Hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana were still without power or water Friday, a day after Laura sawed a devastating path through the state, while the hurricane’s remnants carried tropical rain and wind across Tennessee and posed new dangers.

Remnants of Hurricane Laura move east, leaving behind a disaster

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:02:00 +0200theage (en)

Lake Charles, Louisiana: The remnants of Hurricane Laura unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of kilometres inland from a path of death and mangled buildings along the Gulf Coast, and forecasters warn of new dangers as the tropical weather blows toward the eastern seaboard this weekend.

N.J. weather: Remnants of Hurricane Laura to bring heavy rain, gusty winds to state this weekend - NJ.com

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:00:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Forecasters say the remnants of Tropical Depression Laura will merge with a low pressure system and bring pockets of heavy rain and thunderstorms to New Jersey on Saturday, Aug. 29. AccuWeather. Keep your rain gear handy, New Jersey . More batches of showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected....

More than 750,000 still without power in Laura's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:00:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

As the grueling recovery came into focus, short bursts of rain heaped new misery onto homes missing windows and roofs. The prevailing sense of relief that Laura , one of the most powerful hurricanes to strike the U.S., was not as brutal as originally feared offered little comfort to residents ....

'Just gone': Hurricane Laura evacuees in New Orleans describe what they fear awaits back home

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:59:00 +0200nola (en)

They arrived in New Orleans just before sunset on Thursday after the most harrowing night of their lives. The charter bus from Lake Charles, filled with evacuees from Hurricane Laura , pulled up in front of the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel on Canal Street.

Hurricane Laura Ravages Gulf Coast, Exposing Legacies of Environmental Racism

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200truthout (en)

Economy & Labor Even With a New Union, California’s Child Care Providers Struggle Amid Pandemic Hurricane Laura has slammed ashore as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm, bringing sustained winds of 150 miles per hour to the Gulf Coast. The strongest storm to hit Louisiana in over a century,....

Hurricane Laura families' heartbreak as they return home to find 'nothing left'

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:52:00 +0200themirror (en)

Tens of thousands are returning to their homes not knowing if Hurricane Laura has spared them. As evacuees struggled back to the coast over fallen trees and power lines, many arrived to finding nothing left. The hurricane that struck Louisiana and parts of Texas on Wednesday was one of the most powerful in U.

As Laura Exits, U.S. Energy Firms Tally Damage, Plan Restarts

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:49:00 +0200claimsjournal (en)

U.S. energy companies on Thursday were organizing crews to evaluate offshore Gulf of Mexico platforms and assess damage to coastal operations as Hurricane Laura took its fierce winds inland. The storm hit Louisiana early Thursday with 150 mile-per-hour (240 kph) winds, damaging buildings, knocking....

Aerial footage shows massive flooding in Hurricane Laura aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:49:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

Aerial video from Crystal Beach, Texas, shows extensive flooding after Hurricane Laura made landfall. CNN’s Alisyn Camerota speaks with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott about the aftermath. #CNN #News The post Aerial footage shows massive flooding in Hurricane Laura aftermath first appeared on The Union Journal.

NICU staff stayed behind to care for 19 babies as Hurricane Laura hit

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:49:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

Winds howled, water leaked through windows and the generators kicked on at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Despite it all, the NICU staff kept all 19 of its babies safe through the Category 4 storm. “It’s important to know the dedication of all the nurses and the respiratory therapists to keep....

Hurricane Laura: Nurses stay behind to care for babies

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:48:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

Buildings and homes are flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, near Lake Charles, La. Nurses stayed on the job to care for babies who were in the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital NICU. (David J. Phillip/AP) LAKE CHARLES, La.

Bluegrass Chapter of the Red Cross helping with Hurricane Laura relief

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:48:00 +0200wkyt (en)

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – The Bluegrass Chapter of the American Red Cross is hard at work on the ground and behind the scenes right now helping those impacted by the hurricane in both Louisiana and Texas. Because Hurricane Laura hit in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers and organizers are being forced to think outside the box.

Laura topples Confederate statue just days after Louisiana parish voted to keep it

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:48:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue, called the South’s Defenders Monument, in its place.

Hurricane Laura: Most dangerous hurricane to hit the US this season

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:47:00 +0200un-org (en)

While it is difficult to link any individual tropical cyclone to climate change, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) expects to see more powerful storms in future as a result of global warming. According to news reports, some 1,500 people are being sent into Louisiana for rescue and....

Hurricane Laura: Nurses stay behind to care for babies

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

Buildings and homes are flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, near Lake Charles, La. Nurses stayed on the job to care for babies who were in the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital NICU. (David J. Phillip/AP) LAKE CHARLES, La.

Remnants of Hurricane Laura move east, leaving behind a disaster

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200watoday (en)

Lake Charles, Louisiana: The remnants of Hurricane Laura unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of kilometres inland from a path of death and mangled buildings along the Gulf Coast, and forecasters warn of new dangers as the tropical weather blows toward the eastern seaboard this weekend.

NICB: Following Hurricane Laura, Avoid Becoming A Storm Victim Twice

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:43:00 +0200finanzen-at (en)

DES PLAINES, Ill. Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As hurricane Laura leaves a path of destruction in its wake, homeowners are left with the unenviable task of putting their lives back together. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) warns everyone to avoid being victimized a second time by....

NICB: Following Hurricane Laura, Avoid Becoming A Storm Victim Twice

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:43:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

DES PLAINES, Ill. Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As hurricane Laura leaves a path of destruction in its wake, homeowners are left with the unenviable task of putting their lives back together. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) warns everyone to avoid being victimized a second time by....

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:39:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

La Niña looms. The hyper-active season is forecast to continue in the weeks ahead as a pattern of cooler-than-normal sea surface temperatures called La Niña continues to develop along the equator in the Pacific Ocean. “That increases the likelihood of an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season,”....

Forecasters eye two developing systems in the Atlantic: Nana, Omar could be next up on the heels of Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:38:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Although the remnants of Hurricane Laura are still drenching parts of the US Friday, there are already concerns about more storms stirring in the Atlantic. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/08/28/after-hurricane-laura-forecasters-eye-two-tropical-w....

Entergy ends rolling blackouts in Texas

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:38:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Entergy has cancelled plans for periodic power outages among some of its Texas customers north of Houston, the company announced Friday. The company, which provides power to areas north of Houston in The Woodlands and in east Texas including Beaumont and Port Arthur, is no longer asking its Texas customers to reduce their use of electricity.

Hurricane Laura topples Confederate statue in Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:33:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Hurricane Laura toppled a Confederate statue that stood in front of a Lake Charles, Louisiana courthouse for more than 100 years. Erected in 1915, the South's Defenders monument outlasted attempts to remove it two weeks ago, but it was knocked down by the on Thursday.

Chemical fire breaks out in Hurricane Laura's wake

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:33:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

A large chemical fire has broken out over Lake Charles, Louisiana, hours after the eye of Hurricane Laura passed directly over the city. Louisiana State Police say they're responding to a chlorine leak at a company that makes chemicals along Interstate 10 just west of Lake Charles, which was....

Sister of teen killed during Hurricane Laura speaks out

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:33:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

A 14-year-old girl was killed overnight by a falling tree after Hurricane Laura made landfall . It happened in the city of Leesville, Louisiana, about 100 miles inland from the coast. As the storm barreled down central Louisiana, Cynthia Miller was doing what she loved most: Reading.

Hurricane Laura snaps Lake Charles TV station's tower, which crashed into the studio

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

LAKE CHARLES: Law enforcement vehicles travel down Ryan Street after Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm in southwest Louisiana, seen Thursday, August 27, 2020, in Lake Charles, La. In the background is the Capitol One Tower, which suffered heavy window damage.

Ouragan Laura : Un bulletin météo utilise des effets spéciaux pour montrer la montée des eaux 20 Minutes

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:26:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Dans son bulletin météo, le présentateur est submergé par des eaux montant jusqu’à 3,50 m © David J. Phillip/AP/SIPA Ouragan Laura INTEMPÉRIES - Dans son bulletin météo, le présentateur est submergé par des eaux montant jusqu’à 3,50 m. Alors que l’ouragan Laura fait des ravages dans le sud-est des....

Tornado watch in effect as Laura's remnants move across Nashville, Midstate

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200tennessean (en)

Nashville and parts of Middle Tennessee are under tornado watch Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura approach the region bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. The tornado watch is in effect until 4 p.m. for counties including Davidson, Williamson, Sumner, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Cheatham,....

Hurricane Laura: Nurses stay behind to care for babies

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:22:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Buildings and homes are flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, near Lake Charles, La. Nurses stayed on the job to care for babies who were in the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital NICU. (David J. Phillip/AP) LAKE CHARLES, La.

Texas and Louisiana could see more COVID-19 cases after hurricane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:19:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

A sign referencing COVID-19 and Hurricane Laura in Galveston, Texas, on Aug. 26, 2020. Julio Cesar Chavez / Reuters. Edwards, who is a Democrat, said the state took pre-emptive measures to prevent the virus from spreading by placing storm refugees in hotels and motels rather than in crowded shelters.

FACT CHECK: Image Claims To Show Shark Swimming Down Flooded Highway In Louisiana During Hurricane Laura

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

12:05 PM 08/28/2020 Trevor Schakohl | Fact Check Reporter. An image shared on Facebook over 700 times purportedly shows a shark swimming on a flooded Louisiana highway during Hurricane Laura . Verdict: False. The shark has been superimposed into a photo of a flooded road. It is often shared in jest after hurricanes.

Hurricane Laura blasts through Texas and Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:17:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

In late August, 2020, wreaked widespread destruction across Louisiana after slamming into the Gulf Coast as one of the most powerful storms in U.S. history. Several people were killed by falling trees in Louisiana, including a 14-year-old girl and a 68-year-old man.

Charlotte firefighters return home from Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:16:00 +0200wbtv (en)

Update on deployment to Louisiana; all NC resources are returning home. Damage assessment from the affected areas has determined that national resources are not needed. Our brave men & women are headed home! pic.twitter.com/JYDY2aVROc — Charlotte Fire Dept.

After Hurricane Laura, med student enlists colleagues to help hometown

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:15:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

"I'm going down there today, but obviously I need a lot more help," he continued. "The community of Lake Charles is truly a melting pot. We work together, we are a blue-collar community and we do everything we can to try to help each other and this is a time where our resilience will be tested, but....

Hurricane Laura: Nurses stay behind to care for babies

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:14:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

Buildings and homes are flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, near Lake Charles, La. Nurses stayed on the job to care for babies who were in the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital NICU. (David J. Phillip/AP) LAKE CHARLES, La.

Laura topples Confederate statue just days after Louisiana parish voted to keep it

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:12:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue, called the South’s Defenders Monument, in its place.

Nation Hello Nana and Omar? More storms could spin up on the heels of Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:11:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Forecasters eye two developing systems in the Atlantic: Nana, Omar could be next up on the heels of Hurricane Laura Although the remnants of Hurricane Laura are still drenching parts of the US Friday, there are already concerns about more storms stirring in the Atlantic. Check out this story on USATODAY.

Remnants of Hurricane Laura drench Arkansas as storm heads east This content was published on Aug 28, 2020 Aug 28, 2020 (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Laura were dousing Arkansas on Friday morning and due to bring rain to the East Coast over the weekend.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

(Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Laura were dousing Arkansas on Friday morning and due to bring rain to the East Coast over the weekend. Now a tropical depression, Laura had proved less damaging than feared, despite arriving in Louisiana this week as one of the most powerful hurricanes recorded in the United States .

Will gas prices spike after Hurricane Laura struck the heart of U.S. gas production?

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:06:00 +0200nj (en)

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Usually when a hurricane or tropical storm slams into the Gulf Coast, home to many of the country’s oil refineries, was no exception, causing refineries and oil drilling platforms on Gulf Coast states to shut down earlier this week, then repair the subsequent storm damage and restart production.

Forecasters track two tropical disturbances following Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:02:00 +0200thehill (en)

Meteorologists are tracking two new disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean in addition to Laura , which has now weakened to a tropical depression. Forecasters note that it is still too early to discern if the offshore weather patterns could reach the Gulf of Mexico and hit Louisiana following the mass destruction Laura’s landfall left.

BRG taking on patients from Lake Charles

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200wafb (en)

The final advisory from the National Hurricane Center was written on Laura at 10 p.m. Thursday night. Healing Place Church is now serving as a drop-off site for donated supplies to be given to victims of Hurricane Laura, which made landfall early Thursday morning (Aug. 27) as a strong Category 4 storm.

Remnants of Hurricane Laura drench Arkansas as storm heads east

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

(Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Laura were dousing Arkansas on Friday morning and due to bring rain to the East Coast over the weekend. Now a tropical depression, Laura had proved less damaging than feared, despite arriving in Louisiana this week as one of the most powerful hurricanes recorded in the United States .

Laura topples Confederate statue just days after Louisiana parish voted to keep it

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:58:00 +0200missoulian (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue, called the South’s Defenders Monument, in its place.

Threat of tornadoes, heavy rain looms after Hurricane Laura; tropical depression heads to Mid-Atlantic - USA TODAY

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:58:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Hundreds of miles inland from the battered Gulf Coast, Laura – now a tropical depression – dumped heavy rain across the Deep South Friday and threatened to spin off deadly tornadoes as it turned eastward for a weekend race toward the mid-Atlantic states.

St. Charles Parish and United Way organize Hurricane Laura donation drive

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200heraldguide (en)

St. Charles Parish and the United Way of St. Charles have teamed up to collect supply donations for victims of Hurricane Laura . Supplies can be dropped off Monday, Aug. 31 through Wednesday, Sept. 2 between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center, located at 274 Judge....

News Storm 5 Alert: Tornado Watch issued for Middle Tennessee Lelan Statom

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Storm 5 Alert will go into effect on Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura could bring heavy rain, wind and quick, spin-up tornadoes to Middle Tennessee. A Tornado Watch has been issued for the following counties: Cheatham, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Giles, Hardin,....

Laura topples Confederate statue just days after Louisiana parish voted to keep it

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue, called the South’s Defenders Monument, in its place.

Remnants of Hurricane Laura drench Arkansas as storm heads east 25m ago

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:52:00 +0200wsau (en)

(Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Laura were dousing Arkansas on Friday morning and due to bring rain to the East Coast over the weekend. Now a tropical depression, Laura had proved less damaging than feared, despite arriving in Louisiana this week as one of the most powerful hurricanes recorded in the United States .

Push to restart storm-hit energy operations gets yawn from oil markets By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies on Friday continued efforts to restore operations at U.S. Gulf Coast offshore platforms and refineries shut by Hurricane Laura as oil markets largely shrugged off the storm's impact. Some 300 offshore production facilities and half-dozen refineries halted ahead of a Ca... 27m ago

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:52:00 +0200wsau (en)

By Erwin Seba. HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies on Friday continued efforts to restore operations at U.S. Gulf Coast offshore platforms and refineries shut by Hurricane Laura as oil markets largely shrugged off the storm's impact. Some 300 offshore production facilities and half-dozen refineries....

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

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

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

Remnants of Hurricane Laura drench Arkansas as storm heads...

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Laura were dousing Arkansas on Friday morning and due to bring rain to the East Coast over the weekend. Now a tropical depression, Laura had proved less damaging than feared, despite arriving in Louisiana this week as one of the most powerful hurricanes recorded in the United States .

Oil Dips With Gulf Coast Refineries on the Mend After Laura

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

(Bloomberg) -- Oil edged lower with U.S. Gulf Coast facilities shifting to recovery mode after Hurricane Laura and traders turning their attention to viral flare-ups dimming the prospects for a recovery in global fuel demand. Futures in New York oscillated between minimal gains and losses on Friday,....

Remnants of Hurricane Laura drench Arkansas as storm heads east

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

(Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Laura were dousing Arkansas on Friday morning and due to bring rain to the East Coast over the weekend. Now a tropical depression, Laura had proved less damaging than feared, despite arriving in Louisiana this week as one of the most powerful hurricanes recorded in the United States .

Photos: Aerial images show stark destruction from Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:48:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

Photographs show entire neighborhoods surrounded by green-brown floodwater. A glassy high-rise stands with most of its windows missing. An airport hangar is shredded into ribbons of metal. This drone photo shows the roof blown off of an AutoZone store along Nelson Road in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura , Thursday, Aug.

REUTERS - UPDATE 7-Oil eases as producers, refiners avoid worst of hurricane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:47:00 +0200nampa (en)

UPDATE 7-Oil eases as producers, refiners avoid worst of hurricane. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. * WTI, Brent on track head for weekly gains * Port of Houston set to reopen * Refiners assess plants after storm passes * Long-term demand outlook remains bearish * Coming Up: Bakers Hughes weekly rig count at 1 p.

Hurricane Laura destroys Confederate statue days after locals voted to keep it

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200metro-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura toppled a Confederate statue in Lake Charles, Louisiana, just days after locals had voted to leave it in place (Pictures: AP) Hurricane Laura has destroyed a controversial confederate statue just days after local residents voted to keep the monument in place.

Millions Of Pounds Of Extra Pollution Were Released Before Laura Made Landfall

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200npr (en)

Hurricane Laura hit an area known for its refineries and chemical plants. They released millions of pounds of air pollution when they shut down, and many air monitors are not functioning.

Ouragan Laura : au moins six morts en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:45:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

À Cameron (Louisiane) aux États-Unis, l'eau n'est toujours pas descendue. La ville est inondée, avec des maisons détruites à perte de vue. Les vents à 240 km/h ont fait exploser les vitres de cet immeuble. On ne compte plus les arbres arrachés. L'ouragan Laura a fait au moins six morts , et des milliards de dollars de dégâts.

Hurricane Laura leaves damage in Louisiana and weakens into tropical depression - CNBC

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:40:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Hurricane Laura , after unleashing extensive damage in Louisiana, is now moving eastward as a tropical depression through Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama as forecasters warn of more dangerous weather over the weekend. The hurricane left property damage, a hazardous chemical fire and at least six....

Kohl : Select Kohl's Stores Currently Closed due to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:36:00 +02004-traders (en)

Updated: August 28, 2020 9:40 a.m. CST. Kohl's is committed to the health and well-being of families, and the safety of our customers and associates is a top priority. The below Kohl's stores are temporarily closed due to Hurricane Laura . This list will be updated with information on closures and re-openings on an ongoing basis.

CenterPoint Energy : crews depart for Louisiana to support ongoing power restoration efforts

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:36:00 +02004-traders (en)

Friday-August-28-2020. Houston - Aug. 28, 2020 - This morning, CenterPoint Energy deployed nearly 400 linemen, contractors and support personnel from Houston and Evansville, Ind., to assist with power restoration efforts in southwest Louisiana due to Hurricane Laura 's extensive damage.

Remnants of Hurricane Laura to bring heavy rain, gusty winds to N.J. this weekend

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:35:00 +0200nj (en)

Forecasters say the remnants of Tropical Depression Laura will merge with a low pressure system and bring pockets of heavy rain and thunderstorms to New Jersey on Saturday, Aug. 29. AccuWeather. Keep your rain gear handy, New Jersey . More batches of showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected....

Tropical Depression Laura's remnants to move across Nashville; flash flood watch in effect

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:33:00 +0200tennessean (en)

Nashville and parts of Middle Tennessee are under a flash flood watch Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura approach the region bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. "A few severe storms with damaging winds are possible, and an isolated brief tornado or 2 could form," the NWS office in Nashville tweeted early Friday .

Port of Houston reopens to commercial vessels as hurricane closure lifted

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:32:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

The Port of Houston, the United States ’ largest energy export port, began reopening to commercial shipping on Thursday after a day-long closure due to Hurricane Laura , the U.S. Coast Guard said. Ports along the Texas and Louisiana coasts were closed as the Category 4 hurricane churned up the Gulf of....

Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue heroes not deployed to help with Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:31:00 +0200wsfa (en)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - An 18-member Swift Water Rescue Team from Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue planned to leave Thursday morning to help with Hurricane Laura in Louisiana. However, the team was notified Thursday evening it will not need to be deployed. The team was placed on alert Wednesday and spent....

Hurricane Laura leaves damage in Louisiana and weakens into tropical depression - CNBC

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Hurricane Laura , after unleashing extensive damage in Louisiana, is now moving eastward as a tropical depression through Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama as forecasters warn of more dangerous weather over the weekend. The hurricane left property damage, a hazardous chemical fire and at least six....

Photos: Aerial images show stark destruction from Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:28:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Photographs show entire neighborhoods surrounded by green-brown floodwater. A glassy high-rise stands with most of its windows missing. An airport hangar is shredded into ribbons of metal. This drone photo shows the roof blown off of an AutoZone store along Nelson Road in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura , Thursday, Aug.

Before and after satellite images show widespread destruction from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:24:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

New satellite images are giving a glimpse at the destruction that Hurricane Laura has waged across Lake Charles, Louisiana. In this after photo, a community of mobile homes along Flounder Drive and Tuna Lane appear to have also sustained damage as the Category 4 hurricane came through Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Several dead; power still out in Louisiana, Texas after Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:17:00 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 28 (UPI) -- More than 750,000 homes and businesses in Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas were still without power on Friday, a day after Hurricane Laura resulted in several deaths and widespread damage. At least six people have died and major damage has been sighted in parts of Louisiana after the....

Pétrole: le Brent à plus de 45 dollars le baril vendredi

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200ENTV-fr (fr)

Les cours du pétrole étaient stables vendredi, pris entre deux forces opposées: l’ouragan Laura moins fort que redouté aux Etats-unis et une baisse du dollar. Vers midi, le baril de Brent de la mer du Nord pour livraison en octobre, dont c’est le dernier jour de cotation valait 45,15 dollars à....

Water Quality Of Flood-Impacted Areas From Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:14:00 +0200wateronline (en)

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.

16:03 INTEMPÉRIES Une chaîne météo use d’effets spéciaux pour illustrer l’ouragan Laura Dans son bulletin météo, le présentateur est submergé par des eaux montant jusqu’à 3,50 m

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:11:00 +020020minutes (fr)

Ouragan Laura — David J. Phillip/AP/SIPA. Alors que l’ouragan Laura fait des ravages dans le sud-est des Etats-Unis, The Weather Channel a redoublé d’efforts visuels pour informer la population du danger. La chaîne météo américaine a diffusé une vidéo explication des conséquences de l’ouragan en utilisant de nombreux effets spéciaux.

Photos of the Devastation Caused By Hurricane Laura & How You Can Help in the Aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:11:00 +0200people-com (en)

made landfall in the U.S. on early Thursday morning as a Category 4 hurricane and has since been downgraded to tropical storm. The storm brought less flood damage than experts anticipated, but inflicted a significant amount of structural damage, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said on Thursday morning.

Hurricane Laura topples Confederate monument town had voted to keep - The Hill

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:10:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Just two weeks after the city of Lake Charles, La., voted to keep a Confederate monument standing, Hurricane Laura brought it down on Thursday with along the state’s coast. The Daily Advertiser reports that the statue, The South’s Defenders Monument, was the subject of a contentious debate, which ended in a vote on Aug.

Hurricane Laura aftermath: Before-and-after satellite images capture extent of damage

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:10:00 +0200foxnews (en)

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 aftermath: Before-and-after satellite images capture extent of damage Lake Charles was one of the cities hardest-hit by the hurricane.

National News U.S. Coast Guard 'always ready' as Hurricane Laura nears Kai Beech 3:08 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:04:00 +0200ksby (en)

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, commander, Sector New Orleans.

Hurricane Laura blew down a controversial Confederate statue in Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:01:00 +0200chron (en)

Weeks after officials voted to keep a Confederate monument on courthouse grounds in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Hurricane Laura took matters into her own hands. The storm toppled the South's Defenders Monument, a controversial statue dedicated to Confederate soldiers. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury voted 10-4 Aug.

Hurricane Laura property damage in U.S. may reach US$12B

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0200bnnbloomberg (en)

Damaged homes surrounded by water after Hurricane Laura made landfall in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, U.S., on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. Hurricane Laura raked across Louisiana early on Thursday, becoming one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the state with a "catastrophic storm surge," flash....

Remnants of Hurricane Laura will bring the chance for severe storms this weekend

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:58:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

ATLANTA The FOX 5 Storm Team says remnants of Hurricane Laura will bring the chance for severe weather this weekend in north Georgia. The greatest risk for severe storms will arrive after sunset Friday and continue through Saturday morning. A sliver of northwest Georgia is under a level 2 risk for....

Hurricane Laura to See 'Unsurvivable Storm Surge,' 12-Foot Flooding

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:55:00 +0200interestingengineering (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday morning, with wild winds upward of 150 mph (241.4 km/h) and massive flooding growing into an "unsurvivable storm surge," according to the National Hurricane Center Update 28.08 9:30 am EDT: Hurricane Laura leaves widespread destruction with six people dead.

Amateur Drone Videos Could Aid In Natural Disaster Damage Assessment

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:55:00 +0200enn (en)

It wasn't long after Hurricane Laura hit the Gulf Coast Thursday that people began flying drones to record the damage and posting videos on social media. It wasn't long after Hurricane Laura hit the Gulf Coast Thursday that people began flying drones to record the damage and posting videos on social media.

Brownsville NWS station steps in for Lake Charles

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:55:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

Lake Charles, La., which got hammered by Hurricane Laura in the wee morning hours of Aug. 27, is just shy of 400 miles from Brownsville as the crow flies, though in one sense Brownsville was right in the thick of it. The National Weather Service Brownsville station took over for the NWS Lake Station....

Trump swiped $44 billion from FEMA as he undermined unemployment negotiations before Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:52:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Donald Trump. U.S. President Donald Trump Samuel Corum/Getty Images. Lawmakers are concerned that President Donald Trump's decision to swipe $44 billion from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will leave its disaster fund depleted amid a record-setting hurricane season.

Hurricane Laura leaves damage in Louisiana and weakens into tropical depression

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:51:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

Hurricane Laura , after unleashing extensive damage in Louisiana, is now moving eastward as a tropical depression through Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama as forecasters warn of more dangerous weather over the weekend. The hurricane left property damage, a hazardous chemical fire and at least six....

Hurricane Laura Devastates Gulf Coast, Laying Bare Climate Crisis, Environmental Injustice

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:50:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

This is viewer supported news. Please do your part today. Donate Hurricane Laura has slammed ashore as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm, bringing sustained winds of 150 miles per hour to the Gulf Coast. The strongest storm to hit Louisiana in over a century, Laura made landfall near the border of Louisiana and Texas.

Hurricane Laura aftermath: Before and after satellite images capture extent of damage

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:50:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 aftermath: Before-and-after satellite images capture extent of damage Lake Charles was one of the cities hardest-hit by the hurricane.

What happens after Hurricane Laura?

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:50:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

After battering Louisiana on Thursday, Laura weakened as it moved inland but it will continue to bring torrential rain and flooding over the coming days to parts of the Mississippi Valley and mid-Atlantic states. Meanwhile, there are more storms brewing in the Atlantic which could impact the Caribbean.

2 tropical waves being monitored as Central Florida prepares for a wet weekend

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:48:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring two tropical waves in the Atlantic. One is located about 900 miles east of the Windward Islands. Some gradual development of this system is possible during the next several days while it moves westward at about 15 mph toward the eastern Caribbean islands.

2020’s “extremely active” hurricane season, explained

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

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

Hurricane Laura heads for US coastPhnom Penh Post

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:47:00 +0200thecambodianews (en)

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....

Entergy : Insights > Storms

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:46:00 +02004-traders (en)

> Hurricane Laura Restoration Update - 8/28/20 @ 8 a.m. Hurricane Laura Restoration Update - 8/28/20 @ 8 a.m. By: Corporate Editorial Team. 08/28/2020. Damage in Louisiana. Damage in Louisiana. We have started restoring service to our customers where it is safe to do so and continue assessing damage to our system caused by Hurricane Laura.

Millions at risk as Tropical Storm Laura moves inward

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:44:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the destruction after Hurricane Laura swept through Orange, Texas. Meanwhile Vice Admiral Steven Poulin from the US Coast Guard tells CNN’s Jake Tapper what he saw after flying over some of the damaged areas. #CNN #News The post Millions at risk as Tropical Storm Laura moves inward first appeared on The Union Journal.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills six, but less damage than forecast By Reuters

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:44:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

2/2 © Reuters. A satellite view of lightning from Hurricane Laura 2/2 By Elijah Nouvelage and Ernest Scheyder LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) – Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains.

Hurricane Laura Property Damage in U.S. May Reach $12 Billion

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:44:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Hurricane Laura , the most intense storm to hit the northwestern Gulf Coast since 1856, will result in as much as $12 billion in damage to real estate, estimated. Insured wind and storm surge losses for residential and commercial properties in Louisiana and Texas will total $8 billion to $12 billion, according to a Friday.

PICTURED: Teenager, 14, killed during Hurricane Laura was riding out the storm with her two sisters

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:37:00 +0200dailymail (en)

The first confirmed victim of Hurricane Laura has been named as a 14-year-old in Louisiana who died when a tree fell on her parents' bedroom as she rode out the storm with them and her two sisters. The heartbroken family of Cynthia Miller revealed the terrifying conditions as the Category 4....

Six killed as Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:35:00 +0200thedailystarBD (en)

Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana yesterday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura's powerful gusts uprooted trees - and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Louisiana left devastated as Laura’s remnants move eastwards

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:35:00 +0200theargus (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Laura have unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction along the Gulf Coast of the United States . Flooding and more tornadoes are possible as the leftovers of the once fearsome Category 4 hurricane move eastwards through....

La Nina likely, but temperatures set to remain high: UN

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:34:00 +0200theindependentbd (en)

Global temperatures boosted by climate change will still be higher than usual despite the cooling effect of a La Nina weather phenomenon expected to develop in the coming months, the UN said Thursday. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said there was a 60 percent chance of a La Nina event between September and November.

BBB warns of donation scams related to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:29:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

A building is left damaged by Hurricane Laura , Thursday Aug. 27, 2020, in Lake Charles, La. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool) (Bill Feig) The Better Business Bureau has a new alert out for people who want to donate to the communities affected by Hurricane Laura: Beware of scammers.

Exxon Mobil : Begins Restart of Beaumont, Texas, Refinery After Hurricane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:29:00 +02004-traders (en)

Exxon Mobil Corp. said Friday its Beaumont, Texas, refinery and other nearby assets sustained little damage from Hurricane Laura and as such it has begun to restart operations. "Our initial assessment of our Beaumont area facilities revealed the need for only minor repairs, and we have begun restart activities," Exxon said in a statement.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Hundreds of thousands without power as system moves east - Fox News

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:28:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Forecasters are warning that the threat of flooding still looms Friday as Tropical Depression Laura makes its way east after battering states like Louisiana. Hundreds of thousands remain without power in the region as officials and residents continue to inspect the damage inflicted by the storm,....

Louisiana left devastated as Hurricane Laura’s remnants move eastwards

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:25:00 +0200thejournal (en)

THE REMNANTS OF Hurricane Laura have unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction along the Gulf Coast of the United States . Flooding and more tornadoes are possible as the leftovers of the once fearsome Category 4 hurricane move eastwards through....

Houston under heat advisory with triple-digit forecast

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

Following a week of adverse weather forecasts, Houston has once again issued a heat advisory that will likely extend through the weekend. Houstonians can expect temperatures to edge toward triple-digits Friday, with the actual feel somewhere between 105 and 110 degrees by early afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

Some Houston-area residents experience periodic power outages due to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Texans, along with Houston-area residents, experienced power outages due to Hurricane Laura ’s impact. Entergy announced the outages to its Texas customers Thursday after its transmission system suffered extensive damage from the hurricane. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator....

Hurricane Laura: More photos, videos of storm damage

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:17:00 +0200al (en)

By Leada Gore | lgore@al.com Laura , downgraded now from a hurricane to a tropical storm, continues to move northward over Louisiana, Texas and into Arkansas, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rain. Packing winds up to 150 mph, Hurricane Laura left widespread destruction in Louisiana and is blamed for at least 6 deaths in the state.

Satellite images of Hurricane Laura aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:17:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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Hurricane Laura's Impact: 'The Wind Just Tore Everything Up'

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:15:00 +0200npr (en)

"It tore the brick off, it tore the roof off, it lifted the truck by its roof. I mean, it tore everything. I have a skylight in my truck right now,"

Hurricane Laura: Aerial view shows devastating scope of storm's destruction

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:14:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

The town of Cameron, Louisiana is unrecognizable after Hurricane Laura made landfall nearby, bringing fierce winds and flooding. To see the true scope of the damage, Omar Villafranca boarded a helicopter and surveyed what is left of the town from 200 feet in the air.

Louisiana left devastated as Laura’s remnants move eastwards

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:12:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Laura have unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction along the Gulf Coast of the United States . F looding and more tornadoes are possible as the leftovers of the once fearsome Category 4 hurricane move eastwards through....

Hurricane Laura is the strongest storm to hit Louisiana in 160 years. How can communities defend themselves?

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:12:00 +0200phys (en)

on Wednesday, killing at least six people, knocking down homes and businesses, and leaving at least one million people across the region without power. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, city and county officials in Texas and Louisiana issued evacuation orders affecting more than 500,000 residents, while Arkansas Gov.

AP PHOTOS: Aerial images show stark destruction from Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:10:00 +0200apnews (en)

From the air, the destruction of Hurricane Laura is especially stark. Photographs from The Associated Press show entire neighborhoods surrounded by green-brown floodwater. A glassy high-rise stands with most of its windows missing. An airport hangar is shredded into ribbons of metal.

Louisiana left devastated as Laura’s remnants move eastwards

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:06:00 +0200irishexaminer (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Laura have unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction along the Gulf Coast of the United States . Flooding and more tornadoes are possible as the leftovers of the once fearsome Category 4 hurricane move eastwards through....

Gulf Coast Refineries Restart After Hurricane Scare Gulf of Mexico refiners have restarted production following a narrow miss from the devastating hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:04:00 +0200oilprice (en)

Refineries along the Gulf Coast began to restart a day after hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana, most of them only suffering minimal or no damage. Motiva and Valero have so far been the only ones to report a problema chemical leak that was quickly contained for Motiva and a release of sulfur dioxide for Valero.

Dow : Facilities Escape Hurricane Damage

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:04:00 +02004-traders (en)

Dow Inc. said Friday its Gulf Coast facilities were spared major damage by Hurricane Laura a day after the storm made landfall in the region. The Michigan-based chemicals company said its sites in the Texas cities of Sabine, Beaumont, Deer Park, La Porte, Bayport and Texas City were preemptively closed before the hurricane's arrival.

Hurricane Laura leaves damage in Louisiana and weakens into tropical depression

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:03:00 +0200cnbc (en)

Despite Laura hitting the land with such force, its forecast storm surge — expected to be "unsurvivable" at up to 20 feet high — ended up being about half as high in Louisiana. Forecasters said that this was due in part to the storm moving quickly. "It is clear that we did not sustain and suffer the....

Louisiana left devastated as Laura’s remnants move eastwards

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:02:00 +0200pressandjournal (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Laura have unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction along the Gulf Coast of the United States . Flooding and more tornadoes are possible as the leftovers of the once fearsome Category 4 hurricane move eastwards through....

National/World News Louisiana begins cleanup from Hurricane Laura Alex Hider 5:47 AM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:58:00 +0200koaa (en)

Cleanup is underway in Louisiana and southeastern Texas after one of the strongest hurricanes to ever make landfall in the area caused extensive damage and flooding on Thursday. Reports Thursday indicated that Hurricane Laura killed six people , including a 14-year-old girl. Officials expect that number to rise as recovery efforts continue.

Laura's leftovers move east, leaving a disaster in Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:56:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Lakes Charles, Louisiana resident Darein Causey walked around her flooded neighborhood looking for a way out once floodwaters receded. Video from Causey shows fallen trees and damaged homes after Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday. President Donald Trump says he will visit the Gulf Coast....

Hurricane Laura remnants heading toward Northeast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:48:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

ABC News By MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News. (NEW YORK) — When Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana this week as a Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds, it was the strongest storm to hit the state since 1856. For all continental U.S. landfalling hurricanes, Laura tied for the fifth strongest to ever hit the U.S.

Louisiana left devastated as Laura’s remnants move eastwards

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:47:00 +0200yourlocalguardian (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Laura have unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction along the Gulf Coast of the United States . Flooding and more tornadoes are possible as the leftovers of the once fearsome Category 4 hurricane move eastwards through....

Louisiana left devastated as Laura’s remnants move eastwards

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:41:00 +0200thecourier (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Laura have unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction along the Gulf Coast of the United States . Flooding and more tornadoes are possible as the leftovers of the once fearsome Category 4 hurricane move eastwards through....

August 12, 2020

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

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

Louisiana left devastated as Laura’s remnants move eastwards

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

The remnants of Hurricane Laura have unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction along the Gulf Coast of the United States . Flooding and more tornadoes are possible as the leftovers of the once fearsome Category 4 hurricane move eastwards through....

Louisiana left devastated as Laura’s remnants move eastwards

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

The remnants of Hurricane Laura have unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction along the Gulf Coast of the United States . Flooding and more tornadoes are possible as the leftovers of the once fearsome Category 4 hurricane move eastwards through....

Katrina-like storms are the new normal

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:37:00 +0200thehill (en)

the risk of the levees failing. After Katrina hit, I remember driving through the hollowed out city of New Orleans, Plaquemines Parish to its south, and along the Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coast, and being awed. I was reminded of wars I’d covered, but with fewer deaths (still over 1,800) and far wider destruction.

Louisiana left devastated as Laura’s remnants move eastwards

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:37:00 +0200dailyecho (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Laura have unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction along the Gulf Coast of the United States . Flooding and more tornadoes are possible as the leftovers of the once fearsome Category 4 hurricane move eastwards through....

Louisiana left devastated as Laura’s remnants move eastwards

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200eveningtelegraph (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Laura have unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction along the Gulf Coast of the United States . Flooding and more tornadoes are possible as the leftovers of the once fearsome Category 4 hurricane move eastwards through....

Louisiana left devastated as Laura’s remnants move eastwards

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:33:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Laura have unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction along the Gulf Coast of the United States . Flooding and more tornadoes are possible as the leftovers of the once fearsome Category 4 hurricane move eastwards through....

Threat of tornadoes, heavy rain looms after Hurricane Laura; tropical depression heads to Mid-Atlantic - USA TODAY

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:27:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Hundreds of miles inland from the battered Gulf Coast, Laura – now a tropical depression – dumped heavy rain across the Deep South Friday and threatened to spin off deadly tornadoes as it turned eastward for a weekend race toward the mid-Atlantic states.

Energy Companies Begin Restoring Power in Wake of Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:27:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Hundreds of thousands of Entergy customers were without power in Louisiana and Texas in the wake of Hurricane Laura on August 27 and 28. Updating on the evening of August 27, the company said 256,000 customers were still without power. Entergy said it was dedicating thousands of staff to returning....

Thank You National Hurricane Center; You Saved Lives With Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:25:00 +0200forbes (en)

I am baffled by something and have been for a good period of time. Some people actually complain when deaths and destruction are below some preconceived “threshold” in their head. I don’t know if it is the popularity of “The Walking Dead” and other shows, but there are people that actually complain....

Coastal Louisiana a hot mess as Laura's leftovers move east

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:24:00 +0200gazette (en)

One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast with wind and rain as Laura roared ashore in Louisiana. Residents surveyed the damage Thursday, some taken aback by how much havoc the storm wreaked overnight. Lakes Charles, Louisiana resident Darein Causey walked....

Amateur Drone Videos Could Aid in Natural Disaster Damage Assessment

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:21:00 +0200cs-cmu (en)

A team of SCS researchers are using AI to develop a system that automatically identifies buildings in drone footage of natural disasters and determines if they're damaged. The system can also identify if the damage is slight (yellow) or serious (orange), or if the building has been destroyed.

Hurricane Laura&#39;s winds batter Louisiana, killing six

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

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

Hurricanes, fires, floods and locusts: Science says climate change is here but the RNC refuses to believe

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:13:00 +0200cnn-special (en)

Complicating the mounting task of saving lives and livelihoods in this ongoing climate crisis : a new disease, released from a natural world out of balance. Two tiny foes -- coronavirus and heat-trapping gas -- joining forces to make pandemic patients in Lake Charles, Louisiana, worry about blown roofs and falling trees.

Timeline: See when hurricane Laura remnants reach Cincinnati

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:11:00 +0200cincinnati (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Laura will make their way into Greater Cincinnati on Friday afternoon, bringing increased chances of rain. The National Weather Service said the moist airmass will remain in place for Friday and into Saturday as the remnants of Laura move east across Kentucky.

Thank You National Hurricane Center; You Saved Lives With Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

I am baffled by something and have been for a good period of time. Some people actually complain when deaths and destruction are below some preconceived “threshold” in their head. I don’t know if it is the popularity of “The Walking Dead” and other shows, but there are people that actually complain....

U.S. natgas futures jump to fresh 9-month high following contract roll

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200financialpost (en)

U.S. natural gas futures jumped to a fresh nine-month high on Friday as the front-month rolled to a new more expensive contract and lots of production remained shut along the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Laura . In addition, pipeline exports to Mexico climbed to a record high for a fourth day in a row....

Travel News Hurricane Laura lays waste to Louisiana's 'Cajun Riviera'

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200usaToday (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. (AP) — The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana’s “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas.

Etats-Unis : au moins six victimes à déplorer après le passage de l’ouragan Laura en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200linfo (fr)

, aux Etats-Unis . Il s’agit de l’un des plus violents cyclones ayant frappé cet Etat du Sud-Est du pays. Effectivement, même si après avoir touché terre, il a été rétrogradé en tropicale (catégorie 4 sur 5), la tempête a fait des victimes et de nombreux dégâts, avec des vents atteignant les 240 km/h, Au moins 6 morts.

What's Next As Weakened Laura Takes A Northeast Turn?

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

KEY POINTS The National Hurricane Center downgraded Laura to a tropical depression as it continued moving eastward; Six dead were reported in Louisiana from then-Hurricane Laura and over 700,000 customers are without power in Louisiana and Texas; Flooding is forecast across the Midsouth and Mid-Atlantic heading into the weekend.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Hundreds of thousands without power as system moves east

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:54:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Forecasters are warning that the threat of flooding still looms Friday as Tropical Depression Laura makes its way east after battering states like Louisiana. Hundreds of thousands remain without power in the region as officials and residents continue to inspect the damage inflicted by the storm,....

Forecasters tracking 2 disturbances in Atlantic, plus Tropical Depression Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:54:00 +0200nola (en)

Forecasters on Friday were tracking two disturbances in the Atlantic, in addition to Tropical Depression Laura . The shaded area on the graphic is where a storm could develop and is not a track. The National Hurricane Center releases a track when a system develops or is about to develop into a tropical depression.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills six, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:54:00 +0200GulfDailyNews (en)

Lake Charles, Louisiana: Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura’s powerful gusts uprooted trees - and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Flight Simulator permet de suivre les ouragans en temps réel

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:52:00 +0200futura-sciences (fr)

Parce qu'il intègre les données météo et les modélise en temps réel, Flight Simulator permet de suivre et de voir la progression des ouragans comme Laura aux États-Unis.

Laura's remnants to move across Middle Tennessee; flash flood watch in effect

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:50:00 +0200tennessean (en)

Nashville and parts of Middle Tennessee are under a flash flood watch Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura approach the region bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. "A few severe storms with damaging winds are possible, and an isolated brief tornado or 2 could form," the NWS office in Nashville tweeted early Friday .

Coastal Louisiana a hot mess as Laura’s leftovers move east

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:48:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The once fearsome Hurricane Laura is now a tropical depression, but still unleashing heavy rain and tornadoes are possible over the Tennessee River Valley. The disaster zone along Louisiana’s coast is a hot mess, with more thunderstorms expected Friday complicating recovery efforts.

WATCH: Hurricane Laura’s aftermath as seen by KPRC 2 reporters along Gulf Coast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:46:00 +0200click2houston (en)

. Hurricane Laura was an extremely destructive storm as it made landfall in Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane early Thursday morning. From Galveston to Louisiana, the KPRC 2 team has been covering the storm. Here are videos from reporters covering Laura’s destruction: Port Arthur, Texas....

Venture Global LNG: Minimal Impact of Hurricane on LNG Construction Site

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:44:00 +0200marinelink (en)

LNG developer Venture Global LNG has said that its under-construction LNG project Calcasieu Pass LNG in Cameron, Louisiana has sustained "minimal impacts" from Hurricane Laura which made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as a category 4 storm.

Oil prices struggle for direction after Hurricane Laura spares refineries

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:44:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura was responsible for at least six deaths and caused extensive damage as it came ashore and moved inland Thursday. Production from oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico and activity at refiners in the Gulf Coast, the heart of the U.S. oil-processing industry, was expected to rebound quickly.

Oil prices steady as US oil firms avoid worst of massive storm

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:44:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Oil prices have edged down as a large hurricane raced towards the heart of the US oil industry in Louisiana and Texas, without inflicting any extensive damage to the country’s refineries. Brent crude oil futures rose by $0.05 to $45.14 a barrel while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures increased by $0.

Coastal Louisiana a hot mess as Laura’s leftovers move east

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:40:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The once fearsome Hurricane Laura is now a tropical depression, but still unleashing heavy rain and tornadoes are possible over the Tennessee River Valley. The disaster zone along Louisiana’s coast is a hot mess, with more thunderstorms expected Friday complicating recovery efforts.

National Louisiana begins cleanup from Hurricane Laura Alex Hider 7:47 AM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:36:00 +0200wkbw (en)

Cleanup is underway in Louisiana and southeastern Texas after one of the strongest hurricanes to ever make landfall in the area caused extensive damage and flooding on Thursday. Reports Thursday indicated that Hurricane Laura killed six people , including a 14-year-old girl. Officials expect that number to rise as recovery efforts continue.

Weather Volunteers from South Florida helping those affected by Hurricane Laura Kamrel Eppinger 7:58 AM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:36:00 +0200wptv (en)

Help is on the way for thousands of people impacted by Hurricane Laura . The American Red Cross has deployed a dozen volunteers from West Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast to provide some relief in Baton Rouge Louisiana. The group is participating in a variety roles such as distributing supplies,....

Coastal Louisiana a hot mess as Laura's leftovers move east

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:35:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast with wind and rain as Laura roared ashore in Louisiana. Residents surveyed the damage Thursday, some taken aback by how much havoc the storm wreaked overnight. Louisiana's governor urged people near a burning chemical plant to shelter in place.

6 Dead in Louisiana, But It Might Have Been A Great Deal Worse Says Gov.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:30:00 +0200sunstkitts (en)

Louisiana At least six people were killed and hundreds of thousands left without power as Hurricane Laura struck with winds of up to 150mph (240km/h) over the last two days. In spite of mandatory evacuation orders, dozens of Louisiana families didn’t evacuate Hurricane Laura, but most appear to have survived.

Louisiana hospital staff stayed behind to care for 19 babies as Hurricane Laura hit

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:30:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

bore down on a hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana , someone had to watch the babies. Winds howled, water leaked through windows and the generators kicked on at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Despite it all, the NICU staff kept all 19 of its babies safe through the Category 4 storm.

Louisiana hospital staff stayed behind to care for 19 babies as Hurricane Laura hit

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:29:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

bore down on a hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana , someone had to watch the babies. Winds howled, water leaked through windows and the generators kicked on at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Despite it all, the NICU staff kept all 19 of its babies safe through the Category 4 storm.

Hurricane Laura weakens to tropical depression, but continues to pose threat

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:19:00 +0200cknw (en)

Remnants of Hurricane Laura unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and mangled buildings along the Gulf Coast, and forecasters warned an eastern turn would again make the storm a looming threat, this time to the densely populated Eastern Seaboard.

At least six dead in Louisiana after Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:18:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

At least six people died as Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana. Four of those deaths happened after trees crashed through people’s homes. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Leesville, Louisiana, where he spoke to the family of a 14-year-old victim.

Eye Opener: Hurricane Laura leaves path of death and destruction

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:18:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Hurricane Laura left entire towns underwater, buildings destroyed and people dead after the fierce storm battered the Gulf Coast. Also, President Trump delivered his acceptance speech after being nominated to run for a second term as protesters gathered outside the White House. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

9 Smart Household Hacks to Prepare Yourself for a Tropical Storm or Hurricane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:15:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

As the United States grapples with strong storms , it’s important to be prepared for whatever comes next. With Hurricane Laura bearing down on Lousiana and Texas, those living near the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean should prepare themselves. Here are nine hacks that can help you get ahead of....

8 million Americans are under a Flash Flood Watch as Laura treks through Mid-South

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:13:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

Laura 's expected to dump up to 6 inches of rain over central and northern Arkansas Friday, while parts of southern Louisiana, Mississippi and Missouri may see isolated rain totals of up to 5 inches. The rain may likely lead to flash flooding along streams, roads and urban areas and to moderate river....

Louisiana hospital staff stayed behind to care for 19 babies as Hurricane Laura hit

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:13:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

bore down on a hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana , someone had to watch the babies. Winds howled, water leaked through windows and the generators kicked on at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Despite it all, the NICU staff kept all 19 of its babies safe through the Category 4 storm.

National Louisiana begins cleanup from Hurricane Laura Alex Hider 6:47 AM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:12:00 +0200kxxv (en)

Cleanup is underway in Louisiana and southeastern Texas after one of the strongest hurricanes to ever make landfall in the area caused extensive damage and flooding on Thursday. Reports Thursday indicated that Hurricane Laura killed six people , including a 14-year-old girl. Officials expect that number to rise as recovery efforts continue.

L’ouragan Laura décime la Louisiane, l’étendue des dégâts en images

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:09:00 +0200parismatch (fr)

Le passage de l'ouragan Laura sur la Louisiane a fait six morts et ravagé d'innombrables habitations. Les vidéos et photos témoignent de la violence du phénomène météo. C’est l’un des ouragans les plus violents de son histoire. Laura et ses vents soutenus de 240 km/h ont fait au moins six morts en Louisiane .

National Louisiana begins cleanup from Hurricane Laura Alex Hider 6:47 AM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Cleanup is underway in Louisiana and southeastern Texas after one of the strongest hurricanes to ever make landfall in the area caused extensive damage and flooding on Thursday. Reports Thursday indicated that Hurricane Laura killed six people , including a 14-year-old girl. Officials expect that number to rise as recovery efforts continue.

Hurricane Laura: At least 6 killed in ‘Category 4’ hurricane; Trump to survey damage in Louisiana, Texas

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0200expressindia (en)

Hurricane Laura damage and flooding is viewed Thursday, in Cameron, La. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool) A day after Hurricane Laura swept ashore and ripped through Louisiana, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake, the catastrophic ‘category 4’ storm weakened into a tropical depression on Friday.

HURRICANE LAURA Deadly storm left grid in tatters, Gulf Coast in the dark

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200eep (en)

HURRICANE LAURA Deadly storm left grid in tatters, Gulf Coast in the dark , E&E News reporters Published: Friday, August 28, 2020 Electricity service was hard to come by in large swaths of Louisiana and parts of Texas yesterday after Hurricane Laura rolled across the Gulf Coast region, knocking....

National News Weakened but still dangerous, Laura to pose continued threat MELINDA DESLATTE, STACEY PLAISANCE and GERALD HERBERT 4:28 AM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:00:00 +0200ksby (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The remnants of Hurricane Laura are unleashing heavy rain hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction left along the northwest Gulf Coast. Forecasters predict an eastern turn making the tropical depression a looming threat to the Mid-Atlantic states this weekend.

National News Louisiana begins cleanup from Hurricane Laura Alex Hider 4:47 AM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:00:00 +0200ksby (en)

Cleanup is underway in Louisiana and southeastern Texas after one of the strongest hurricanes to ever make landfall in the area caused extensive damage and flooding on Thursday. Reports Thursday indicated that Hurricane Laura killed six people , including a 14-year-old girl. Officials expect that number to rise as recovery efforts continue.

Nation Hurricane Laura's 'unsurvivable' storm surge: Was Louisiana spared?

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:59:00 +0200usaToday (en)

South Louisiana officials feared an "unsurvivable" storm surge from Hurricane Laura , but found Thursday the potentially deadly wall of water appeared to be less than expected as the Category 4 storm came ashore. Hurricane Laura was projected to bring up to a 20-foot storm surge in Cameron Parish,....

Damage, Debris, and Fire: Hurricane Laura Leaves Its Mark on Lake Charles

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:57:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Hurricane Laura came barreling through Louisiana early on August 27 as one of the strongest storms ever to hit the region. At least six people were killed , and there was widespread damage to places like Lake Charles, seen in this footage. Instagram user @s.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall as a Category 4

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:57:00 +0200al (en)

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.

National Louisiana begins cleanup from Hurricane Laura Alex Hider 7:47 AM, Aug 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:49:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

Cleanup is underway in Louisiana and southeastern Texas after one of the strongest hurricanes to ever make landfall in the area caused extensive damage and flooding on Thursday. Reports Thursday indicated that Hurricane Laura killed six people , including a 14-year-old girl. Officials expect that number to rise as recovery efforts continue.

Isolated Storms Today, More Widespread Severe Threat Saturday as Laura's Remnants Hit Tri-State

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:48:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

More scattered storms are expected across the tri-state area Friday, and while some heavy showers are likely, this system isn't expected to be as widespread or severe as the one that brought hail, dangerous winds and took out power for thousands of homes a day earlier. Saturday's storms will be a different story.

Hurricane Laura weakens to tropical depression, but continues to pose threat

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:48:00 +0200globalnews (en)

Remnants of Hurricane Laura unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and mangled buildings along the Gulf Coast, and forecasters warned an eastern turn would again make the storm a looming threat, this time to the densely populated Eastern Seaboard.

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200click2houston (en)

Here’s a list of educational institutions that have announced closures so far: Alief ISD -- Due to severe weather impact of Hurricane Laura , Alief ISD online instruction, virtual offices and facilities will be closed ‪on Wednesday, August 26 through Friday, August 28. Meals will not be served while the district is closed.

8 million Americans are under a Flash Flood Watch as Laura treks through Mid-South

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

Laura 's expected to dump up to 6 inches of rain over central and northern Arkansas Friday, while parts of southern Louisiana, Mississippi and Missouri may see isolated rain totals of up to 5 inches. The rain may likely lead to flash flooding along streams, roads and urban areas and to moderate river....

Hurricane Laura path map and damage updates as tropical storm tears through Texas and Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Downed power lines block a major road following the passing of hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana (Photo: AFP) Hurricane Laura has wreaked havoc on the US Gulf Coast, killing at least six people in the state of Louisiana. Winds of up to 150mph have battered the state, causing extensive....

Before and after pictures reveal the devastation wrought by Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Before and after satellite images have revealed the devastation wrought by Hurricane Laura , one of the strongest to ever strike the U.S., after it barreled across Louisiana on Thursday. The storm sheared off roofs, killing at least six people and maintained ferocious strength while carving a destructive path hundreds of miles inland.

8 million Americans are under a Flash Flood Watch as Laura treks through Mid-South

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:41:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

Laura 's expected to dump up to 6 inches of rain over central and northern Arkansas Friday, while parts of southern Louisiana, Mississippi and Missouri may see isolated rain totals of up to 5 inches. The rain may likely lead to flash flooding along streams, roads and urban areas and to moderate river....

Why gas prices in Houston may be unaffected by Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:39:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

“Storm surge is the biggest concern,” said Susan Grissom, chief industry analyst for the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers, a refinery trade group. “Refineries aren’t meant to be underwater.” In 2017, Harvey knocked out nearly a quarter of U.S.

Editorial: Close call with Laura should scare Houston into action

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:39:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Here’s a list of top priorities and where they stand: Storm surge protection and large-scale detention? Nothing beyond plans. A storm surge up the Houston Ship Channel could soak the region in a toxic stew as floating shipping containers hammer chemical storage tanks.

Hurricane Laura Exacts Lethal Toll, Causes Widespread Damage

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:28:00 +0200ekonominyheter (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La.Hurricane Laura , the strongest storm to make landfall in Louisiana in more than a century, caused widespread power outages, severe flooding and left at least six people dead as it ba… ....

Texas woman shot dead in gunfight between two groups of Hurricane Laura evacuees

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:27:00 +0200nypost (en)

Hurricane Laura claimed no lives in Texas , but a homeless woman in downtown Austin was killed during a gunfight between two groups of evacuees from the storm, according to reports. Police responded about 12:30 a.m. Thursday to the brawl involving about 60 evacuees – one group from Port Arthur and....

Amateur drone videos could aid in natural disaster damage assessment

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:27:00 +0200innovations-report (en)

Carnegie Mellon system uses social media posts to assess building damage. It wasn’t long after Hurricane Laura hit the Gulf Coast Thursday that people began flying drones to record the damage and posting videos on social media. Those videos are a precious resource, say researchers at Carnegie Mellon....

Say it out loud Hurricane Laura Bearing Down O 26 August, 2020 6

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:26:00 +0200ghanaweb (en)

2020-08-26 17:36:48 The devil has finally met his match. I know an Abidjan paddy who once had a t-shirt with the words 'Someone in Port Arthur Loves You.' Galveston, and other counties/cities are in the path of the hurricane which will make landfall on Thursday with gusting winds of about 150 miles an hour.

Deux ondes tropicales à l'approche des Antilles ce week-end

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:25:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

Deux ondes tropicales présentes dans le bassin Atlantique pourraient intéresser le sud des Petites Antilles et la Martinique durant les prochains jours. Les prévisionnistes de Météo-France Antilles Guyane sont particulièrement attentifs à leur évolution.

Venture Global LNG déclare que l'ouragan Laura n'a eu que des incidences minimes sur Calcasieu Pass LNG

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:23:00 +0200finanzen-ch (fr)

ARLINGTON, Virginie, 28 août 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Global LNG, Inc. est heureux d'annoncer que son installation de Calcasieu Pass LNG, en construction à Cameron (Louisiane), n'a subi que des impacts minimes de l'ouragan Laura qui a touché terre en Louisiane tôt ce matin et est passé directement sur le site du projet.

Venture Global LNG déclare que l'ouragan Laura n'a eu que des incidences minimes sur Calcasieu Pass LNG

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200prnewswire (fr)

ARLINGTON, Virginie, 28 août 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Global LNG, Inc. est heureux d'annoncer que son installation de Calcasieu Pass LNG, en construction à Cameron (Louisiane), n'a subi que des impacts minimes de l'ouragan Laura qui a touché terre en Louisiane tôt ce matin et est passé directement sur le site du projet.

Remnants of Laura to track across the area Friday

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:17:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

WSIL -- Here comes Laura ! The remnants of Hurricane Laura will shift into our region this morning. Some good news, as the impacts look to be mainly tied to rain and gusty winds. Rain will spin into the region throughout the morning. Some of the heaviest and most widespread rain is likely from mid-morning through the early afternoon.

Weakened but still dangerous, Laura to pose continued threat

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:17:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The remnants of Hurricane Laura are unleashing heavy rain hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction left along the northwest Gulf Coast. Forecasters predict an eastern turn making the tropical depression a looming threat to the Mid-Atlantic states this weekend.

Masques à Paris, Macron, ouragan Laura : le point à la mi-journée

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:15:00 +0200TelegrammeDeBrest (fr)

L’obligation de porter à masques à Paris, la visite de Macron dans un laboratoire pharmaceutique et les dégâts de l’ouragan Laura : retrouvez les informations à retenir de la matinée. Tous masqués à Paris, sauf les cyclistes et les joggeurs. Depuis 8 h ce vendredi, le port du masque, jusqu’à présent....

Six killed as hurricane Laura slams Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:15:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura’s powerful gusts uprooted trees - and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Texas woman shot dead in gunfight between two groups of Hurricane Laura evacuees

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:13:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura claimed no lives in Texas , but a homeless woman in downtown Austin was killed during a gunfight between two groups of evacuees from the storm, according to reports. Police responded about 12:30 a.m. Thursday to the brawl involving about 60 evacuees – one group from Port Arthur and....

Asia LNG Price Hovers above $4/mmBtu as Hurricane Disrupts U.S. Exports

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:13:00 +0200marinelink (en)

Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices hovered above $4 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) this week as cargo loadings from the United States were delayed due to a powerful hurricane. The average LNG price for October delivery into northeast Asia <LNG-AS> was estimated at about $4.05 per mmBtu, down five cents from the previous week.

14-year-old Louisiana girl among 6 killed by falling trees during Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:12:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

At least six people in Louisiana were killed by falling trees during Hurricane Laura , including a 14-year-old girl. The girl in Vernon Parish was the first reported fatality. The other deaths occurred in Calcasieu, Jackson and Acadia parishes. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and Texas Gov.

Hurricane Laura&#39;s winds batter Louisiana, killing six

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

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

Remnants of Hurricane Laura to bring heavy rains, strong storms to Tennessee Friday

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:04:00 +0200tennessean (en)

Tennessee got a round of storms Thursday night while the remnants of Hurricane Laura , which was downgraded to a tropical depression, continues to move across the South. Storms blew through Middle Tennessee Thursday night, downing power lines, causing flooding and knocking down trees. Thousands reported power outages.

Weakened but still dangerous, Laura to pose continued threat

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:02:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The remnants of Hurricane Laura are unleashing heavy rain hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction left along the northwest Gulf Coast. Forecasters predict an eastern turn making the tropical depression a looming threat to the Mid-Atlantic states this weekend.

FEMA spending priorities not on natural disasters

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:01:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

It's the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate the immediate response to storms, floods and wildfires, all of which have become more common as a result of global warming. But even though scientists have warned of increasingly extreme weather, preparation for climate-related disasters hasn't been FEMA's top spending priority.

Cet avion a volé à travers l'œil de l'ouragan Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:59:00 +0200huffingtonpost-fr-fr (fr)

INTEMPÉRIES - Dans l’il de l’ouragan. Un avion de l’Agence américaine d’observation océanique et atmosphérique ( ) a pu voler à travers l’il de l’ouragan Laura . Un ingénieur en aérospatiale de l’agence, Nick Underwood, a partagé des images rares de ce moment exceptionnel.

United States: The Rain Is Coming Again: Disaster Preparedness, Recovery, And Employee Safety During Hurricane Season - Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:53:00 +0200mondaq (en)

Seyfarth Synopsis : With Hurricane Laura drenching the Gulf Coast, employers are facing daunting emergencies, safety and health risks, property damage, employee disruption, and re-building. Introduction. Authorities are closely monitoring the ongoing hurricane season as Hurricane Laura menaces the southeast coast of the United States .

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

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

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

Wet weather pattern developing for Central Florida this weekend

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:48:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. Looks like some wetter weekend days are ahead for Central Florida. Rain chances return Friday afternoon mainly after 3 - 4 pm. The highest concentration of showers and storms will be across the I-4 corridor, lesser coverage over North Central areas like Ocala and Gainesville.

Duke Energy sending hundreds of workers to Gulf Coast to help after Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:48:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. More help from Central Florida is headed to Louisiana to help residents recover after Hurricane Laura . Duke Energy is sending about 350 of its Florida crews to the Gulf Coast to restore power to thousands of customers affected by the storm.

Démission de Shinzo Abe, ouragan Laura, Châteauroux-AJA... Les cinq infos du Midi pile

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:44:00 +0200lyonne-republicaine (fr)

Japon : le Premier ministre Shinzo Abe annonce qu'il va démissionner pour raisons de santé. Le Premier ministre japonais Shinzo Abe, en poste depuis fin 2012, a annoncé vendredi son intention de démissionner pour des raisons de santé, ayant été rattrapé par une maladie inflammatoire de l'intestin qui l'avait déjà forcé à quitter le pouvoir en 2007.

8 million Americans are under a Flash Flood Watch as Tropical Depression Laura treks through Mid-South

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:44:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

Early Friday morning, Laura crossed Arkansas and trekked toward southeastern Missouri as a tropical depression with winds of 35mph. In preparation for the storm, Arkansas predeployed search and rescue teams along with National Guard members to assist. Laura's expected to dump up to 6 inches of rain....

USA: L’ouragan Laura fait au moins 6 morts en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:43:00 +0200maroc-diplomatique (fr)

Au moins six personnes ont trouvé la mort jeudi en Louisiane des suites de l’ouragan Laura , selon le ministère de la Santé de cet État du sud-est des Etats-Unis. L’ouragan rétrogradé en tempête tropicale de catégorie 4 dans la ville de Cameron, en Louisiane, est l’un des plus violents à avoir frappé....

8 million Americans are under a Flash Flood Watch as Tropical Depression Laura treks through Mid-South

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:43:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Early Friday morning, Laura crossed Arkansas and trekked toward southeastern Missouri as a tropical depression with winds of 35mph. In preparation for the storm, Arkansas predeployed search and rescue teams along with National Guard members to assist. Laura's expected to dump up to 6 inches of rain....

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm weakens to tropical depression after triggering path of destruction

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:38:00 +0200foxnews (en)

weakened to a tropical depression, drenching Arkansas late Thursday after making landfall on the coast as a Category 4 hurricane overnight Wednesday. At least 6 people were killed as Laura blew through Louisiana, maintaining hurricane strength for at least 11 hours, state officials said.

Amateur drone videos could aid in natural disaster damage assessment

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:35:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

It wasn’t long after Hurricane Laura hit the Gulf Coast Thursday that people began flying drones to record the damage and posting videos on social media. Those videos are a precious resource, say researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, who are working on ways to use them for rapid damage assessment.

Laura weakens to tropical depression after leaving path of destruction - Fox News

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:34:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

weakened to a tropical depression, drenching Arkansas late Thursday after making landfall on the coast as a Category 4 hurricane overnight Wednesday. At least 6 people were killed as Laura blew through Louisiana, maintaining hurricane strength for at least 11 hours, state officials said.

CDC issues health advisory over carbon monoxide poisoning risks in aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:31:00 +0200wishtv (en)

issued a Health Alert Network advisory Thursday warning of the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura , which slammed into the Louisiana coast early Thursday as a powerful Category 4 storm. The storm has knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses and....

Hurricane roars in; 6 people die

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:31:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

State and federal aircraft headed into the skies over the coast to look for signs of any other industrial damage. Isabelle Pierre, general counsel for KIK Custom Products, which owns Biolab, confirmed that the facility is the source of the fire. "KIK Custom Products confirmed that, as a result of....

U.S. energy exports severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

Oil and gas exports from the United States have been severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura , with nearly a million barrels per day (bpd) of crude exports likely reduced this week by closures of U.S. Gulf Coast terminals and disruptions at ports. The hurricane also temporarily suspended operations at....

Oil refineries, ports assessing possible damages after Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

Texas and Louisiana crude oil refineries and ports were assessing potential damages on Aug. 27 and deciding when to begin reopening after Hurricane Laura swept through the region overnight. The two large oil refineries operated by Citgo Petroleum and Phillips 66 near Lake Charles, Louisiana were....

U.S. energy firms tally hurricane damage, plot restarts as Laura races north

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

U.S. energy companies on Thursday were organizing crews and beginning to review offshore Gulf of Mexico platforms and assess damage to coastal operations as Hurricane Laura took its fierce winds inland. The storm hit Louisiana early Thursday with 150 mile-per-hour (240 kph) winds, damaging....

Michael and Darlene Taylor sort their belongings damaged by Hurricane Laura on August 27 in Grand Lake, Louisiana. Hurricane Laura came ashore on August 27...

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

A damaged travel trailer sits among flood water after Hurricane Laura passed through the area in Holly Beach, Louisiana. Laura’s powerful gusts uprooted trees, and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes. The state’s Department of Health said there were six total fatalities attributed to the hurricane.

Démission de Shinzo Abe, Banksy au secours des migrants, 432 millions d'euros pour le spectacle vivant... Les 5 infos du Midi pile

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:21:00 +0200lepopulaire (fr)

Japon : le Premier ministre Shinzo Abe annonce qu'il va démissionner pour raisons de santé. Le Premier ministre japonais Shinzo Abe, en poste depuis fin 2012, a annoncé vendredi son intention de démissionner pour des raisons de santé, ayant été rattrapé par une maladie inflammatoire de l'intestin qui l'avait déjà forcé à quitter le pouvoir en 2007.

Ouragan Laura : dix photos de son passage dévastateur en Louisiane Le Parisien

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:19:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

« Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés ». Lors d'une conférence de presse, le gouverneur de Louisiane, John Bel Edwards, a souligné que son Etat avait échappé aux « ravages catastrophiques » annoncés par le passage de l'ouragan Laura . Mais il a tout de même déploré « une énorme quantité de....

Etats-Unis Etats-Unis Vidéo : Les images des nombreux dégâts de l'ouragan Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:17:00 +0200cnews (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis. A Lake Charles, ville de Louisiane connue pour ses raffineries de pétrole, un incendie s'est déclaré....

8 million Americans are under a Flash Flood Watch as Tropical Depression Laura treks through Mid-South

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:17:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Early Friday morning, Laura crossed Arkansas and trekked toward southeastern Missouri as a tropical depression with winds of 35mph. In preparation for the storm, Arkansas predeployed search and rescue teams along with National Guard members to assist. Laura's expected to dump up to 6 inches of rain....

Trump swiped $44 billion from FEMA as he undermined unemployment negotiations before Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:13:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Lawmakers are concerned that President Donald Trump’s decision to swipe $44 billion from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will leave its disaster fund depleted amid a record-setting hurricane season. Trump issued a memorandum allowing states to use $44 billion from FEMA’s Disaster....

Le Premier ministre japonais démissionne, l'ouragan Laura fait six morts en Louisiane... Les 5 infos du Midi pile

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:09:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

Japon : le Premier ministre Shinzo Abe annonce qu'il va démissionner pour raisons de santé. Le Premier ministre japonais Shinzo Abe, en poste depuis fin 2012, a annoncé vendredi son intention de démissionner pour des raisons de santé, ayant été rattrapé par une maladie inflammatoire de l'intestin qui l'avait déjà forcé à quitter le pouvoir en 2007.

8 million Americans are under a Flash Flood Watch as Tropical Depression Laura treks through Mid-South

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:05:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Early Friday morning, Laura crossed Arkansas and trekked toward southeastern Missouri as a tropical depression with winds of 35mph. In preparation for the storm, Arkansas predeployed search and rescue teams along with National Guard members to assist. Laura's expected to dump up to 6 inches of rain....

Awe-inspiring fireworks display and OPERA from White House steps round off Trump’s epic 1hr 15min RNC acceptance speech

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:05:00 +0200thesun (en)

THE final night of the Republican National Convention rounded off with an extravagant firework display that spelled out "TRUMP 2020" across the Washington sky. Following the closing remarks of the president's speech on Thursday night, Trump was joined on stage by his family as the vibrant show began.

Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:47:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

Lake Charles (Etats-Unis) - L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés ", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel....

More T-Storms Expected in Tri-State Before Remnants of Laura Move in Saturday

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:47:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

What to Know Storms Thursday proved to be even a little stronger than the ones earlier in the week, with heavy rain, strong wind gusts, hail and the threat of tornadoes all hitting the tri-state; Friday will be less active, but conditions will stay rather warm, muggy, and unsettled leading into the....

Hurricane Laura slams US state of Louisiana, killing six 09:01 PM

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:40:00 +0200newshub (en)

Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana, United States on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura's powerful gusts uprooted trees - and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Les images avant-après le passage de l'ouragan Laura, l'un des plus violents qu'a connu la Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:35:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. " Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés ", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant....

PHOTOS - Les images de désolation après le passage meurtrier de l'ouragan Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:32:00 +0200metrofrance (fr)

INTEMPÉRIES - Désormais rétrogradé en tempête tropicale, l'ouragan Laura a perdu de sa puissance en arrivant sur les côtes de Louisiane. Ce qui ne l'a pas empêché de provoquer la mort de six personnes et de causer d'importants dégâts. Laura a déjà tué.

PHOTOS - Les images de désolation après le passage meurtrier de l'ouragan Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:30:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

INTEMPÉRIES - Désormais rétrogradé en tempête tropicale, l'ouragan Laura a perdu de sa puissance en arrivant sur les côtes de Louisiane. Ce qui ne l'a pas empêché de provoquer la mort de six personnes et de causer d'importants dégâts. Laura a déjà tué.

La ville avait refusé de déboulonner une statue confédérée, l’ouragan s’en est chargé

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:30:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

Il y a deux semaines, les autorités de Lake Charles, dans l’état américain de Louisiane, ont voté pour garder un monument à la gloire de l’armée confédérée devant le palais de justice. Finalement, l’ouragan Laura a renversé la statue de sa base en balayant la ville.

MABUX: Bunker market this morning, Aug.28

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:30:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

MABUX World Bunker Index (consists of a range of prices for 380 HSFO, VLSFO and MGO (Gasoil) in the main world hubs) rose slightly on Aug.27: 380 HSFO – USD/MT – 315.50 (+2.23) VLSFO – USD/MT – 366.00 (0.00) MGO – USD/MT – 444.32 (+1.34) Meantime, world oil indexes fell on Aug.

Les images aériennes des dégâts et inondations en Louisiane après le passage de l’ouragan Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:27:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

Ces images aériennes filmées en Louisiane témoignent des dégâts causés par l'ouragan Laura ce jeudi. De nombreuses maisons ont été décimées, des arbres arrachés et des inondations sont aussi à déplorer. 650.000 personnes ont été privées d’électricité à cause de l’ouragan Laura.

Six killed as Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:24:00 +0200telegraph (en)

Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura's powerful gusts uprooted trees - and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Etats-Unis Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:16:00 +0200ipreunion (fr)

"Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que son Etat avait échappé aux "ravages catastrophiques" annoncés. "Mais nous avons subi une énorme quantité de dégâts", a-t-il ajouté, en mentionnant les milliers d'habitants "à la vie bouleversée".

Central Florida firefighters assist in search efforts after Laura devastates Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:12:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. The Orlando Fire Department posted photos of where Central Florida Task Force 4 responded to in Louisiana to help recovery efforts following Hurricane Laura . The task force, which has 40 firefighters in it, was deployed on Wednesday. FOX 35 was there when they gathered together at their training facility in Orlando before departure.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana and Texas

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:11:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

At least six people were killed and hundreds of thousands left without power as Hurricane Laura struck with winds of up to 150mph (240km/h).

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, killing six, but causes less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:11:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura's powerful gusts uprooted trees - and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Everything Is Unprecedented. Welcome To Your Hotter Earth

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:11:00 +0200npr (en)

Hurricanes, wildfires, heat waves and disease outbreaks are all a preview of our hotter future. Dramatically cutting greenhouse gas emissions would help.

Louisiana Begins Recovery After Hurricane Laura Batters Coast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:11:00 +0200npr (en)

Hurricane Laura walloped southern Louisiana with 150 mph winds when it stormed ashore. Now the clean-up and recovery are underway as people pick up the pieces of broken buildings and broken lives.

News Brief: RNC Ends, Laura Recovery Begins, Japan PM Resigns

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:11:00 +0200npr (en)

Thursday marked the end of the Republican National Convention. Louisiana begins recovery after Hurricane Laura . And, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he will resign, citing health issues.

Ouragan Laura : six morts, les impressionnantes images des dégâts

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:10:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

Vue aérienne des dégâts à Lake Louise, l’une des villes les plus sinistrées après le passage de l’ouragan Laura . © Crédit photo : STRINGER AFP Beaucoup de dégâts après le passage de l’ouragan Laura à Lake Charles, en Lousiane. Ici, un couple constate les dégâts.

4 10 909 27/08/20 | CYCLONE L'ouragan Laura a fait au moins six morts en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:04:00 +020020minutes (fr)

Ouragan Laura — David J. Phillip/AP/SIPA. L’ ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis selon le dernier bilan provisoire et des dégâts, même si moins que redouté.

Sasol Lake Charles Project Stays Shut, Evades Hurricane Flooding

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:04:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Sasol Ltd.’s Lake Charles Chemicals Project in Louisiana remains shut after Hurricane Laura hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, the company said. The site is “without power and all manufacturing facilities are shut down,” the Johannesburg-based chemicals and fuels manufacturer said Friday.

Hurricane Laura: Six killed in ‘Category 4’ hurricane; Trump to survey damage in Louisiana, Texas

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0200expressindia (en)

Hurricane Laura damage and flooding is viewed Thursday, in Cameron, La. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool) A day after Hurricane Laura swept ashore and ripped through Louisiana, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake, the catastrophic ‘category 4’ storm weakened into a tropical depression on Friday.

‘Absolutely devastating’ - Newly-married Irish graduate forced to evacuate new home before Hurricane Laura hit

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:59:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

A newly-married Irish graduate had to evacuate his new home in the US with his wife before Hurricane Laura hit earlier this week. S peaking on RTÉ Radio One Drivetime yesterday, Brian Flangan, originally from north Dublin, said that together with his wife Emma, they fled their home in the Lake Charles area of Louisiana on Tuesday.

L’ouragan Laura frappe la Louisiane, tuant six personnes, mais cause moins de dégâts que prévu

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:58:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

Les vents maximums soutenus de Laura de 150 miles par heure lors de l’atterrissage ont facilement battu l’ouragan Katrina, qui a déclenché des brèches mortelles de digues à la Nouvelle-Orléans en 2005, et est arrivé avec des vitesses de vent de 125 mph.

Louisiane - L'ouragan Laura a fait 6 morts, les dégâts limités

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:55:00 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

«Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés», a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que son État avait échappé aux «ravages catastrophiques» annoncés. «Mais nous avons subi une énorme quantité de dégâts», a-t-il ajouté, en mentionnant les milliers d’habitants «à la vie bouleversée».

Hurricane Laura shatters windows of Lake Charles’ iconic glass-paneled Capital One Tower - Fox News

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:54:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Video shows Hurricane Laura ’s overwhelming winds ripping the windows off of the Capital One Tower – an all-glass office building that dominates the skyline in Lake Charles, La. , where the storm caused massive damage. It shows windows flying off the face of the building as the whipping wind howls in the darkness.

Hurricane Laura largely spares the US agriculture sector

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:52:00 +0200thecattlesite (en)

reports that the US agriculture sector did not receive a direct hit from Hurricane Laura on 27 August as the storm turned west of grain export terminals in New Orleans and missed many fields of unharvested cotton and sugar. The storm’s rains, however, are also expected to miss many of the driest areas of the US soybean and corn belt in the Midwest.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana and Texas

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:50:00 +0200bbc (en)

At least six people were killed and hundreds of thousands left without power as Hurricane Laura struck with winds of up to 150mph (240km/h).

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:49:00 +0200hammondstar (en)

LAKE CHARLES (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Hurricane Laura further strains FEMA in disaster-filled year

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:49:00 +0200hammondstar (en)

But FEMA, like the country as a whole, has never faced a year like 2020. In addition to COVID-19, which prompted emergency declarations for all U.S. states and territories for the first time, the agency has deployed personnel to help with the wildfires in the west and the damaging series of recent storms in Iowa.

Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté Paris Match

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:48:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. © REUTERS/Adrees Latif. L'ouragan Laura, l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le....

UN: La Nina likely, but temperatures set to remain high

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:46:00 +0200nna-en (en)

NNA - Global temperatures boosted by climate change will still be higher than usual despite the cooling effect of a La Nina weather phenomenon expected to develop in the coming months, the UN said Thursday. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said there was a 60 percent chance of a La Nina event between September and November.

09h10 - Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:41:00 +0200lamanchelibre (fr)

"Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que son Etat avait échappé aux "ravages catastrophiques" annoncés. "Mais nous avons subi une énorme quantité de dégâts", a-t-il ajouté, en mentionnant les milliers d'habitants "à la vie bouleversée".

Oil dips as US rigs, refiners almost avoid worst storm

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:41:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday as a massive hurricane raced inland past the heart of the US oil industry in Louisiana and Texas, with a storm surge weaker than predicted. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 16 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $42.85 a barrel as of 0014 GMT, adding to overnight losses.

Hurricane Laura leaves six dead after battering US with 150mph winds

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:41:00 +0200thesundaytimes (en)

At least six people were killed by Hurricane Laura after the category-4 storm unleashed winds of up to 150mph on the southeastern United States . One of those killed was a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home in Leesville, Louisiana. John Bel Edwards, the governor of Louisiana, said....

09H15 #Faits-Divers L'ouragan Laura a fait six morts en Louisiane, mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:40:00 +0200varmatin (fr)

"Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que son Etat avait échappé aux "ravages catastrophiques" annoncés. "Mais nous avons subi une énorme quantité de dégâts", a-t-il ajouté, en mentionnant les milliers d'habitants "à la vie bouleversée".

Sasol Lake Charles Project Stays Shut, Evades Hurricane Flooding

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:36:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

’s Lake Charles Chemicals Project in Louisiana remains shut after Hurricane Laura hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, the company said. The site is “without power and all manufacturing facilities are shut down,” the Johannesburg-based chemicals and fuels manufacturer said Friday.

Hurricane Laura leaves six dead after battering US with 150mph winds

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:34:00 +0200thetimes (en)

At least six people were killed by Hurricane Laura after the category-4 storm unleashed winds of up to 150mph on the southeastern United States . One of those killed was a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home in Leesville, Louisiana. John Bel Edwards, the governor of Louisiana, said....

Hurricane Laura causes fatalities, damage in U.S. southern coast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:33:00 +0200sinacom-en (en)

At least six people, including a 14-year-old girl, died from major category 4 hurricane in the southwest coast of U.S., media reported. Making landfall on Thursday morning, the hurricane is said to be the most powerful hurricane to hit the state of Louisiana in 150 years.

L'ouragan Laura a frappé les Etats-Unis

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:32:00 +0200french.china.org.cn (fr)

L'ouragan Laura a touché terre jeudi matin aux Etats-Unis près de Cameron, dans le sud de la Louisiane, sous la forme d'une tempête de catégorie 4. Il s'est par la suite affaibli pour devenir un ouragan de catégorie 1.

L'ouragan Laura a fait six morts en Louisiane, mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:30:00 +0200monacomatin (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté.

Oil prices fell slightly after Hurricane Laura hit the heart of the US oil industry

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:27:00 +0200economo (en)

Oil prices fell slightly on Friday after Hurricane Laura hit the heart of the US oil industry in Louisiana and Texas, but weaker than expected. The price of the international Brent variety rose by 0.04%, or 0.02 USD, to 45.11 USD per barrel, while the futures on US light crude WTI declined by 0.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, killing six, but causes less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:24:00 +0200telegraph (en)

Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura's powerful gusts uprooted trees - and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

The week in pictures

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:20:00 +0200businessday (en)

August 26 — A policeman takes a photograph of a carcass of a dolphin that died and was washed up on shore a t the Grand Sable, Mauritius a month after an oil spill from a Japanese ship that ran aground caused a major ecological disaster in the area. August 27 — The driver of an overturned....

Trump Blasts Biden In Acceptance Speech, Calls Him 'Trojan Horse For Socialism'

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:13:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

President Donald Trump sought to paint Democratic challenger Joe Biden as someone who would lead America to ruin during his speech accepting his renomination as the Republican Party's presidential candidate Thursday night. Speaking from the White House lawn to a crowd of 1,900 live supporters and....

Cooler temperatures coming after remnants of Laura bring severe weather to NC

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:11:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. North Carolina will see some rain and severe weather this weekend not directly from Hurricane Laura but from a cold front that the storm's remnants will strengthen. The center of the storm's remnants are expected to pass just north of our state, but the southern....

Hurricane Laura: 1,500 people being sent to clean up Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:11:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

There was more damage from the winds of the hurricane than expected, but there was not as much water damage as people thought there would be. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards tweeted that the hurricane has left roads flooded and wildlife displaced, warning people to stay vigilant.

Hurricane Laura causes fatalities, damage in U.S. southern coast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:11:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

HOUSTON, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- At least six people, including a 14-year-old girl, died from major category 4 hurricane in the southwest coast of U.S., media reported. Making landfall on Thursday morning, the hurricane is said to be the most powerful hurricane to hit the state of Louisiana in 150 years.

Ouragan Laura : une première victime en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:09:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

a causé le chaos dans le sud des États-Unis. En Louisiane, il a causé la mort d'une fillette de 14 ans, tuée par la chute d'un arbre. D'intensité 4 sur une échelle de 5, l'ouragan Laura a également provoqué un incendie dans une usine de produits chimiques. Les pluies torrentielles ont provoqué une montée des eaux qui a surpris les habitants.

Hurricane Laura Kills 4 in US; Officials Say It Could Have Been Worse

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:05:00 +0200laht (en)

HOUSTON – Hurricane Laura , which slammed into the US Gulf Coast in the wee hours of Thursday with maximum sustained winds of 150mph (241km/h), is blamed for four deaths and left 700,000 people without power, but officials expressed relief that the impact from one of the 10 strongest storms on record wasn’t even bigger.

GLOBAL LNG-Asia LNG price hovers above $4/mmBtu as hurricane disrupts U.S. exports

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:04:00 +02004-traders (en)

The average LNG price for October delivery into northeast Asia <LNG-AS> was estimated at about $4.05 per mmBtu, down five cents from the previous week. Loadings of LNG cargoes from the U.S. have been delayed following Hurricane Laura , which made landfall early Thursday near the Texas-Louisiana....

Asia LNG price hovers above $4/mmBtu as hurricane disrupts U.S. exports

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:56:00 +02004-traders (en)

(Adds named tag to headline) * U.S. LNG exports on track to fall to lowest since Feb 2019. * Sabine Pass and Cameron LNG plants in Louisiana suspend ops. * Tokyo expected to have warmer than usual temp over next 2 weeks. SINGAPORE, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices....

Photos: Scenes from Hurricane Laura's path

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:47:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain and unleashed a wall of seawater that could push 40 miles inland as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. A tattered American flag blows in the wind in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug.

États-Unis : l’ouragan Laura fait six morts en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:46:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des États-Unis , mais moins de dommages que redouté. « Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés », a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant....

Watch Now: Timelapse shows plane's journey through Hurricane Laura, and more of today's top videos

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:42:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

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.

By Michelle Marchante and Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:41:00 +0200nampa (en)

. Contributed by NAMPA / DPA. Miami (tca/dpa) - As Hurricane Laura spreads farther inland across southwest Louisiana, forecasters are beginning to monitor two new tropical waves in the Atlantic near Africa early Thursday. The first wave is moving west across the far eastern tropical Atlantic at 24....

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

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

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

09H15 #Faits-Divers L'ouragan Laura a fait six morts en Louisiane, mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:38:00 +0200nicematin (fr)

"Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que son Etat avait échappé aux "ravages catastrophiques" annoncés. "Mais nous avons subi une énorme quantité de dégâts", a-t-il ajouté, en mentionnant les milliers d'habitants "à la vie bouleversée".

Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:34:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

Lake Charles (Etats-Unis) (AFP) - L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. "Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur....

Joni Ernst: Hurricane must not distract FEMA from derecho needs in Iowa

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:32:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

VINTON — A day after praising President Donald Trump’s quick response to the derecho that ripped through Iowa earlier this month, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst promised to keep pressure on the administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to see the recovery through.

4 killed as hurricane Laura hits southern U.S. At least four people died from major category 4 hurricane Laura which made landfall on Thursday morning, leaving devastating destructions in U.S. southern states of Louisiana and Texas, reported Xinhua, qouting local media. Among the four dead was a 14-year-old girl who was killed when a tree fell

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:32:00 +0200dailyfinland-fi (en)

At least four people died from major category 4 hurricane Laura which made landfall on Thursday morning, leaving devastating destructions in U.S. southern states of Louisiana and Texas, reported Xinhua, qouting local media. Among the four dead was a 14-year-old girl who was killed when a tree fell....

Venture Global LNG Reports Minimal Impacts of Hurricane Laura on Calcasieu Pass LNG

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:31:00 +0200zazoom-it (en)

(Di venerdì 28 agosto 2020) ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Venture Global LNG, Inc. is pleased to report that its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility under construction in Cameron, LA has sustained Minimal Impacts from Hurricane Laura , which made landfall in Louisiana early this morning and Pass ed directly over the project site.

ore 08:49 Venture Global LNG Reports Minimal Impacts of Hurricane Laura on Calcasieu Pass LNG

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:31:00 +0200cataniaoggi (en)

#energia. ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Global LNG, Inc. is pleased to report that its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility under construction in Cameron, LA has sustained minimal impacts from Hurricane Laura , which made landfall in Louisiana early this morning and passed directly over the project site.

Hurricane Laura causes fatalities, damage in U.S. southern coast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:30:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

HOUSTON, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- At least six people, including a 14-year-old girl, died from major category 4 hurricane in the southwest coast of U.S., media reported. Making landfall on Thursday morning, the hurricane is said to be the most powerful hurricane to hit the state of Louisiana in 150 years.

Patch - Everything Local: Breaking News, Events, Discussions

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:29:00 +0200patch (en)

Laura , now weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm, battered Louisiana with storm surges, winds and heavy rain. A look at the latest stats related to the major fires burning across California. Plus, see a map of the fire locations. Trump, 74, accepted the nomination for a second term,....

US oil and gas exports disrupted by Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:29:00 +0200thenational (en)

Oil and gas exports from the United States have been severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura , with nearly a million barrels per day (bpd) of crude exports likely reduced this week by closures of US Gulf Coast terminals and disruptions at ports. The hurricane also temporarily suspended operations at....

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills six, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:28:00 +0200JakartaPost (en)

Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura's powerful gusts uprooted trees - and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Oil Dips as U.S. Rigs, Refiners Appear to Have Avoided Worst of Storm

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:25:00 +0200marinelink (en)

Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday as a massive hurricane raced inland past the heart of the U.S. oil industry in Louisiana and Texas, with a storm surge weaker than predicted. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 16 cents, or 0.4%, to $42.85 a barrel as of 0014 GMT, adding to overnight losses.

En Louisiane, l’ouragan Laura a fait au moins six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:19:00 +0200nordeclair (fr)

Au moins six personnes sont décédées après le passage de l’ouragan Laura en Louisiane, mais l’État a évité des « ravages catastrophiques ». Au moins six personnes sont décédées après le passage de l’ouragan Laura en Louisiane, mais l’État a évité des « ravages catastrophiques ». PHOTO AFP - AFP.

Six killed as Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:10:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura slammed into the coast of the US state of Louisiana, killing six people and flattening buildings before moving into Arkansas with heavy rain. One of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the region, Laura’s powerful gusts uprooted trees and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

L'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:03:00 +0200estrepublicain (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. L’ouragan, qui a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi, a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) au niveau de la ville....

8h17 Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté AFP

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. «Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés», a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que....

Hurricane Laura has minimal impact on Calcasieu Pass LNG

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0200offshore-energy (en)

U.S. LNG export project developer Venture Global LNG said its Calcasieu LNG project sustained minimal impacts from Hurricane Laura . The post Hurricane Laura has minimal impact on Calcasieu Pass LNG appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Ouragan Laura : dix photos de son passage dévastateur en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:56:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

« Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés ». Lors d'une conférence de presse, le gouverneur de Louisiane, John Bel Edwards, a souligné que son Etat avait échappé aux « ravages catastrophiques » annoncés par le passage de l'ouragan Laura . Mais il a tout de même déploré « une énorme quantité de....

As people fled Hurricane Laura, Team Rubicon raced in to help

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:56:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday morning with sustained winds of 150 mph, wreaking havoc on much of the East Texas and Louisiana coastline and devastating the Louisiana city of Lake Charles, so far claiming the lives of at least four people.

Transcript: Donald Trump’s RNC speech

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:56:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

Friends, delegates, and distinguished guests: I stand before you tonight honored by your support; proud of the extraordinary progress we have made together over the last four years; and brimming with confidence in the bright future we will build for America over the NEXT four years! As we begin this....

US: 3 storm deaths recorded as Laura loses strength

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:55:00 +0200tribune (en)

ANKARA: The US state of Louisiana reported three fatalities from Hurricane Laura on Thursday as the Category 4 storm lost strength and became a Category 1 hurricane. Governor John Bel Edwards' office confirmed to CNN that two men and a girl died after trees fell on houses they occupied.

Laura makes landfall: images show damage and destruction of powerful hurricane - The Guardian

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:52:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

James Sonya surveys what is left of his uncle’s barber shop after Hurricane Laura passed through the area on Thursday in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images.

Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:44:00 +0200parismatch (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. L'ouragan Laura, l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté.

Hurricane central: What to expect from Laura, and why this storm may pack an 'unsurvivable' punch

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:41:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

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 Laura's winds batter Louisiana, killing six

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

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

Hurricane Laura causes fatalities, damage in U.S. southern coast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:35:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HOUSTON, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- At least six people, including a 14-year-old girl, died from major category 4 hurricane in the southwest coast of U.S., media reported. Making landfall on Thursday morning, the hurricane is said to be the most powerful hurricane to hit the state of Louisiana in 150 years.

Trump Goes All-In on Biden Attacks and Promises for Second Term

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:34:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

“For 47 years, Joe Biden took the donations of blue collar workers, gave them hugs and even kisses,” Trump said, to laughter from a large audience seated on the lawn. “And told them he felt their pain – and then he flew back to Washington and voted to ship our jobs to China and many other distant lands.

L'ouragan Laura cause la mort d'au moins 6 personnes, mais fait moins de dégâts que redoutés

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:31:00 +0200euronews-fr (fr)

L'ouragan Laura aura été le plus puissant et le plus violent à frapper la Louisiane depuis un siècle et demi. Il vient d'être rétrogradé en tempête tropicale, mais reste dangereux, alors qu'il continue sa route vers l'Arkansas. Selon un bilan provisoire, les dommages sont moindres que redoutés,....

L’ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait six morts en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:30:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. « Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés », a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur, John Bel Edwards, en soulignant....

Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté BFMTV

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:27:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. © STRINGER Des habitations ravagées après le passage de l'ouragan Laura, en Louisiane aux Etats-Unis, le 27 août 2020.

L'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:27:00 +0200leprogres (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. L’ouragan, qui a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi, a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) au niveau de la ville....

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills six, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:23:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura's powerful gusts uprooted trees - and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Hurricane Laura: 6 Dead, Residents Describe Devastation in Louisiana; Damage Reported in Texas, Arkansas 02:01 EDT, Fri., 28 Aug 2020 Hurricane Laura turned deadly as it moved inland, leaving behind wrecked buildings, flooded communities and widespread power outages. Hurricane Laura turned deadly as it moved inland, leaving behind wrecked buildings, flooded communities and widespread power outages. 02:01 EDT, Fri., 28 Aug 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:22:00 +0200weather-en-IN (en)

Scenes of destruction emerged from coastal Louisiana after Hurricane Laura flattened homes, left hundreds of thousands without power and killed at least six people. The storm carved a path of damage from water and high winds across Louisiana, parts of Texas and into sections of Arkansas.

Dramatic drone video shows devastation in Louisiana in wake of Hurricane Laura - NBC News

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:22:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

tore roofs off buildings, snapped massive trees like twigs and left huge stretches of southwest Louisiana under water, showed. A drone hovering over Lake Charles, Louisiana , recorded the devastation brought on the community, which is about 150 miles east of Houston and 200 miles west of New Orleans.

L'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:19:00 +0200ledauphine (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. L’ouragan, qui a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi, a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) au niveau de la ville....

Hurricanes & Chemical Plants Are A Toxic Mix

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

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

Laura weakens to tropical depression after leaving path of destruction

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:09:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Laura weakened to a tropical depression as it drenched Arkansas late Thursday after making landfall on the Louisiana, Texas coast as a Category 4 hurricane overnight Wednesday. At least 6 people were killed as Laura blew through Louisiana, maintaining hurricane strength for at least 11 hours, state officials said.

Laura weakens to tropical depression after leaving path of destruction

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:03:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Laura weakened to a tropical depression as it drenched Arkansas late Thursday after making landfall on the Louisiana, Texas coast as a Category 4 hurricane overnight Wednesday. At least 6 people were killed as Laura blew through Louisiana, maintaining hurricane strength for at least 11 hours, state officials said.

L'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:02:00 +0200LeBien (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. L’ouragan, qui a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi, a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) au niveau de la ville....

Aerial images show stark destruction from Laura

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

LOUISIANA, United States (AP) — From the air, the destruction of Hurricane Laura is especially stark. Photographs from The Associated Press show entire neighbourhoods surrounded by green-brown floodwaters. A glassy high-rise stands with most of its windows missing. An airport hangar is shredded into ribbons of metal.

Inside Hurricane Laura: Incredible Video Shows Plane Flying Through Storm

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

Nick Underwood, a hurricane hunter with USA's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has given the world a rare view of the inside of Hurricane Laura . Hurricane Laura tore roofs off buildings and blew out windows in the southern US state of Louisiana as it slammed into the coast early Thursday.

L'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:57:00 +0200vosgesmatin (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. L’ouragan, qui a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi, a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) au niveau de la ville....

L'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:56:00 +0200republicain-lorrain (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. L’ouragan, qui a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi, a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) au niveau de la ville....

L’ouragan Laura fait six morts en Louisiane, mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:55:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté.

L’ouragan Laura fait six morts en Louisiane [En images]></title> <description>Six personnes sont mortes aux États-Unis après le passage de l’ouragan Laura sur la Louisiane. L’ouragan Laura, l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts...

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:55:00 +0200TelegrammeDeBrest (fr)

Arrêté le 18 août lors d’un putsch mené par des officiers maliens, le président démissionnaire Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta a été libéré ce jeudi. L’ancien président malien Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta a été libéré ce jeudi par la junte qui l’a renversé la semaine passée , après sept années au pouvoir de ce....

L'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:54:00 +0200lalsace (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. L’ouragan, qui a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi, a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) au niveau de la ville....

Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:51:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés », a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que son Etat avait échappé aux « ravages catastrophiques » annoncés. « Mais nous avons subi une énorme quantité de dégâts », a-t-il ajouté, en mentionnant les milliers d'habitants « à la vie bouleversée.

Louisiane : l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:48:00 +0200lecourrier (fr)

"Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que son État avait échappé aux "ravages catastrophiques " annoncés. " Mais nous avons subi une énorme quantité de dégâts", a-t-il ajouté, en mentionnant les milliers d'habitants " à la vie bouleversée".

Louisiane: l’ouragan Laura a fait 6 morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:43:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des États-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés, a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que....

La météo du vendredi 28 août: un temps automnal s'installe, les températures en baisse BFMTV

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:42:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Le ciel sera nettement plus chargé que les jours précédents. © BFMTV La météo du 28 août 2020. Le temps sera marqué ce vendredi par des pluies parfois orageuses du Sud-Ouest aux frontières allemandes en matinée, selon les prévisions de Météo-France: le département des Pyrénées-Orientales a d'ailleurs été placé en vigilance orange .

Etats-Unis : l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:41:00 +0200ladepeche-pf (fr)

Etats-Unis : l’ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté L'ouragan Laura, l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. Vue aérienne des dégâts causés par l’ouragan Laura, le 27 août 2020 à Lake Charles, en Louisiane.

Trump, ouragan Laura, masques obligatoires à Paris : les informations de la nuit

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:41:00 +0200courrierinternational (fr)

Donald Trump accepte la nomination du Parti républicain pour être candidat à un second mandat . Lors de la quatrième et dernière nuit de la convention républicaine, jeudi 27 août, Donald Trump a officiellement accepté l’investiture du GOP pour être candidat à sa réélection lors de la présidentielle....

Hurricane Laura's flood destruction over Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:39:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

. The hurricane ripped across the state, bringing devastating floods in its wake.

Laura fait moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:38:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. Les météorologues ont mis en garde contre les inondations dans le nord de la Louisiane et l’Arkansas.

Hurricane Laura leaves six dead in Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:32:00 +0200enca (en)

Kennie Gillander and her dog Duke search a building for possible casualties after Hurricane Laura passed through the area. LAKE CHARLES - At least six people were killed by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and search teams may find more victims , but the governor said that the most powerful storm to....

Weakened but still dangerous, Laura to pose continued threat

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:30:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Candy and Michael Dorn sit at their car at The Forge on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Houston, waiting to hear about the status of their Beaumont home. The couple arrived on Aug. 25 with their two dogs, Babygirl and Bear to The Forge, which has become a shelter for Hurricane Laura evacuees.

AP Week in Pictures, Latin America & Caribbean

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:30:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Fernanda Mariotti cradles a picture of her mother Martha Pedrotti, who passed away a victim of COVID-19, at her home in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Mariotti believes that her mother eventually died in part from a heart condition and also from the sorrow and fear of being separated from her family, isolated in the COVID unit.

Energy export severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura, 1 bpd reduction likely

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:30:00 +0200business-standard (en)

By Scott DiSavino and Jessica Jaganathan. NEW YORK/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil and gas exports from the United States have been severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura , with nearly a million barrels per day (bpd) of crude exports likely reduced this week by closures of U.S. Gulf Coast terminals and disruptions at ports.

Trading strategies for Lead and Natural Gas by Tradebulls Securities

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:30:00 +0200business-standard (en)

The rally for precious metals has cooled somewhat since minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee’s meeting in late July signaled that the policy-setting group was unwilling to use unconventional methods to keep benchmark interest rates lower, which was viewed as a short-term negative for and....

US weekly LNG exports drop to 7 cargoes

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:29:00 +0200offshore-energy (en)

US LNG exports dropped to seven cargoes in the week ending August 26 with […] The post US weekly LNG exports drop to 7 cargoes appeared first on Offshore Energy.

The Latest: Reported tornado in Arkansas spins off Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:28:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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

Weakened but still dangerous, Laura to pose continued threat

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:28:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Candy and Michael Dorn sit at their car at The Forge on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Houston, waiting to hear about the status of their Beaumont home. The couple arrived on Aug. 25 with their two dogs, Babygirl and Bear to The Forge, which has become a shelter for Hurricane Laura evacuees.

AP Week in Pictures, Latin America & Caribbean

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:28:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Fernanda Mariotti cradles a picture of her mother Martha Pedrotti, who passed away a victim of COVID-19, at her home in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Mariotti believes that her mother eventually died in part from a heart condition and also from the sorrow and fear of being separated from her family, isolated in the COVID unit.

Etats-Unis : l’ouragan Laura a fait six morts en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:25:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

L'ouragan Laura a fait au moins six victimes entre mercredi et vendredi aux Etats-Unis. La première, une jeune fille de 14 ans, a été tuée en Louisiane, près de Leesville, par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, selon la chaîne spécialisée The Weather Channel.

The Latest: Reported tornado in Arkansas spins off Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:24:00 +0200nwitimes (en)

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

Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:21:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté.

La Nina likely, but temperatures set to remain high: UN

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:21:00 +0200bssnews (en)

GENEVA, Aug 28, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Global temperatures boosted by climate change will still be higher than usual despite the cooling effect of a La Nina weather phenomenon expected to develop in the coming months, the UN said Thursday. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said there was a 60....

Le gouvernement prêche la prudence durant le reste de la saison cyclonique

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:19:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Le ministère de la Culture et de la Communication (MCC), se basant sur le bilan partiel du passage de la tempête tropicale Laura qui a fait 20 morts, 5 disparus et causé la destruction d'habitats et d'autres infrastructures dans les départements du Sud-Est, de l’Artibonite, de l’Ouest du Centre et....

Local utilities poised to assist hurricane-damaged areas

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:19:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Debris on this flooded road in Holly Beach, Louisiana, includes downed power poles. Utilities crews from the Shoals are on standby to make sure they are not needed at home before offering to join crews that are tasked with restoring power in areas ravaged Thursday by Hurricane Laura .

The Latest: Reported tornado in Arkansas spins off Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:14:00 +0200lacrossetribune (en)

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

The Latest: Reported tornado in Arkansas spins off Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:13:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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

Weakened but still dangerous, Laura to pose continued threat

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:13:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Candy and Michael Dorn sit at their car at The Forge on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Houston, waiting to hear about the status of their Beaumont home. The couple arrived on Aug. 25 with their two dogs, Babygirl and Bear to The Forge, which has become a shelter for Hurricane Laura evacuees.

AP Week in Pictures, Latin America & Caribbean

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:13:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Fernanda Mariotti cradles a picture of her mother Martha Pedrotti, who passed away a victim of COVID-19, at her home in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Mariotti believes that her mother eventually died in part from a heart condition and also from the sorrow and fear of being separated from her family, isolated in the COVID unit.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills six, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:11:00 +0200cyprus-mail (en)

Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura’s powerful gusts uprooted trees – and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Hurricane evacuees deal with power outage at Kingwood hotel

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:10:00 +0200click2houston (en)

KINGWOOD, Texas – The Murphy family evacuated from their home in Orange, Texas to a hotel in Kingwood, where they lost power on Thursday for seven hours. “I got up this morning watching the coverage and was amazed,” Gary Murhpy said. The Murphs rebuilt their home after Hurricane Ike destroyed it in 2008.

Thousands of Houston area families struggle without power after Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:10:00 +0200click2houston (en)

Many families across Montgomery County were affected by the loss of power Thursday after Hurricane Laura hit Texas and Louisiana. Trina Brown-Boyd lives in the Oak Ridge area, where families lost power for almost eight hours. In this community, when homes lose power, they lose water too. “With the heat it was unbearable,” said Brown-Boyd.

US oil and gas exports severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:10:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

US crude exports averaged about 2.9 million bpd in the last four weeks, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration.(Bloomberg file photo. Representative image) Oil and gas exports from the United States have been severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura , with nearly a million....

Giant US Flag Torn Apart by Hurricane Laura in Winnsboro, Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:10:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

A United States flag was ripped in two after Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm near the Louisiana-Texas border late on Wednesday, August 26. The hurricane flattened buildings, brought severe flooding, caused major damage to roads and other infrastructure, and cut off water and power to communities.

Hurricane Laura is the strongest storm to hit Louisiana in 160 years. How can communities defend themselves against it?

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:09:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Packing winds of up to 150 miles per hour, the hurricane slammed into the Louisiana coast on Wednesday, killing at least six people, knocking down homes and businesses, and leaving at least one million people across the region without power. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, city and county officials in....

Georgia Power - Approximately 100 Georgia Power personnel and crews head to Baton Rouge to assist with storm restorationAdditional 300 support personnel have been cleared to aid in any additional restoration requests

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:07:00 +0200electricenergyonline (en)

GEORGIA POWER Approximately 100 Georgia Power personnel and crews head to Baton Rouge to assist with storm restoration Additional 300 support personnel have been cleared to aid in any additional restoration requests. As Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Louisiana Gulf Coast as a major....

At least six dead in Louisiana from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:05:00 +0200israelnationalnews (en)

. At least six people are confirmed dead in the state of Louisiana after Hurricane Laura hit. Four people died when trees fell on their homes; another person drowned in wave surges; the sixth fatality was due to carbon monoxide poisoning, from a generator that was positioned within his home.

Vidéos. Ouragan Laura en Louisiane : au moins six morts, une énorme quantité de dégâts

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:01:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

Après le passage destructeur de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet État, "nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que son Etat avait échappé aux "ravages catastrophiques" annoncés.

The Latest: Reported tornado in Arkansas spins off Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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

Awe-inspiring fireworks display and OPERA from White House steps round off Trump’s epic 1hr 15min RNC acceptance speech

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:57:00 +0200thesun (en)

The display followed a roughly 75-minute speech from President Donald Trump, which hit out at Democratic nominee Joe Biden Credit: The Mega Agency. Fireworks were let off over the Lincoln Memorial and around the Washington Monument just minutes after a maskless crowd had watched the president give....

ce que regrette

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:54:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

#CORONAVIRUS Dans les commentaires, vous êtes plusieurs à nous interroger sur la position de la mairie de Paris concernant le port du masque obligatoire à vélo. Anne Souyris, adjointe en charge de la santé publique, a déclaré ce soir sur BFMTV qu'elle souhaitait "rediscuter avec le préfet de police de ce sujet.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills six, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:54:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura’s powerful gusts uprooted trees - and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

The Latest: Reported tornado in Arkansas spins off Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:53:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

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

Hurricane Laura, President Trump, Baby Dinosaurs: Your Thursday Evening Briefing

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:52:00 +0200nytimes (en)

1. Hurricane Laura , one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the U.S., has been downgraded to a tropical storm. Laura swept ashore early in the day as a Category 4 hurricane , pounding the Louisiana and Texas coasts with 150 m.p.h. winds that diminished as it moved inland. At least six people died, including a 14-year-old girl in Louisiana.

Les images d'une ville complètement ravagée par l'ouragan Laura en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:51:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, et de nombreux dommages, comme à Lake Charles en Louisiane.

Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana coast as region's strongest storm in over a century

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:50:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, hitting the coast as the region’s strongest storm in over a century. #CNN #News The post Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana coast as region's strongest storm in over a century first appeared on The Union Journal.

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura, rétrogradé en tempête tropicale, fait six morts

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:47:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

Quinze ans après Katrina qui avait ravagé la ville de La Nouvelle-Orléans, Laura a finalement fait moins de dégâts que redouté. , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins six morts dans le sud des États-Unis, mais moins de dégâts que redoutés.

Powerful Winds, Torrential Rain, Hail Leave Thousands Without Power Across Tri-State

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:44:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

What to Know Storms Thursday proved to be even a little stronger than the ones earlier in the week, with heavy rain, strong wind gusts, hail and the threat of tornadoes all hitting the tri-state; Friday will be less active, but conditions will stay rather warm, muggy, and unsettled leading into the....

Westlake Chemical Corporation Issues Statement on Lake Charles Operations August 27, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:42:00 +0200fuelsandlubes (en)

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today issued a statement regarding Hurricane Laura , which made landfall near its plants in the Lake Charles, Louisiana area. Westlake’s primary concern is for the safety of our employees. The employees who stayed at our facilities during Hurricane Laura are safe.

The Latest: Reported tornado in Arkansas spins off Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:41:00 +0200newsok (en)

The general manager at KPLC-TV said no one was hurt because all staff members had evacuated from the station hours before Laura ’s landfall. And the staff continued broadcasting storm news uninterrupted from sister stations elsewhere in Louisiana. The station published photographs online showed part....

Damage From Hurricane Laura Seen From Above

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:39:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Parts of the Louisiana coast were ravaged by Hurricane Laura . This drone footage shows the scale of devastation. NOW PLAYING Damage From Hurricane Laura Seen From Above; ....

The Latest: Laura weakens inland to a tropical depression

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:39:00 +0200nwitimes (en)

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

U.S. energy exports severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:39:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

NEW YORK/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil and gas exports from the United States have been severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura , with nearly a million barrels per day (bpd) of crude exports likely reduced this week by closures of U.S. Gulf Coast terminals and disruptions at ports.

BC-US--Tropical Weather-, 2753

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:39:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. The Latest: Reported tornado in Arkansas spins off Laura <<br /> A reported tornado has torn part of the roof from a rural church in northeastern Arkansas as the remnants of Hurricane Laura crossed the state <<br /> AP Photo transref:LAMS115,....

Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:37:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis , mais moins de dommages que redouté. "Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que....

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills six, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:35:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) – Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura’s powerful gusts uprooted trees – and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Weakened but still dangerous, Laura to pose continued threat

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:33:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The remnants of Hurricane Laura are unleashing heavy rain hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction left along the northwest Gulf Coast. Forecasters say an eastern turn by Laura, which is now a tropical depression, could make it a looming threat to the Mid-Atlantic states over the weekend.

Weakened but still dangerous, Laura to pose continued threat

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:32:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Candy and Michael Dorn sit at their car at The Forge on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Houston, waiting to hear about the status of their Beaumont home. The couple arrived on Aug. 25 with their two dogs, Babygirl and Bear to The Forge, which has become a shelter for Hurricane Laura evacuees.

Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:32:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. "Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que....

Hurricane Laura shatters windows of Lake Charles’ iconic glass-paneled Capital One Tower

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:31:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Video shows Hurricane Laura ’s overwhelming winds ripping the windows off of the Capital One Tower – an all-glass office building that dominates the skyline in Lake Charles, La. , where the storm caused massive damage. It shows windows flying off the face of the building as the whipping wind howls in the darkness.

Amateur drone videos could aid in natural disaster damage assessment

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:28:00 +0200eurekalert (en)

IMAGE: Drone video of damage from Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, LA, was processed automatically by a Carnegie Mellon University system. Areas bounded in orange are considered severely damaged, while those... Credit: Carnegie Mellon University. PITTSBURGH--It wasn't long after Hurricane Laura hit....

Weakened but still dangerous, Laura to pose continued threat

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:28:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The remnants of Hurricane Laura are unleashing heavy rain hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction left along the northwest Gulf Coast. Forecasters say an eastern turn by Laura, which is now a tropical depression, could make it a looming threat to the Mid-Atlantic states over the weekend.

The Latest: Laura weakens inland to a tropical depression

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:27:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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

Emeutes à Kenosha aux Etats-Unis : une aubaine pour Donald Trump ?

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:24:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

Sur les chaînes de télé américaines, deux types d'images défilaient jeudi : les dégâts causés par l'ouragan Laura dans le sud des Etats-Unis, et les violences consécutives à l'affaire Jacob Blake à Kenosha, dans le Wisconsin, cet Afro-Américain qui s'est fait tirer dessus à sept reprises dans le dos par la police.

La Nina Likely, But Temperatures To Remain High

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:20:00 +0200theaseanpost (en)

Damage is seen from Hurricane Laura on 27 August, 2020 in Grand Lake, Louisiana. (AFP Photo) Global temperatures boosted by climate change will still be higher than usual despite the cooling effect of a La Nina weather phenomenon expected to develop in the coming months, the United Nations (UN) said Thursday.

Hurricane Laura kills six

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:20:00 +0200nationnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura’s powerful gusts uprooted trees and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

SE: Hurricane Laura Threatens U.S. Oil Market

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:20:00 +0200finanz (en)

Aug.27 — Hurricane Laura raked Louisiana early Thursday, becoming one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the state, leaving in its wake chemical fires, wrecked buildings, flooded roads and what could be more than $15 billion in insured losses. Bloomberg’s Lisa Abramowicz talked to Bob Yawger,....

National Laura weakens into a depression Scripps National

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:19:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Laura is now a depression, less than 24 hours after striking Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane early Thursday morning. The center of Laura has moved into Arkansas, dumping heavy rain there. There was also a tornado watch for parts of Arkansas late Thursday. Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana at about 1 a.

More than 1,400 oil wells were in Laura's path, but spills and other damage may not be known for days

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:17:00 +0200nola (en)

plowed through a corner of Louisiana loaded with oil and gas wells, pipelines, storage tanks and other infrastructure that could potentially cause thousands of small and large environmental disasters – the extent of which may not be known for days or weeks. About 1,400 active oil wells are crowded in the path Laura took to Louisiana's coastline.

Hurricane Laura wreaks havoc on US south coast 48 minute ago - 0 - 3 Hurricane Laura tore roofs off buildings and blew out windows in the southern US state of Louisiana as it slammed into the coast early Thursday killing at least one person, with shaken residents emerging to survey the damage.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:13:00 +0200dailymirror (en)

Hurricane Laura tore roofs off buildings and blew out windows in the southern US state of Louisiana as it slammed into the coast early Thursday killing at least one person, with shaken residents emerging to survey the damage. Forecasters warned of the continued risk of a “life-threatening” storm....

U.S. energy exports severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:12:00 +02004-traders (en)

The hurricane also temporarily suspended operations at several liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in the world's third largest exporter of the super-cooled gas, with shipments on track to fall to their lowest in 18 months. Laura made landfall early Thursday near the Texas-Louisiana border, one....

Super Spreaders Feared After Hurricane Laura Hits Louisiana And Texas

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:08:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Louisiana and Texas anxiously look forward to resuming mass COVID-19 testing interrupted when Category 4 Hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana Thursday close to the coastal town of Cameron. There are also lingering fears evacuation shelters in both states, especially Louisiana, might become the epicenters of new super spreader events.

Crude prices fall as USGC refineries expect limited impairments from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:08:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura , a Category 4 storm, made landfall along the USGC early Aug. 27. Two large refineries operated by Citgo Petroleum and Phillips 66 near Lake Charles, Louisiana, were most directly in the path of the hurricane, S&P Global Platts earlier reported.

U.S. Energy Exports Severely Disrupted By Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:06:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

NEW YORK/SINGAPORE: Oil and gas exports from the United States have been severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura , with nearly a million barrels per day (bpd) of crude exports likely reduced this week by closures of U.S. Gulf Coast terminals and disruptions at ports.

News Louisiana family returns to damaged home after Hurricane Laura Chris Davis 10:57 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:04:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

A lot of families in the community of Sulfur abided by the mandatory evacuation order. Jamie Wooster believes doing so saved her life. So she’s saying, okay maybe naying, “thank you” to her saviors of the storm. “Bugs, Izzy, Belle, and Whiskey,” said Wooster, who’s ridden horses all her life.

The Latest: Laura weakens inland to a tropical depression

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:04:00 +0200lacrossetribune (en)

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

L'ouragan Laura a fait six morts en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200letemps (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. Les météorologues ont mis en garde contre les inondations dans le nord de la Louisiane et l'Arkansas.

U.S. energy exports severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200financialpost (en)

NEW YORK/SINGAPORE — Oil and gas exports from the United States have been severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura , with nearly a million barrels per day (bpd) of crude exports likely reduced this week by closures of U.S. Gulf Coast terminals and disruptions at ports.

Six deaths attributed to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200wafb (en)

Governor John Bel Edwards says some of the deaths occurred in Vernon, Jackson, and Acadia parishes. They were all related to trees falling on homes, the governor says. An official with the governor’s office confirms that a 14-year-old girl died after a tree fell on her family home. No additional information has been provided at this time.

Tropical Storm Laura to bring heavy rains, strong storms to Tennessee Friday

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:59:00 +0200tennessean (en)

Tennessee got a round of storms Thursday night while remnants of Hurricane Laura , which was downgraded to a tropical storm, continues to move across the South. Storms blew through Middle Tennessee Thursday night, downing power lines, causing flooding and knocking down trees. Thousands reported power outages.

The Latest: Laura weakens inland to a tropical depression

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:59:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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

At least 4 killed as hurricane Laura hits southern U.S.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:59:00 +0200sinacom-en (en)

At least four people died from major category 4 hurricane Laura which made landfall on Thursday morning, leaving devastating destructions in U.S. southern states of Louisiana and Texas, local media reported. Among the four dead was a 14-year-old girl who was killed when a tree fell on her family's home, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said.

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura batters US

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:58:00 +0200rediff (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron in Louisiana on Thursday, bringing "catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding" that killed at least four people, caused extensive damage to property and snapped electricity supply. Laura, a category 4 hurricane with a maximum wind speed of....

National Hurricane Center: Laura weakens to a tropical depression as it moves over Arkansas amid ongoing flood threat

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:57:00 +0200newsok (en)

. MIAMI (AP) — National Hurricane Center: Laura weakens to a tropical depression as it moves over Arkansas amid ongoing flood threat. 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.

National Hurricane Center: Laura weakens to a tropical depression as it moves over Arkansas amid ongoing flood threat

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:57:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. The Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “winter of the great divide” with cold and snow in the north, drought in the west and "everything crazy in between.

Donald Trump accepte la nomination républicaine pour l'élection présidentielle

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200huffingtonpost-fr-fr (fr)

PRÉSIDENTIELLE AMÉRICAINE - Les adversaires pour la présidentielle américaine sont désormais officiellement investis. Donald Trump a accepté ce jeudi 27 août de représenter les républicains le 3 novembre 2020 pour “l’élection la plus importante de l’histoire” des États-Unis, au cours de laquelle il....

These Grapevine hotels are offering discounted rates for Hurricane Laura evacuees

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

Evacuees of Hurricane Laura , which made landfall early Thursday, can find discounted rates at hotels in Grapevine. Six hotels in Grapevine have discounted rates at this time, according to the Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport. The hotel is offering a 20% discount on the best-available rates through Sept.

Frisco firefighters are reporting for duty at crises across the country

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

From the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters, Frisco firefighters are responding to crises across the country — and at home. As some crew members battle blazing fires in southern California , others are weathering storms in southeast Texas, all while the department continues its day-to-day....

Sasol shuts US$13bn plant

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200herald (en)

Sasol has shut its US$13 billion Lake Charles Chemicals Project due to Hurricane Laura , which made landfall earlier yesterday on the US Gulf Coast. “Given Hurricane Laura’s forecast path,” Sasol is temporarily closing its facilities at Lake Charles, Louisiana, as well as Greens Bayou and Winnie, Texas, a spokesman for the company said.

Oil holds firm

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200herald (en)

Oil held near a five-month high as Hurricane Laura bore down on key refining facilities on the US Gulf Coast, with forecasts saying it will strengthen rapidly into a “potentially catastrophic” Category 4 storm. Futures in New York were steady after jumping 1,7 percent on Tuesday.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills six, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (REUTERS) - Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday (Aug 27), killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura's powerful gusts uprooted trees - and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

‘Like An Alien Ship Came Down’: Residents Confront Hurricane Laura’s Wrath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Joe Raedle/Getty. LAFAYETTE, Louisiana—Dawn over the Gulf Coast revealed initial damage from Hurricane Laura , which hammered the region hours after making landfall overnight in the tiny parish seat of Cameron as a Category 4 storm. Winds of up to 150 mph put it among the most powerful storms yet to hit the U.

U.S. energy exports severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Scott DiSavino and Jessica Jaganathan. NEW YORK/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil and gas exports from the United States have been severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura , with nearly a million barrels per day (bpd) of crude exports likely reduced this week by closures of U.S. Gulf Coast terminals and disruptions at ports.

National/World News Laura weakens into a depression Scripps National

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

Laura is now a depression, less than 24 hours after striking Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane early Thursday morning. The center of Laura has moved into Arkansas, dumping heavy rain there. There was also a tornado watch for parts of Arkansas late Thursday. Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana at about 1 a.

The Latest: Laura weakens inland to a tropical depression

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

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

What happened to Tropical Storm Marco?

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

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

U.S. Energy Exports Severely Disrupted By Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:55:00 +0200news18 (en)

NEW YORK/SINGAPORE: Oil and gas exports from the United States have been severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura , with nearly a million barrels per day (bpd) of crude exports likely reduced this week by closures of U.S. Gulf Coast terminals and disruptions at ports.

Louisiana Residents Assess Hurricane Laura Damage as First Responders Get to Work

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:54:00 +0200voanews (en)

As a shell-shocked Gulf Coast region began to assess the damage from Hurricane Laura , the downgraded Category 4 storm bolted north out of Louisiana Thursday, leaving in its wake snapped tree trunks, leveled neighborhoods, shattered buildings and more than 875,000 people without power.

Damage From Hurricane Laura Seen From Above

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:54:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Parts of the Louisiana coast were ravaged by Hurricane Laura . This drone footage shows the scale of devastation. NOW PLAYING Damage From Hurricane Laura Seen From Above; ....

US: Hurricane Laura leaves six dead in Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:53:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Lake Charles: At least six people were killed by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and search teams may find more victims, but the governor said Thursday that the most powerful storm to make landfall in the US state in living memory did not cause the "catastrophic" damage that had been feared.

Six dead as Laura slams Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:50:00 +0200illawarramercury (en)

Hurricane Laura has torn through Louisiana, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rain. Laura's powerful gusts uprooted trees and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Weather Hurricane Laura rips through Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:49:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane Laura destroys homes, buildings in Louisiana. Hurricane Laura battered western portions of Louisiana, tearing apart structures, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris.

Trump to close GOP convention with acceptance speech

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:48:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump will close the 2020 Republican National Convention (RNC) on Thursday night by accepting the party's nomination for four more years in a speech from the White House South Lawn. Trump is expected to make the case why he should be reelected....

The Latest: Laura weakens inland to a tropical depression

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:47:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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

Louisiane : l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0200Europe1 (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. L'ouragan Laura, l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté.

Read Donald Trump’s Prepared Speech For The 2020 RNC

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

As we begin this evening, our thoughts are with the wonderful people who have just come through the wrath of Hurricane Laura . We are working closely with state and local officials in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi, sparing no effort to save lives.

REUTERS - UPDATE 3-U.S. energy exports severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:45:00 +0200nampa (en)

UPDATE 3-U.S. energy exports severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura . * Nearly 1 mln bpd crude export capacity shut in * LNG plants suspend operations, assessing damage * U.S. LNG exports set to fall to lowest since Feb. 2019 (Adds oil and gas tankers returning to U.S.

Consternation et mobilisation dans le sillage de Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:44:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Henri Ouellette-Vézina La Presse. « La voiture de ma mère, qui est la seule voiture de la maison, est totalement détruite. Et nous ne pouvons pas rester chez nous à cause des dommages. Ma famille a un besoin urgent de fournitures. Et moi, je veux m’assurer que mon bébé va bien.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills...

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

Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura’s powerful gusts uprooted trees - and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Hurricane kills Laura 4 in Louisiana

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

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

National Hurricane Center: Laura weakens to a tropical depression as it moves over Arkansas amid ongoing flood threat

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:41:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

Champaign, IL (61820) Today. Partly cloudy. Low 72F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight. Partly cloudy. Low 72F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: August 27, 2020 @ 10:31 pm; MIAMI (AP) — National Hurricane Center: Laura weakens to a tropical depression as it moves over Arkansas amid ongoing flood threat.

Coast Guard crews from ATC Mobile assisting in Louisiana after Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:39:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

MOBILE, Ala (WALA) – 24 hours after being pounded by Hurricane Laura the cleanup, recovery and damage assessments are underway in Southwestern Louisiana. The U.S. Coast Guard is in the region helping out and providing assistance. The Aviation Training Center in Mobile sent two helicopters and crews to Louisiana to help.

Donations for Hurricane Laura victims being collected at American Legion in Fairhope

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:39:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - Even before Hurricane Laura made landfall, wrecking parts of Louisiana, a group on the Eastern Shore had already made plans to help. Eastern Shore Post 199 of the American Legion in Fairhope is taking donations to the hardest hit areas, a plan organizers put in place the....

Two new waves appear in the Atlantic as Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:38:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

As Hurricane Laura spreads farther inland across southwest Louisiana, forecasters are beginning to monitor two new tropical waves in the Atlantic near Africa early Thursday. The first wave is moving west across the far eastern tropical Atlantic at 15 mph and may see development in the coming days, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 8 p.

CDC issues health advisory over carbon monoxide poisoning risks in aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:38:00 +0200kimt (en)

issued a Health Alert Network advisory Thursday warning of the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura , which slammed into the Louisiana coast early Thursday as a powerful Category 4 storm. The storm has knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses and....

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Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:38:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Hurricane Laura destroys homes, buildings in Louisiana. Hurricane Laura battered western portions of Louisiana, tearing apart structures, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris.

Oil Price Hits Five-Month High as Hurricane Edges Closer Towards US Refineries

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:35:00 +0200albawaba-en (en)

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.

Trump Goes All-In on Biden Attacks, Vows to Rebuild U.S. Economy

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:31:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Trump delivered his address accepting the GOP nomination for president from the South Lawn of the White House, less than 24 hours after catastrophic Hurricane Laura struck Louisiana. Four people were killed when trees fell on their homes, Governor John Bel Edwards said.

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

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

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

États-Unis : Laura, le plus puissant ouragan à toucher terre dans l'histoire de la Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:27:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

ÉVACUATION - Rétrogradé en catégorie 3, l'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les côtes américaines, avec des vents soufflant jusqu'à 240 km/h. Jamais la Louisiane n'avait eu affaire à une dépression aussi puissante. Des vents records pour la Louisiane. Alors que l'ouragan Laura, considéré par les....

National Hurricane Center: Laura weakens to a tropical depression as it moves over Arkansas amid ongoing flood threat

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:26:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

National Hurricane Center: Laura weakens to a tropical depression as it moves over Arkansas amid ongoing flood threat. MIAMI -- National Hurricane Center: Laura weakens to a tropical depression as it moves over Arkansas amid ongoing flood threat.

The Latest: Storm causes damage as it powers through inland

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:26:00 +0200nwitimes (en)

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

Hurricane Laura topples Louisiana Confederate monument weeks after officials voted to keep it

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:26:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. Hurricane Laura toppled a Confederate monument in Lake Charles, Louisiana, just weeks after officials in the area had voted to keep the statue. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, which is similar to a county commission, voted Aug. 13 to leave the South’s Defenders Monument on the....

Aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:26:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

. Laura was one of the strongest hurricane to hit the United States as a Category 4 storm. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Helping pick up the pieces after Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:26:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

. Several first responders from Central Florida have headed to Louisiana to help pick up the pieces following Hurricane Laura . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Laura fait au moins quatre victimes en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

Catastrophe naturelle Après avoir causé la mort de plusieurs personnes en République dominicaine et à Haïti, le passage de l’ouragan Laura en Louisiane a fait au moins quatre victimes. Le bilan pourrait encore s’alourdir. L’ouragan Laura, l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a....

L’ouragan Laura a touché terre aux Etats-Unis

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

Alerte maximale en Louisiane et au Texas: l’ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d’affronter l’une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. L’ouragan, considéré par les météorologues comme extrêmement dangereux, puisqu’il s’approche de....

Etats-Unis Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200ipreunion (fr)

Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 185 km/h, l'ouragan devrait se renforcer en catégorie 4, sur une échelle qui en compte 5, a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans. Il pourrait provoquer "une montée des eaux potentiellement catastrophique, des vents extrêmes ainsi que des crues soudaines", alerte-t-il dans son dernier bulletin.

Bell County Evacuees from Texas, Louisiana border seek shelter from Hurricane Laura in Killeen Leigha McNeil 9:17 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200kxxv (en)

KILLEEN, TX — Hundreds of people were forced to evacuate their homes in preparation for Hurricane Laura . Some evacuees from Texas' coast and Louisiana have found a temporary home in Killeen. Management at The Hilton Garden Inn say they are almost fully booked, with most of their guests coming from the Texas and Louisiana border.

National Three people in Louisiana have died from Hurricane Laura Scripps National/Associated Press

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200kxxv (en)

At least three people in Louisiana have died as a result of Hurricane Laura after trees fell onto their homes. Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received a report of the first US fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home.

Donation drive on Long Island is helping pets displaced by Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

PORT WASHINGTON, Long Island (WABC) -- A donation drive took place on Long Island Thursday night to help pets displaced by Hurricane Laura . The North Shore Animal League in Port Washington is accepting donations for pet food and supplies. They are asking the community for items such as paper towels,....

Britain could feel after-effects of devastating hurricane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200thetimes (en)

‘TAKE COVER NOW!” was the astonishing warning from the US National Hurricane Centre early yesterday as Hurricane Laura tore into the coast of Louisiana. This was a devastating hurricane, winds reaching 150mph, a category four storm when it made landfall.

Six deaths attributed to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200wbrc (en)

Governor John Bel Edwards says some of the deaths occurred in Vernon, Jackson, and Acadia parishes. They were all related to trees falling on homes, the governor says. An official with the governor’s office confirms that a 14-year-old girl died after a tree fell on her family home. No additional information has been provided at this time.

Hurricane Laura ploughs through Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200bdnews24 (en)

The storm, which came ashore near Cameron, Louisiana, after midnight as a Category 4 hurricane, brought 150 mph winds and a major storm surge out of the Gulf, ripping the facades off brick buildings in Lake Charles, and swatting telephone poles to the ground.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills four, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (REUTERS) – Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday (Aug 27), killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura’s powerful gusts uprooted trees – and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Donald Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term as US President

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:23:00 +0200alarabiya-en (en)

President Donald Trump accepted the Republican Party nomination for reelection Thursday before a large crowd at the White House – and against a national backdrop of explosive racial tensions and the coronavirus pandemic. “My fellow Americans, tonight, with a heart full of gratitude and boundless....

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:23:00 +0200lecourrierdelamayenne (fr)

Une jeune fille de 14 ans est décédée en Louisiane, après le passage de l'ouragan Laura . Sa mort aurait été causée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison. Avec la fermeture des écoles en raison de la pandémie de Covid-19, des millions d'enfants ont été privés d'éducation. Un rapport de l'Unicef tire la sonnette d'alarme.

Toute l'information en Polynésie Française

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:23:00 +0200lecourrierdelamayenne (fr)

Il n'est pas encore signé. Mais un projet de préavis de grève général, soutenu par la CSIP, O oe to oe rima, Otahi, FDLMP (manutention portuaire) et CSTP/FO est rédigé Retrouvez ci-dessous l'intégralité du conseil des ministres du mercredi 26 août 2020.

Hurricane Laura makes US landfall: Category 4 hurricane leaves 4 dead, causes extensive property damage

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:22:00 +0200firstpost (en)

Houston: Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron in Louisiana on Thursday, bringing "catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding" that killed at least four, caused extensive damage to property and snapped electricity supply. Laura, a Category 4 hurricane with a maximum wind speed....

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall, WTO Director-General Resigns, and More

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:22:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Louisianans and Texans cope with Hurricane Laura as they mark fifteen years since Hurricane Katrina, the World Trade Organization’s director-general, Roberto Azevedo, departs amid uncertainty over the body’s future, and athlete boycotts spur a new reckoning over U.S. police brutality.

Louisiane: L’ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:16:00 +020024heures (fr)

«Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés», a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que son État avait échappé aux «ravages catastrophiques» annoncés. «Mais nous avons subi une énorme quantité de dégâts», a-t-il ajouté, en mentionnant les milliers d’habitants «à la vie bouleversée».

Those who didn't evacuate before Hurricane Laura should put their name in a plastic bag in a pocket, official says

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:16:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

Louisiana officials are warning those who didn't evacuate from mandatory zones before Hurricane Laura hit that rescue efforts won't start until the surge has passed. "Those choosing to stay and face this very dangerous storm must understand that rescue efforts cannot and will not begin until after....

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l’attente de Laura, ouragan «extrêmement dangereux»

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:16:00 +0200lacapitale (fr)

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. Découvrez tous nos articles en clair pour seulement 1€ sans engagement.

L’ouragan Laura provoque un premier décès en Louisiane, d’autres victimes possibles

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:16:00 +0200lacapitale (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d’un arbre sur sa maison, et un incendie s’est déclaré dans une usine de produits chimiques après le passage destructeur jeudi de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain.

Staying hot with a lower storm chance!

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:15:00 +0200live5news (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Less rain Friday but more heat! High pressure will keep our weather pretty quiet as we head through the rest of the week. The rain will be spotty over the next couple of days but may increase slightly for the weekend as a weak cold front moves further south.

'Devastation everywhere': Louisiana city wakes up to storm's aftermath - The Guardian

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:14:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

At 2am, he woke up to feel the building – which provides a home for disabled residents – swaying back and forth as the category 4 storm hit. His neighbors on the eighth floor felt the roof go at about the same time. Soon, his room was full of water from the rain running through the building.

Fire At Hurricane-Hit Louisiana Chemical Plant, Residents To Stay Indoors

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:14:00 +0200ndtvnews (en)

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwestern communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a plume rose from a chemical fire at a Biolab plant in an area hit by Hurricane Laura . KIK Custom Products Inc confirmed the fire at its Biolab Lake....

Severe thunderstorm threat looms on Thursday, followed by heavy rain from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:13:00 +0200nj (en)

Forecasters from the national Storm Prediction Center say New Jersey faces a slight to enhanced risk of getting hit with severe thunderstorms late Thursday, Aug. 27. National Weather Service | Storm Prediction Center. By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued in parts of N.J. as strong storms with gusty winds arrive

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:13:00 +0200nj (en)

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com For the second time in three days, New Jersey is facing a threat of severe thunderstorms , with clusters of strong storms sweeping across parts of the state Thursday evening — a few hours later than forecasters had expected. Some storms moved into Sussex and Morris counties shortly after 7 p.

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Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:13:00 +0200autonews (en)

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Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills six, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:12:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

By Elijah Nouvelage and Ernest Scheyder. LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura's powerful gusts uprooted trees - and four....

Super Spreaders Feared After Hurricane Laura Hits Louisiana And Texas

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:12:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Louisiana and Texas anxiously look forward to resuming mass COVID-19 testing interrupted when Category 4 Hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana Thursday close to the coastal town of Cameron. There are also lingering fears evacuation shelters in both states, especially Louisiana, might become the epicenters of new super spreader events.

6 morts liées au passage de Laura, rétrogradée en tempête tropicale (Photo: Reuters / ELIJAH NOUVELAGE)

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:10:00 +0200radio-canada (fr)

Un homme âgé de 24 ans a succombé à un empoisonnement au monoxyde de carbone provenant d'un générateur situé dans sa résidence. Un autre, dont l'âge est encore inconnu, s'est noyé alors qu'il se trouvait à bord d'un navire qui sombrait. Plus tôt dans la journée de jeudi, une jeune fille de 14 ans....

The derecho, the hurricane, the fires, climate change, racism, and the pandemic

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:10:00 +0200cir-org (en)

We all want 2020 to end already. In the meantime, we should try and treat the slew of disaster stories not as separate balls to be juggled—an impossible task to perform without dropping one or two—but as a connected lattice, through which we can pull and combine multiple urgent threads at once.

There are 2 new tropical systems in the Atlantic. But don’t worry just yet.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:10:00 +0200tampabay (en)

The storms keep coming. There are now two tropical systems in the eastern Atlantic Ocean being monitored by the National Hurricane Center, according to its 2 p.m. Thursday advisory. Both could strengthen into named storms. The early forecasted paths for each system shows them headed west through the tropical Atlantic.

Hurricane Laura batters southern US states

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:10:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

LAKE CHARLES, United States : Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US state of Louisiana on Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of “unsurvivable” ocean surges and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents.

Six dead as Laura slams Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:09:00 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

Hurricane Laura has torn through Louisiana, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rain. Laura's powerful gusts uprooted trees and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

US election 2020 LIVE updates: Donald Trump accepts Republican nomination at the RNC and lashes Joe Biden, Democrats

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:09:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

Trump has finally mentioned the virus that has ravaged his country and has killed more than 180,000 Americans. Describing it as “once in a century” pandemic, he places the blame largely on China, while declaring “we’ll produce a vaccine before the end of the year, or maybe even sooner.

US election 2020 LIVE updates: Donald Trump accepts Republican nomination at the RNC and lashes Joe Biden, Democrats

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:09:00 +0200watoday (en)

Trump has finally mentioned the virus that has ravaged his country and has killed more than 180,000 Americans. Describing it as “once in a century” pandemic, he places the blame largely on China, while declaring “we’ll produce a vaccine before the end of the year, or maybe even sooner.

The Latest: Storm causes damage as it powers through inland

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

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

Donald Trump formally accepts GOP nomination for second term

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

Donald Trump accepts the nomination President Donald Trump accepted the nomination for a second term Thursday night at the Republican National Convention. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images ) August 27, 2020 at 9:28 pm CDT By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk WASHINGTON President....

Six dead as Laura slams Louisiana

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

Hurricane Laura has torn through Louisiana, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rain. Laura's powerful gusts uprooted trees and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Hurricane Laura&#39;s winds batter Louisiana, killing six

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

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

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:05:00 +0200lepublicateurlibre (fr)

Une jeune fille de 14 ans est décédée en Louisiane, après le passage de l'ouragan Laura . Sa mort aurait été causée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison. Avec la fermeture des écoles en raison de la pandémie de Covid-19, des millions d'enfants ont été privés d'éducation. Un rapport de l'Unicef tire la sonnette d'alarme.

Toute l'information en Polynésie Française

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:05:00 +0200lepublicateurlibre (fr)

Il n'est pas encore signé. Mais un projet de préavis de grève général, soutenu par la CSIP, O oe to oe rima, Otahi, FDLMP (manutention portuaire) et CSTP/FO est rédigé Retrouvez ci-dessous l'intégralité du conseil des ministres du mercredi 26 août 2020.

Wielding Chainsaws, A Town Comes Together To Clean Up After Hurricane Laura

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

Residents of Bell City, La., gathered Thursday morning to cut down trees, clear roads — and share what it was like as the storm made landfall overnight.

Energy Corridor Narrowly Averts Direct Hit

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

Hurricane Laura narrowly missed the heart of America’s fuel-making and chemicals infrastructure along the Gulf Coast, but a chlorine fire in Louisiana Thursday threatened the Lake Charles metro area. The hurricane made landfall in southwestern Louisiana with wind speeds of around 150 miles an hour, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Photos: Hurricane Laura Wreaks Havoc in Louisiana, Texas

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

Photos: Hurricane Laura Wreaks Havoc in Louisiana and Texas Storm hit Gulf Coast with stronger winds than Hurricane Katrina did in 2005, leaving more than 600,000 customers with no power in the states.

America’s Energy Corridor Narrowly Averts Direct Hit From Laura

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

Hurricane Laura narrowly missed the heart of America’s fuel-making and chemicals infrastructure along the Gulf Coast, but a chlorine fire in Louisiana Thursday threatened the Lake Charles metro area. The hurricane made landfall in southwestern Louisiana with wind speeds of around 150 miles an hour, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Where August Is the Cruelest Month

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

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

National News Tropical Storm Laura heading into Arkansas Scripps National 3:27 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:03:00 +0200ksby (en)

Laura is now a depression, less than 24 hours after striking Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane early Thursday morning. The center of Laura has moved into Arkansas, dumping heavy rain there. There was also a tornado watch for parts of Arkansas late Thursday. Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana at about 1 a.

National News Three people in Louisiana have died from Hurricane Laura Scripps National/Associated Press 7:12 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:03:00 +0200ksby (en)

At least three people in Louisiana have died as a result of Hurricane Laura after trees fell onto their homes. Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received a report of the first US fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home.

Hurricane Laura leaves trail of destruction in Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:02:00 +0200thenational-ae-world (en)

Hurricane Laura tore through south-west Louisiana, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing four people, including a 14-year-old girl, after making landfall early on Thursday. It was one of the most powerful storms to hit the state.

'Devastation everywhere': Louisiana city wakes up to storm's aftermath - The Guardian

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:02:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

At 2am, he woke up to feel the building – which provides a home for disabled residents – swaying back and forth as the category 4 storm hit. His neighbors on the eighth floor felt the roof go at about the same time. Soon, his room was full of water from the rain running through the building.

At least 4 killed as hurricane Laura hits southern US

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:01:00 +0200bernama (en)

HOUSTON, Aug 28 -- At least four people died from major category 4 Hurricane Laura which made landfall on Thursday morning, leaving devastating destructions in US southern states of Louisiana and Texas, Xinhua news agency reported according to local media.

Six deaths attributed to Hurricane Laura

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

Governor John Bel Edwards says some of the deaths occurred in Vernon, Jackson, and Acadia parishes. They were all related to trees falling on homes, the governor says. An official with the governor’s office confirms that a 14-year-old girl died after a tree fell on her family home. No additional information has been provided at this time.

Weakened Laura pushes inland

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:59:00 +0200wtva (en)

(NBC News) - Hurricane Laura slammed ashore in the early hours of Thursday, lashing the Louisiana and Texas coasts with torrential rain, a storm surge the National Hurricane Center called "unsurvivable" and 150 mile per hour winds. With daylight officials are out and getting a true sense of damage.

New coronavirus cases are down nationwide. But the US is still averaging more than 900 deaths a day

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:59:00 +0200wtva (en)

New coronavirus cases are down across the US about 12% on average over the last seven days compared to the previous week, but the nation is still averaging more than 900 deaths a day. According to an analysis of data from Johns Hopkins University, cases are steadily declining in states hard-hit by Covid-19.

Natural disasters Why California is experiencing its worst fires on record

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200economist (en)

T HE 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 extinct in the wild, to California’s central coast.

Six dead as Laura slams Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:57:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

Hurricane Laura has torn through Louisiana, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rain. Laura's powerful gusts uprooted trees and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Weather Explained: How Do Hurricanes Form?

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:52:00 +0200popularmechanics (en)

The might of a hurricane is nothing to underestimatelarge ones have the ability to release the energy equivalent of 10 atomic bombs per second, with the eye spewing the most violent, powerful winds and rains, according to the University of Utah's Natural History Museum.

Etats-Unis : l'ouragan Laura, passé en catégorie 4, menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:51:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

Il a touché les . L' Laura , qui s'est renforcé en catégorie 4, sur une échelle qui en compte 5, a atteint l'Etat de la Louisiane jeudi 27 août, a indiqué le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), dans son dernier bilan diffusé à 1 heure (8 heures, heure française).

Le live

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:51:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

Minuit, faisons un dernier point sur l'actualité de ce jeudi 27 août : #CORONAVIRUS Vingt-et-un départements sont désormais classés en zone rouge, c'est-à-dire en "zone de circulation active du virus" en France, a annoncé le Premier ministre Jean Castex. Voici pour les départements concernés.

Six dead as Laura slams Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:49:00 +0200bordermail (en)

Hurricane Laura has torn through Louisiana, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rain. Laura's powerful gusts uprooted trees and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

US election 2020 LIVE updates: Donald Trump accepts Republican nomination at the RNC and lashes Joe Biden, Democrats

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:49:00 +0200smh (en)

After being introduced by Ivanka, Donald Trump appears on stage at the White House with his wife Melania, to give one of the biggest speeches of his presidency. The maskless crowd rises to its feet, chanting "four more years! four more years!" Dressed in a dark blue suit and a matching striped tie,....

Louisiana: I'm on the ground with Hurricane Laura 6 hours, 9 minutes | Opinion

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:49:00 +0200usaToday (en)

LAFAYETTE, La. — When a new hurricane is coming you think of the previous ones, memories of the hurt, the fear and the lessons they brought. That's what I've been doing — remembering while reporting on Hurricane Laura . I wasn't a reporter in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina caused unheard of devastation....

Hurricane Laura slams southwest Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:48:00 +0200mumbaimirror (en)

One dead; Category 4 storm knocks out power to 650,000 on US south coast. #BEAUMONT, TEXAS Hurricane Laura barrelled through southwest Louisiana , destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-yearold girl after making landfall early on Thursday as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state.

La Nina likely, but temperatures set to remain high: UN

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:47:00 +0200JakartaPost (en)

Global temperatures boosted by climate change will still be higher than usual despite the cooling effect of a La Nina weather phenomenon expected to develop in the coming months, the UN said Thursday. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said there was a 60 percent chance of a La Nina event between September and November.

The Latest: Storm causes damage as it powers through inland

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:47:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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

4 dead as Hurricane Laura lashes Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:47:00 +0200dailysabah (en)

At least four people have died as Hurricane Laura lashed the U.S. state of Louisiana on Thursday, Gov. John Bel Edwards confirmed. The deaths were all caused by trees falling on residences due to severe winds brought on by the "extremely dangerous" Category 4 hurricane, Edwards said.

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale, au moins 4 morts Le Point

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© Fournis par Le Point. Le bilan du passage de l'ouragan Laura en Louisiane, aux Etats-Unis, a été revu à la hausse : au moins six décès ont été recensés. Dans le détail, quatre personnes ont été tuées par des chutes d'arbres sur leurs habitations , une s'est noyée après que son bateau eut été....

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills six, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200trust (en)

(Adds new death toll of six, latest position of Laura , trims.) By Elijah Nouvelage and Ernest Scheyder. LAKE CHARLES, La., Aug 27 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains.

Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:45:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. "Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que....

Typhon, ouragan, cyclone? Quatre graphiques pour comprendre

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

L'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les États-Unis, qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. L'ouragan, considéré par les météorologues comme «extrêmement dangereux», puisqu'il s'approche de la catégorie 5, la plus haute sur....

L'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait quatre morts en Louisiane

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

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi 27 août après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des États-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d'arbres sur leurs habitations. « Nous avons connaissance de 4 décès à ce jour....

Des vents de près de 240 km/h pendant l’ouragan Laura

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

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 services de météo américains. Des vidéos diffusées en direct ont montré les effets de cette tempête dévastatrice.

Le pétrole termine en baisse malgré l'arrivée aux Etats-Unis de l'ouragan Laura

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

Les cours du pétrole ont terminé en baisse ce jeudi tandis que l'ouragan Laura touchait terre aux Etats-Unis, en Louisiane, mais semblait n'avoir pas fait autant de dégâts que craints sur les raffineries de la zone. À lire aussi L'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait....

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

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

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

Cleveland woman’s sick father among thousands who lost power due to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:44:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

Tropical Storm Laura made landfall early Thursday morning as a Category 4 Hurricane that barreled through the Gulf Coast destroying buildings, homes and leaving many without power. Tropical Storm Laura made landfall early Thursday morning as a Category 4 Hurricane that barreled through the Gulf....

31 minutes ago

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – KPRC 2′s chopper flew over ravaged parts of Lake Charles and Cameron in Louisiana to capture the damage in the wake of the monster Hurricane Laura . The Category 4 hurricane slammed into the Texas-Louisiana border early Thursday morning. RELATED: How you can help Hurricane Laura victims....

23 minutes ago

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200click2houston (en)

Here’s a list of educational institutions that have announced closures so far: Alief ISD -- Due to severe weather impact of Hurricane Laura , Alief ISD online instruction, virtual offices and facilities will be closed ‪on Wednesday, August 26 through Friday, August 28. Meals will not be served while the district is closed.

Category 4 hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200newshub (en)

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 km) per hour is located about 40 miles (70 km) east of Port Arthur, Texas and is expected to move....

Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0200lepetitjournal (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. "Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall at Louisiana with 150mph winds and 'unsurvivable' surge

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0200express (en)

The category four hurricane made landfall near Cameron at 1am CDT (7am BST). In a tweet, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said: “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.

28 août 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200varmatin (fr)

La situation épidémique continue de se dégrader en région Sud-Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Après les Bouches-du-Rhône, c'est au tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var d'être classés en "zone rouge". Ce qui autorise les préfets à prendre des mesures restrictives.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills six, but less damage than forecast - Reuters

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura’s powerful gusts uprooted trees - and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Officials voted to keep a Confederate statue. Then along came Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Just days ago, officials in Louisiana's Calcasieu Parish voted not to move a Confederate statue from its prominent place in front of the courthouse. Then Hurricane Laura came along and toppled it. The South's Defenders Monument was knocked off its pedestal as the Category 4 monster swept through the southwestern Louisiana parish.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills six, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura’s powerful gusts uprooted trees - and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

27/08 - Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:36:00 +0200lamanchelibre (fr)

"Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que son Etat avait échappé aux "ravages catastrophiques" annoncés. "Mais nous avons subi une énorme quantité de dégâts", a-t-il ajouté, en mentionnant les milliers d'habitants "à la vie bouleversée".

28 août 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:36:00 +0200nicematin (fr)

Ce jeudi soir, vers 19 h 45, un feu s'est déclenché à la résidence récente "Villa Charlotte", située au 74 promenade Val du Careï à Menton. La situation épidémique continue de se dégrader en région Sud-Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Après les Bouches-du-Rhône, c'est au tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var d'être classés en "zone rouge".

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:33:00 +0200lejournaldelorne (fr)

Une jeune fille de 14 ans est décédée en Louisiane, après le passage de l'ouragan Laura . Sa mort aurait été causée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison. Avec la fermeture des écoles en raison de la pandémie de Covid-19, des millions d'enfants ont été privés d'éducation. Un rapport de l'Unicef tire la sonnette d'alarme.

Ouvrir l'édition La Dépêche de Tahiti

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:33:00 +0200lejournaldelorne (fr)

Il n'est pas encore signé. Mais un projet de préavis de grève général, soutenu par la CSIP, O oe to oe rima, Otahi, FDLMP (manutention portuaire) et CSTP/FO est rédigé Retrouvez ci-dessous l'intégralité du conseil des ministres du mercredi 26 août 2020.

L’ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait six morts en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. « Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés » , a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant....

Laura thrashes Louisiana, nearby states face tornado threats

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

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.

CT Power Outages Town-By-Town: Over 52K Without Electricity

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200patch (en)

The swiftly moving weather system bowled through the state late afternoon/early evening. Nearly 16,500 homes, or a hundred percent of the town in Branford are still without power as of 10.00 p.m. In total, Eversource is reporting. Lamont said later that 15,000 of Branford's 16,500 Eversource....

4 Dead In Louisiana As Laura Moves Into Arkansas

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200patch (en)

Hurricane Laura , weakened from its powerful Category 4 status when it made landfall, left catastrophic damage and thousands without power along the U.S. Gulf Coast overnight, killing at least four people in Louisiana after making its way inland Thursday and moving north along the Texas state line.

Hurricane Laura Slams Texas And Louisiana Coasts

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200patch (en)

Wind and water levels were already increasing 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 late into the night. According to the latest forecast from the National Hurricane....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US; 4 killed, extensive property damage

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200business-standard (en)

Laura made landfall near Cameron in Louisiana on Thursday, bringing "catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding" that killed at least four people, caused extensive damage to property and snapped electricity supply. Laura, a category 4 hurricane with a maximum wind speed of 150 miles....

NASA Sees Hurricane Laura’s Nighttime Landfall

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:31:00 +0200enn (en)

Many NASA assets were used to provide forecasters with information to incorporate into their analysis of Hurricane Laura . Satellite imagery, photographs from the International Space Station, and a computer program that produces animations of imagery are all things that NASA used to analyze the storm.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills six, but less damage than forecast This content was published on Aug 28, 2020 Aug 28, 2020 By Elijah Nouvelage and Ernest Scheyder LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing...

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:31:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

By Elijah Nouvelage and Ernest Scheyder. LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura's powerful gusts uprooted trees - and four....

Dramatic drone video shows devastation in Louisiana in wake of Hurricane Laura - NBC News

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:31:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

tore roofs off buildings, snapped massive trees like twigs and left huge stretches of southwest Louisiana under water, showed. A drone hovering over Lake Charles, Louisiana , recorded the devastation brought on the community, which is about 150 miles east of Houston and 200 miles west of New Orleans.

Six dead as Laura slams Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:31:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Hurricane Laura has torn through Louisiana, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rain. Laura's powerful gusts uprooted trees and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

La Niña likely, but temperatures set to remain high: UN

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:31:00 +0200inquirer (en)

Geneva, Switzerland — Global temperatures boosted by climate change will still be higher than usual despite the cooling effect of a La Nina weather phenomenon expected to develop in the coming months, the UN said Thursday. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said there was a 60 percent....

Six deaths attributed to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

Governor John Bel Edwards says some of the deaths occurred in Vernon, Jackson, and Acadia parishes. They were all related to trees falling on homes, the governor says. An official with the governor’s office confirms that a 14-year-old girl died after a tree fell on her family home. No additional information has been provided at this time.

The Latest: Storm causes damage as it powers through inland

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills six, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200financialpost (en)

LAKE CHARLES — Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rains. Laura’s powerful gusts uprooted trees – and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills four, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200financialpost (en)

LAKE CHARLES — Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana on Thursday, killing four people who were crushed by falling trees and igniting a chemical plant fire that continued to send a chlorine-infused plume of smoke skyward 15 hours after landfall. Laura caused less mayhem than forecasts predicted –....

Louisiane: L’ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:27:00 +0200tdg (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des États-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. «Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés», a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que....

1st death reported from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:27:00 +0200theherald-news (en)

The governors of Louisiana and Texas say search and rescue teams are still looking, but they've found reports so far of widespread fatalities. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is crediting the evacuations of thousands of people for preventing deaths in Texas. Edwards says they are only beginning to assess the damage.

meteorological disaster Six dead as Laura slams Louisiana At least six people are dead after Hurricane Laura hit the state and although it caused less damage than expected, authorities say it remains a dangerous storm.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:27:00 +0200aap-au (en)

Hurricane Laura has torn through Louisiana, killing six people and flattening buildings across a wide swatch of the state before moving into Arkansas with heavy rain. Laura’s powerful gusts uprooted trees and four people were crushed to death in separate incidents of trees falling on homes.

‘Like An Alien Ship Came Down’: Residents Confront Hurricane Laura’s Wrath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Joe Raedle/Getty. LAFAYETTE, Louisiana—Dawn over the Gulf Coast revealed initial damage from Hurricane Laura , which hammered the region hours after making landfall overnight in the tiny parish seat of Cameron as a Category 4 storm. Winds of up to 150 mph put it among the most powerful storms yet to hit the U.

New coronavirus cases are down nationwide. But the US is still averaging more than 900 deaths a day

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:24:00 +0200kimt (en)

New coronavirus cases are down across the US about 12% on average over the last seven days compared to the previous week, but the nation is still averaging more than 900 deaths a day. According to an analysis of data from Johns Hopkins University, cases are steadily declining in states hard-hit by Covid-19.

'Potentially catastrophic' Hurricane Laura weakens to Category 3, batters Louisiana coast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:24:00 +0200tvnz (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border today as a life-threatening storm. The National Hurricane Center said Laura had weakened to a Category 3 hurricane with....

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:24:00 +0200tvnz (en)

Forecasters say Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane. This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken August 26 shows Hurricane Laura over the Gulf of Mexico Source: Associated Press The National Hurricane Center reports the storm made landfall at 1 a.

L'ouragan Laura a fait au moins 6 morts en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:22:00 +0200huffingtonpost-fr-fr (fr)

MÉTÉO - L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane , a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi 27 août dans l’après-midi après avoir fait au moins six morts dans le sud des États-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redoutés.

The Latest: Storm causes damage as it powers through inland

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:22:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

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

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura fait au moins six morts

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:21:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Le bilan du passage de l'ouragan Laura en Louisiane, aux Etats-Unis , a été revu à la hausse : au moins six décès ont été recensés. Dans le détail, quatre personnes ont été tuées par des chutes d'arbres sur leurs habitations , une s'est noyée après que son bateau eut été emporté dans le cyclone et....

Hurricane Laura topples Confederate statue

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:20:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

A Confederate general has fallen victim to Hurricane Laura . The South’s Defenders monument has stood since 1915 outside a courthouse in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where local authorities voted this month to keep it in place. Critics call it a symbol of racism that glorifies slavery.

These maps show Hurricane Laura’s path and size

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:20:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a menacing Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds early Thursday. On Thursday afternoon, Laura had weakened to a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of nearly 70 mph, and was located about 50 miles southeast of Shreveport, La.

13 photos that show just how destructive Hurricane Laura is

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:20:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

A person is seen walking through a building with its windows blown out in the downtown area after Hurricane Laura passed through on Thursdsay in Lake Charles, La. The hurricane hit with powerful winds causing extensive damage to the city. Joe Raedle/Getty Images.

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:20:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country’s petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Mass. first responders headed to Gulf region for Hurricane Laura relief

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:20:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

Massachusetts first responders are headed south to help those affected by Hurricane Laura , which devastated the Gulf Coast with high winds and torrential rain as it came ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. The Massachusetts Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue Team, a Beverly-based....

Hurricane Laura Slams Louisiana, Kills Four, but Less Damage Than Forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:19:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La.—Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the state and killing four people who were crushed by falling trees as they sheltered in their homes, officials said. Still, the damage Laura has inflicted so far is less than what forecasters predicted.

Hurricane Laura batters US state of Louisiana, killing 4

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

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

Hurricane Laura now a Category 2 storm on land; see initial damage reports from southwest Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:16:00 +0200nola (en)

First responders are discovering how much destruction Hurricane Laura inflicted on coastal communities after Dawn’s first light in Lake Charles -- which took the brunt of Laura's winds overnight -- showed downtown building damage and lots of debris but no flooding downtown, Calcasieu Parish spokesman Thomas Hoefer said Thursday morning.

Why Hurricane Laura’s storm surge wasn’t — thankfully — as bad in Lake Charles as feared

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:16:00 +0200nola (en)

Blessedly, the catastrophic warning by the National Hurricane Center late Wednesday of a 20-foot wall of storm surge in Cameron Parish to accompany Hurricane Laura as it came ashore never materialized. While it's still unclear how significant surge damage was along the Cameron coast, flooding in....

Hurricane Laura aerial photos: Shredded roofs, flooded homes, widespread ruin in southwest Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:16:00 +0200nola (en)

CAMERON: Waters surround houses in Cameron, La., Thhursday afternoon, after Hurricane Laura passed over early Thursday morning, Aug. 27, 2020. STAFF PHOTO BY TRAVIS SPRADLING CAMERON: Water surrounds houses in Cameron, La., seen Thursday afternoon after Hurricane Laura passed over early Thursday morning, Aug.

Hurricane Laura photos, videos from around Louisiana: See aftermath of historic storm

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:16:00 +0200nola (en)

A Central Fire Dept. truck towing a rescue boat passes the training tower outside the Baton Rouge Fire Dept.Training and Administrative Building, after 36 members of Louisiana Task Force 2 were briefed by its Commander, Mike Kimble of BRFD. Their vehicles formed a convoy headed to Scott, La.

Hurricane Laura livecams: Watch as major hurricane comes ashore in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:16:00 +0200nola (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura hammered Lake Charles, Louisiana; see viral images, videos from landfall

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:16:00 +0200nola (en)

Eyewall video from Lake Charles, Louisiana. These buildings had the majority of their windows completey blown out. This was one intense nightime intercept !! — Mike Theiss (@MikeTheiss) WATCH: Tolor White, Jr. said his home has suffered significant damage from Hurricane # Laura .

The Latest: Storm causes damage as it powers through inland

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:15:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana leaving destructive path

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:14:00 +0200reuters (en)

World Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana leaving destructive path. Posted [NFA] Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the state and killing four people who were crushed by falling trees as they sheltered in their homes, the governor said on Thursday.

UPDATE 8-Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills four, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:14:00 +0200reuters (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana on Thursday, killing four people who were crushed by falling trees and igniting a chemical plant fire that continued to send a chlorine-infused plume of smoke skyward 15 hours after landfall.

Laura thrashes Louisiana, nearby states face tornado threats

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:12:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The death toll from Hurricane Laura has climbed to at least six. The system that blasted the Louisiana coast with high winds and heavy rain is now a tropical storm. It came ashore early Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane and caused widespread damage around Lake Charles, an industrial and casino city of 80,000 people.

L'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en catégorie 3

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:11:00 +0200skynet (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , qui a atteint les côtes de l'État américain de la Louisiane jeudi, a été rétrogradé en catégorie 3, ce qui implique toujours un potentiel de "dégâts dramatiques", selon le centre américain des ouragans (NHC). Celui-ci s'attend à ce que Laura faiblisse rapidement et redevienne une tempête tropicale dans la journée.

Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200notretemps (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins six morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, mais moins de dommages que redouté. "Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés", a réagi lors d'une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que....

Louisiane: l'ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200lemauricien (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d'arbres sur leurs habitations.

L’ouragan Laura provoque un premier décès en Louisiane, d’autres victimes possibles

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200lameuse (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d’un arbre sur sa maison, et un incendie s’est déclaré dans une usine de produits chimiques après le passage destructeur jeudi de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain.

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l’attente de Laura, ouragan «extrêmement dangereux»

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200lameuse (fr)

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. Découvrez tous nos articles en clair pour seulement 1€ sans engagement.

First Alert Weather: More risks of storms into Friday

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

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. More than half a million people were ordered to evacuate the Gulf Coast on....

Weather live updates: Rolling outages expected to last for 3 days

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

Latest updates from today. 8:05 p.m. East Texas was mostly spared the sucker-punch Hurricane Laura instead walloped on Louisiana, something state officials credited to sheer luck and the local planning efforts that readied resources and got many of the most vulnerable out of harm’s way, reports Dug Begley.

Visual essay shows Laura's destructive path through Texas

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

Visual Essay Hurricane Laura 's destructive path through Texas and Louisiana Houston Chronicle Photos and Video. Updated: 9 p.m. Aug. 27, 2020 In the Gulf's first major storm event of the year, Hurricane Laura brought ferocious winds, daunting floods and widespread power outages to southeast Texas and Louisiana.

Rolling power outages reported in The Woodlands

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

Some ways customers can reduce electricity usage is to raise the central air conditioner thermostat to 78 degrees; use energy-efficient electric ceiling fans and portable fans to circulate air and help occupants feel cooler; close window blinds, drapes and curtains to reduce warming in the home from....

Oil and gasoline dip with refineries spared from worst of Laura

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

Oil declined after Laura barreled into Louisiana, largely sparing the Texas Gulf Coast from widespread disruption to key energy infrastructure. Laura made landfall early Thursday near Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane and has now weakened to a tropical storm.

Chemical fire near Lake Charles blamed on chlorine leak

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

A chlorine fire that erupted near Lake Charles, La., during Hurricane Laura ’s devastating trek through the area Thursday morning forced Louisiana Gov. John Edwards to order nearby residents to shelter in place hours later. The fire started after chlorine leaked from a BioLab chemical manufacturing....

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

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

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

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200lereveilnormand (fr)

Une jeune fille de 14 ans est décédée en Louisiane, après le passage de l'ouragan Laura . Sa mort aurait été causée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison. Avec la fermeture des écoles en raison de la pandémie de Covid-19, des millions d'enfants ont été privés d'éducation. Un rapport de l'Unicef tire la sonnette d'alarme.

Ouvrir l'édition La Dépêche de Tahiti

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200lereveilnormand (fr)

Il n'est pas encore signé. Mais un projet de préavis de grève général, soutenu par la CSIP, O oe to oe rima, Otahi, FDLMP (manutention portuaire) et CSTP/FO est rédigé Retrouvez ci-dessous l'intégralité du conseil des ministres du mercredi 26 août 2020.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills four, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana on Thursday, killing four people who were crushed by falling trees and igniting a chemical plant fire that continued to send a chlorine-infused plume of smoke skyward 15 hours after landfall.

Oil dips as U.S. rigs, refiners appear to have avoided worst of storm

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday as a massive hurricane raced inland past the heart of the U.S. oil industry in Louisiana and Texas, with a storm surge weaker than predicted. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 futures fell 16 cents, or 0.4%, to $42.85 a barrel as of 0014 GMT, adding to overnight losses.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana leaving destructive path

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

Top News Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana leaving destructive path. Posted [NFA] Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the state and killing four people who were crushed by falling trees as they sheltered in their homes, the governor said on Thursday.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

Top News Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana. Posted [NFA] Forecasters warned the powerful storm could deliver an "unsurvivable" storm surge. This report produced by Zachary Goelman.

'Unsurvivable' Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwest Louisiana Laura had escalated to a Category 4 storm when making landfall and was later reduced to a Category 2. Experts have warned it could possibly bring a "wall of water over two stories high" to the shore.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a Category 4 storm on Thursday morning, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The storm has since been downgraded to a Category 2 but is still extremely dangerous, with strong winds, torrential rains and rising seawater pummeling the Gulf Coast in the southern United States .

Laura thrashes Louisiana, but damage is less than predicted

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200gazette (en)

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.

Britain could feel after-effects of devastating hurricane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200thesundaytimes (en)

‘TAKE COVER NOW!” was the astonishing warning from the US National Hurricane Centre early yesterday as Hurricane Laura tore into the coast of Louisiana. This was a devastating hurricane, winds reaching 150mph, a category four storm when it made landfall.

Officials voted to keep a Confederate statue. Then along came Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:01:00 +0200nzherald (en)

Just days ago, officials in Louisiana's Calcasieu Parish voted not to move a Confederate statue from its prominent place in front of the courthouse. Then Hurricane Laura came along and toppled it. The South's Defenders Monument was knocked off its pedestal as the Category 4 monster swept through the southwestern Louisiana parish.

Hurricane Laura downs controversial Confederate monument in Louisiana - New York Post

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

A Confederate monument in Louisiana that local officials voted to keep earlier this month was damaged by Hurricane Laura as the storm Thursday morning, a report said. The statue of a Confederate general that stood atop the South’s Defenders Monument on the grounds of a courthouse in Lake Charles was....

Louisiane: l’ouragan Laura a fait six morts mais moins de dégâts que redouté

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:59:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Gianrigo MARLETTA, avec Julia BENARROUS à Houston et Sébastien DUVAL à Washington Agence France-Presse. « Nous pouvons être en bonne part soulagés », a réagi lors d’une conférence de presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, en soulignant que son État avait échappé aux « ravages catastrophiques » annoncés.

Hurricane Laura sweeps southern US

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:53:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Buildings and homes are flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura on Thursday in Louisiana, United States . Hurricane Laura, with winds of up to 150mph (241kph), hit the southern state of Louisiana heaviest with at least 6 people reportedly killed .

Hurricane Laura downs controversial Confederate monument in Louisiana - New York Post

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:48:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

A Confederate monument in Louisiana that local officials voted to keep earlier this month was damaged by Hurricane Laura as the storm Thursday morning, a report said. The statue of a Confederate general that stood atop the South’s Defenders Monument on the grounds of a courthouse in Lake Charles was....

Trump disaster! President admits Hurricane Laura nearly forced RNC speech delay DONALD Trump has admitted Hurricane Laura nearly forced him to delay his speech to the...

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:47:00 +0200express (en)

The President had been considering postponing his address in order to visit the worst effected areas. Speaking at the Federal Emergency Management Agency Mr Trump said he could have moved the address to Monday. During his speech to the RNC Mr Trump formally accepted the Republican Presidential nomination for the 2020 presidential election.

Laura becomes tropical storm after making landfall in U.S.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:46:00 +0200globalnews (en)

Cleanup efforts are underway in Louisiana and Texas, after Hurricane Laura made landfall before weakening to a tropical storm. Mike Armstrong looks at how the storm roared ashore, and Chris Pollone reports from Lafayette, Louisiana on the damage left behind.

In Prebuttal Speech, Kamala Harris Blasts Trump As &#39;Scared&#39; and &#39;Wrong&#39; on COVID

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

REUTERS. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) arrived in person on Thursday ready to deliver arguably her most forceful—and strategic—admonishment of President Donald Trump in the general election. After briefly addressing the natural disasters imperiling the country, wildfires in California and Hurricane....

Trump looted $44B from FEMA before Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:42:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

But Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., who chairs the Homeland Security Committee, which oversees FEMA, expressed doubts that Trump would approve additional funds after he balked at providing crucial pandemic relief to hard-hit cities and states in the latest round of negotiations.

Oil dips as U.S. rigs, refiners appear to have avoided worst of storm MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday as a massive hurricane raced inland past the heart of the U.S. oil industry in Louisiana and Texas, with a storm surge weaker than predicted. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 16 cents, or 0.4%, to $42.85 a barrel as of 0014 GMT, adding ... 1h ago

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:40:00 +0200wsau (en)

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday as a massive hurricane raced inland past the heart of the U.S. oil industry in Louisiana and Texas, with a storm surge weaker than predicted. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 16 cents, or 0.4%, to $42.85 a barrel as of 0014 GMT, adding to overnight losses.

Hurricane Laura Tears Down Confederate Statue That Officials Voted Not To Remove

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:36:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter and other community members had called for its removal, noting its painful symbolism of slavery and oppression. Opponents argued it was historically important and honored relatives lost in the war. His son, Andrew Beam, told CNN on Thursday that his father found the....

Laura thrashes Louisiana, but damage is less than predicted

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:34:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The death toll from Hurricane Laura has climbed to at least six. The system that blasted the Louisiana coast with high winds and heavy rain is now a tropical storm. It came ashore early Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane and caused widespread damage around Lake Charles, an industrial and casino city of 80,000 people.

Laura thrashes Louisiana, but damage is less than predicted

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:34:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The death toll from Hurricane Laura has climbed to at least six. The system that blasted the Louisiana coast with high winds and heavy rain is now a tropical storm. It came ashore early Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane and caused widespread damage around Lake Charles, an industrial and casino city of 80,000 people.

WATCH: See the devastation that KPRC 2 reporters saw along the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:32:00 +0200click2houston (en)

. Hurricane Laura was an extremely destructive storm as it made landfall in Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane early Thursday morning. From Galveston to Louisiana, the KPRC 2 team has been covering the storm. Here are videos from the reporters on the ground on Thursday: Port Arthur,....

Hurricane Laura Carves Destructive Path Across Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:28:00 +0200nytimes (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — Soon after Hurricane Laura slammed into the Louisiana coast in the dark of night, a city of oil refineries and casinos some 30 miles inland awakened to scenes of unfolding chaos: A 22-story contemporary office tower in Lake Charles with windows stripped and smashed.

Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana, causing ‘catastrophic’ damage

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:23:00 +0200shanghaidaily (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall early yesterday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 64 kilometers inland from the sea. Laura made landfall just before 1am as a Category 4 storm packing winds of....

Pandemic stresses storm evacuations

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:23:00 +0200shanghaidaily (en)

A HURRIED evacuation of half a 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. The storm strengthened and was forecast to bring 233....

Tropical Storm Laura Live Update: 6 dead in Louisiana; Trump to visit

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:22:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

LATEST NEWS Damage less than predicted in Louisiana A full assessment of the damage wrought by the Category 4 system was likely to take days. But despite a trail of demolished buildings, entire neighborhoods left in ruins and more than 875,000 people without power, a sense of relief prevailed that....

Oil dips as U.S. rigs, refiners appear to have avoided worst of storm

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:17:00 +0200financialpost (en)

MELBOURNE — Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday as a massive hurricane raced inland past the heart of the U.S. oil industry in Louisiana and Texas, with a storm surge weaker than predicted. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 16 cents, or 0.4%, to $42.

Weather News

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

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

Hurricane Laura: At least six dead as monster storm wreaks havoc

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:11:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

He called it the most powerful hurricane to strike Louisiana, meaning it surpassed even Katrina, which was a Category 3 storm when it hit in 2005. The hurricane's top wind speed of 241km/h put it among the strongest systems on record in the US Not until 11 hours after landfall did Laura finally lose....

Oil dips as U.S. rigs, refiners appear to have avoided worst of storm

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:10:00 +0200oann (en)

August 28, 2020. MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday as a massive hurricane raced inland past the heart of the U.S. oil industry in Louisiana and Texas, with a storm surge weaker than predicted. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude <CLc1> futures fell 16 cents, or 0.4%, to $42.

Tens of thousands in Louisiana without power after Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:08:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana on Thursday. Mayor Adrian Perkins of Shreveport, Louisiana, joined CBSN with more on the damage Laura left behind and where recovery efforts stand.

L'ouragan Laura a fait au moins 4 morts en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:07:00 +0200huffingtonpost-fr-fr (fr)

MÉTÉO - L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane , a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi 27 août dans l’après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des États-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d’arbres sur leurs habitations.

Oil dips as U.S. rigs, refiners appear to have avoided worst of storm

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:07:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday as a massive hurricane raced inland past the heart of the U.S. oil industry in Louisiana and Texas, with a storm surge weaker than predicted. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 futures fell 16 cents, or 0.4%, to $42.85 a barrel as of 0014 GMT, adding to overnight losses.

4 Killed After Hurricane Laura Strikes Louisiana, Causes Less Damage

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:06:00 +0200ndtvnews (en)

Lake Charles, Louisiana: Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana on Thursday, killing four people who were crushed by falling trees and igniting a chemical plant fire that continued to send a chlorine-infused plume of smoke skyward 15 hours after landfall.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills four, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:06:00 +0200malaymail (en)

Electrical linemen trucks stand in a parking lot after Hurricane Laura passed through Lake Charles, Louisiana August 27, 2020. — Reuters pic. LAKE CHARLES, Aug 28 — Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana yesterday, killing four people who were crushed by falling trees and igniting a chemical plant....

Deaths, Heavy Damage as Hurricane Rips Through US Gulf Coast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200voanews (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the U.S. Gulf Coast with torrential rain and ferocious wind of up to 241 kph as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. At least six deaths are reported. VOA correspondent Mariama Diallo reports.

Tornado warning ends with Long Island spared the worst, but storm continues

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:02:00 +0200newsday-USA (en)

A tornado warning for Long Island posted through 8 p.m. Thursday came and went with many areas reporting heavy, lightning and strong gusts but nothing resembling a treacherous storm. But even without tornadoes, the region can still expect more thunderstorms and potential hail Thursday night before....

Essential COVID-19 stats: Where testing, case counts, and outbreaks stand in your state

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:01:00 +0200mycouriertribune (en)

COVID-19 cases, according to the White House Coronavirus Task Force, meaning that they see at least 100 new cases per 100,000 residents in a week. The Center for Public Integrity, which has been publishing Coronavirus Task Force documents, reported that states in this "red zone" should consider limiting public gatherings and mandating masks.

Laura Relief - Local Christian organization sending team to Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:59:00 +0200wtva (en)

TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) -- A locally-based Christian organization is sending a crew to Louisiana to help families affects by Hurricane Laura . “These families we serve, they’re in a daze. I mean, their world’s been turned upside down.” According to CEO and Eight Days of Hope Founder Stephen Tybor,....

Hurricane Laura: At least six dead as monster storm wreaks havoc

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:55:00 +0200nzherald (en)

He called it the most powerful hurricane to strike Louisiana, meaning it surpassed even Katrina, which was a Category 3 storm when it hit in 2005. The hurricane's top wind speed of 241km/h put it among the strongest systems on record in the US Not until 11 hours after landfall did Laura finally lose....

Sheriff: Hurricane Laura claims 2nd US victim, a 68-year-old man killed when a tree fell on his home in Acadia Parish

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:52:00 +0200newsok (en)

IOTA, La. (AP) — Sheriff: Hurricane Laura claims 2nd US victim, a 68-year-old man killed when a tree fell on his home in Acadia Parish. 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.

Texas coronavirus cases fall, along with testing numbers

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:51:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The number of new cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 continued to fall Thursday in Texas, while the number of tests administered to detect the virus remained well below peak levels. New cases reported Thursday totaled 5,059, slightly fewer than Wednesday and....

US-LD HURRICANE - Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US; 4 killed, extensive damage to property By Seema Hakhu Kachru (Eds: Add

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:51:00 +0200nampa (en)

. Contributed by NAMPA / PTI. Houston (US), Aug 28 (PTI) Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron in Louisiana on Thursday, bringing "catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding" that killed at least four people, caused extensive damage to property and snapped electricity supply.

Incredible aerial photos capture Hurricane Laura destruction

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:49:00 +0200oregonlive (en)

By The Associated Press From the air, the destruction of Hurricane Laura is especially stark. Photographs from The Associated Press show entire neighborhoods surrounded by green-brown floodwater. A glassy high-rise stands with most of its windows missing. An airport hangar is shredded into ribbons of metal.

Hurricane Laura toppled Louisiana Confederate statue that local officials had voted to keep

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:46:00 +0200foxnews (en)

As the storm made landfall with 150 mph winds early Thursday morning, it ripped through buildings, vehicles, trees and power lines. It also knocked the statue of a Confederate soldier off of the South’s Defenders Monument outside the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, the reported.

Laura makes landfall: images show damage and destruction of powerful hurricane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:45:00 +0200guardian (en)

James Sonya surveys what is left of his uncle’s barber shop after Hurricane Laura passed through the area on Thursday in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images.

Climate Point: Buckle up, we're entering the age of super-charged weather

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:43:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to climate, energy and environment news from around the Golden State and the world. In Palm Springs, Calif., I’m Mark Olalde. Before we jump into our regularly scheduled programming... Climate change continues to super-charge weather events ranging from....

Hurricane Laura live coverage: Trump to visit damaged areas; at least 6 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:43:00 +0200azcentral (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 800,000 customers were without power and at least four deaths had been reported in Louisiana.

Nation Climate Point: The age of super-charged weather

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:41:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to climate, energy and environment news from around the Golden State and the world. In Palm Springs, Calif., I’m Mark Olalde. Before we jump into our regularly scheduled programming... Climate change continues to super-charge weather events ranging from....

Woman shot dead during brawl between residents fleeing Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:41:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

One Texas resident Texas was killed in the hurricane when a tree fell through their mobile home. However, the eye of the storm slammed into neighboring Louisiana, killing at least four people and causing tens of millions of dollars damage. Laura made landfall in southwest Louisiana early Thursday....

NASA investigates major hurricane ...

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:37:00 +0200nation (en)

ISLAMABAD - As major Hurricane Laura nears landfall near the Texas/Louisiana border, NASA satellites have been providing forecasters with a great deal of data on the storm, examining temperature, rainfall capability, storm structure, and extent. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer or....

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

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

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

The Latest: 6 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

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

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

6 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:29:00 +0200click2houston (en)

Buildings and homes are flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Cameron, La. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) LAKE CHARLES, La. – Louisiana officials now know of 6 deaths tied to Hurricane Laura.

At least 4 killed as hurricane Laura hits southern U.S.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:24:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

HOUSTON, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- At least four people died from major category 4 hurricane Laura which made landfall on Thursday morning, leaving devastating destructions in U.S. southern states of Louisiana and Texas, local media reported. Among the four dead was a 14-year-old girl who was killed when....

At least six dead as Hurricane Laura leaves trail of destruction on US Gulf coast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:18:00 +0200scmp (en)

Homes lie destroyed and immersed in water in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura near Hackberry, Louisiana, on Thursday. Photo: Reuters. At least six dead as Hurricane Laura leaves trail of destruction on US Gulf coast. Monster storm tears roofs off houses while raging chemical fire shuts down major....

Hurricane Laura live coverage: Trump to visit damaged areas; at least 6 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:18:00 +0200desmoinesregister (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 800,000 customers were without power and at least four deaths had been reported in Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura's 'unsurvivable' storm surge: It looks like Louisiana was spared, but some rural areas likely hit hard - USA TODAY

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:18:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Hurricane Laura 's 'unsurvivable' storm surge: It looks like Louisiana was spared, but some rural areas likely hit hard Gov. John Bel Edwards said Louisiana "caught a break" on storm surge. The National Hurricane Center says the surge was likely as bad as feared. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.

Healing Place Church collecting donations for Hurricane Laura victims

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:17:00 +0200wafb (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Healing Place Church is now serving as a drop-off site for donated supplies to be given to victims of Hurricane Laura , which made landfall early Thursday morning (Aug. 27) as a strong Category 4 storm. Supplies can be dropped off during the following dates and times: Friday, Aug.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: Trump to visit damaged areas; at least 6 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:17:00 +0200wausaudailyherald (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 800,000 customers were without power and at least four deaths had been reported in Louisiana.

Rain, hail and strong gusts, but no tornadoes reported

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:16:00 +0200newsday-USA (en)

After menacing clouds moved in early Thursday night with forecasters warning of tornadoes and a return of damaging winds, Friday looks to be an improvement, with mostly sunny skies and more hot temperatures. The dark clouds rolled across parts of Nassau and Suffolk between 6 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued in parts of N.J. as strong storms with gusty winds arrive

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:16:00 +0200nj (en)

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com For the second time in three days, New Jersey is facing a threat of severe thunderstorms , with clusters of strong storms starting to push their way into parts of the state Thursday evening — a few hours later than forecasters had expected.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: Trump to visit damaged areas; at least 6 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:15:00 +0200courier-journal (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 800,000 customers were without power and at least four deaths had been reported in Louisiana.

L'ouragan Laura sème la destruction en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:14:00 +0200radio-canada (fr)

Un homme âgé de 24 ans a succombé à un empoisonnement au monoxyde de carbone provenant d'un générateur situé dans sa résidence. Un autre, dont l'âge est encore inconnu, s'est noyé alors qu'il se trouvait à bord d'un navire qui sombrait. Plus tôt dans la journée de jeudi, une jeune fille de 14 ans....

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

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

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

Hurricane Laura live coverage: Trump to visit damaged areas; at least 6 dead after &#39;extensive&#39; damage to Louisiana

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

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 800,000 customers were without power and at least four deaths had been reported in Louisiana.

Laura thrashes Louisiana, but damage is less than predicted

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:13:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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.

The Latest: 6 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:12:00 +0200nwitimes (en)

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

Columbus firefighters deploy to Baton Rouge in aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:12:00 +0200wtva (en)

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) Three local firefighters are in Louisiana to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura . Chip Kain, Battalion Fire Chief, said the firefighters deployed to Baton Rouge, Louisiana Wednesday night. The firefighters will be rescuing hurricane victims and cleaning up storm damage.

What it looked like after Hurricane Laura struck the Gulf Coast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:11:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, last night, bringing destructive 150 mile per hour winds to the area near the Texas border. Laura is one of the strongest storms to hit Louisiana on record, and the damage it brought to Gulf Coast communities is just beginning to come to light.

At least 4 killed as hurricane Laura hits southern U.S.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:06:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HOUSTON, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- At least four people died from major category 4 hurricane Laura which made landfall on Thursday morning, leaving devastating destructions in U.S. southern states of Louisiana and Texas, local media reported. Among the four dead was a 14-year-old girl who was killed when....

The Latest: 6 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:06:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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

Louisiana's 'Cajun Riviera' in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:06:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. (AP) — The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana's “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas.

Hurricane Laura leaves trail of damage, New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life | World in pictures

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:04:00 +0200indiatoday (en)

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish students study religious texts in a yeshiva, or Jewish seminary, using protective plastic shields set up amid the coronavirus pandemic, that allows the customary practice of learning together with a partner, in Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.

6 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:04:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

Louisiana officials now know of six deaths tied to The fatalities included a 24-year-old male who died of carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator inside his residence. A man, whose age is unknown, died of drowning while aboard a sinking ship. Earlier Thursday, a 14-year-old girl died when a tree....

Louisiana's 'Cajun Riviera' in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:03:00 +0200gazette (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. (AP) — The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana's “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas.

Powerful Hurricane Laura delivers damage across the state; last-minute shift reduces storm surge

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:03:00 +0200nola (en)

Gov. John Bel Edwards said at least four people died, the victims of trees falling on their houses as they sheltered in place in various locations in southwest Louisiana. He said that the number of dead could grow as thousands of local, state and federal officials fan out in search-and-rescue efforts, survey damage and restore water and power.

Hurricane Laura's 'unsurvivable' storm surge: It looks like Louisiana was spared, but some rural areas likely hit hard - USA TODAY

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:59:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Hurricane Laura 's 'unsurvivable' storm surge: It looks like Louisiana was spared, but some rural areas likely hit hard Gov. John Bel Edwards said Louisiana "caught a break" on storm surge. The National Hurricane Center says the surge was likely as bad as feared. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.

Laura thrashes Louisiana, but damage is less than predicted

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:59:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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.

Local efforts underway to assist Hurricane Laura victims

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:58:00 +0200wral (en)

. Posted August 27, 2020 6:16 p.m. EDT Updated August 27, 2020 7:41 p.m. EDT. By Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist. Thursday morning, Samaritan’s Purse deployed staff and a Disaster Relief Unit filled with supplies and equipment to Lake Charles, La., one of the from Hurricane Laura . Donald Hodge has family near Lake Charles.

Laura thrashes Louisiana, but damage is less than predicted

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:57:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The death toll from Hurricane Laura has climbed to at least six. The system that blasted the Louisiana coast with high winds and heavy rain is now a tropical storm. It came ashore early Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane and caused widespread damage around Lake Charles, an industrial and casino city of 80,000 people.

Hurricane Laura topples Louisiana Confederate monument weeks after officials voted to keep it

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:57:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. Hurricane Laura toppled a Confederate monument in Lake Charles, Louisiana, just weeks after officials in the area had voted to keep the statue. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, which is similar to a county commission, voted Aug. 13 to leave the South’s Defenders Monument on the....

The Latest: 6 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:56:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

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

Hurricanes have gotten more destructive. Here's why.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:52:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

America and the world are getting more frequent and bigger multi-billion 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.

Final night of 2020 Republican National Convention to end with Trump acceptance speech from White House

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:52:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

President Donald Trump has had nearly four years in office to sell his performance to the American people. So far, polls suggest he has yet to make the sale: A majority of Americans disapprove of the job he's done, and he has consistently trailed former Vice President Joe Biden in general election surveys this year.

Texas coronavirus cases fall, along with testing numbers

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:50:00 +0200apnews (en)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The number of new cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 continued to fall Thursday in Texas, while the number of tests administered to detect the virus remained well below peak levels. New cases reported Thursday totaled 5,059, slightly fewer than Wednesday and....

Hurricane Laura pummels Louisiana, killing several but sparing region the worst

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:49:00 +0200france24-en (en)

Laura caused less mayhem than forecasts predicted — but officials said it remained a dangerous storm and that it would take days to assess the damage. At least 867,000 homes and businesses in Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas remained without power on Thursday afternoon.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills four, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:47:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

Electrical linemen trucks stand in a parking lot after Hurricane Laura passed through Lake Charles, Louisiana August 27, 2020. — Reuters pic. LAKE CHARLES, Aug 28 — Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana yesterday, killing four people who were crushed by falling trees and igniting a chemical plant....

Multiple organizations in Ascension Parish collecting supplies for Hurricane Laura victims

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:47:00 +0200wafb (en)

ASCENSION PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Multiple organizations in Ascension Parish are partnering up to collect supplies for victims in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura . “Our collection will be driven by the needs and the timing of the people that we are servicing,” said Sherry Denig, director of Volunteer Ascension.

Woman shot dead during brawl between residents fleeing Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:44:00 +0200dailymail (en)

One Texas resident Texas was killed in the hurricane when a tree fell through their mobile home. However, the eye of the storm slammed into neighboring Louisiana, killing at least four people and causing tens of millions of dollars damage. Laura made landfall in southwest Louisiana early Thursday....

The Latest: 6 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:43:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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

Louisiana's 'Cajun Riviera' in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:43:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. (AP) — The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana's “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas.

Hurricane Laura kills at least four, leaves substantial wind damage

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:43:00 +0200thehill (en)

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) said Thursday that four people have died so far in the state after Hurricane Laura made landfall. The four deaths occurred in Acadia, Jackson and Vernon parishes, according to Edwards. “I’m asking that we all lift up these families in prayer, and certainly I’m....

Hurricane Laura Bypassed Houston But Still Knocked Out the Power

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Rotating blackouts hit more than 100,000 Houston-area homes and businesses after Hurricane Laura badly damaged transmission lines more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) away from the fourth-largest U.S. city. Utility Entergy Corp. reported nearly 104,000 customers were without power in suburban Montgomery County, just north of Houston.

Daybreak Reveals ‘Catastrophic’ Damage From Hurricane Laura as ‘Unsurvivable’ Storm Surge Looms

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Joe Raedle/Getty. LAFAYETTE, Louisiana—Dawn over the Gulf Coast revealed initial damage from Hurricane Laura , which hammered the region hours after making landfall in the tiny parish seat Cameron as a Category 4 storm overnight. Winds of up to 150 mph put it among the most powerful storms to ever hit the U.

The Latest: 6 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:42:00 +0200lacrossetribune (en)

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

Hurricane Laura leaves trail of death and destruction, topples controversial confederate statue

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:40:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Hurricane Laura has barrelled through south-west Louisiana in the United States , destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a teenage girl after making landfall as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state. Key points: Parts of Louisiana were decimated but Texas was largely....

Hurricane Laura Damages Confederate Monument After Officials Voted To Keep It

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:40:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury voted earlier this month to keep the controversial monument. According to The Daily Advertiser, Hurricane Laura caused damage to a Confederate monument in Lake Charles, Louisiana, after officials had voted earlier this month to keep it. “The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury voted 10-4 Aug.

Louisiana's 'Cajun Riviera' in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:39:00 +0200wftv (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. — (AP) — The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana's “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas.

Central Florida power, rescue crews assisting Hurricane Laura victims

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:39:00 +0200wftv (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. — With Hurricane Laura impacting Louisiana as a category 4 storm, dozens of Central Floridians are headed to the region to help. Linemen from the Orlando Utilities Commission deployed Thursday morning to assist with power restoration in the area.

Trump expected to address protests and Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:38:00 +0200cnn (en)

There is no mention of required coronavirus testing in the guidance that was sent earlier today to guests who are invited to President Donald Trump's speech on the South Lawn tonight. Instead, the guidance advises guests to stay home if they are not feeling well or have experienced Covid-19....

At least 6 people in Louisiana have died from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:38:00 +0200cnn (en)

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said that while Hurricane Laura didn't bring "the absolute catastrophic damage that we thought that was likely," the state was still hard-hit. "We have sustained a tremendous amount of damage," he said at a news conference. Edwards said at least four people in the state have died as a result of the storm.

Crews bring fire to smolder at BioLab, precautionary shelter in place remains in effect

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:37:00 +0200wbrc (en)

There is a chlorine leak at BioLab chemical manufacturing facility in Westlake after Hurricane Laura struck Southwest Louisiana. WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - Crews now have the fire smoldering at a chemical plant in Westlake in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

Le match Blue Jays–Red Sox et cinq autres reportés par solidarité

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:36:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

PHOTO GREGORY FISHER, ARCHIVES USA TODAY SPORTS. Les Red Sox auraient décidé de ne pas prendre part au match par solidarité dans la foulée de l’intervention policière à l’endroit de Jacob Blake, un homme Noir du Wisconsin, le week-end dernier. La décision a été prise après que le voltigeur des Red....

Laura thrashes Louisiana, but damage is less than predicted

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:36:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Eliza Boleware unloads a grocery cart full of essentials into her car at Walmart, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 in Vidalia, La Hurricane 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.

Parish votes to keep Confederate statue; Laura topples it

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:36:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue, called the South’s Defenders Monument, in its place.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana leaving destructive path

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:35:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

[NFA] Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the state and killing four people who were crushed by falling trees as they sheltered in their homes, the governor said on Thursday. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener.

Sister of teen killed during Hurricane Laura speaks out

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:34:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

A 14-year-old girl was killed overnight by a falling tree after Hurricane Laura made landfall . It happened in the city of Leesville, Louisiana, about 100 miles inland from the coast. As the storm barreled down central Louisiana, Cynthia Miller was doing what she loved most: Reading.

Laura blasts Gulf Coast with wind, rain and wall of seawater

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:33:00 +0200jamaica-star (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain and unleashed a wall of seawater that could push 40 miles inland as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. At least one person was killed .

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:33:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Louisiana's 'Cajun Riviera' in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:30:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. — (AP) — The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana's “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas.

Dramatic drone video shows devastation in Louisiana in wake of Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:29:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

tore roofs off buildings, snapped massive trees like twigs and left huge stretches of southwest Louisiana under water, showed. A drone hovering over Lake Charles, Louisiana , recorded the devastation brought on the community, which is about 150 miles east of Houston and 200 miles west of New Orleans.

Trump to close out RNC as U.S. faces hurricane, pandemic and protests

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:29:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

02:41 Aides say President Trump is expected to mention those struggling after Hurricane Laura , announce new details on coronavirus testing, and reference protests following the shooting of Jacob Blake. Aug.

Hurricane Laura survivors speak out

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:29:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Families across Texas have been uprooted by the Category 4 hurricane. NBC News’ Sam Brock speaks with residents, some concerned about COVID-19, who chose to ride out the storm instead of evacuating. Aug.

Louisiana chemical plant catches fire after Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:29:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

01:27 Hazmat and emergency crews responded to the inferno at BioLab in Lake Charles, Louisiana, which manufactures pool and cleaning supplies. A statement from the company that owns the facility says the fire was caused by a chlorine gas leak as the hurricane tore through the city overnight. Aug.

Powerful Hurricane Laura leaves devastation in Louisiana and Texas

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:29:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

01:56 The category four hurricane struck overnight with winds topping 150 miles per hour. The deadly storm ripped off roofs, uprooted trees and damaged entire buildings. Aug.

Louisiana's 'Cajun Riviera' in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:28:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. — (AP) — The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana's “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas.

mbus firefighters deploy to Baton Rouge in aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:26:00 +0200wtva (en)

STREAMING NOW: Watch Now mbus firefighters deploy to Baton Rouge in aftermath of Hurricane Laura . Battalion Chief Chip Kain said the firefighters took two rescue boats and other equipment to help with restoration efforts.

Louisiana’s ‘Cajun Riviera’ in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:26:00 +0200tribtown (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana’s “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas. laid waste to the place, a low-cost paradise for....

Blood donation needs are high immediately after a disaster like Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:26:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center said it is preparing to help those hit hardest by Hurricane Laura if there’s a need. Typically after natural disasters, blood donations are needed. Here’s why. Our community alone needs close to 1,000 units of blood for patients in the hospital right now.

Historic Gulf Coast Hurricanes: How Does Laura Compare?

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:25:00 +0200npr (en)

Hurricane Laura has been described as one of the most powerful storms to hit the Gulf Coast in decades. We take a look at other infamous storms to strike the region.

Louisiana’s ‘Cajun Riviera’ in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:25:00 +0200wxow (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. (AP) — A stretch of the Louisiana coast called the “Cajun Rivera” has taken a direct hit from Hurricane Laura . Officially called Holly Beach, the area is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine.

Two tropical waves emerge in Atlantic

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:24:00 +0200caycompass (en)

Forecasters are keeping a close watch on two tropical waves that have emerged in the Atlantic basin. While both conditions have a low chance of formation, 20% and 30%, respectively, they are projected to produce showery activity in the coming days. The first wave, which is westward-moving, is....

This content was published on Aug 27, 2020 - 23:46 Aug 27, 2020 - 23:46 Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills four, but less damage than forecast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:24:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

By Elijah Nouvelage and Ernest Scheyder. LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana on Thursday, killing four people who were crushed by falling trees and igniting a chemical plant fire that continued to send a chlorine-infused plume of smoke skyward 15 hours after landfall.

The Latest: 6 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:23:00 +0200washtimes (en)

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

Officials prepare for potential problems ahead of Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:19:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

PADUCAH, Ky. (WSIL) -- Local emergency management offices are preparing for the impact of the remnants of Hurricane Laura . Heavy rains are a trademark of tropical systems like Laura. "We almost always see some concern for heavy rain and flooding, and we did, of course, issue the flash flood watch....

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:19:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A fire erupted at a Louisiana chlorine plant after Hurricane Laura plowed through the industrial Lake Charles area. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality spokesman Greg Langley says workers with hand-held monitors did not immediately detect chlorine releases from the Thursday fire at the BioLab plant.

Hurricane Laura further strains FEMA in disaster-filled year

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:19:00 +0200missoulian (en)

But FEMA, like the country as a whole, has never faced a year like 2020. In addition to COVID-19, which prompted emergency declarations for all U.S. states and territories for the first time, the agency has deployed personnel to help with the wildfires in the west and the damaging series of recent storms in Iowa.

Lamont Sending National Guard To Branford & East Haven

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:18:00 +0200patch (en)

has approved 100 personnel from the National Guard Response Force and two search and rescue teams to deploy to East Haven and Branford in response to Hurricane Laura . Route clearance teams are also en route to North Haven. #AlwaysReady — CT National Guard (@CTNationalGuard) August 27, 2020 As....

Crews bring fire to smolder at BioLab, precautionary shelter in place remains in effect

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:17:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

There is a chlorine leak at BioLab chemical manufacturing facility in Westlake after Hurricane Laura struck Southwest Louisiana. WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - Crews now have the fire smoldering at a chemical plant in Westlake in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

Louisiana's 'Cajun Riviera' in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:17:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. — (AP) — The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana's “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas.

Laura's winds leave destruction in Louisiana, Texas as weakened storm moves inland

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:16:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday in Cameron, Louisiana, as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 mph. Storm chaser Mark Sudduth describes the destruction left in its wake, and the ongoing threat the storm still poses to other parts of the country.

Hurricane Laura carves a path of devastating destruction in Louisiana and Texas

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:16:00 +0200nypost (en)

New photos show the devastating, Gulf Coast destruction of Hurricane Laura , the most powerful storm to strike the US so far this year. The roaring, 150 mph winds and 12-foot storm surge of the Category 4 monster on Thursday wreaked havoc in Louisiana and Texas, smashing windows, shearing off roofs and downing trees and power lines.

Louisiana’s ‘Cajun Riviera’ in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:14:00 +0200therepublic (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana’s “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas. laid waste to the place, a low-cost paradise for....

Hurricane must not distract FEMA from derecho needs in Iowa, Ernst says

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:13:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

VINTON, Iowa — A day after praising President Donald Trump’s quick response to the derecho that ripped through Iowa earlier this month, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst promised to keep pressure on the administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to see the recovery through.

Laura thrashes Louisiana, but damage is less than predicted

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:13:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Eliza Boleware unloads a grocery cart full of essentials into her car at Walmart, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 in Vidalia, La Hurricane 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.

Parish votes to keep Confederate statue; Laura topples it

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:13:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue, called the South’s Defenders Monument, in its place.

Louisiana&#39;s &#39;Cajun Riviera&#39; in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. (AP) — The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana's “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas.

Parish votes to keep Confederate statue; Laura topples it

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue, called the South’s Defenders Monument, in its place.

Livingston Parish deputies head to Allen Parish to assist with patrols in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:11:00 +0200wafb (en)

Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office head to Allen Parish to help authorities there in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. (Source: WAFB) LIVINGSTON, La. (WAFB) - Authorities with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) say they are sending several....

Video: Hurricane Laura recorded at strongest storm to hit Louisiana in 164 years

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:10:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura recorded at strongest storm to hit Louisiana in 164 years 02:08 NBC News’ Bill Karins breaks down the historic impact of Hurricane Laura, the strongest hurricane to hit Louisiana in 164 years. Aug.

Louisiana’s ‘Cajun Riviera’ in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:10:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. (AP) — The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana’s “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas.

Broadcast tower falls into KPLC-TV studios during Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:06:00 +0200wbrc (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (WAFB) - A broadcast tower over 300 feet tall was toppled by the winds from Hurricane Laura as the Category 4 storm made landfall in southwest Louisiana during the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 26. A portion of the tower fell into the studios of NBC affiliate KPLC-TV in Lake Charles.

AP PHOTOS: Aerial images show stark destruction from Laura By The Associated Press August 27, 2020 GMT

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:04:00 +0200apnews (en)

From the air, the destruction of Hurricane Laura is especially stark. Photographs from The Associated Press show entire neighborhoods surrounded by green-brown floodwater. A glassy high-rise stands with most of its windows missing. An airport hangar is shredded into ribbons of metal.

Louisiana’s ‘Cajun Riviera’ in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:04:00 +0200apnews (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. (AP) — The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana’s “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas.

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:04:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Louisiana's 'Cajun Riviera' in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:03:00 +0200startribune (en)

Hurricane Laura laid waste to the place, a low-cost paradise for oil industry workers, families and retirees, and it could be awhile before the good times roll again. Resident Robert Eggert hardly recognized Holly Beach, the area's official name, after he came back Thursday to check the damage.

Venture Global LNG Reports Minimal Impacts of Hurricane Laura on Calcasieu Pass LNG

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:03:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

ARLINGTON, Virginia Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Global LNG, Inc. is pleased to report that its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility under construction in Cameron, LA has sustained minimal impacts from Hurricane Laura , which made landfall in Louisiana early this morning and passed directly over the project site.

Hurricane Laura slams the Gulf Coast with 150 mph winds

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:03:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

There is widespread damage across Louisiana after Hurricane Laura one of the most powerful storms in U.S. history swept through the area. It blasted apart homes and business, and killed several people. Omar Villafranca has the latest.

Family of teen who was killed during Hurricane Laura speaks out

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:03:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

A 14-year-old girl was among at least six killed by Hurricane Laura after it made landfall as a Category 4 storm. She was inside with her parents when a tree fell on their home. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

Louisiana's 'Cajun Riviera' in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:02:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. -- The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana's “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas.

Parish votes to keep Confederate statue; Laura topples it

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:02:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue, called the South’s Defenders Monument, in its place.

In Prebuttal Speech, Kamala Harris Blasts Trump As 'Scared' and 'Wrong' on COVID - The Daily Beast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:58:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) arrived in person on Thursday ready to deliver arguably her most forceful—and strategic—admonishment of President Donald Trump in the general election. After briefly addressing the natural disasters imperiling the country, wildfires in California and Hurricane Laura in....

National Strangers come together to help one another following Hurricane Laura Kai Beech 6:08 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:57:00 +0200wkbw (en)

After Hurricane Laura hammered parts of the Gulf Coast, communities are coming together with people helping people. “The battle cry is out there,” said Curtis Drafton, who is gearing up for a private rescue mission. “The bell is tolling. Let’s go get it!” This United States Army veteran, who spent....

Blood donations needed following Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:56:00 +0200wafb (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Health officials with Vitalant say they are asking residents across Louisiana to consider donating blood to replenish the blood supply following Hurricane Laura . Jared Laurent says Vitalant lost almost 400 blood donations due to blood drive cancellations and the closure of donation centers from Hurricane Laura.

Louisiana's 'Cajun Riviera' in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:56:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. – The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana's “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas.

Venture Global LNG Reports Minimal Impacts of Hurricane Laura on Calcasieu Pass LNG

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:56:00 +0200adnkronos (en)

Pubblicato il: 28/08/2020 00:37. ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Global LNG, Inc. is pleased to report that its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility under construction in Cameron, LA has sustained minimal impacts from Hurricane Laura , which made landfall in Louisiana early this morning and passed directly over the project site.

Pres. Trump to visit Louisiana and Texas this weekend

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

President Donald Trump addresses delegates at the first day of the Republican National Convention in Charlotte on Aug. 24, 2020. (Source: WBTV) LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - President Donald Trump says he plans to tour Hurricane Laura damage in Louisiana and Texas this weekend. Laura made landfall at 1 a.

Crews from local electric companies prepared to help with hurricane relief

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:54:00 +0200aikenstandard (en)

Hurricane Laura has brought destruction to communities in Louisiana and Texas. Crews from Aiken and South Carolina electric companies are prepared to assist, or have already left to do so. Dominion Energy South Carolina has released more than 200 contract crew members to support restoration efforts....

Four dead as Laura slams Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:54:00 +0200illawarramercury (en)

Hurricane Laura has ripped through Louisiana, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the US state and killing four people who were crushed by falling trees as they sheltered in their homes. Still, the damage Laura has inflicted so far is less than what forecasters predicted.

National Strangers come together to help one another following Hurricane Laura Kai Beech 6:08 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:53:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

After Hurricane Laura hammered parts of the Gulf Coast, communities are coming together with people helping people. “The battle cry is out there,” said Curtis Drafton, who is gearing up for a private rescue mission. “The bell is tolling. Let’s go get it!” This United States Army veteran, who spent....

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:53:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. - A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country’s petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Hurricane Laura is one of the most powerful storms ever to make landfall in the United States.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:49:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

Waterford Township group ’Disaster Relief At Work’ heads to Gulf Coast to provide help Hurricane Laura was a Category 4 storm when it hit the Gulf Coast. WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. Hurricane Laura is one of the most powerful storms ever to make landfall in the United States . It was a Category 4 storm when it hit the Gulf Coast overnight.

Louisiana's 'Cajun Riviera' in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:49:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. – The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana's “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas.

La. parish votes to keep Confederate statue; Laura topples it

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:49:00 +0200fox19 (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue, called the South’s Defenders Monument, in its place.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Save the Children Committed to Helping Louisiana, Texas Kids in Wake...

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:49:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

As Hurricane Laura moves inland after battering the Louisiana-Texas coast, bringing with it life-threatening floodwaters and powerful winds, Save the Children is working to meet the most urgent needs of children living in the areas hardest hit by the historic storm.

Venture Global LNG Reports Minimal Impacts of Hurricane Laura on Calcasieu Pass LNG

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:48:00 +0200finanzen-ch (en)

ARLINGTON, Virginia Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Global LNG, Inc. is pleased to report that its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility under construction in Cameron, LA has sustained minimal impacts from Hurricane Laura , which made landfall in Louisiana early this morning and passed directly over the project site.

Mercury Insurance is Ready to Assist Texas Policyholders Impacted by Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:48:00 +0200finanzen-ch (en)

LOS ANGELES Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercury Insurance policyholders who have been impacted by Hurricane Laura can report damages and losses through Mercury's claims hotline at (800) 503-3724. The hurricane strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it reached land, along the Texas and....

24H sur BFMTV: les images qu'il ne fallait pas rater ce jeudi - 27/08

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:47:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

La conférence de presse de Jean Castex, le masque bientôt obligatoire dans tout Paris, port de masque obligatoire pour ceux en vélos et trottinettes aussi, et l'ouragan Laura aux Etats-Unis. Découvrez toutes les images marquantes de la journée sur BFMTV. Retrouvez du lundi au jeudi de 22h à 00h, 22h Max présenté par Maxime Switek.

BFM Story – Jeudi 27 Août 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:47:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

Au sommaire ce jeudi 17 août 2020 : La révolte des élus à Marseille ? ; Paris passe au rouge ; Bientôt tous masqués à cause du Covid ? ; L'hydroxychloroquine définitivement enterrée ? ; Quel bilan après le passage de l'ouragan Laura aux États-Unis ? ; Macron interdit la chasse à la glu.

'Devastation everywhere': Louisiana city wakes up to storm's aftermath

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:47:00 +0200guardian (en)

C lassie Ballou lives on the fifth floor of Chateau du Lac, an eight-story retirement home in the Louisiana city of Lake Charles. “I made it through Rita,” he said from a park bench in the rubble of downtown as he reflected on the fury of Hurricane Laura that had just roared through his home town.

Hurricane Laura pummels Louisiana, killing four but sparing region the worst

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:47:00 +0200france24-en (en)

Still, the damage Laura has inflicted so far is “This was the most powerful storm to ever make landfall in Louisiana,” Governor John Bel Edwards said at an afternoon press conference. “It’s continuing to cause damage and life threatening conditions.” A 14-year-old girl in Leesville, Louisiana, was....

Venture Global LNG Reports Minimal Impacts of Hurricane Laura on Calcasieu Pass LNG

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:46:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

ARLINGTON, Va. Aug. 27, 2020 /CNW/ -- Venture Global LNG, Inc. is pleased to report that its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility under construction in Cameron, LA has sustained minimal impacts from Hurricane Laura , which made landfall in Louisiana early this morning and passed directly over the project site.

Mercury Insurance is Ready to Assist Texas Policyholders Impacted by Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:46:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

LOS ANGELES Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercury Insurance policyholders who have been impacted by Hurricane Laura can report damages and losses through Mercury's claims hotline at (800) 503-3724. The hurricane strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it reached land, along the Texas and....

Louisiana’s ‘Cajun Riviera’ in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:46:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. - The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana’s “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas.

La. parish votes to keep Confederate statue; Laura topples it

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:46:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue, called the South’s Defenders Monument, in its place.

La. parish votes to keep Confederate statue; Laura topples it

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:45:00 +0200newschannel6now (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue, called the South’s Defenders Monument, in its place.

Hurricane Laura slams into U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:45:00 +0200citynews-ca (en)

Hurricane Laura has left a path of destruction in its path after slamming parts of the U.S. as a deadly Category 4 storm. Melissa Duggan on the most powerful hurricane to hit Louisiana in more than 150 years.

Venture Global LNG Reports Minimal Impacts of Hurricane Laura on Calcasieu Pass LNG

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:44:00 +0200finanzen-at (en)

ARLINGTON, Virginia Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Global LNG, Inc. is pleased to report that its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility under construction in Cameron, LA has sustained minimal impacts from Hurricane Laura , which made landfall in Louisiana early this morning and passed directly over the project site.

Mercury Insurance is Ready to Assist Texas Policyholders Impacted by Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:44:00 +0200finanzen-at (en)

LOS ANGELES Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Â Mercury Insurance policyholders who have been impacted by Hurricane Laura can report damages and losses through Mercury's claims hotline at (800) 503-3724. The hurricane strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it reached land, along the Texas and....

Venture Global LNG Reports Minimal Impacts of Hurricane Laura on Calcasieu Pass LNG

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

ARLINGTON, Va. Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Global LNG, Inc. is pleased to report that its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility under construction in Cameron, LA has sustained minimal impacts from Hurricane Laura , which made landfall in Louisiana early this morning and passed directly over the project site.

Louisiana's 'Cajun Riviera' In Shambles From Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:43:00 +0200news18 (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La.: The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana’s Cajun Riviera is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas. Hurricane Laura laid waste to the place, a....

AP PHOTOS: Aerial Images Show Stark Destruction From Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:43:00 +0200news18 (en)

From the air, the destruction of Hurricane Laura is especially stark. Photographs from The Associated Press show entire neighborhoods surrounded by green-brown floodwater. A glassy high-rise stands with most of its windows missing. An airport hangar is shredded into ribbons of metal.

Venture Global LNG Reports Minimal Impacts of Hurricane Laura on Calcasieu Pass LNG

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

ARLINGTON, Va. Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Global LNG, Inc. is pleased to report that its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility under construction in Cameron, LA has sustained minimal impacts from Hurricane Laura , which made landfall in Louisiana early this morning and passed directly over the project site.

National News Strangers come together to help one another following Hurricane Laura Kai Beech 3:08 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:42:00 +0200ksby (en)

After Hurricane Laura hammered parts of the Gulf Coast, communities are coming together with people helping people. “The battle cry is out there,” said Curtis Drafton, who is gearing up for a private rescue mission. “The bell is tolling. Let’s go get it!” This United States Army veteran, who spent....

Hurricane Laura further strains FEMA in disaster-filled year

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:42:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

But FEMA, like the country as a whole, has never faced a year like 2020. In addition to COVID-19, which prompted emergency declarations for all U.S. states and territories for the first time, the agency has deployed personnel to help with the wildfires in the west and the damaging series of recent storms in Iowa.

Venture Global LNG Reports Minimal Impacts of Hurricane Laura on Calcasieu Pass LNG

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:41:00 +0200anp (en)

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Global LNG, Inc. is pleased to report that its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility under construction in Cameron, LA has sustained minimal impacts from Hurricane Laura , which made landfall in Louisiana early this morning and passed directly over the project site.

Louisiana's 'Cajun Riviera' in shambles from Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:41:00 +0200news4jax (en)

HOLLY BEACH, La. – The laidback stretch of coast known as Louisiana's “Cajun Riviera” is nothing like its French namesake: Beachgoers are more likely to drink Bud Light than fine wine, and mobile homes and stilted houses take the place of luxury villas.

Flooded streets, damage in Louisiana neighborhood

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:41:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Lakes Charles, Louisiana resident Darein Causey walked around her flooded neighborhood looking for a way out once floodwaters receded. Video from Causey shows fallen trees and damaged homes after Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday. (Aug.

Nation Flooded streets, damage in Louisiana neighborhood

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:40:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Lakes Charles, Louisiana resident Darein Causey walked around her flooded neighborhood looking for a way out once floodwaters receded. Video from Causey shows fallen trees and damaged homes after Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday. (Aug.

Hurricane Laura: At Least 4 Killed As Fierce Winds Hit Louisiana

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

The storm, which has hit much of the Caribbean, reached the Louisiana coast this Thursday morning, with 150mph winds causing over half a million power outages and at least three other tree-related deaths. Heading northwards towards Shreveport, Louisiana rather than westward to Texas, as was largely....

People Who Didn't Evacuate Before Hurricane Laura Told To Put Names In A Plastic Bag

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

Officials in a parish on the Louisiana coast offered an ominous piece of advice for residents who haven't left mandatory evacuation zones before Hurricane Laura made landfall. “Those choosing to stay and face this very dangerous storm must understand that rescue efforts cannot and will not begin....

La. parish votes to keep Confederate statue; Laura topples it

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:39:00 +0200kswo (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue, called the South’s Defenders Monument, in its place.

Four dead as Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:38:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana yesterday, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the state and killing four people who were crushed by falling trees as they sheltered in their homes, officials said. Still, the damage Laura has inflicted so far is less than what forecasters predicted.

The Day with Brent Goff: Coronavirus Creep 27.08.2020 | 26:00 mins. Germany has extended the ban on major public events until 2021 to combat the increase in new coronavirus infections. People caught not wearing face coverings in public will now be fined. Plus, more wind than water. Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:36:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

The Day The Day with Brent Goff: Coronavirus Creep. Germany has extended the ban on major public events until 2021 to combat the increase in new coronavirus infections. People caught not wearing face coverings in public will now be fined. Plus, more wind than water. Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana.

Etats-Unis : l'ouragan Laura a fait au moins quatre morts en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

L 'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, jeudi 27 août, tous tués par des chutes d'arbres sur leurs habitations. Il a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) au....

Etats-Unis : l'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

Ce qu'il faut savoir. L' ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi 274 août après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis. Les victimes, dont une fille de 14 ans, ont toutes été tuées par des chutes d'arbres sur leurs habitations.

Why coronavirus makes Hurricane Laura relief much more complicated: CNBC After Hours

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200cnbc (en)

CNBC.com's MacKenzie Sigalos brings you the day's top business news headlines. On today's show, CNBC's Contessa Brewer breaks down how the disaster response to Hurricane Laura is complicated by Covid-19 safety protocols. Plus the latest on today's suspenseful TikTok drama, and CNBC's Bob Pisani....

Live updates: Laura strikes Louisiana, killing 6

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

As of 4 p.m. ET, more than 840,000 people in Louisiana and Texas remained without power in Hurricane Laura 's aftermath, according to data from PowerOutage.us . Louisiana is experiencing the worst of the outages with almost 600,000 people without electricity. said brownouts have hit Montgomery County as well as Chambers, Liberty and Walker counties.

Hurricane Laura cuts power to over 800K Texas, Louisiana customers as storm barrels toward Arkansas

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

More than 800,000 customers were without power in and Louisiana Thursday afternoon, as catastrophic storm surges and extreme winds battered coastal areas under evacuation orders, and a weakening Hurricane Laura continues on its path north toward Arkansas. Hurricane Laura moved ashore before 1 a.m.

National Strangers come together to help one another following Hurricane Laura Kai Beech 5:08 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:25:00 +0200kxxv (en)

After Hurricane Laura hammered parts of the Gulf Coast, communities are coming together with people helping people. “The battle cry is out there,” said Curtis Drafton, who is gearing up for a private rescue mission. “The bell is tolling. Let’s go get it!” This United States Army veteran, who spent....

National Residents begin the long recovery process from Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 4:43 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:25:00 +0200kxxv (en)

Leonard Harrison tells everyone he meets to call him by his nickname, Country. “We've come to Lake Charles to see who we can help,” he said. Country came with "Goliath," his personal high-water vehicle, which can make its way through 5 feet of water and into areas hit hard by storms.

President Donald Trump says he’ll visit Texas to survey damage

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:25:00 +0200click2houston (en)

President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md. and then on to Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press.

FEMA says it is ’working to mobilize teams and supplies’ in response to Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:25:00 +0200wafb (en)

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane -- one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the U.S. While it did not live up to the most dire forecasts, major devastation was left behind, including roofs ripped off of buildings, downed trees, and power outrages.

Ouragan Laura aux États-Unis : des vents à 240 km/h

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:23:00 +0200metrofrance (fr)

Aux États-Unis, l’ouragan Laura a touché la Louisiane et le Texas ce jeudi, causant de nombreux dégâts. Les vents ont été mesurés à plus de 240 km/h. Un ouragan de force quatre sur une échelle de cinq. Un million et demi d'habitants de la Louisiane et du Texas avaient reçu un ordre d'évacuation.

Laura Now Tropical Storm After Starting Thursday as Category 4 Hurricane

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

Hurricane Laura , which slammed the Louisiana coast as a powerful Category 4, has weakened to a tropical storm but is still a dangerous and potentially deadly system. As of Thursday afternoon, Laura was inland, centered east of Shreveport, Louisiana, with top sustained winds of 100 kilometers per hour.

Hurricane Laura Rips Down 'South's Defenders' Confederate Statue In Lake Charles, La.

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

Protesters had asked the parish to remove the prominent memorial this summer, only to be turned away two weeks ago. Then came the hurricane.

Cool down ahead with continuing rain chances

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

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — We had a cloudy and humid Thursday across central Indiana. Some areas picked up on showers during the afternoon hours. Thursday night: A few showers are possible for the evening commute. We will remain mainly cloudy throughout the night. Another mild night is ahead as our low temperatures will dip into the low 70s.

Aux États-Unis, l’ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait quatre morts en Louisiane

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:21:00 +0200toutfilm (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d’arbres sur leurs habitations.

Four dead as Laura slams Louisiana

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:21:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

Hurricane Laura has ripped through Louisiana, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the US state and killing four people who were crushed by falling trees as they sheltered in their homes. Still, the damage Laura has inflicted so far is less than what forecasters predicted.

National Strangers come together to help one another following Hurricane Laura Kai Beech 5:08 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:20:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

After Hurricane Laura hammered parts of the Gulf Coast, communities are coming together with people helping people. “The battle cry is out there,” said Curtis Drafton, who is gearing up for a private rescue mission. “The bell is tolling. Let’s go get it!” This United States Army veteran, who spent....

Four dead as Laura slams Louisiana

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

Hurricane Laura has ripped through Louisiana, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the US state and killing four people who were crushed by falling trees as they sheltered in their homes. Still, the damage Laura has inflicted so far is less than what forecasters predicted.

Baldwin EMC crews to assist Beauregard Electric Cooperative in power restoration

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:16:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

SUMMERDALE, Ala. --Baldwin EMC will be sending 10 employees to assist Beauregard Electric Cooperative (BECi) in DeRidder, La., in power restoration efforts following the landfall of Hurricane Laura . The crews will depart from the co-op’s Summerdale headquarters at 9 a.m.

US Energy Exports Severely Disrupted by Hurricane Laura

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

Oil and gas exports from the United States have been severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura , with nearly a million barrels per day (bpd) of crude exports likely reduced this week by closures of U.S. Gulf Coast terminals and disruptions at ports. The hurricane also temporarily suspended operations at....

Port of Houston Reopens as Hurricane Closure Lifted

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

The Port of Houston, the United States ' largest energy export port, began reopening to commercial shipping on Thursday after a day-long closure due to Hurricane Laura , the U.S. Coast Guard said. Ports along the Texas and Louisiana coasts were closed as the Category 4 hurricane churned up the Gulf of....

U.S. President Trump to visit Gulf Coast states affected by Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:14:00 +0200globalnews (en)

. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday at a briefing at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters that he will visit the Gulf Coast states of Louisiana and Texas on Saturday or Sunday after Hurricane Laura did extensive damage to the region.

Biden accuse Trump de «jeter de l’huile sur tous les feux»

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:13:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Agence France-Presse. « Je l’ai dit clairement. Il n’y a pas de place pour la violence, les pillages ou les incendies. Aucune. Zéro », a écrit l’ancien vice-président qui affrontera le républicain lors de la présidentielle du 3 novembre. Les violences « empirent et nous savons pourquoi.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall, rivaling Louisiana&#39;s worst storms

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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)....

Oil prices decline after Laura moves inland

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

(Bloomberg) -- Oil declined after Laura barreled into Louisiana, largely sparing the Texas Gulf Coast from widespread disruption to key energy infrastructure. Laura made landfall early Thursday near Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane and has now weakened to a tropical storm.

Photo Galleries Photos | Hurricane Laura slams parts of Louisiana and Texas

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

Hurricane Laura made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm on Thursday, becoming one of the most powerful storms to hit the Gulf Coast in decades. Photo by: Associated Press Hurricane Laura made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm on Thursday, becoming one of the most powerful storms to hit the Gulf Coast in decades.

National Residents begin the long recovery process from Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 5:43 PM, Aug 27, 2020

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

Leonard Harrison tells everyone he meets to call him by his nickname, Country. “We've come to Lake Charles to see who we can help,” he said. Country came with "Goliath," his personal high-water vehicle, which can make its way through 5 feet of water and into areas hit hard by storms.

L'ouragan Laura fait au moins quatre morts en Louisiane avant d'être rétrogradé en tempête tropicale 20 Minutes

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

L'ouragan Laura est l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane © David J. Phillip/AP/SIPA Ouragan Laura CYCLONE - L'ouragan Laura est l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane. L’ ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été....

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale, au moins 4 morts

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi 27 août 2020 dans l'après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des , tous tués par des chutes d'arbres sur leurs habitations.

L'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait quatre morts en Louisiane, 800.000 personnes privées d'électricité

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200monacomatin (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d'arbres sur leurs habitations.

EN IMAGES. L’ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale, quatre morts en Louisiane L’ouragan Laura, l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale, ce jeudi après-midi 27 août 2020, après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des États-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d’arbres sur leurs habitations. Ouest-France

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP La Capitol One Bank Tower a vu ses vitres explosées par le passage de l’ouragan Laura à Lake Charles, en Louisiane, ce jeudi 27 août. L’ouragan Laura, l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale, ce jeudi après-midi....

Donald Trump says he will fly to see Hurricane Laura's devastation this weekend

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Instead, he will accept the GOP nomination for a second term in the White House live from the South Lawn as scheduled on Thursday night and visit the hurricane-hurt areas over the weekend. 'We'll probably be going on Saturday or Sunday, and we'll be heading to Texas and Louisiana, and maybe an additional stop.

Hurricane Rita versus Hurricane Laura

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

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - In 2005, Hurricane Rita took a similar path as Hurricane Laura but hopefully Laura won’t produce the same amount of tornadoes as Rita did. Twenty-one tornadoes touched down in west and northwest Alabama in 2005 and ten of those touched down in Tuscaloosa County. The tornadoes were EF-0 and EF-1 scale.

Laura, l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane

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

Personne n’a oublié Katrina, qui a ravagé la Nouvelle-Orléans et la Louisiane il y a quinze ans. Personne non plus n’oubliera Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain, jeudi. Laura a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) au niveau de la ville côtière de....

National Residents begin the long recovery process from Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 4:43 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:04:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Leonard Harrison tells everyone he meets to call him by his nickname, Country. “We've come to Lake Charles to see who we can help,” he said. Country came with "Goliath," his personal high-water vehicle, which can make its way through 5 feet of water and into areas hit hard by storms.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana, causing fatality

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:02:00 +0200dailyfinland-fi (en)

Major Category 4 Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday morning in the southwest coast of U.S. Louisiana, causing damages and casualty, reported Xinhua. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana Thursday morning, saying a 14-year-old girl died when a tree fell on her family's home.

The Day: Hurricane Laura batters Louisiana and Texas Rescue efforts are underway in Louisiana after it was battered by the most powerful storm to come ashore there in more than a century. At least one person was killed. Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana and neighboring Texas with sustained wind gusts as strong as severe tornadoes. The Day's Brent Goff spoke with Frank Billingsley, chief meterologist at KPRC-TV in Houston.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:01:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

DW News The Day: Hurricane Laura batters Louisiana and Texas. Rescue efforts are underway in Louisiana after it was battered by the most powerful storm to come ashore there in more than a century. At least one person was killed . Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana and neighboring Texas with sustained wind gusts as strong as severe tornadoes.

On Katrina anniversary, New Orleans steps up for Hurricane Laura relief. Here’s how to help

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:01:00 +0200nola (en)

LAKE CHARLES - Looking for chain saws, residents had hoped to find the owner around at this hardware store in Moss Bluff, Louisiana. One resident said he was considering just taking one anyway and paying the owner back later as residents try to recover from Hurricane Laura in southwest Louisiana on Thursday, August 27, 2020.

Save the Children committed to helping kids in wake of Hurricane Laura

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:01:00 +0200voxy (en)

As Hurricane Laura moves inland after battering the Louisiana-Texas coast, bringing with it life-threatening floodwaters and powerful winds, Save the Children is working to meet the most urgent needs of children living in the areas hardest hit by the historic storm.

Verizon Foundation commits $1 million to Hurricane Laura relief efforts

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Verizon Foundation announced a $1 million donation to support immediate relief efforts across communities in Louisiana and Texas impacted by Hurricane Laura . The funds will be donated to the American Red Cross and the Community....

Save the Children Committed to Helping Louisiana, Texas Kids

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200scoop-co-nz (en)

As Hurricane Laura moves inland after battering the Louisiana-Texas coast, bringing with it life-threatening floodwaters and powerful winds, Save the Children is working to meet the most urgent needs of children living in the areas hardest hit by the ...

Costliest hurricanes of all time

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

e to follow along the Gulf Coast. A single hurricane can cause billions of dollars in damage, not to mention the physical and emotional toll it takes on those in its path. In just the last several years, hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria have caused extensive damage and death tolls, with the full....

Coast Guard Surveys Hurricane Laura Damage in Southwestern Louisiana

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

Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm near the Louisiana-Texas border late on Wednesday, August 26, “severely” damaging the town of Lake Charles, Louisiana, according to reports. Hurricane Laura hit Cameron, about 45 miles south of Lake Charles, with sustained winds of 150 mph.

Hurricane Laura, President Trump, Baby Dinosaurs: Your Thursday Evening Briefing

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:57:00 +0200nytimes (en)

1. Hurricane Laura , one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the U.S., has been downgraded to a tropical storm. Laura swept ashore early in the day as a Category 4 hurricane , pounding the Louisiana and Texas coasts with 150 m.p.h. winds that diminished as it moved inland. At least four people died, including a 14-year-old girl in Louisiana.

NC volunteers travel to Louisiana, Texas to provide disaster relief

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:56:00 +0200wral (en)

So many people right here in North Carolina want to help those living in Louisiana and Texas who have been impacted by Hurricane Laura . The Red Cross of Eastern North Carolina said 16 volunteers are involved in their Hurricane Lauren response. Half of the group will be going down to help in-person,....

National Residents begin the long recovery process from Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 5:43 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:56:00 +0200wkbw (en)

Leonard Harrison tells everyone he meets to call him by his nickname, Country. “We've come to Lake Charles to see who we can help,” he said. Country came with "Goliath," his personal high-water vehicle, which can make its way through 5 feet of water and into areas hit hard by storms.

National News Residents begin the long recovery process from Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 2:43 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:56:00 +0200ksby (en)

Leonard Harrison tells everyone he meets to call him by his nickname, Country. “We've come to Lake Charles to see who we can help,” he said. Country came with "Goliath," his personal high-water vehicle, which can make its way through 5 feet of water and into areas hit hard by storms.

États-Unis: rétrogradé en tempête tropicale, l'ouragan Laura a fait 4 morts en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:54:00 +0200rfi-fr (fr)

Des vents violents, jusqu’à 240 km/heure, ont atteint la côte à 1h du matin et se sont abattus sur la bourgade de Cameron, en Louisiane, où les 400 habitants avaient été évacués. Dans les villes de Beaumont ou de Lake Charles, des immeubles et des maisons ont vu leur fenêtres exploser. Des arbres ont été déracinés.

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

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

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

Four dead as Laura slams Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:53:00 +0200dailyadvertiser (en)

Hurricane Laura has ripped through Louisiana, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the US state and killing four people who were crushed by falling trees as they sheltered in their homes. Still, the damage Laura has inflicted so far is less than what forecasters predicted.

Hurricane Laura live updates: ‘Extremely dangerous’ Category 4 storm makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:53:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall just before 2 a.m. EDT near Cameron, Louisiana, as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, according to officials with the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center. By 1 p.m. EDT, the storm had been downgraded to a tropical storm, according to the NHC.

Hurricane Laura: One fatality after US states hit by 'extremely dangerous' storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200thenational-ae-world (en)

Hurricane Laura barrelled through south-west Louisiana, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing four people including a 14-year-old girl after making landfall early on Thursday as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state. The first fatality was reported in Leesville,....

Four dead as Laura slams Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200bordermail (en)

Hurricane Laura has ripped through Louisiana, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the US state and killing four people who were crushed by falling trees as they sheltered in their homes. Still, the damage Laura has inflicted so far is less than what forecasters predicted.

CT Power Outages Town-By-Town: Over 40K Without Electricity

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:48:00 +0200patch (en)

Most Connecticut residents have barely had time to restock on gasoline and batteries, following the extended outage earlier this month following Tropical Storm Isaias that saw some areas without electricity for 10 days. Eversource is reporting 40,155 customers without power, or 3.13 percent.

États-Unis: L'ouragan Laura fait une victime - 27/08

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:47:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

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 vient d'atteindre ce jeudi, en pleine nuit aux États-Unis, l'État de la Louisiane. Le Centre national des ouragans américains évoque des....

Laura largely misses U.S. cotton, sugar fields; rains to skip dry Midwest grain belt 1h ago

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:46:00 +0200wsau (en)

By Karl Plume. (Reuters) - The U.S. agricultural sector was spared a direct hit from Hurricane Laura on Thursday as the storm veered west of grain export terminals in New Orleans and missed many fields of unharvested cotton and sugar, according to meteorologists and industry sources.

First Alert Weather Day Saturday: Hurricane Laura’s could spark severe storms

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

Rain, wind and threat of severe weather are all on the table Saturday as Laura races by Virginia. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Hurricane Laura made landfall as a major Category 4 storm at the town of Cameron, LA overnight Thursday. Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day for potential impacts as the storm’s remnants approach Virginia.

Weather Channel Reporter Has Frightening Near-Miss With Hurricane Debris

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

The Weather Channel, which has been warning about the danger of Hurricane Laura , just gave a scary live demonstration. Early Thursday, Weather Channel meteorologist Stephanie Abrams had a frightening run-in with hurricane debris while covering the storm in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Laura, l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:42:00 +0200leprogres (fr)

Personne n’a oublié Katrina, qui a ravagé la Nouvelle-Orléans et la Louisiane il y a quinze ans. Personne non plus n’oubliera Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain, jeudi. Laura a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) au niveau de la ville côtière de....

meteorological disaster Four dead as Laura slams Louisiana At least four people are dead after Hurricane Laura smashed into the state but authorities say the category four storm caused less damage than expected.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:42:00 +0200aap-au (en)

Hurricane Laura has ripped through Louisiana, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the US state and killing four people who were crushed by falling trees as they sheltered in their homes. Still, the damage Laura has inflicted so far is less than what forecasters predicted.

Hurricane Laura's 'unsurvivable' storm surge: It looks like Louisiana was spared, but some rural areas likely hit hard

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:41:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Gov. John Bel Edwards said Louisiana "caught a break" on storm surge. The National Hurricane Center says the surge was likely as bad as feared. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/08/27/hurricane-laura-storm-surge-louisiana-spared/5649105002/ ....

Hurricane Laura live coverage: Trump to visit damaged areas; at least 4 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:41:00 +0200azcentral (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 800,000 customers were without power and at least four deaths had been reported in Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura brings 'destruction everywhere'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:41:00 +0200azcentral (en)

4 dead after 'extensive' damage from Hurricane Laura Hurricane Laura roared ashore on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind.

REUTERS - UPDATE 2-U.S. energy exports severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:41:00 +0200nampa (en)

UPDATE 2-U.S. energy exports severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura . * Nearly 1 mln bpd crude export capacity shut in * LNG plants suspend operations, assessing damage * U.S. LNG exports set to fall to lowest since Feb. 2019 (Adds impact on crude, fuel exports, background) By Scott DiSavino NEW....

Hurricane Laura live coverage: Trump to visit damaged areas; at least 4 dead after &#39;extensive&#39; damage to Louisiana

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

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 800,000 customers were without power and at least four deaths had been reported in Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura&#39;s winds batter Louisiana, killing four

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

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

L'ouragan Laura s'abat sur la Louisiane et fait quatre victimes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:40:00 +0200challenges (fr)

L'ouragan Laura a traversé jeudi le sud-ouest de la Louisiane, causant des dégâts matériels et la mort de quatre personnes, après s'être abattu aux premières heures de la journée sur la côte du golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflants à 240 km/h, ce qui en fait l'une des plus violentes tempêtes à frapper cet Etat du sud des Etats-Unis.

Time-Lapsed Video Shows Before And After Tropical Storm Laura Ripped Through A Massive Building

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:39:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Tropical Storm Laura cut through buildings, ripped roofs off of homes, and tossed vehicles on their sides Thursday as the storm struck parts of Louisiana and Texas. The tropical storm was downgraded from a Category 4 hurricane, with the eye of the storm passing over Lake Charles, Louisiana, early Thursday morning, media reports show.

Hurricane Laura brings 'destruction everywhere'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:39:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

4 dead after 'extensive' damage from Hurricane Laura Hurricane Laura roared ashore on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind.

News Hurricane Laura brings 'destruction everywhere'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:38:00 +0200usaToday (en)

4 dead after 'extensive' damage from Hurricane Laura Hurricane Laura roared ashore on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind.

Nation Hurricane Laura's 'unsurvivable' storm surge: Was Louisiana spared?

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:38:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane Laura 's 'unsurvivable' storm surge: It looks like Louisiana was spared, but some rural areas likely hit hard Gov. John Bel Edwards said Louisiana "caught a break" on storm surge. The National Hurricane Center says the surge was likely as bad as feared. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.

VIDEO: Laura causes worst damage to Holly Beach since Rita

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:34:00 +0200wafb (en)

Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall sometime late Wednesday night (Aug. 26) or early Thursday morning (Aug. 27) along Louisiana’s coast as a strong hurricane. A broadcast tower over 300 feet tall was toppled by the winds from Hurricane Laura as the Category 4 storm made landfall in....

Broadcast tower falls into KPLC-TV studios during Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:34:00 +0200wafb (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (WAFB) - A broadcast tower over 300 feet tall was toppled by the winds from Hurricane Laura as the Category 4 storm made landfall in southwest Louisiana during the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 26. A portion of the tower fell into the studios of NBC affiliate KPLC-TV in Lake Charles.

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall In Louisiana As Category 4 Monster

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:33:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

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....

Laura failed to produce 20-foot surge near Lake Charles, but may have delivered further east

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:31:00 +0200nola (en)

Blessedly, the catastrophic warning by the National Hurricane Center late Wednesday that a 20-foot wall of storm surge would accompany Category 4 Hurricane Laura as it came ashore in Cameron Parish and through Lake Charles never materialized. While it's still unclear how significant surge damage was....

Hurricane Laura aerial photos: Shredded roofs, flooded homes, widespread ruin in Lake Charles area

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:31:00 +0200nola (en)

Buildings and homes are flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, near Lake Charles, La. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip Buildings and homes are flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Cameron, La. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J.

On anniversary of one hurricane, New Orleans steps up for Hurricane Laura relief. Here’s how to help

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:31:00 +0200nola (en)

LAKE CHARLES - Looking for chain saws, residents had hoped to find the owner around at this hardware store in Moss Bluff, Louisiana. One resident said he was considering just taking one anyway and paying the owner back later as residents try to recover from Hurricane Laura in southwest Louisiana on Thursday, August 27, 2020.

Molina Healthcare of Texas : Extends Relief to Members, Providers, and Employees as Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:31:00 +02004-traders (en)

(“Molina”) is actively supporting its members, providers, and employees who may be impacted by Hurricane Laura , which struck the coasts of Louisiana and Texas as a category 4 storm earlier today and has flooded coastal regions in Texas with sustained winds of 150 mph.

Hurricane Laura submerges thousands of homes in Louisiana 27.08.2020 | 02:33 mins. Rescue efforts are slowly getting underway in after most powerful storm in years. Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana and neighboring Texas overnight with winds gusting at over 240 kilometers an hour.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:30:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

DW News Hurricane Laura submerges thousands of homes in Louisiana. Rescue efforts are slowly getting underway in after most powerful storm in years. Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana and neighboring Texas overnight with winds gusting at over 240 kilometers an hour.

Better Models, More Computing Power Led to Accurate Hurricane Laura Predictions

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:29:00 +0200insidescience (en)

(Inside Science) -- On August 25, 2020, the National Hurricane Center classified the tropical storm Laura as a hurricane, and later announced that it might rapidly intensify over the next 24 hours. On August 26, 2020, just 15 hours after that announcement, that forecast came true: Laura was a Category 4.

Periods of heavy rain, thunderstorms expected Friday and Saturday

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:29:00 +0200barrie (en)

KITCHENER -- After an active Thursday across Southwestern Ontario with severe thunderstorm watches, warnings and tornado warnings in place in the afternoon, the risk of active weather continues to close out the work-week and start the weekend. The next system is set to bring periods of rain and the....

Hurricane Laura Hammers Union Pacific Tracks Near Lake Charles

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:25:00 +0200benzinga (en)

Hurricane Laura delivered "heavy damage" to the Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP ) mainline and industrial tracks in the Lake Charles, Louisiana, area, resulting in both being taken out of service, the railroad said Thursday. The hurricane made landfall as a Category 4 storm , with winds of up....

Video: Huge fire erupts at Louisiana chemical...

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

A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura ploughed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

National Hurricane Laura takes down Confederate statue The Associated Press & Scripps National 4:06 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:20:00 +0200wptv (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier, called the South's Defenders Monument, used to stand on top of this now-empty pedestal in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. The statue was toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue in its place.

Laura, l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:18:00 +0200estrepublicain (fr)

Personne n’a oublié Katrina, qui a ravagé la Nouvelle-Orléans et la Louisiane il y a quinze ans. Personne non plus n’oubliera Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain, jeudi. Laura a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) au niveau de la ville côtière de....

L’ouragan Laura devient le plus puissant de Louisiane depuis 1856

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:16:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

Peu après son arrivée sur le territoire américain, l’ouragan Laura a déjà fait de lourds dégâts. Arbres décapités, inondations, les habitants de l’État de la Louisiane esquivent de peu la tragédie de l’ouragan Katrina, qui avait fait plus de 1800 morts.

HURRICANE LAURA Chemical fire prompts highway closure, health risks

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:16:00 +0200eep (en)

HURRICANE LAURA Chemical fire prompts highway closure, health risks , E&E News reporter Published: Thursday, August 27, 2020 A chlorine leak in Lake Charles, La., early today resulted in a chemical fire after Hurricane Laura barreled through the area, according to the company that owns the facility.

Hurricane Laura downs controversial Confederate monument in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:16:00 +0200nypost (en)

A Confederate monument in Louisiana that local officials voted to keep earlier this month was damaged by Hurricane Laura as the storm Thursday morning, a report said. The statue of a Confederate general that stood atop the South’s Defenders Monument on the grounds of a courthouse in Lake Charles was....

Live updates: Laura strikes Louisiana, killing 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:15:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall overnight near Cameron, Louisiana, bringing "catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding" to portions of the state, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday. The storm had intensified rapidly into a Category 4 hurricane before slamming into the Gulf Coast near the Louisiana-Texas border.

Hurricane Laura damaged Lake Charles Confederate monument after officials vote to keep it

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:13:00 +0200courier-journal (en)

damaged the controversial Confederate monument in Lake Charles, Louisiana after officials voted to keep the statue earlier this month. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury voted 10-4 Aug. 13 to let the South's Defenders Monument remain on the grounds of a courthouse in Lake Charles.

L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, incendie dans une usine chimique

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:12:00 +0200clicanoo (fr)

"Je pense que ce ne sera pas le dernier, bien que je prie pour qu'il n'y en ait pas d'autres", a déclaré sur la chaîne MSNBC le gouverneur John Bel Edwards en confirmant ce premier décès alors que l'ouragan perdait rapidement en vigueur en remontant vers le nord.

Four dead as monster storm wreaks havoc

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:12:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Category four Hurricane Laura was stronger than 2005’s deadly Hurricane Katrina at one point but has since been downgraded to a category one storm as it moves inland, forcing a tidal surge that has been described as a “wall of water”. At least four deaths have been linked to the storm, all of them dying when trees fell on their homes.

EN IMAGES. L’ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale, quatre morts en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200presseocean (fr)

(sur 5) vers 1 h locale (8 h, heure française) au niveau de la ville côtière de Cameron, près de la frontière avec le Texas, dans le golfe du Mexique, avec des vents soutenus de 240 km/h, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). Cela en fait le plus puissant à avoir touché la Louisiane depuis....

22H50 #Faits-Divers L'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait quatre morts en Louisiane, 800.000 personnes privées d'électricité

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200varmatin (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d'arbres sur leurs habitations.

At least 4 dead as Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana

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

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

US-weather newseries

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200nampa (en)

Hurricane Laura leaves four dead in Louisiana but less damage than feared By Gianrigo Marletta and Andrew Caballero-Reynolds =(Picture+Video+Graphic)= ATTENTION - UPDATES toll, ADDS governor comments, Trump plan to visit /// Lake Charles, United States , Aug 27, 2020 (AFP) - At least four people were....

L'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait quatre morts en Louisiane, 800.000 personnes privées d'électricité

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:09:00 +0200nicematin (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d'arbres sur leurs habitations.

Hurricane must not distract FEMA from derecho needs in Iowa, Sen. Joni Ernst says

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

VINTON — A day after praising President Donald Trump’s quick response to the derecho that ripped through Iowa earlier this month, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst promised to keep pressure on the administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to see the recovery through.

Tropical Storm Laura left behind a beautiful 'eddy' when passing close to Key West, NWS explains

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:04:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

KEY WEST, Fla. Photos of an "eddy" that formed in Key West as Laura moved through are stunning. Bryan Kasch captured the awesome, vivid photos just days after Tropical Storm Laura moved near Key West. At the time it neared Key West, Laura was just a tropical storm.

Laura carves destructive path through Louisiana; 4 dead

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:03:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Laura has weakened to a tropical storm after blasting the Louisiana coast with high winds and heavy rain for hours. The system that came ashore as a Category 4 hurricane is being blamed for at least four deaths and widespread damage around Lake Charles, an industrial and casino city of 80,000 people.

Laura carves destructive path through Louisiana; 4 dead

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:01:00 +0200cnbc (en)

One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast on Thursday, shearing off roofs and killing a least four people, as Laura barreled across Louisiana and maintained ferocious strength while carving a destructive path hundreds of miles inland.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Dozens of families didn't evacuate, official says

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:01:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

"Unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes," the weather service said in a statement early Thursday. "This surge could penetrate up to 30 miles inland from the immediate coastline.

In Pictures: Hurricane Laura's winds cause widespread damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

Hurricane Laura ripped through southwestern Louisiana early on Thursday, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall in the early morning as one of the most powerful storms to hit the southern US state.

Laura, l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:59:00 +0200republicain-lorrain (fr)

Personne n’a oublié Katrina, qui a ravagé la Nouvelle-Orléans et la Louisiane il y a quinze ans. Personne non plus n’oubliera Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain, jeudi. Laura a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) au niveau de la ville côtière de....

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:59:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Energy Down As Hurricane Laura Spares U.S. Energy Infrastructure -- Energy Roundup

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:59:00 +02004-traders (en)

Shares of energy companies fell as Hurricane Laura appeared to spare U.S. oil infrastructure, quelling worries about near-term shortages. "Crude prices are declining after Hurricane Laura did not hit Houston's oil country and after Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech delivered a stronger dollar,"....

Several dead as hurricane Laura batters US state of Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:57:00 +0200trtworld (en)

Lonnie Gatte returns to find his destroyed residence in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura in Sulphur, Louisiana, US, on August 27, 2020. (Reuters) Hurricane Laura has ripped through Louisiana, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the state and killing four people who were....

Livingston Parish sees minimal storm surge flooding; residents along Amite breathe sigh of relief

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:57:00 +0200wafb (en)

The community of Head of Island in Livingston Parish experienced minor flooding as a result of the storm surge from Hurricane Laura . Residents say they were initially worried they would be inundated with water, but could breathe a sigh of relief after the waters never rose. (Source: WAFB) LIVINGSTON PARISH, La.

L'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait quatre morts en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:55:00 +0200lepetitjournal (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d'arbres sur leurs habitations.

Hurricane Laura wallops US Gulf Coast, leaving fatalities in its wake

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:55:00 +0200smh (en)

Texas: Houses were flooded, industrial buildings were demolished, and a teenage girl was killed when a tree fell on her home as Hurricane Laura tore through parts of Texas and Louisiana overnight. The category 4 hurricane made landfall around 1am on Thursday (local time) with winds of up to 240km/h,....

Hurricane Laura wallops US Gulf Coast, leaving fatalities in its wake

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:55:00 +0200watoday (en)

Texas: Houses were flooded, industrial buildings were demolished, and a teenage girl was killed when a tree fell on her home as Hurricane Laura tore through parts of Texas and Louisiana overnight. The category 4 hurricane made landfall around 1am on Thursday (local time) with winds of up to 240km/h,....

Remnants of Hurricane Laura bring risk of wind gusts, severe weather, isolated tornadoes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:55:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. North Carolina will see some rain and severe weather this weekend not directly from Hurricane Laura but from a cold front that the storm's remnants will strengthen. The center of the storm's remnants are expected to pass just north of our state, but the southern....

Hurricane Laura and the California Fires Are Part of the Same Crisis

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:55:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Scientists hesitate to blame any particular storm solely on climate change. But the extreme weather conditions now testing the country, one disaster overlapping with the next, are exactly what they’ve long warned us to expect in a warming world. “As all of these things become more likely, it's more....

[Diaporama] Laura, l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:54:00 +0200lalsace (fr)

Personne n’a oublié Katrina, qui a ravagé la Nouvelle-Orléans et la Louisiane il y a quinze ans. Personne non plus n’oubliera Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain, jeudi. Laura a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) au niveau de la ville côtière de....

National Hurricane Laura takes down Confederate statue The Associated Press & Scripps National 4:06 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:54:00 +0200wkbw (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier, called the South's Defenders Monument, used to stand on top of this now-empty pedestal in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. The statue was toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue in its place.

Some Houston-area residents to experience periodic power outages due to Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:54:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Texans, along with Houston-area residents, should expect periodic power outages due to Hurricane Laura ’s impact. Entergy announced the outages to its Texas customers Thursday after its transmission system suffered extensive damage from the hurricane.

Laura carves destructive path through Louisiana; 4 dead

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:53:00 +0200gazette (en)

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....

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:53:00 +0200gazette (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Hurricane Laura brings 150mph winds to Louisiana with more 'catastrophic conditions' to come

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:51:00 +0200guardian (en)

, the most powerful hurricane to strike the US this year, was moving across Louisiana on a northerly path on Thursday morning, still at hurricane strength 170 miles inland after threatening an “unsurvivable storm surge” on the coast and tropical force weather as far as Tennessee.

Trump Monitors Gulf Storm, Visits FEMA Headquarters Ahead of RNC Speech

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:49:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

President Donald Trump on Thursday visited the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) headquarters to monitor Tropical Storm Laura ’s impact on the Gulf Coast, hours before he is slated to deliver an address for the Republican National Convention ( RNC ) and accept the GOP’s nomination. “We got a little bit lucky,” Trump said.

Girl, 14, killed as monster storm lashes US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:49:00 +0200qt (en)

An "unsurvivable" monster storm has smashed its way through the southern United States leaving a trail of destruction and a chemical spill at a major US plant. Category four Hurricane Laura was stronger than 2005's deadly Hurricane Katrina at one point but has since been downgraded to a category one....

Four dead as monster storm wreaks havoc

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:48:00 +0200heraldsun (en)

Category four Hurricane Laura was stronger than 2005’s deadly Hurricane Katrina at one point but has since been downgraded to a category one storm as it moves inland, forcing a tidal surge that has been described as a “wall of water”. At least four deaths have been linked to the storm, all of them dying when trees fell on their homes.

Confederate monument toppled by hurricane after officials had just voted to keep it

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:48:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. (Melinda Deslatte/AP) LAKE CHARLES, La. — A controversial Confederate monument in Lake Charles, Louisiana was....

Ouragan Laura - L'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait quatre morts en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:47:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

(Belga) L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d'arbres sur leurs habitations.

Laura, l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:47:00 +0200LeBien (fr)

Personne n’a oublié Katrina, qui a ravagé la Nouvelle-Orléans et la Louisiane il y a quinze ans. Personne non plus n’oubliera Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain, jeudi. Laura a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) au niveau de la ville côtière de....

Trump’s Unemployment Inaction Jeopardizes FEMA Funds

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:47:00 +0200valuewalk (en)

President’s Recent Executive Order Sets FEMA Funds Aside to Fund Enhanced Unemployment Benefits After Congress Failed to Make a Deal. Structured Value with Peterson Capital Management’s Matthew [In-Depth] ValueWalk's Raul Panganiban interviews Matthew Peterson, CFA, Managing Partner of Peterson Capital Management.

Port of Houston reopens to commercial vessels as hurricane closure lifted

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:45:00 +0200financialpost (en)

HOUSTON — The Port of Houston, the United States ’ largest energy export port, began reopening to commercial shipping on Thursday after a day-long closure due to Hurricane Laura , the U.S. Coast Guard said. Ports along the Texas and Louisiana coasts were closed as the Category 4 hurricane churned up....

Live updates: Laura bringing "catastrophic storm surge" in parts of La.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

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....

Smoke Engulfs Louisiana City After Police Say Hurricane Laura Caused Massive Amount Of Chlorine To Escape

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200dailycaller (en)

Just hours after Hurricane Laura pummeled through Louisiana Thursday morning, a chemical plant in Westlake caught fire. Emergency Services Unit (ESU) technicians are working to stop a chlorine leak from the BioLab chemical manufacturing facility in Westlake, LA, the Louisiana State Police announced in a Facebook post.

Time-Lapsed Video Shows Before And After Tropical Storm Laura Ripped Through A Massive Building

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200dailycaller (en)

Tropical Storm Laura cut through buildings, ripped roofs off of homes, and tossed vehicles on their sides Thursday as the storm struck parts of Louisiana and Texas. The tropical storm was downgraded from a Category 4 hurricane, with the eye of the storm passing over Lake Charles, Louisiana, early Thursday morning, media reports show.

Laura carves destructive path through Louisiana; 4 dead

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:43:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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....

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:43:00 +0200missoulian (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Laura, l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:42:00 +0200ledauphine (fr)

Personne n’a oublié Katrina, qui a ravagé la Nouvelle-Orléans et la Louisiane il y a quinze ans. Personne non plus n’oubliera Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain, jeudi. Laura a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) au niveau de la ville côtière de....

Hurricane Laura wallops US Gulf Coast in a deadly trail of destruction

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:41:00 +0200theage (en)

Texas: Houses were flooded, industrial buildings were demolished, and a teenage girl was killed when a tree fell on her home as Hurricane Laura tore through parts of Texas and Louisiana overnight. The category 4 hurricane made landfall around 1am on Thursday (local time) with winds of up to 240km/h,....

22:02 | CYCLONE L'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:40:00 +020020minutes (fr)

Ouragan Laura — David J. Phillip/AP/SIPA. L’ ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis , tous tués par des chutes d’arbres sur leurs habitations.

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

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

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

DaVita Opens Its Doors to Hurricane Laura Evacuees Needing Dialysis

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

DaVita urges patients to have an emergency plan in place for dialysis treatment. LAKE CHARLES, La. Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Hurricane Laura , DaVita Kidney Care has opened its dialysis centers in Texas Louisiana Alabama and Mississippi to anyone who needs treatment, regardless of where those patients normally receive dialysis.

Kamala Harris Blasts Trump As 'Scared' and 'Wrong' on COVID

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:39:00 +0200thedailybeast (en)

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) arrived in person on Thursday ready to deliver arguably her most forceful—and strategic—admonishment of President Donald Trump in the general election. After briefly addressing the natural disasters imperiling the country, wildfires in California and Hurricane Laura in....

Tree Removal Experts Bring Hurricane Relief Work to Texas and Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:39:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

. SB Tree Service Helps to Remove, Trim, and Dispose of Trees in Hurricane-Damaged Homes and Offices. HOLLY HILL, Fla. Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida tree removal specialists, , are joining the fight to help Texas and Louisiana after Hurricane Laura .

DaVita Opens Its Doors to Hurricane Laura Evacuees Needing Dialysis

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:39:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Hurricane Laura , DaVita Kidney Care has opened its dialysis centers in Texas Louisiana Alabama and Mississippi to anyone who needs treatment, regardless of where those patients normally receive dialysis. "Dialysis isn't optional, it is life sustaining.

‘UNSURVIVABLE’ STORM: Four dead as monster hurricane wreaks havoc

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:38:00 +0200couriermail (en)

Category four Hurricane Laura was stronger than 2005’s deadly Hurricane Katrina at one point but has since been downgraded to a category one storm as it moves inland, forcing a tidal surge that has been described as a “wall of water”. At least four deaths have been linked to the storm, all of them dying when trees fell on their homes.

Climate change is causing more rapid intensification of Atlantic hurricanes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:37:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura put on a phenomenal show of rapid intensification prior to landfall, increasing in strength by 65 mph in just 24 hours on August 26, 2020. That ties Hurricane Karl of 2010 for fastest intensification rate in the Gulf of Mexico on record.

Uprooted trees and debris litter Lake Charles in Hurricane Laura aftermath

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:37:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Hurricane Laura : Uprooted trees, debris litter Lake Charles, Louisiana. Hurricane Laura left a path of destruction along Louisiana's coast on Thursday, August 27, after it made landfall as a Category 4 storm.

Texas refineries avoid brunt of Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:37:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil declined as Hurricane Laura barreled into Louisiana, avoiding widespread disruption to key energy infrastructure along the Texas Gulf Coast. Laura made landfall early Thursday near Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 storm and has started weakening.

Hurricane Laura slams southwestern Louisiana, gutting buildings and killing at least one

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:37:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the state and killing four people who were crushed by falling trees as they sheltered in their homes, officials said.

Girl dies as Hurricane Laura slams into US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:37:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

A teenage girl is among four people killed in separate incidents of trees falling and crushing their homes during the strongest hurricane to hit Louisiana in more than 160 years. Hurricane Laura barrelled through southwest Louisiana, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a....

News Record season increases hurricane landfall risk

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

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

Weather Uprooted trees and debris litter Lake Charles

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

Hurricane Laura : Uprooted trees, debris litter Lake Charles, Louisiana. Hurricane Laura left a path of destruction along Louisiana's coast on Thursday, August 27, after it made landfall as a Category 4 storm.

Chaos, débris et onde de tempête : l'ouragan Laura déborde la Louisiane Liberation

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:35:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© JOE RAEDLE L'ouragan Laura a causé d'importants dégâts lors de son passage à Lake Charles, en Louisiane, le 27 août. Après un passage dévastateur et meurtrier sur la Louisiane et le Texas mercredi, l'ouragan se dirige désormais vers le centre du pays, ravageant digues et habitations. Il a fait trembler les arbres et a comme arrêté le temps.

Hurricane Laura wallops US Gulf Coast leaving fatalities in its wake

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:35:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

Texas: Houses were flooded, industrial buildings were demolished, and a teenage girl was killed when a tree fell on her home as Hurricane Laura tore through parts of Texas and Louisiana overnight. The category 4 hurricane made landfall around 1am on Thursday morning (local time) with winds of up to....

National Hurricane Laura takes down Confederate statue The Associated Press & Scripps National 4:06 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:35:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier, called the South's Defenders Monument, used to stand on top of this now-empty pedestal in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. The statue was toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue in its place.

15h25 - L'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait quatre morts en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:34:00 +0200lamanchelibre (fr)

"Nous avons connaissance de 4 décès à ce jour", a déclaré lors d'une conférence presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards. L'ouragan a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 01H00 locale (06H00 GMT) au niveau de la ville côtière de Cameron, près de la frontière avec le Texas, dans le golfe du Mexique,....

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:34:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 27, 2020 at 3:08 pm CDT By By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and GERALD HERBERT LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind,....

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:33:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Laura carves destructive path through Louisiana; 4 dead

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:33:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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....

EN IMAGES. L’ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale, quatre morts en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:32:00 +0200lemainelibre (fr)

(sur 5) vers 1 h locale (8 h, heure française) au niveau de la ville côtière de Cameron, près de la frontière avec le Texas, dans le golfe du Mexique, avec des vents soutenus de 240 km/h, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). Cela en fait le plus puissant à avoir touché la Louisiane depuis....

Confederate monument toppled by hurricane after officials had just voted to keep it

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. (Melinda Deslatte/AP) LAKE CHARLES, La. — A controversial Confederate monument in Lake Charles, Louisiana was....

Hurricane Laura destroys the home of a Lake Charles TV meteorologist

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200nola (en)

LAKE CHARLES - Lake Charles Firefighters cut fallen utility lines following Hurricane Laura in southwest Louisiana on Thursday, August 27, 2020. (Photo by Chris Granger, NOLA.com , The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate) LAKE CHARLES - Lake Charles Firefighters cut fallen utility lines....

Power outages reported in The Woodlands

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Montgomery County may have avoided flooding and strong winds from Hurricane Laura but residents in The Woodlands were facing rolling power outages Thursday as a result of widespread outages near the Texas-Louisiana border. According to a press release from Entergy, the company is taking the action....

Tree Removal Experts Bring Hurricane Relief Work to Texas and Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

HOLLY HILL, Fla. Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida tree removal specialists, SB Tree Service, are joining the fight to help Texas and Louisiana after Hurricane Laura . On Thursday morning, the agency's entire team of tree professionals hit the road, driving straight into Lake Charles to help with storm mitigation and tree removal.

DaVita Opens Its Doors to Hurricane Laura Evacuees Needing Dialysis

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Hurricane Laura , DaVita Kidney Care has opened its dialysis centers in Texas Louisiana Alabama and Mississippi to anyone who needs treatment, regardless of where those patients normally receive dialysis. "Dialysis isn't optional, it is life sustaining.

About 600,000 without power after Hurricane Laura, Energy secretary says

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:29:00 +0200thehill (en)

About 600,000 people are without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura , according to Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette. “Approximately 600,000 or so are out of power,” he told reporters on Thursday. “The majority of that...is in the Lake Charles, Louisiana, area [and] there is some across the border in Texas.

Tropical storm Laura’s flooding and other impacts on the ground: What we know

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:28:00 +0200vox-energy-and-environment (en)

After making landfall Thursday morning, Laura tracked north across Louisiana throughout the day, and its center is expected to move into Arkansas overnight. The storm will then move through the Tennessee Valley and the mid-Atlantic from Friday into Saturday.

article Trump says he will visit storm-hit Gulf Coast this weekend

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:28:00 +0200trust (en)

WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will visit the Gulf Coast states of Louisiana and Texas this weekend after Hurricane Laura did extensive damage to the region. At a briefing at Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters on the storm damage, Trump....

article Laura largely misses U.S. cotton, sugar fields; rains to skip dry Midwest grain belt

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:28:00 +0200trust (en)

By Karl Plume. Aug 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. agricultural sector was spared a direct hit from Hurricane Laura on Thursday as the storm veered west of grain export terminals in New Orleans and missed many fields of unharvested cotton and sugar, according to meteorologists and industry sources.

Hurricane Laura batters southern US states

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:28:00 +0200thedailystarBD (en)

Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US state of Louisiana yesterday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of "unsurvivable" ocean surges and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said "extremely dangerous" Laura....

Scattered storms developing across Central Florida this afternoon in the wake of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:28:00 +0200wftv (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. — Hot and humid conditions are holding strong in Central Florida Thursday. Scattered storms continue to develop in the wake of Laura as our moisture levels rise again. Storms will be a little more active in the afternoon, with a 40% chance.

Confederate monument toppled by hurricane after officials had just voted to keep it

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:28:00 +0200wftv (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. (Melinda Deslatte/AP) LAKE CHARLES, La. — A controversial Confederate monument in Lake Charles, Louisiana was....

More than 800,000 customers in Louisiana and Texas don't have power

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

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said that while Hurricane Laura didn't bring "the absolute catastrophic damage that we thought that was likely," the state was still hard-hit. "We have sustained a tremendous amount of damage," he said at a news conference. Edwards said at least four people in the state have died as a result of the storm.

Record-breaking Hurricane Laura destroys swathes of Louisiana and kills at least four

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:27:00 +0200metro-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura ripped the facade off a skyscraper, set a chemical plant on fire and demolished a brick building in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Thursday morning (Pictures: AP/Getty/EPA) Hurricane Laura has laid waste to large swathes of the Louisiana coast, with the record-breaking storm also killing at least four people.

La Louisiane durement touchée par l’ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:26:00 +0200leprogres (fr)

États-Unis | Intempéries La Louisiane durement touchée par l’ouragan Laura . La Louisiane s’est réveillée jeudi les pieds dans l’eau après le passage de Laura, l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet État. Le bilan humain est amené à évoluer.

Dramatic drone footage shows devastation in Louisiana in wake of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:26:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Hurricane Laura tore roofs off buildings, snapped massive trees like twigs and left huge swaths of southwest Louisiana under water, showed. A drone hovering over Lake Charles, Louisiana , captured the devastation brought on the community that's about 150 miles east of Houston and 200 miles west of New Orleans.

National Hurricane Laura takes down Confederate statue The Associated Press & Scripps National 3:06 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:25:00 +0200kxxv (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier, called the South's Defenders Monument, used to stand on top of this now-empty pedestal in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. The statue was toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue in its place.

The Latest: 4 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:25:00 +0200nwitimes (en)

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

Restarting Chemical Plants After a Storm Means Enormous Gas Leaks

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:25:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

In the chaos surrounding Hurricane Laura , a sprawling chemical plant in Port Arthur, Texas, released nearly 90 tons of emissions, including a half ton of cancer-causing benzene and 8.7 tons of planet-warming nitrous oxide. The leaks reported to state regulators in two days totaled more than the....

Pence Delivers the Smallest Audience of GOP’s Convention So Far

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:25:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Vice President Mike Pence attracted the smallest TV audience yet for this week’s Republican convention, speaking on an evening when Americans might have been distracted by canceled sports and Hurricane Laura . An estimated 15.7 million viewers watched Wednesday’s coverage on six major broadcast and....

National News Hurricane Laura takes down Confederate statue The Associated Press & Scripps National 1:06 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:24:00 +0200ksby (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier, called the South's Defenders Monument, used to stand on top of this now-empty pedestal in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. The statue was toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue in its place.

Laura topples Confederate statue in US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:23:00 +0200dailyadvertiser (en)

A Confederate general has fallen victim to Hurricane Laura . The South's Defenders monument has stood since 1915 outside a US courthouse in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where local authorities voted 10-4 this month to keep it in place. Critics call it a symbol of racism that glorifies slavery.

L’ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait quatre morts en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:21:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi 27 août après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d’arbres sur leurs habitations.

L'ouragan Laura s'abat sur la Louisiane et fait quatre victimes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:21:00 +0200boursier-fr (fr)

Crédit photo © Reuters. par Ernest Scheyder et Elijah Nouvelage. LAKE CHARLES, Louisiane (Reuters) - L'ouragan Laura a traversé jeudi le sud-ouest de la Louisiane, causant des dégâts matériels et la mort de quatre personnes, après s'être abattu aux premières heures de la journée sur la côte du golfe....

Video Fire erupts at hurricane-hit Louisiana chemical plant Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwestern communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a plume rose from a chemical fire at a chlorine plant in an area hit by Hurricane Laura. Reuters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:20:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwestern communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a plume rose from a chemical fire at a chlorine plant in an area hit by Hurricane Laura .

DaVita : Opens Its Doors to Hurricane Laura Evacuees Needing Dialysis

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:20:00 +02004-traders (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Hurricane Laura , DaVita Kidney Care has opened its dialysis centers in Texas Louisiana Alabama and Mississippi to anyone who needs treatment, regardless of where those patients normally receive dialysis. "Dialysis isn't optional, it is life sustaining.

Avaya : Providing Emergency Communications and Notification Resources to Aid Customers Impacted by Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:20:00 +02004-traders (en)

Avaya (NYSE: AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, is notifying customers in areas potentially impacted by Hurricane Laura that the company is providing the following offers to help maintain open lines of communication with all of their stakeholders.

National Hurricane Laura takes down Confederate statue The Associated Press & Scripps National 3:06 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:19:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier, called the South's Defenders Monument, used to stand on top of this now-empty pedestal in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. The statue was toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. Earlier this month parish officials voted to keep the statue in its place.

Confederate monument toppled by hurricane after officials had just voted to keep it

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:19:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. (Melinda Deslatte/AP) LAKE CHARLES, La. — A controversial Confederate monument in Lake Charles, Louisiana was....

Central Florida firefighters assist in search efforts after Laura devastates Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. The Orlando Fire Department posted photos of where Central Florida Task Force 4 responded to in Louisiana to help recovery efforts following Hurricane Laura . The task force, which has 40 firefighters in it, was deployed on Wednesday. FOX 35 was there when they gathered together at their training facility in Orlando before departure.

Tropical Storm Laura left behind a beautiful 'eddy' when passing close to Key West, NWS explains

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

KEY WEST, Fla. Photos of an "eddy" that formed in Key West as Laura moved through are stunning. Bryan Kasch captured the awesome, vivid photos just days after Tropical Storm Laura moved near Key West. At the time it neared Key West, Laura was just a tropical storm.

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200news4jax (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

DaVita Opens Its Doors to Hurricane Laura Evacuees Needing Dialysis

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:17:00 +0200finanzen-ch (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Hurricane Laura , DaVita Kidney Care has opened its dialysis centers in Texas Louisiana Alabama and Mississippi to anyone who needs treatment, regardless of where those patients normally receive dialysis. "Dialysis isn't optional, it is life sustaining.

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

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

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A fire with billowing smoke has residents around a chlorine plant sheltering in place after Hurricane Laura raked Louisiana’s industrial Lake Charles area. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality spokesman Greg Langley says there’s no indication of a chlorine leak so far, however.

L'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait quatre morts en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:16:00 +0200notretemps (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d'arbres sur leurs habitations.

Minute par minute : les dégâts l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:16:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

Chaque soir dans Le Dézoom, les journalistes de BFMTV vous emmènent dans les coulisses de leurs reportages. Ce jeudi, Cédric Faiche est parti en Louisiane, aux États-Unis, pour constater les dégâts causés par l'ouragan Laura .

Hurricane Laura’s flooding and other impacts on the ground: What we know

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:15:00 +0200world-news-monitor (en)

Hurricane Laura , now downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, made landfall early Thursday morning in Cameron, Louisiana — just 35 miles east of the Texas-Louisiana border — as a Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) predicted that this phenomenon, referred to as....

Hurricane Laura was already a deadly storm before it reached the US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:15:00 +0200world-news-monitor (en)

Before Hurricane Laura made landfall in the United States , it had already proved to be a deadly storm in three Caribbean countries, bringing torrential downpours, flooding, power outages, and other damage that killed over 20 people and has made life dangerous for millions more.

Environmentalists to Visit U.S. Petrochemical Sites Hit by Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:15:00 +0200world-news-monitor (en)

Environmental groups on Thursday were preparing to send teams to petrochemical and oil production sites checking for oil, gas and chemical releases after Hurricane Laura moved out of the area. Laura hit the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday with winds of 150 miles per hour (240 kmh), halting operations at....

Vidéos. Ouragan Laura en Louisiane : au moins quatre morts, des dégâts sans précédent

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

"Nous avons connaissance de 4 décès à ce jour", a déclaré lors d’une conférence presse le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, tous tués par des chutes d’arbres sur leurs habitations. D’autres sont possiblement attendus jeudi après le passage destructeur de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet État.

Confederate monument toppled by hurricane after officials had just voted to keep it

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, La., lies on the ground Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. (Melinda Deslatte/AP) LAKE CHARLES, La. — A controversial Confederate monument in Lake Charles, Louisiana was....

EN IMAGES. L’ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale, quatre morts en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:13:00 +0200courrierdelouest (fr)

(sur 5) vers 1 h locale (8 h, heure française) au niveau de la ville côtière de Cameron, près de la frontière avec le Texas, dans le golfe du Mexique, avec des vents soutenus de 240 km/h, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). Cela en fait le plus puissant à avoir touché la Louisiane depuis....

Hurricane Laura: 4 killed, buildings destroyed as storm inflicts less damage than expected

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:12:00 +0200globalnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — ripped through Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the state and killing four people who were crushed by falling trees as they sheltered in their homes, officials said. Still, the damage Laura has inflicted so far is less than what forecasters predicted.

NC search and rescue team deploys to assist Louisiana after Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:12:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

(FOX Carolina) - Today, a North Carolina search and rescue task force deployed to assist those affected by Hurricane Laura along the Gulf Coast, says NC Department of Public Safety. North Carolina answered a request sent from the state of Louisiana through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact....

The Latest: 4 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:12:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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

REUTERS - UPDATE 8-Oil prices slip as Hurricane Laura's blow unlikely to have sustained impact

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:11:00 +0200nampa (en)

UPDATE 8-Oil prices slip as Hurricane Laura 's blow unlikely to have sustained impact. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. * Storm shuts 84% of Gulf production, 12% U.S. refining capacity * Refiners currently assessing damage to plants (New throughout, updates prices, market activity and comments to....

AP - BC-US--Tropical Weather-, 0517

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:11:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane <<br /> A fire with billowing smoke has residents around a chlorine plant sheltering in place after Hurricane Laura raked Louisiana's industrial Lake Charles area <<br /> AP Photo transref:LAMS111,....

Laura carves destructive path through Louisiana; 4 dead

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:10:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

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.

Laura carves destructive path through Louisiana; 4 dead

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:10:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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....

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:10:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

The Latest: 4 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:10:00 +0200lacrossetribune (en)

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

Va. organization to send volunteers, relief resources to victims of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:10:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - The non-profit local crisis response team of God’s Pit Crew in Danville is preparing volunteers and supplies to help those impacted by Hurricane Laura . According to the organization, a team of volunteers will leave from the GPC Distribution center Friday morning at 6 and make their way to Lake Charles, LA.

Four deaths attributed to Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:10:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

Governor John Bel Edwards says the deaths occurred in Vernon, Jackson, and Acadia parishes. They were all related to trees falling on homes, the governor says. An official with the governor’s office confirms that a 14-year-old girl died after a tree fell on her family home. No additional information has been provided at this time.

Laura carves destructive path through Louisiana; 4 dead

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:09:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Laura has weakened to a tropical storm after blasting the Louisiana coast with high winds and heavy rain for hours. The system that came ashore as a Category 4 hurricane is being blamed for at least four deaths and widespread damage around Lake Charles, an industrial and casino city of 80,000 people.

Daybreak Reveals ‘Catastrophic’ Damage From Hurricane Laura as ‘Unsurvivable’ Storm Surge Looms

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:09:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Joe Raedle/Getty. LAFAYETTE, Louisiana—Dawn over the Gulf Coast revealed initial damage from Hurricane Laura , which hammered the region hours after making landfall in the tiny parish seat Cameron as a Category 4 storm overnight. Winds of up to 150 mph put it among the most powerful storms to ever hit the U.

Laura largely misses U.S. cotton, sugar fields; rains to skip dry Midwest grain belt

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:09:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Karl Plume. (Reuters) - The U.S. agricultural sector was spared a direct hit from Hurricane Laura on Thursday as the storm veered west of grain export terminals in New Orleans and missed many fields of unharvested cotton and sugar, according to meteorologists and industry sources.

Samaritan's Purse Deploys Disaster Relief Unit To Aid Hurting Gulf Coast Families In The Wake Of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:08:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

DALLAS Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Samaritan's Purse is on the way to hard-hit Louisiana after Hurricane Laura rapidly intensified and struck the coastline as a Category 4 storm—creating widespread devastation. Disaster response specialists are currently working alongside local government....

Dramatic drone footage shows devastation in Louisiana in wake of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:07:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura tore roofs off buildings, snapped massive trees like twigs and left huge swaths of southwest Louisiana under water, showed. A drone hovering over Lake Charles, Louisiana , captured the devastation brought on the community that's about 150 miles east of Houston and 200 miles west of New Orleans.

Oil, gas prices slip as Hurricane Laura makes landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:07:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Quotes delayed at least 15 minutes. Real-time quotes provided by BATS BZX Real-Time Price . Market Data provided by Interactive Data ( ). Powered and Implemented by Interactive Data Managed Solutions . Company fundamental data provided by Morningstar . Earnings estimates data provided by Zacks. Mutual fund and ETF data provided by Lipper .

Fire erupts at hurricane-hit Louisiana chemical plant

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

(Reuters) - Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwestern communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a plume rose from a chemical fire at a Biolab plant in an area hit by Hurricane Laura . KIK Custom Products Inc confirmed the fire at its Biolab....

Tracking Laura: Trump to visit areas battered by hurricane Laura made landfall near Lake Charles, Louisiana, overnight. Storm surge, tornadoes, floods and power outages are threatening the Gulf. Latest news. Nation | 53 mins ago

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200jsonline (en)

Trump to visit areas battered by Hurricane Laura . President Donald Trump says he plans to visit areas heavily damaged by Hurricane Laura this weekend. “Now it turned out we got a little bit lucky. It was very big. It was very powerful but it passed quickly," Trump said Thursday during a visit to the....

Laura blasts Louisiana coast with wind and wall of seawater

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:05:00 +0200hjnews (en)

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....

This is what it looks like in Lake Charles, Louisiana, after Hurricane Laura hit

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:05:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

Areas along the Louisiana-Texas border were hit hard overnight by Hurricane Laura , one of the strongest storms to ever hit the region. Laura had weakened to a tropical storm by Thursday afternoon, but daylight brought the first glimpses of the scale of destruction left in its wake, particularly in....

- Dégâts -

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:04:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Un homme regarde les vitres brisées et les dégâts dans un immeuble de Lake Charles, après le passage de l'ouragan Laura en Louisiane. Un homme regarde les vitres brisées et les dégâts dans un immeuble de Lake Charles, après le passage de l'ouragan Laura en Louisiane ....

L'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait quatre morts en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:04:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d'arbres sur leurs habitations.

Etats-Unis : l’ouragan Laura a fait quatre morts en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:03:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

L'ouragan Laura a fait au moins quatre victimes quelques heures après avoir touché terre dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi. La première, une jeune fille de 14 ans, a été tuée en Louisiane, près de Leesville, par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, selon la chaîne spécialisée The Weather Channel.

The Latest: 4 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:03:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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

Over 100 Million in the US Face the Threat of Severe Weather

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:02:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

, and possible tornadoes Thursday, according to the Storm Prediction Center. New York City, Newark, and Hartford, Connecticut, are under a level 3 of 5 severe risk Thursday. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Sioux Falls, Milwaukee, and Providence, Rhode Island, are all under a level 2 risk.

Hurricane Laura: Tacoma native weathers the storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:02:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

TACOMA, Wash. — Hurricane Laura ’s bands delivered relentless winds and rains overnight to Tacoma native Jill Stewart’s home in New Iberia, Louisiana, roughly two hours by car from where the storm made landfall as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane. “Very, very nasty,” said Stewart, who told KIRO 7....

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:02:00 +0200apnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country’s petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Laura topples Confederate statue in US

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

A Confederate general has fallen victim to Hurricane Laura . The South's Defenders monument has stood since 1915 outside a US courthouse in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where local authorities voted 10-4 this month to keep it in place. Critics call it a symbol of racism that glorifies slavery.

As Hurricane Laura continues to move through U.S., NHC watching two systems in tropics

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:59:00 +0200nola (en)

Louisianans are still reeling from the devastating impact of Hurricane Laura , the most powerful storm ever to hit the state, while experts begin to monitor two new systems in the tropics. On Thursday, hurricane experts began tracking two tropical waves they say have a minimal chance of developing in the next five days.

Les images qu'il ne fallait pas rater ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:57:00 +0200republicain-lorrain (fr)

Les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura , l'exposition 2020 d’Art Aquarium au Japon, une vue aérienne de Beyrouth après l'explosion du début de mois, Franky Zapata sur son Flyboard... Voici quelques-unes des images qu'il ne fallait pas rater ce jeudi 27 août.

Crude Oil Futures Settle Lower After Hurricane Laura Hits U.S. Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:57:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - After three successive days of gains, crude oil prices drifted lower on Thursday, weighed down by Hurricane Laura . The hurricane, which hit Louisiana with winds blowing at about 150 mph and causing severe damage to nearly 0.4 million people in Louisiana and Texas, forced oil refineries and rigs to shut down.

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:56:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country’s petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Maïs, blé et soja sont aidés par une demande solide

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

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

4 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:54:00 +0200click2houston (en)

Buildings and homes are flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Cameron, La. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) LAKE CHARLES, La. – Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said state officials now know of four deaths tied to Hurricane Laura.

Daily Infographic: Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:54:00 +0200benzinga (en)

Create your free account. Already have an account? By creating an account, you agree to the and acknowledge our Daily Infographic: Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall. To view the latest Hurricane Laura SONAR updates, click ....

The Latest: 4 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:54:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

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

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, kills four, but less damage than forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:54:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the state and killing four people who were crushed by falling trees as they sheltered in their homes, officials said.

Fire erupts at hurricane-hit Louisiana chemical plant - Reuters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:54:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

(Reuters) - Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwestern communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a plume rose from a chemical fire at a Biolab plant in an area hit by Hurricane Laura . KIK Custom Products Inc confirmed the fire at its Biolab....

Aux États-Unis, l'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait quatre morts en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:53:00 +0200ladepeche (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d'arbres sur leurs habitations.

États-Unis: L’ouragan Laura a fait au moins quatre victimes en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:53:00 +020024heures (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d’arbres sur leurs habitations.

Tornado watch for southern CT until 8 p.m., severe storms expected

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:53:00 +0200ctpost (en)

Severe storms are expected across Connecticut on Thursday, with a tornado warning posted for part of the state. Below are statewide updates regarding the weather from local and state agencies. UPDATE: 3:15 P.M. A tornado watch is in effect until 8 p.m.

Fire erupts at hurricane-hit Louisiana chemical plant This content was published on Aug 27, 2020 Aug 27, 2020 By Liz Hampton and Jessica Resnick-Ault (Reuters) - Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:52:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

By Liz Hampton and Jessica Resnick-Ault. (Reuters) - Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwestern communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a plume rose from a chemical fire at a Biolab plant in an area hit by Hurricane Laura .

Laura topples Confederate statue in US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:52:00 +0200illawarramercury (en)

A Confederate general has fallen victim to Hurricane Laura . The South's Defenders monument has stood since 1915 outside a US courthouse in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where local authorities voted 10-4 this month to keep it in place. Critics call it a symbol of racism that glorifies slavery.

Sasol shutters Lake Charles plant due to Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:51:00 +0200businessday (en)

Sasol, the fuel and chemicals maker, shut its $13bn Lake Charles Chemicals Project due to Hurricane Laura , which made landfall earlier on Thursday on the US Gulf Coast. “Given Hurricane Laura’s forecast path,” Sasol is temporarily closing its facilities at Lake Charles, Louisiana, as well as Greens....

4 deaths caused by falling trees in Louisiana during Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:51:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

The governor of Louisiana says four people were killed by falling trees as Hurricane Laura moved through the state. Governor John Bel Edwards said all of the deaths were caused when trees fell on their homes. The first reported death, of a 14-year-old girl whose house was hit by a tree, was in Leesburg, more than 100 miles inland from the coast.

Chemical fire billows near Lake Charles in Hurricane Laura’s wake

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:51:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country’s petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

'Glass falling everywhere': Video, images show damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:51:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. Footage of devastation illustrate Hurricane Laura ’s ferocity as the Category 4 storm made landfall Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border, killing at least one person. Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with heavy wind and torrential rain, unleashing a wall of seawater on cities in its path.

Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:51:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station. “Views of Hurricane Laura taken from @Space_Station today. Stay safe everyone,” Cassidy, the Space Station commander, tweeted late Wednesday.

Pinellas County PHOTOS: Smelly sea squirts are washing up on Pass-A-Grille Beach 3:28 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:50:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

People at Pass-A-Grille beach are seeing thousands of stinky sea squirt clusters washed onto the beach from the powerful currents of Hurricane Laura . More details: https://bit.ly/34zBU8i People at Pass-A-Grille beach are seeing thousands of stinky sea squirt clusters washed onto the beach from the powerful currents of Hurricane Laura.

Laura topples Confederate statue in US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:50:00 +0200bordermail (en)

A Confederate general has fallen victim to Hurricane Laura . The South's Defenders monument has stood since 1915 outside a US courthouse in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where local authorities voted 10-4 this month to keep it in place. Critics call it a symbol of racism that glorifies slavery.

Woman killed in Austin during fight between Laura evacuees

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:50:00 +0200washtimes (en)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A bystander was shot and killed in Austin after a fight broke out among 60 people who had fled the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Laura , police said Thursday. Two groups of people who had left Port Arthur and Beaumont on the southeast Texas coast got into a large fight in a downtown Austin street at about 12:30 a.

L'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait quatre morts en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:49:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis , tous tués par des chutes d'arbres sur leurs habitations.

'Catastrophic' Hurricane Laura lashes Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:49:00 +0200radionz (en)

Laura made landfall just before 1am (US time) as a Category 4 storm packing winds of 240km/h in the small town of Cameron, Louisiana, the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) said. It rapidly weakened to a Category 1 storm with maximum sustained winds of 120km/h, and was forecast to become a tropical storm later in the day.

Mercury General : Insurance is Ready to Assist Texas Policyholders Impacted by Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:49:00 +02004-traders (en)

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (August 27, 2020) - Mercury Insurance policyholders who have been impacted by Hurricane Laura can report damages and losses through Mercury's claims hotline at (800) 503-3724. The hurricane strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it reached land, along the Texas and Louisiana....

Severe Storms Possible Thursday, Friday For Chicago Area

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:48:00 +0200patch (en)

ILLINOIS — Chicago area residents could see some severe storms on both Thursday and Friday. The National Weather Service said there is a storm potential for Thursday afternoon, and scattered strong to possibly severe storms could develop, mainly between 3 and 9 p.m. There is also a chance of overnight storms.

Ouragan Laura en Louisiane: une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, et un incendie s'est déclaré dans une usine de produits chimiques après le passage destructeur jeudi de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain.

L'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait quatre morts en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d’arbres sur leurs habitations.

Reactions: What's Hurricane Laura doing to Southern agriculture?

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200farmindustrynews (en)

It is too early to assess total damage left by Hurricane Laura as it moves out of Louisiana and into the upper Mid-South, but social media posts are coming in from people in agriculture and in the storm's path. Our thoughts and prayers go to all affected by the storm. Our editors and sources are gathering real-time information and posting it here.

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:46:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:46:00 +0200autonewschina (en)

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Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:45:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Pence Delivers the Smallest Audience of GOP’s Convention So Far

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:45:00 +0200bnnbloomberg (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Vice President Mike Pence attracted the smallest TV audience yet for this week’s Republican convention, speaking on an evening when Americans might have been distracted by canceled sports and Hurricane Laura . An estimated 15.7 million viewers watched Wednesday’s coverage on six major....

Hurricane Laura smashes parts of Louisiana and Texas, killing 3 and leaving widespread wind damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:44:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

(CNN) -- An extremely powerful Hurricane Laura ripped apart portions of Louisiana and far-eastern Texas, killing at least three people and tearing off roofs while knocking out power for hundreds of thousands after first roaring ashore as a storm. Laura, downgraded to a tropical storm, was centered....

"Unsurvivable" storm surge: The science of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200inverse (en)

This week, Thursday's daylight revealed the initial damage from category 4 Hurricane Laura , which closed in on the Gulf Coast Wednesday night. For the already ravaged southern United States , the storm is far from over. A dangerous storm surge is underway. Here's what you need to know about this terrible weather event.

Hurricane Laura: 6 terrifying images of the storm as seen from space

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200inverse (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall over the coasts of Louisiana and Texas early Thursday morning. The category 4 hurricane left a wave of destruction behind, with wind speeds of 150 miles per hour and heavy rain. More chaos could follow this week, as forecasters warn of a As it moved from the Gulf of....

CenterPoint Energy : works on recovery efforts in Louisiana and Southeast Texas following Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:42:00 +02004-traders (en)

Additional crews from Mississippi and Houston brought in to help local operations. Thursday-August-27-2020. Houston - Aug. 27, 2020 - CenterPoint Energy continues to assess and repair damage to its natural gas facilities impacted overnight by Hurricane Laura .

Laura largely misses U.S. cotton, sugar fields; rains to skip dry Midwest grain belt

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:42:00 +02004-traders (en)

Aug 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. agricultural sector was spared a direct hit from Hurricane Laura on Thursday as the storm veered west of grain export terminals in New Orleans and missed many fields of unharvested cotton and sugar, according to meteorologists and industry sources.

Trump says he will tour damage from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:41:00 +0200thehill (en)

said Thursday he plans to visit Gulf Coast region damaged by Hurricane Laura , probably as soon as this weekend. Trump also told reporters that he considered postponing his keynote speech to the Republican National Convention — scheduled for Thursday evening — to visit storm-ravaged areas but that he didn’t need to once the storm weakened.

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:41:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. The Latest: 4 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura <<br /> Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said state officials now know of four deaths tied to Hurricane Laura <<br /> AP Photo transref:LAMS101, transref:NCCC102, transref:LAMS104,....

L’ouragan Laura a touché terre, Louisiane et Texas en alerte maximale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:40:00 +0200lemauricien (fr)

SABINE PASS, TX - AUGUST 26: Waves from the storm surge from Hurricane Laura began to come ashore at Sea Rim State Park on August 26, 2020 in Sabine Pass, Texas. Laura rapidly strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane during the day, prompting the National Hurricane Center to describe the accompanying....

Laura topples Confederate statue in US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:40:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

A Confederate general has fallen victim to Hurricane Laura . The South's Defenders monument has stood since 1915 outside a US courthouse in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where local authorities voted 10-4 this month to keep it in place. Critics call it a symbol of racism that glorifies slavery.

National/World News Three people in Louisiana have died from Hurricane Laura Scripps National/Associated Press 8:12 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:40:00 +0200koaa (en)

At least three people in Louisiana have died as a result of Hurricane Laura after trees fell onto their homes. Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received a report of the first US fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: Trump to visit damaged areas; at least 4 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:40:00 +0200courier-journal (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 800,000 customers were without power and at least four deaths had been reported in Louisiana.

Chlorine leak at chemical plant in Southwest Louisiana following Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:39:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

There is a chlorine leak at BioLab chemical manufacturing facility in Westlake after Hurricane Laura struck Southwest Louisiana. WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - Louisiana State Police is responding to a chlorine leak at a chemical manufacturing facility in Westlake after Hurricane Laura made landfall in the area overnight.

World Central Kitchen deploys teams to Texas and Louisiana to feed those affected by Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:39:00 +0200chron (en)

Supporting first responders and residents impacted by Hurricane Laura , World Central Kitchen(WCK) is on the ground ready to feed those in need. As Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane along the Texas-Louisiana border, two relief teams were sent to Beaumont and Lafayette,....

The Latest: 4 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:39:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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

As Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana, a new wave appears in the Atlantic

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

As Hurricane Laura spreads farther inland across southwest Louisiana, forecasters are beginning to monitor a new tropical wave in the Atlantic near Africa early Thursday. The wave is moving west across the far eastern tropical Atlantic and is a couple of hundred miles east of the Cabo Verde Islands, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 8 a.

Texas Gov. Abbott: 'We dodged a bullet' as Hurricane Laura's toll falls short of warnings

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:38:00 +0200elpasotimes (en)

AUSTIN — One day after he grimly warned Texans along the upper Gulf Coast that an "unsurvivable" hurricane was headed their way, a relieved Gov. Greg Abbott seemed thankful Thursday his prediction fell short of the mark. "When you consider the magnitude of the damage that could have occurred here,....

Trump says he considered rescheduling RNC address because of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:38:00 +0200politico (en)

President Donald Trump is slated to make his RNC address from the White House at the end of Thursday night's programming. | Brian Blanco/Getty Images President Donald Trump said on Thursday he considered postponing his keynote speech at the Republican National Convention to visit states affected by Hurricane Laura .

Hurricane Laura&#39;s winds batter Louisiana, killing four

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

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

Arizona search and rescue team deploys to assist in Hurricane Laura relief efforts

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:37:00 +0200azcentral (en)

An Arizona search and rescue team deployed around midnight Wednesday to assist with Hurricane Laura relief efforts in Louisiana, according to Phoenix fire officials. Arizona Task Force team 1, comprised of 45 members and two search and rescue dogs, will work with the Federal Emergency Management....

Hurricane Laura live coverage: Trump to visit damaged areas; at least 4 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:37:00 +0200azcentral (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 800,000 customers were without power and at least four deaths had been reported in Louisiana.

Chemical fire breaks out near Lake Charles, Louisiana following Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:37:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Hurricane Laura : Chemical fire breaks out near Lake Charles, Louisiana. A chemical fire broke out in southern Louisiana after Hurricane Laura barreled through the region, officials said.

Weather Trail of devastation left in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:36:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane Laura leaves trail of devastation in Louisiana. Extreme meteorologist Reed Timmer reports from Hackberry, Louisiana, showing devastation left by Hurricane Laura.

Weather Where Hurricane Laura is headed next

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:36:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane forecast: Laura moves inland with devastating impacts. Even as Laura weakens, it will still bring numerous impacts including heavy flooding rain, flooding, damaging winds and even tornadoes.

Weather Disaster relief group surveys storm destruction

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:36:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Disaster relief group surveys Hurricane Laura destruction in Louisiana. Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm near the Louisiana-Texas border late on Wednesday, August 26.

Nation Chemical fire breaks out in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:36:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane Laura : Chemical fire breaks out near Lake Charles, Louisiana. A chemical fire broke out in southern Louisiana after Hurricane Laura barreled through the region, officials said.

Hurricane Laura's winds batter Louisiana, killing four

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

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

Trump says he considered rescheduling RNC address because of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:35:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

President Donald Trump is slated to make his RNC address from the White House at the end of Thursday night's programming. | Brian Blanco/Getty Images President Donald Trump said on Thursday he considered postponing his keynote speech at the Republican National Convention to visit states affected by Hurricane Laura .

Laura Downgraded From Hurricane To Tropical Storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:35:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

KEY POINTS The National Hurricane Center downgraded Laura to a tropical storm as it begins shifting eastward; Over 700,000 customers in Louisiana were without power and at least one death has been reported; Louisiana police and emergency responders were trying to control a leak at a chemical plant....

Photos: The Aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:35:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Overnight, Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm, slamming into parts of Louisiana and Texas with 150 mph winds and a powerful storm surge. While the impact so far does not appear to have been as bad as anticipated, the damage is still severe and widespread, especially in the Lake Charles area.

Hurricane Laura causes 'chemical spill' at major plant

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:35:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Around 150 people are said to have remained in the town of Cameron. For those people who had remained in their homes, the NHC said the best they could do was "get under a table ... use blankets of pillows to protect your head." Injuries as skyscrapers 'shredded' CNN Meteorologist Tom Sater said Cameron, which is only 1.

The Latest: Trump to visit storm-hit Louisiana and Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:35:00 +0200lacrossetribune (en)

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

The Latest: Trump to visit storm-hit Louisiana and Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:34:00 +0200newsok (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. — Greg Langley, spokesman for the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, said emergency crews in the Lake Charles area were working a fire at a chemical plant that handles chlorine for swimming pools, in an emergency that had area residents under a shelter-in-place directive.

Ample supply should counter climbing fuel prices after Hurricane Laura, unless consumers intervene

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:34:00 +0200newsok (en)

Wholesale gasoline prices climbed slightly before Hurricane Laura roared ashore at the Louisiana-Texas state line Thursday morning. But because there was an ample supply of gasoline being stored before the storm forced several major refiners to shutter their operations, the biggest impact on fuel....

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:34:00 +0200newsok (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Chlorine leak at chemical plant in Southwest Louisiana following Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:32:00 +0200wbrc (en)

There is a chlorine leak at BioLab chemical manufacturing facility in Westlake after Hurricane Laura struck Southwest Louisiana. WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - Louisiana State Police is responding to a chlorine leak at a chemical manufacturing facility in Westlake after Hurricane Laura made landfall in the area overnight.

Laura weakens into a tropical storm after lashing Louisiana, taking at least 4 lives

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:32:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. Laura has weakened into a tropical storm system after making landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm in southwestern Louisiana. Laura swamped a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20 feet deep and unsurvivable.

4 deaths caused by falling trees in Louisiana during Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:32:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

The governor of Louisiana says four people were killed by falling trees as Hurricane Laura moved through the state. Governor John Bel Edwards said all of the deaths were caused when trees fell on their homes. The first reported death, of a 14-year-old girl whose house was hit by a tree, was in Leesburg, more than 100 miles inland from the coast.

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. -- A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura, "extrêmement dangereux", fait quatre morts

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

Quinze ans après Katrina qui avait ravagé la ville de La Nouvelle-Orléans, Laura pourrait s'inscrire parmi les treize tempêtes les plus fortes ayant frappé le pays. L'ouragan Laura, l'un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale ce jeudi après-midi....

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

The Latest: 4 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

The deaths were all caused by trees falling on residences, Edwards said. None were on the coast, having happened in Vernon, Jackson and Acadia parishes. One death in Jackson in north Louisiana demonstrated the power of the storm, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, and traveled farther inland.

Hurricane Laura blasts Louisiana with wind, rain and wall of seawater

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

Dustin Amos walks near debris at a gas station on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Lake Charles, La., after Hurricane Laura moved ... Down power lines stretch across a road in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Sabine Pass, Texas. (A... Dustin Amos walks near debris at a gas station on Thursday, Aug.

Two dead after Hurricane Laura lashes Louisiana and Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:26:00 +0200standard (en)

More than 700,000 homes and businesses were without power in Louisiana and Texas, according to the website PowerOutage.Us, which tracks utility reports. Forecasters had warned that the storm surge of 15 to 20 feet would be “unsurvivable” and could push 40 miles inland.

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall In Oil Heartland

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:26:00 +0200finanz (en)

Laura made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in southwestern Louisiana near Cameron, with wind speeds reaching 150 mph and torrential rains drowning the coastal line. Ahead of Laura’s landfall, oil producers in the Gulf had shut in more than 84 percent of oil production and more than half of gas production.

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:25:00 +0200sfgate (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

'Ferocious' Laura leaves trail of destruction in SE Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:24:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

After knocking out power, battering buildings and tearing down trees with 150 mph winds in southwest Louisiana, Laura weakened into a tropical storm storm early Thursday afternoon. The storm's winds abated to sustained speeds of 65 mph by 1 p.m. as Tropical Storm Laura passed over northern Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200click2houston (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. – A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Live updates: Hurricane Laura strikes Louisiana, takes aim at Arkansas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

August 27, 2020 at 2:37 PM EDT Louisiana chemical fire is at industrial plant that makes chlorine-based products Firefighters are battling a dangerous chemical fire in Westlake, La. that sparked after Hurricane Laura slammed into the coastal area, and authorities warn that the smoke could contain....

Atascocita man electrocuted while preparing for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

ATASCOCITA, Texas (KTRK) — A man is dead after he was electrocuted while trying to prepare for Hurricane Laura , deputies said. Deputies from the Harris County Precinct 4 office responded to reports of an electrocution in the 12700 block of Grand Teton Trail around 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

Hurricane Laura smashes parts of Louisiana and Texas, killing 3 and leaving widespread wind damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200eastidahonews (en)

storm. Laura , downgraded to a tropical storm, was centered near the Louisiana-Arkanas state line with sustained winds of 65 mph as of 1 p.m. CT Thursday. But it made landfall around 1 a.m. with sustained winds of 150 mph, devastating southern Louisiana communities for miles.

Newlywed Irishman forced to flee new home as US battered by Category 4 hurricane

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

A newlywed Irishman and his bride had to flee ferocious Hurricane Laura in the US - leaving behind the wedding dress and all their presents. Brian Flanagan, 22, and his new wife Emma, 23, were forced to evacuate their two-storey house in Lake Charles, Louisiana as the area was battered by a hurricane "stronger than Katrina".

L’ouragan Laura rétrogradé en tempête tropicale après avoir fait quatre morts en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:21:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(Lake Charles) L’ouragan Laura , l’un des plus violents à avoir jamais frappé la Louisiane, a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale jeudi après-midi après avoir fait au moins quatre morts dans le sud des États-Unis, tous tués par des chutes d’arbres sur leurs habitations.

Photos: The Aftermath of Hurricane Laura

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

Overnight, Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm, slamming into parts of Louisiana and Texas with 150 mph winds and a powerful storm surge. While the impact so far does not appear to have been as bad as anticipated, the damage is still severe and widespread, especially in the Lake Charles area.

The Latest: Trump to visit storm-hit Louisiana and Texas

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

The deaths were all caused by trees falling on residences, Edwards said. None were on the coast, having happened in Vernon, Jackson and Acadia parishes. Jackson is in north Louisiana, demonstrating the power of the storm, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, as it moved through the state.

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

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

LAKE CHARLES, La. — (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Laura Downgraded From Hurricane To Tropical Storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:20:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

KEY POINTS The National Hurricane Center downgraded Laura to a tropical storm as it begins shifting eastward; Over 700,000 customers in Louisiana were without power and at least one death has been reported; Louisiana police and emergency responders were trying to control a leak at a chemical plant....

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:20:00 +0200therepublic (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country’s petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:19:00 +0200tribtown (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country’s petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

First fatality of Hurricane Laura, a 14-year-old girl in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:19:00 +0200israelnationalnews (en)

. A 14-year-old girl has become the first fatality of Hurricane Laura , The Telegraph reports. Louisiana's Governor, John Bel Edwards, said the girl died after a tree fell on her home and warned residents that there could be further casualties. Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana early this morning, with....

Hurricane Laura aftermath: Chemical fire erupts outside Lake Charles, Louisiana - Fox News

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 aftermath: Chemical fire erupts outside Lake Charles, Louisiana The fire poses a threat to those returning to survey damage caused by Hurricane Laura.

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. — (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country's petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Hurricane Laura live updates: At least 1 dead as storm weakens

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall just before 2 a.m. EDT near Cameron, Louisiana, as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, according to officials with the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center. By 1 p.m. EDT, the storm had been downgraded to a tropical storm, according to the NHC.

Hurricane sparks chemical fire

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200qt (en)

An "unsurvivable" monster storm has smashed its way through the southern United States leaving at least one person dead, a trail of destruction and a chemical spill at a major US plant. Category four Hurricane Laura was stronger than 2005's deadly Hurricane Katrina at one point but has since been....

Hurricane Laura live coverage: Trump to visit damaged areas; at least 4 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:16:00 +0200delawareonline (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 800,000 customers were without power and at least four deaths had been reported in Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura slams southwestern Louisiana, but less damage than forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:15:00 +0200financialpost (en)

LAKE CHARLES — Hurricane Laura ripped through southwestern Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the state and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall as one of the most powerful storms to hit the area.

Air Monitors Disabled on Gulf Coast as Storm Unleashes Pollution

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:15:00 +0200financialpost (en)

(Bloomberg) — As Hurricane Laura barreled toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday, Texas and Louisiana regulators disabled dozens of air monitors meant to sniff out carcinogenic benzene, ozone-forming compounds, and other pollution. Monitors installed across Beaumont and Houston — the heart of the U.S.

Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:15:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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Hurricane Laura live coverage: Trump to visit damaged areas; at least 4 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:14:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 800,000 customers were without power and at least four deaths had been reported in Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: Trump to visit damaged areas; at least 4 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:14:00 +0200wausaudailyherald (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 800,000 customers were without power and at least four deaths had been reported in Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: Trump to visit damaged areas; at least 4 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200desmoinesregister (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 800,000 customers were without power and at least four deaths had been reported in Louisiana.

Laura rétrogradée au rang de tempête tropicale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200radio-canada (fr)

Une usine chimique prend feu. Dans la foulée du passage de Laura , une usine chimique construite à Westlake, en Louisiane, a pris feu jeudi matin. Sur des images diffusées à la télévision et en ligne, on pouvait voir un épais panache de fumée s'élever du site.

AccuWeather Alert: Tornado warning for Dutchess, Ulster

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A tornado warning issued for Dutchess, Ulster counties until 3:30 p.m. A tornado watch remains in effect for Dutchess and Ulster counties with scattered strong to severe thunderstorms expected into early this evening. The AccuWeather team is also tracking Hurricane Laura and what....

BC-US--Tropical Weather-, 0249

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:11:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane <<br /> A fire with billowing smoke has residents around a chlorine plant sheltering in place after Hurricane Laura raked Louisiana's industrial Lake Charles area <<br /> AP Photo transref:LAMS111,....

Trump says he will visit storm-hit Gulf Coast this weekend

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:11:00 +0200oann (en)

August 27, 2020. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will visit the Gulf Coast states of Louisiana and Texas this weekend after Hurricane Laura did extensive damage to the region. At a briefing at Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters on the storm....

Hurricane Laura leaves US Gulf energy infrastructure intact

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:11:00 +0200tradewindsnews (en)

Hollie Moore walks through debris at her home on Thursday, in Lake Charles, Louisiana., in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura . Oil and gas facilities remained mostly unscathed during the storm and are starting up again Thursday and Friday. Photo: Gerald Herbert/AP. Hurricane Laura leaves US Gulf energy infrastructure intact.

2:54 France recognizes Cuba's response to Storm Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200plenglish (en)

27 de agosto de 2020, 14:54 Paris, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) The Association Cuba Cooperation France (CubaCoop) on Thursday praised the measures adopted to face the havoc caused by Tropical Storm Laura on the island, where no deaths were reported. In his weekly publication to spread Cuba's reality....

Laura blasts Louisiana coast with wind and wall of seawater

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:09:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura slams southwestern Louisiana, gutting...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:08:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La . - Hurricane Laura ripped through southwestern Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall in the early morning as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state. The hurricane's first reported U.S.

How to Help People Impacted by Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:08:00 +0200gizmodo (en)

And, a hurricane (or any natural disaster) occurring during a pandemic makes an already difficult situation even worse. M any people left without homes and electricity may seek assistance from an area shelter, which could be crowded—making them (which is the case even when there’s not a pandemic).

Hurricane Laura Sparks a Chemical Plant Fire, Continues to Wreak Havoc on the Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:08:00 +0200gizmodo (en)

The storm hit in the heart of petrochemical country, raising concerns even before landfall of leaks and spills that seem to unfortunately be coming to pass. A chlorine leak from BioLab facility near Lake Charles, Louisiana on Thursday morning sparked horrific fires in surrounding refinery facilities.

Breaking News Residents Forced To Shelter In Place After Chemical Fire Ignites In Hurricane Laura’s Wake Louisiana Gov. John bel Edwards warns residents around Lake Charles to stay inside, without air conditioning, after a fire at a chlorine plant. Environmentalists fear it is just the beginning. Emmanuel Felton • 30 minutes ago

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:08:00 +0200buzzfeednews (en)

Hours after Hurricane Laura ripped through Lake Charles, Louisiana, its wild winds smashing glass and snapping trees, the misery compounded when a chemical plant burst into flames, prompting Gov. John Bel Edwards to order an area home to 35,000 people to shelter in place to try to avoid the toxic fumes.

Hurricane Laura slams southwestern Louisiana, but less damage than forecast - Reuters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:08:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura ripped through southwestern Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the state and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall as one of the most powerful storms to hit the area.

Tornado warning for part of CT, severe storms expected

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:07:00 +0200ctpost (en)

Severe storms are expected across Connecticut on Thursday, with a tornado warning posted for part of the state. Below are statewide updates regarding the weather from local and state agencies. UPDATE: 2:55 P.M. There is a tornado watch in effect for Litchfield County until 3:15 p.m. Thursday. UPDATE: 2:35 P.

Hurricane Laura slams southwestern Louisiana, gutting buildings and killing at least one

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:06:00 +0200economictimes (en)

Residents of Lake Charles heard Laura 's winds howling and the sound of breaking glass as the storm passed through the city of 78,000 with winds of 85 miles per hour (137 km per hour) and gusts up to 128 mph (206 kph) in the hour after landfall. The windows of the city's 22-floor Capital One Tower....

Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue heroes going to help with Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200wsfa (en)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - An 18-member Swift Water Rescue Team from Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue will leave Thursday morning to help with Hurricane Laura in Louisiana. The team was placed on alert Wednesday and spent much of the day into the evening hours preparing to deploy.

Ces vidéos témoignent de la puissance de l’ouragan Laura L’Obs

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© Copyright 2020, L'Obs. La Louisiane s’attendait au pire jeudi au lever du jour avant de pouvoir constater l’ampleur des dégâts causés par l’arrivée dans la nuit de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat. Il a atteint les Etats-Unis en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 1....

États-Unis: une adolescente de 14 ans tuée par l'ouragan Laura en Louisiane, d'autres victimes attendues BFMTV

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , qui a touché les côtes américaines jeudi avec des vents à 240 km/h, a tué au moins une jeune fille de 14 ans en Louisiane. © Handout © 2019 AFP Image satellite de l'ouragan Laura dans le Golfe du Mexique, s'approchant des côtes de la Louisiane, le 26 août 2020.

L’exercice périlleux des directs télévisés au cœur de l’ouragan Laura L’Obs

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© Copyright 2020, L'Obs. La guerre des images a encore frappé. Avec des rafales annoncées à plus de 240 km/h, l’ouragan Laura est susceptible de devenir l’un des pires de l’histoire des Etats-Unis. La Louisiane et le Texas sont en alerte maximale et tous les médias américains ont envoyé des reporters sur la piste du monstre météorologique.

Hurricane Laura further strains FEMA in disaster-filled year

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200wxow (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hurricane Laura was also testing an already-stretched Federal Emergency Management Agency in what is shaping up to be a unprecedentedly disastrous year. FEMA has never faced a year like 2020. COVID-19 has prompted emergency declarations for all U.S. states and territories for the first time.

Tulsa area first responders assist with hurricane recovery in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200krmg (en)

Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency (TAEMA) August 27, 2020 at 1:39 pm CDT By Skyler Cooper The Oklahoma Standard stands strong in 2020 as first responders from Tulsa are stepping up to help with recovery efforts in Louisiana after Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm.

Hurricane Laura damaged a Lake Charles Confederate monument, after parish officials voted to keep it

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200tennessean (en)

damaged the controversial Confederate monument in Lake Charles, Louisiana after officials voted to keep the statue earlier this month. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury voted 10-4 Aug. 13 to let the South's Defenders Monument remain on the grounds of a courthouse in Lake Charles.

Laura blasts Louisiana coast with wind and wall of seawater

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:02:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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....

Here's why homeowners should check their insurance even if Hurricane Laura misses them

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

As communities along the Gulf Coast assess the damage left in Hurricane Laura 's wake, homeowners elsewhere may want to double-check their own insurance coverage. The massive storm made landfall early Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border as a Category 4 hurricane, packing sustained winds of about 150 mph and causing a dangerous storm surge.

Hurricane Laura slams southwest Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:59:00 +0200seafoodsource (en)

Hurricane Laura swept ashore early in the morning of Thursday, 27 August, near Cameron, Louisiana, U.S.A., with 150-mile-per-hour winds, but a storm surge that had been feared to reach 15 to 20 feet appeared to achieve about half that height, according to the state’s Governor John Bel Edwards.

The Latest: Trump to visit storm-hit Louisiana and Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:59:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

The deaths were all caused by trees falling on residences, Edwards said. None were on the coast, having happened in Vernon, Jackson and Acadia parishes. Jackson is in north Louisiana, demonstrating the power of the storm, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, as it moved through the state.

Hurricane Laura to See 'Unsurvivable Storm Surge,' 20-Foot Flooding

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200interestingengineering (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday morning, with wild winds upward of 150 mph (241.4 km/h) and massive flooding growing into an "unsurvivable storm surge," according to the National Hurricane Center Hurricane Laura could see 20-foot flooding, massive damage. Some places in southwest Louisiana could see 15 to 20 feet (4.

These Grapevine hotels are offering discounted rates for Hurricane Laura evacuees

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:57:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

Evacuees of Hurricane Laura , which made landfall early Thursday, can find discounted rates at hotels in Grapevine. Six hotels in Grapevine have discounted rates at this time, according to the Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport. The hotel is offering a 20% discount on the best-available rates through Sept.

L'ouragan Laura a déjà fait quatre victimes en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:56:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , arrivé sur les côtes de l'État américain de la Louisiane jeudi matin, a déjà fait quatre victimes. Il a entre-autres causé la mort d'une adolescente de 14 ans après qu'un arbre est tombé sur sa maison, selon le gouverneur John Bel...

Remnants of Hurricane Laura to impact Miami Valley - WHIO Radio

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

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

First fatality reported as Hurricane Laura batters Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:56:00 +0200mia-mk (en)

Washington, 27 August 2020 (dpa/MIA) A first fatality was recorded on Thursday as Hurricane Laura swept across Louisiana as a category 4 hurricane, bringing life-threatening storm surges to much of the coast, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. “Potentially catastrophic impacts will continue,”....

Woman killed in Austin during fight between Laura evacuees

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:55:00 +0200sfgate (en)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) A bystander was shot and killed in Austin after a fight broke out among 60 people who had fled the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Laura , police said Thursday. Two groups of people who had left Port Arthur and Beaumont on the southeast Texas coast got into a large fight in a downtown Austin street at about 12:30 a.

Hurricane Laura Slams Southwestern Louisiana, But Less Damage Than Forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:55:00 +0200news18 (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La.: Hurricane Laura ripped through southwestern Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the state and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall as one of the most powerful storms to hit the area.

Premier ouragan Laura, maintenant un INCENDIE CHIMIQUE: les villes de Louisiane doivent rester à l’intérieur, éteindre la climatisation (VIDEOS)

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:54:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

Les résidents d’une zone juste à l’ouest de Lake Charles, en Louisiane, ont reçu l’ordre de s’abriter sur place, de fermer toutes les fenêtres et d’éteindre la climatisation, en raison d’un incendie dans une usine chimique à la suite de l’ouragan Laura .

Chris Bailey’s Forecast | Laura Moves In On Friday

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:54:00 +0200wkyt (en)

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Laura is slowly rolling toward the Bluegrass State, arriving Friday as a Tropical Depression. This will bring some nasty weather our way, with severe storms, heavy rainfall and high winds a good bet. Laura will weaken into a tropical storm this afternoon as it works into Arkansas.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in U.S. southern coast, causing damage, fatality

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:54:00 +0200ecns (en)

Major Category 4 Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday morning in the southwest coast of U.S. Louisiana, causing damages and casualty. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana Thursday morning, saying a 14-year-old girl died when a tree fell on her family's home.

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

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

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

Texas and Louisiana could see more COVID-19 cases after hurricane

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

A sign referencing COVID-19 and Hurricane Laura in Galveston, Texas, on Aug. 26, 2020. Julio Cesar Chavez / Reuters. Edwards, who is a Democrat, said the state took pre-emptive measures to prevent the virus from spreading by placing storm refugees in hotels and motels rather than in crowded shelters.

L'ouragan Laura s'abat sur la Louisiane et fait une victime

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200boursier-fr (fr)

Crédit photo © Reuters. par Ernest Scheyder et Elijah Nouvelage. LAKE CHARLES, Louisiane (Reuters) - L'ouragan Laura a traversé jeudi le sud-ouest de la Louisiane, causant des dégâts matériels et la mort d'une adolescente, après s'être abattu aux premières heures de la journée sur la côte du golfe....

Disaster Relief Group Surveys Hurricane Laura Destruction in Lake Charles

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm near the Louisiana-Texas border late on Wednesday, August 26, “severely” damaging the town of Lake Charles, Louisiana, according to reports. Hurricane Laura hit Cameron, about 45 miles south of Lake Charles, with sustained winds of 150 mph.

Donald Trump says he'll be 'very aggressive' with Hurricane Laura recovery

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:50:00 +0200washtimes (en)

President Trump on Thursday said Hurricane Laura did not inflict as much pain as feared, but he is taking stock of widespread damage from the storm that smacked the Gulf Coast with 150-mph winds. The president said his administration will be “very aggressive” in getting Louisiana and other states....

Lake Charles residents face hurricane damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:47:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

LAKE CHARLES Because she needed to check on her neighbors, Lachaunte August stepped across bricks, wood and nails in flip-flops. “Mama, that is some damage ,” she said, leaning against her neighbor’s first-floor door. “Maybe now the owner’ll fix the place and we’ll get you somewhere to go safe.

Laura weakens into a tropical storm after lashing Louisiana, taking at least 1 life

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:46:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the storm, which intensified rapidly Wednesday before plowing into land, came ashore at 1 a.m. CDT near Cameron, a small community about 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of the Texas border. "Potentially catastrophic impacts will continue," forecasters said.

Hurricane Laura slams southwestern Louisiana, gutting buildings and killing at least one

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:46:00 +0200expressindia (en)

A woman passes on a street near businesses on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in downtown Lake Charles, La., in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura . (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Hurricane Laura ripped through southwestern Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a....

Laura blasts Louisiana coast with wind and wall of seawater

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:46:00 +0200gazette (en)

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.

14-year-old Louisiana girl among 4 killed by falling trees during Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:42:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

At least four people in Louisiana were killed by falling trees during Hurricane Laura , Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday. A 14-year-old girl in Vernon Parish was the first reported fatality. The other deaths occurred in Jackson and Acadia parishes, but no other information was immediately available.

Tropical Storm Laura Live Update: 4 dead in Louisiana; Trump to visit

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:42:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Hurricane Laura has weakened to a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of nearly 70 mph. Authorities say the storm is now 50 miles southeast of Shreveport. Flooding rainfall and damaging winds spread inland over central and northern Louisiana, where the storm made landfall eleven hours earlier as a Category 4 storm.

Hurricane Laura causes destruction across Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200news-herald (en)

Hurricane Laura continues to move through Louisiana bringing catastrophic damage and destruction. CNN Meteorologist Jennifer Gray has the details.

Hurricane Laura: Smashes into southern US coast, causes 'chemical spill' at major plant

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200nzherald (en)

Around 150 people are said to have remained in the town of Cameron. For those people who had remained in their homes, the NHC said the best they could do was "get under a table ... use blankets of pillows to protect your head." Injuries as skyscrapers 'shredded' CNN Meteorologist Tom Sater said Cameron, which is only 1.

REUTERS - UPDATE 6-Hurricane Laura slams southwestern Louisiana, but less damage than forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200nampa (en)

UPDATE 6-Hurricane Laura slams southwestern Louisiana, but less damage than forecast. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. (Adds quotes and details of impact from Lake Charles and Starks, downgrade to tropical storm) By Elijah Nouvelage and Ernest Scheyder LAKE CHARLES, La.

Laura now a tropical storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:40:00 +0200cnn (en)

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said that while Hurricane Laura didn't bring "the absolute catastrophic damage that we thought that was likely," the state was still hard-hit. "We have sustained a tremendous amount of damage," he said at a news conference. Edwards said at least four people in the state have died as a result of the storm.

Hurricane Laura: Fire breaks out at chemical plant in hurricane-hit Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:40:00 +0200globalnews (en)

. A massive fire broke out at a chemical plant in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Thursday, an area which has been hit hard by Hurricane Laura . Officials said no deaths and no injuries were reported.

Massive fire breaks out at Louisiana chemical plant after Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:39:00 +0200chron (en)

Smoke rises from a burning chemical plant after the passing of Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 27, 2020. - Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US state of Louisiana Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of "unsurvivable" ocean surges and evacuation....

Hurricane Laura Makes It Time for the Petrochemical Industry to Move to the Appalachian Basin

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:39:00 +0200einnews (en)

Laura is bashing the petrochemical industry in the Gulf of Mexico. Laura is causing the shutdowns and damage again in the many petrochemicals companies. When Hurricane Harvey occurred, it was viewed as a once-in-a-century hurricane. Now, three years later the Gulf of Mexico is experiencing another....

Hurricane Laura hits Gulf Coast with "remarkable" strength

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:39:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with a look at what made Hurricane Laura such a powerful storm as it slammed into the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas, and what kind of damage to expect as it continues to move inland.

Hurricane Laura Could Lead To An Environmental Disaster On The Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:38:00 +0200buzzfeednews (en)

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 blasts Louisiana coast with wind and wall of seawater

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:38:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

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.

Laura blasts Louisiana coast with wind and wall of seawater

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:38:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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....

Total : Begins Efforts to Restart Port Arthur, Texas Refinery

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +02004-traders (en)

Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA on Thursday said it has begun efforts to start back up its refinery in Port Arthur, Texas after the plant was shut as a safety precaution due to Hurricane Laura . "We are working diligently to energize the facility and start up recovery efforts," the refinery said....

Hurricane Laura slams southwestern Louisiana, but less damage than forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +02004-traders (en)

(Adds quotes and details of impact from Lake Charles and Starks, downgrade to tropical storm) LAKE CHARLES, La., Aug 27 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura ripped through southwestern Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the state and killing a 14-year-old....

Trump says he will visit storm-hit Gulf Coast this weekend

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +02004-traders (en)

WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will visit the Gulf Coast states of Louisiana and Texas this weekend after Hurricane Laura did extensive damage to the region. At a briefing at Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters on the storm damage, Trump....

Hurricane Laura slams southwestern Louisiana, gutting buildings and killing at least one

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:36:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

Hurricane Laura ripped through southwestern Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall in the early morning as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state. The hurricane’s first reported US fatality was a....

I've covered Louisiana's storms for years. Hurricane Laura makes 2020 almost seem normal.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:36:00 +0200azcentral (en)

LAFAYETTE, La. — When a new hurricane is coming you think of the previous ones, memories of the hurt, the fear and the lessons they brought. That's what I've been doing — remembering while reporting on Hurricane Laura . I wasn't a reporter in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina caused unheard of devastation....

Hurricane Laura leaves trail of destruction in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:33:00 +0200thenational-ae-world (en)

Hurricane Laura barrelled through southwest Louisiana, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall early on Thursday as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state. The first reported US fatality was a 14-year-old girl in Leesville,....

Voices Louisiana: I'm on the ground with Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:33:00 +0200usaToday (en)

LAFAYETTE, La. — When a new hurricane is coming you think of the previous ones, memories of the hurt, the fear and the lessons they brought. That's what I've been doing — remembering while reporting on Hurricane Laura . I wasn't a reporter in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina caused unheard of devastation....

PHOTOS - Etats-Unis : les images de désolation après le passage meurtrier de Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:32:00 +0200metrofrance (fr)

Laura a déjà tué. Il a touché terre, jeudi, en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 01H00 locale au niveau de la ville côtière de Cameron, près de la frontière avec le Texas, dans le golfe du Mexique, avec des vents soutenus de 240 km/h, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC).

Photos: Hurricane Laura tears through Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:32:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

. Hurricane Laura ripped through southwestern Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles after making landfall in the early morning. A damaged travel trailer sits in floodwaters after Hurricane Laura passed through the area on Aug. 27, 2020 in Holly Beach, La.

Watch: Daylight reveals damage from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:32:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

. At first light, damage from Hurricane Laura is seen in Lake Charles, Louisiana. At first light, damage from Hurricane Laura is seen in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Laura blasts Louisiana coast with wind and wall of seawater

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:31:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Laura has weakened to a tropical storm after blasting the Louisiana coast with high winds and heavy rain for hours. The system that came ashore as a Category 4 hurricane is being blamed for two deaths and widespread damage around Lake Charles, an industrial and casino city of 80,000 people.

Louisiana Gov: 14-year-old girl killed when tree fell on home during Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:31:00 +0200wsvn (en)

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received a report of the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home. The governors of Louisiana and Texas say search and rescue teams are still looking, but they’ve found reports so far of widespread fatalities.

The Commodities Feed: US inventories continue to fall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

Energy. The oil market remains well supported, with Hurricane Laura having forced more than 84% of US Gulf of Mexico (GOM) oil production to shut in, which is equivalent to around 1.56MMbbls/d. The hurricane has been upgraded to a category 4, and there are real concerns over the impact when the....

Tropical Storm Laura live updates: Dozens of families didn't evacuate, official says

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:29:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

"Unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes," the weather service said in a statement early Thursday. "This surge could penetrate up to 30 miles inland from the immediate coastline.

L'ouragan Laura déboulonne une statue confédérée en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:28:00 +0200huffingtonpost-fr-fr (fr)

ÉTATS-UNIS - L’ouragan Laura semble avoir participé aux protestations du mouvement Black Lives Matter dans la nuit du mercredi 26 août. En se levant ce jeudi 27 août, les habitants de Charles Lakes en Louisiane ont pu découvrir l’absence d’une statue confédérée.

SEE PHOTOS, VIDEO OF STORM DAMAGE

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:28:00 +0200nola (en)

Hurricane Laura , the most powerful storm to ever hit Louisiana, left hundreds of thousands without power and accounted for multiple deaths as it ravaged the state Thursday. Click on the articles, galleries and videos below to see a complete recap of the storm.

World 27 mins ago ‘Unsurvivable’ storm surge feared

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

LAKE CHARLES, United States (AFP) — 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.

Oil prices slip as Hurricane Laura hammers U.S. Gulf Coast - Reuters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:22:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Thursday as a massive hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico made landfall in the heart of the U.S. oil industry, forcing oil rigs and refineries to shut down. Brent crude LCOc1 futures for October, which expire on Friday, fell 70 cents, or 1.5%, to $44.94 a barrel by 1:15 EDT (1615 GMT).

Vertex Energy, Inc.: Vertex Energy Provides Operational Update Following Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:22:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / August 27, 2020 Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) ("Vertex" or the "Company"), a leading specialty refiner and marketer of high-quality hydrocarbon products, today provided an assessment of the impact of Hurricane Laura on its operations.

Tornado watch posted for part of CT, severe storms expected

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:21:00 +0200ctpost (en)

UPDATE: 1:31 PM. A tornado watch was been posted for Litchfield County until 7 p.m. The Storm Prediction Center said “the greatest risk for severe weather will be along and south of the Interstate 90 corridor into the mid Hudson Valley and northwest Connecticut with large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible.

VIDÉOS | Ouragan Laura: une première victime en Louisiane et un incendie dans une usine chimique

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:21:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d’un arbre sur sa maison, et un incendie s’est déclaré dans une usine de produits chimiques après le passage destructeur ce jeudi de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet État américain.

Environmentalists to visit U.S. petrochemical sites hit by Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:21:00 +02004-traders (en)

HOUSTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Environmental groups on Thursday were preparing to send teams to petrochemical and oil production sites checking for oil, gas and chemical releases after Hurricane Laura moved out of the area. Laura hit the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday with winds of 150 miles per hour (240....

Entergy : Hurricane Laura Restoration

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:21:00 +02004-traders (en)

> Hurricane Laura Restoration Hurricane Laura Restoration Staging area in Kenner, LA and convoy of employees and contractors heading west for Hurricane Laura restoration, Aug. 27, 2020. Tags Disclaimer. Entergy Corporation published this content on 27 August 2020 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

Hurricane Laura news - live: Huge chemical fire spews toxic chlorine gas over Louisiana and at least three dead as Mike Pence is blasted for empty offer of prayers

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200independent-UK (en)

White House releases statement on Hurricane Laura . Statement from the Press Secretary on Response to Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura made landfall around 1am over Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 Major Hurricane with 150 mph winds. Hurricane Laura continues moving north affecting the states of Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas.

Pence blasted for offering &apos;prayers&apos; at RNC to those threatened by Hurricane Laura while scorning climate crisis

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200independent-UK (en)

During his Republican National Convention speech, made from Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Mr Pence opened by saying: "Before I go further, allow me to say a word to families and communities in the path of Hurricane Laura . My prayers are with you tonight." He continued: "This is a serious storm, and we....

Hurricane Laura has been 'devastating' - Irishman in US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:19:00 +0200RTERadio (en)

A street is seen strewn with debris and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura passed through Lake Charles, Louisiana. An Irish student who left his home in Louisiana before Hurricane Laura made landfall said the Category 4 storm has been "absolutely devastating.

L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, incendie dans une usine chimique

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:16:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, et un incendie s'est déclaré dans une usine de produits chimiques après le passage destructeur jeudi de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain.

Hurricanes and Wildfires Are Compounding COVID-19 Risks

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:16:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

With the Hurricane Laura hitting Louisiana and Texas as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm and wildfires menacing the western U.S., millions of Americans are facing the complex risks of a natural disaster striking in the middle of a pandemic. The steps people normally take to prepare for a....

Chemical fire burns as Hurricane Laura leaves trail of death and destruction

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:15:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Hurricane Laura barrelled through south-west Louisiana, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall early on Thursday as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state. Key points: Parts of Louisiana were decimated but Texas was largely....

Toxic chlorine plant fire adds to Louisiana’s Hurricane Laura woes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:15:00 +0200nypost (en)

A chlorine production plant is on fire in southwestern Louisiana, spewing a thick toxic cloud into the air just hours through the area. Residents of three towns were ordered to shelter in place until further notice — and to keep their doors and windows closed and air conditioners turned off, Louisiana Gov.

Senator says Louisiana looks like it was ‘bombed’ by Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:15:00 +0200nypost (en)

Hours after Hurricane Laura slammed ashore, Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy said during a TV interview that it looked like his state had been “bombed” by the Category 4 monster. “I’m not going to bubble wrap it. We took it full in the face. We still are. This is a huge storm,” the Republican lawmaker....

Les images qu'il ne fallait pas rater ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:14:00 +0200estrepublicain (fr)

Les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura , l'exposition 2020 d’Art Aquarium au Japon, une vue aérienne de Beyrouth après l'explosion du début de mois, Franky Zapata sur son Flyboard... Voici quelques-unes des images qu'il ne fallait pas rater ce jeudi 27 août.

Laura weakens, now a tropical storm

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

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

L'ouragan Laura fait un premier mort en Louisiane, d'autres victimes possibles

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:13:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , arrivé sur les côtes de l'État américain de la Louisiane jeudi matin, a causé la mort d'une adolescente de 14 ans après qu'un arbre est tombé sur sa maison, selon le gouverneur John Bel Edwards, qui craint pour d'autres victimes.

Trump ‘looted’ $44 billion from FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund during hurricane season to pay for an unemployment supplement: report

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:13:00 +0200alternet (en)

made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday morning, August 27, initially pounding the state with winds of up to 150 miles per hour. Although Laura weakened as it moved north, the Washington Post reported that it still had winds of over 100 MPH.

WATCH: Laura weakens to tropical storm as it moves inland

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:13:00 +0200wafb (en)

At 1 p.m., the center of Tropical Storm Laura was located inland over northern Louisiana near latitude 32.9 North, longitude 92.8 West. Laura is moving toward the north near 15 mph (24 km/h) and this motion should continue through this afternoon. A northeastward to east-northeastward motion is expected tonight and Friday.

Trump va clôturer la convention républicaine par son discours d'acceptation de l'investiture

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:12:00 +0200french.china.org.cn (fr)

Le président américain Donald Trump clôturera jeudi soir la convention républicaine de 2020 en acceptant l'investiture de son parti pour quatre années supplémentaires lors d'un discours prononcé depuis la pelouse sud de la Maison Blanche. M. Trump devrait faire valoir pourquoi il devrait être réélu....

AccuWeather Alert: Tornado warning issued for Ulster County

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:12:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Tornado warning issued for Ulster County until 2:45 p.m. A tornado watch remains in effect for Dutchess and Ulster counties with scattered strong to severe thunderstorms expected into early this evening. The AccuWeather team is also tracking Hurricane Laura and what impact it might bring to our area over the weekend.

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

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

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

BC-US--Tropical Weather-, 0693

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Hurricane Laura further strains FEMA in disaster-filled year <<br /> Hurricane Laura was also testing an already-stretched Federal Emergency Management Agency in what is shaping up to be a unprecedentedly disastrous year <<br /> AP Photo transref:LAMS104 <<br /> Eds: UPDATES: With AP Photos.

Remnants of Hurricane Laura to bring heavy rains, strong storms to Tennessee Friday

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200tennessean (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall Thursday morning as a Category 4 storm bringing "unsurvivable" storm surges to the border between Texas and Louisiana. Now downgraded to a tropical storm, Laura or its remnants are on track to bring rain and wind to parts of Tennessee starting Friday.

Best’s Commentary: Hurricane Laura Losses Could Further Stress Insurers’ 2020 Earnings

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200businesswire (en)

In a new Best’s Commentary , “Hurricane Laura Losses Could Further Stress Insurers’ 2020 Earnings,” AM Best states that reinsurance may help mitigate losses, but will challenge future risk management strategies, as loss-affected areas will see increases in reinsurance rates that are already hardening.

Inondations de l’ouragan Laura et autres impacts sur le terrain: ce que nous savons

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:08:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

Un homme regarde le lac Charles, en Louisiane, depuis la tour Capitol One Bank endommagée par le vent. Mais la vitesse du vent seule ne détermine pas à quel point un ouragan sera mortel. Comme l’expliquent mes collègues Brian Resnick et Eliza Barclay, les ondes de tempête, les inondations côtières....

Point de presse jeudi soir: la question des chiffres de Covid

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:08:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

Les chiffres hebdomadaires et quotidiens racontent différentes histoires de Covid. Il y a des mensonges, des mensonges damnés et des statistiques. D’une part, les chiffres hebdomadaires publiés aujourd’hui montrent que le nombre de personnes testées positives pour le coronavirus a diminué pour la....

Hurricane Laura Tore Down A Confederate Monument 2 minutes ago

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:08:00 +0200buzzfeednews (en)

In Lake Charles, Louisiana, the fate of a Confederate monument was Hurricane Laura destroyed the South's Defenders Monument, which stood on the grounds of a courthouse in Lake Charles. This summer, amid a national reckoning on Confederate monuments, protesters called for the statue to be moved to a....

PHOTOS - Etats-Unis : les images de désolation après le passage meurtrier de Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:07:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

Laura a déjà tué. Il a touché terre, jeudi, en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 01H00 locale au niveau de la ville côtière de Cameron, près de la frontière avec le Texas, dans le golfe du Mexique, avec des vents soutenus de 240 km/h, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC).

Hurricane Laura batters US state

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:07:00 +0200daily-sun (en)

LAKE CHARLES: Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US state of Louisiana Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of “unsurvivable” ocean surges and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents, reports AFP.

L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, incendie dans une usine chimique

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:06:00 +0200lemauricien (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, et un incendie s'est déclaré dans une usine de produits chimiques après le passage destructeur jeudi de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain.

WATCH: Live Coverage of Hurricane Laura from Lake Charles, LA

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:06:00 +0200live5news (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC/AP) - Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster early Thursday, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20 feet deep and unsurvivable. to watch live coverage from our sister station, KPLC-TV in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura damage: Photos, videos

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

Hurricane Laura damage in Louisiana, Texas: Latest photos, videos. Dustin Amos walks near debris at a gas station on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Lake Charles, La., after Hurricane Laura moved through the state. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) AP. By Leada Gore | lgore@al.

Oil prices slip as Hurricane Laura hammers U.S. Gulf Coast

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

August 27, 2020. By Laura Sanicola. NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Thursday as a massive hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico made landfall in the heart of the U.S. oil industry, forcing oil rigs and refineries to shut down. Brent crude <LCOc1> futures for October, which expire on Friday, fell 70 cents, or 1.

Powerful Winds From Hurricane Laura Cause Significant Damage to DeQuincy

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

Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm late August 26, causing severe damage to southwestern Louisiana, according to reports. These videos show the storm’s devastation in downtown DeQuincy, north of Lake Charles. One fatality was reported as of Thursday morning: a 14-year-old girl....

Cajun Navy Alerts Police to Chemical Plant Fire After Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:05:00 +0200breitbart-com (en)

Reports from Lake Charles, Louisiana, indicate that members of the Cajun Navy notified officials that a chemical plant fire in the wake of Hurricane Laura could be a dangerous chlorine. Officials confirmed the fire, but have not disclosed if it is dangerous or not.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: 2 dead after &#39;extensive&#39; damage to Louisiana; forecasters warn of &#39;life-threatening storm surge&#39;

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:05:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 650,000 customers were without power and two deaths had been reported in Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall, rivaling Louisiana&#39;s worst storms

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:05:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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)....

Fire erupts at hurricane-hit Louisiana chemical plant

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:05:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Liz Hampton and Jessica Resnick-Ault. (Reuters) - Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwestern communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a plume rose from a chemical fire at a chlorine plant in an area hit by Hurricane Laura .

Hurricane Laura topples Confederate monument that town voted to keep

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:03:00 +0200thehill (en)

Story at a glance Hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana early Thursday morning. In Lake Charles, severe storms brought down a statue of a Confederate soldier. Just two weeks after the city of Lake Charles, La., voted to keep a Confederate monument standing, Hurricane Laura brought it down on....

Pence Says Little About Kenosha Violence, Hurricane Laura In RNC Speech

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:02:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

As he praised President Donald Trump at length, Pence glossed over the administration’s disastrous handling of the coronavirus pandemic , which still rages across parts of the country and as of his comments had claimed the lives of almost 180,000 U.S. residents.

Sheriff: Hurricane Laura claims 2nd US victim, a 68-year-old man killed when a tree fell on his home in Acadia Parish

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:59:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Sheriff: Hurricane Laura claims 2nd US victim, a 68-year-old man killed when a tree fell on his home in Acadia Parish. IOTA, La. -- Sheriff: Hurricane Laura claims 2nd US victim, a 68-year-old man killed when a tree fell on his home in Acadia Parish.

Laura’s 150 mph winds among 10 windiest hurricanes to make US landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:58:00 +0200news4jax (en)

Thursday’s landfall had stronger winds than Hurricane Katrina. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hurricane Laura will go down in history as one of the 10 highest winds to hit the continental U.S., surpassing other Gulf storms like Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Harvey and Ike.

Record-breaking Hurricane Laura destroys swathes of Louisiana and kills at least three

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:57:00 +0200metro-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura ripped the facade off a skyscraper, set a chemical plant on fire and demolished a brick building in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Thursday morning (Pictures: AP/Getty/EPA) Hurricane Laura has laid waste to large swathes of the Louisiana coast, with the record-breaking storm also killing at least three people.

Sen. John Kennedy on Hurricane Laura: Louisiana looks like it was 'bombed,' toughest is yet to come

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:56:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Hurricane Laura ravaged Louisiana , leaving it looking like it was "bombed," Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said on Thursday. “Based on past experience, we’ll have billions of dollars in damage," Kennedy said. "The toughest part is yet to come. When the adrenaline stops and the cameras go away and you....

U.S. Department of Energy - Department of Energy Stands Ready to Respond to Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:56:00 +0200electricenergyonline (en)

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.S. Gulf Coast, President Trump is taking strong and decisive....

FirstEnergy - FirstEnergy Utility Crews Mobilize to Assist Hurricane Laura Power Restoration Efforts in Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:56:00 +0200electricenergyonline (en)

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 Entergy with restoration efforts following Hurricane Laura .

L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, incendie dans une usine chimique

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:54:00 +0200lepetitjournal (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, et un incendie s'est déclaré dans une usine de produits chimiques après le passage destructeur jeudi de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain.

Les images qu'il ne fallait pas rater ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:53:00 +0200leprogres (fr)

Les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura , l'exposition 2020 d’Art Aquarium au Japon, une vue aérienne de Beyrouth après l'explosion du début de mois, Franky Zapata sur son Flyboard... Voici quelques-unes des images qu'il ne fallait pas rater ce jeudi 27 août.

Hurricane Laura: One fatality after US states hit by 'extremely dangerous' storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:53:00 +0200thenational-ae-world (en)

Hurricane Laura barrelled through southwest Louisiana, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall early on Thursday as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state. The first reported US fatality was a 14-year-old girl in Leesville,....

Alert: Sheriff: Hurricane Laura claims 2nd US victim, a 68-year-old man killed when a tree fell on his home in Acadia Parish

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:53:00 +0200sfgate (en)

Alert: Sheriff: Hurricane Laura claims 2nd US victim, a 68-year-old man killed when a tree fell on his home in Acadia Parish IOTA, La. (AP) Sheriff: Hurricane Laura claims 2nd US victim, a 68-year-old man killed when a tree fell on his home in Acadia Parish.

PreMarket Prep Stock Of The Day: Generac

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200benzinga (en)

Benzinga's PreMarket Prep airs every morning from 8-9 a.m. ET. During that fast-paced, highly informative hour, traders and investors tune in to get the major news of the day, the catalysts behind those moves and the corresponding price action for the upcoming session.

National Three people in Louisiana have died from Hurricane Laura Scripps National/Associated Press 10:12 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200wkbw (en)

At least three people in Louisiana have died as a result of Hurricane Laura after trees fell onto their homes. Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received a report of the first US fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home.

National Fire breaks out at Louisiana chemical plant in wake of storm KATC Staff 12:50 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200wkbw (en)

WESTLAKE, La. -- A fire has broken out at a chemical plant in Westlake, Louisiana, as Hurricane Laura moves out of the state. Louisiana State Police confirm they are responding to the scene and motorists are being advised not to travel on I-10 through Westlake. Traffic on I-10 is being diverted to I-210.

Climat : les chercheurs « s’attendent à des ouragans plus puissants et des pluies plus intenses »

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:50:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

S’abonner, c’est soutenir l’engagement d’une rédaction contre les fausses nouvelles Découvrir les offres Fermer la bandeau d’une raison de s’abonner au journal Le Monde. Climat : les chercheurs « s’attendent à des ouragans plus puissants et des pluies plus intenses » Considérée comme très....

À la Une: le boycott du sport américain suite à l’affaire Jacob Blake

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:50:00 +0200rfi-fr (fr)

En réaction à l’affaire Jacob Blake l’équipe des Milwaukee Bucks a décidé ce mercredi 26 août au soir de boycotter un match de NBA, le championnat nord-américain de basketball, ce qui a provoqué un séisme aux États-Unis. Ce boycott a entraîné l’annulation de tous les matchs prévus mercredi soir dans....

This is what it looks like in Lake Charles, Louisiana, after Hurricane Laura hit

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:50:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

Areas along the Louisiana-Texas border were hit hard overnight by Hurricane Laura , Laura had weakened by the morning, but sunrise brought the first glimpses of the scale of destruction left in its wake, particularly in Lake Charles, Louisiana, which bore the brunt of the storm as it crawled inland.

Shelter in place ordered after hurricane Laura causes chemical fire in Louisiana Louisiana's governor urged nearby residents to shelter in place until further notice with doors and windows closed and air conditioning units turned off. 59 mins World

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:50:00 +0200cknw (en)

A shelter-in-place order is in effect near Lake Charles, La., after a fire broke out at a chemical plant, mere hours after bore down on the coast. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards tweeted that the Westlake, Moss Bluff and Sulphur are all affected by the order.

Hurricane Laura batters Louisiana, weakens to Category 2 after “catastrophic” landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:50:00 +0200cknw (en)

. Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water inland, despite weakening to a Category 2 storm.

Risk for severe weather Friday night-Saturday morning

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:49:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

As Hurricane Laura becomes a Tropical Depression by Friday, the remnants will bring heavy rain and storms to the TN Valley by the weekend. Due to the favorable ingredients, there is a Level 1 Risk for severe weather on Friday night for Chattanooga, and those west including Marion, Sequatchie,....

Northeast Ohio’s weekend weather forecast: Tracking Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:49:00 +0200cleveland (en)

By Mike Rose, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio - The weekend will start out with rain and thunderstorms before we see some sunshine return by Sunday. The National Weather Service’s forecast calls for highs in the 80s Friday before things cool into the 70s on Saturday and Sunday.

New York City Braces For Storms, Strong Winds Thursday

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:48:00 +0200patch (en)

NEW YORK CITY — New York City residents are urged to take precautions Thursday as a storm system threatens to bring rain, high winds, hail and a chance of isolated tornadoes to the area. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday said he has pre-deployed assets ahead of the storms, which that are expected to....

Florida Task Force 2 members on standby after Laura makes landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:44:00 +0200wsvn (en)

MIAMI (WSVN) - Members of Florida Task Force Two have loaded up their equipment and are now on alert after Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana. Over 200 members of the task force, consisting of City of Miami Fire Rescue crews, are swift water experts and a search and rescue team,....

Laura flags, leaving a wake of destruction

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:43:00 +0200bnnbloomberg (en)

Hurricane Laura raked Louisiana early Thursday, becoming one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the state, with a storm surge, flash floods and devastating winds that could inflict more than US$15 billion in insured losses. The storm had fallen to Category 1 by 10 a.m. local time, with top winds of 75 mph.

Fire erupts at hurricane-hit Louisiana chemical plant

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:43:00 +0200financialpost (en)

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwestern communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a plume rose from a chemical fire at a chlorine plant in an area hit by Hurricane Laura . Louisiana State Police said the fire was at a BioLab plant in....

Laura Live Update: 14-year-old is 1st known death in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

Communities along the Gulf Coast experienced high water levels in the wake of Laura , the strongest storm to hit the U.S. this year. More than 700,000 people in Louisiana and Texas were without power Thursday afternoon, according to the website PowerOutage.Us, which tracks utility reports.

AccuWeather Alert: Tornado watch issue for parts of NY

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Dutchess and Ulster counties with scattered strong to severe thunderstorms expected into early this evening. The AccuWeather team is also tracking Hurricane Laura and what impact it might bring to our area over the weekend.

AFP - US-weather newseries

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:41:00 +0200nampa (en)

US counts cost of destructive Hurricane Laura , one dead By Gianrigo Marletta and Andrew Caballero-Reynolds =(Picture+Video+Graphic)= ATTENTION - UPDATES, ADDS quotes, color, latest data /// Lake Charles, United States , Aug 27, 2020 (AFP) - Hurricane Laura tore off roofs and shredded buildings in the....

Analysts Warn of Effects of Hurricane Laura Losses on P/C Insurers

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:41:00 +0200claimsjournal (en)

While reinsurance may help mitigate losses, the losses from the hurricane will challenge future risk management strategies, as loss-affected areas will see increases in reinsurance rates that are already hardening, A.M. Best says in a commentary, “Hurricane Laura Losses Could Further Stress Insurers’ 2020 Earnings.

Chemical Fire Erupts in Louisiana After Hurricane Laura Hits

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:41:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

A fire broke out on Thursday at a facility near Lake Charles, Louisiana , in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura ’s landfall earlier in the morning. Gov. John Bel Edwards told people to stay away from the area following reports of the blaze. “There is a chemical fire in the Westlake/Moss Bluff/Sulphur area,” he wrote on Twitter .

National/World News Fire breaks out at Louisiana chemical plant in wake of storm KATC Staff 10:50 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:39:00 +0200koaa (en)

WESTLAKE, La. -- A fire has broken out at a chemical plant in Westlake, Louisiana, as Hurricane Laura moves out of the state. Louisiana State Police confirm they are responding to the scene and motorists are being advised not to travel on I-10 through Westlake. Traffic on I-10 is being diverted to I-210.

At least one dead as Hurricane Laura creates chaos 05:23 AM

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:38:00 +0200newshub (en)

Hurricane Laura ripped through southwestern Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall in the early morning as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state. The hurricane's first reported US fatality was a....

U.S. New Coronavirus Cases Rise for Third Day as Hurricane Laura Affects Testing

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:37:00 +0200ekonominyheter (en)

The number of new coronavirus infections in the U.S. increased for a third straight day as Hurricane Laura pummeled the Gulf Coast, stirring fears about how the storm might make it harder to track th… ....

Live updates: Laura leaves path of destruction, becomes a tropical storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:37:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Laura made landfall overnight near Cameron, Louisiana, bringing "catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding" to portions of the state, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday. The storm had intensified rapidly into a Category 4 hurricane before....

Les images qu'il ne fallait pas rater ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200lalsace (fr)

Les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura , l'exposition 2020 d’Art Aquarium au Japon, une vue aérienne de Beyrouth après l'explosion du début de mois, Franky Zapata sur son Flyboard... Voici quelques-unes des images qu'il ne fallait pas rater ce jeudi 27 août.

Staying hot with a lower storm chance!

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200live5news (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - High pressure will keep our weather pretty quiet as we head through the rest of the week. The rain will be spotty over the next couple of days but may increase slightly for the weekend. As Hurricane Laura ’s remnants pass by to our north this weekend, it may help support a....

One dead, skyscrapers destroyed as Hurricane Laura wreaks havoc

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Hurricane Laura barrelled through south-west Louisiana, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall early on Thursday as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state. Key points: Parts of Louisiana were decimated but Texas was largely....

Fire erupts at hurricane-hit Louisiana chemical plant

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

(Reuters) - Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwestern communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a plume rose from a chemical fire at a chlorine plant in an area hit by Hurricane Laura . Louisiana State Police said the fire was at a BioLab....

Hurricane Laura Made Landfall In Almost The Exact Location Predicted 3.5 Days Earlier

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:35:00 +0200forbes (en)

near Cameron, Louisiana with maximum winds of 150 mph. Hurricane Laura is the first Category 4 or 5 storm to make landfall in southwestern Louisiana during the period of record dating back to 1851, according to Colorado State University hurricane expert Phil Klotzbach .

Lake Charles Chemicals Plant On Fire In Wake Of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:35:00 +0200forbes (en)

LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 27: Smoke is seen rising from what is reported to be a chemical plant fire after Hurricane Laura passed through the area on August 27, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana . The hurricane hit with powerful winds causing extensive damage to the city. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Getty Images.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: 2 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana; forecasters warn of 'life-threatening storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:34:00 +0200azcentral (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 650,000 customers were without power and one death had been reported in Louisiana.

3,000-pound triceratops skull named 'Shady' excavated in South Dakota

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:34:00 +0200azcentral (en)

The 7-foot-long, 3,000-pound dinosaur skull named "Shady" was unearthed in the Badlands of South Dakota, Westminster College announced. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/08/26/triceratops-skull-found-south-dakota-sent-missouri/3441540001/ A....

Waffle House Index: Hurricane Laura closes more than a dozen locations in Texas, Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:34:00 +0200azcentral (en)

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – By now, you might know about the Waffle House Index , a tool coined by then-FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate after he noticed two Waffle House locations in Joplin, Missouri, stayed open through a tornado that caused $2.8 billion worth of damage and killed 158 people in the area.

15h25 - L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, incendie dans une usine chimique

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:33:00 +0200lamanchelibre (fr)

"Je pense que ce ne sera pas le dernier, bien que je prie pour qu'il n'y en ait pas d'autres", a déclaré sur la chaîne MSNBC le gouverneur John Bel Edwards en confirmant ce premier décès alors que l'ouragan perdait rapidement en vigueur en remontant vers le nord.

Approximately 100 Georgia Power personnel and crews head to Baton Rouge to assist with storm restoration

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:33:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Additional 300 support personnel have been cleared to aid in any additional restoration requests. Company crews rolled out to assist Entergy Louisiana as part of mutual assistance network. ATLANTA Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Louisiana Gulf Coast as a....

Oil and Gasoline Fall With Refineries Avoiding Worst of Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:33:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil declined as Hurricane Laura barreled into Louisiana, avoiding widespread disruption to key energy infrastructure along the Texas Gulf Coast. Laura made landfall early Thursday near Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 storm and has started weakening.

14-year-old dies during Hurricane Laura after tree hits home, Louisiana officials say

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:33:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A 14-year-old Louisiana girl was killed Thursday when a tree crashed onto her home during Hurricane Laura , multiple outlets have reported. A spokesperson for Gov. John Bel Edwards office said this is the first reported death caused by the Category 4 storm, which barreled into southwest Louisiana and coastal Texas overnight, according to WWL.

Ouragan Laura : une fillette de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Aux , l'ouragan Laura a atteint les côtes de la Louisiane jeudi 27 août, dans la matinée. Une première victime a été annoncée dans cet État américain. Il s'agit d'une fillette de 14 ans, tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison. Plus de 700 000 personnes étaient privées d'électricité jeudi matin....

Trees crash on homes as Hurricane Laura strikes Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200msnbc (en)

02:03 NBC's Chris Jansing reports from Bossier City, La., on conditions in Louisiana after Hurricane Laura struck, leaving a number of downed trees on homes. Aug.

L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, incendie dans une usine chimique Le Point

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© Fournis par Le Point. Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, et un incendie s'est déclaré dans une usine de produits chimiques après le passage destructeur jeudi de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain.

Tropical Storm Laura batters Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200cnn (en)

Laura has now weakened below hurricane strength and is a 70 mph tropical storm, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center. The storm, which became a hurricane for the first time at 8:15 a.m. ET on Tuesday morning, went through a period of rapid intensification and made landfall overnight as a Category 4, 150 mph storm.

Money Hurricane Laura closes 18 Waffle House locations in Texas, Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200usaToday (en)

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – By now, you might know about the Waffle House Index , a tool coined by then-FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate after he noticed two Waffle House locations in Joplin, Missouri, stayed open through a tornado that caused $2.8 billion worth of damage and killed 158 people in the area.

Weather Fire reported after Hurricane Laura hits city

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Plant fire reported after Hurricane Laura hits Westlake, Louisiana. Residents of Westlake, Louisiana, were urged to shelter in place due to a plant fire on Aug. 27, just hours after Hurricane Laura swept through.

Shelter in place ordered after hurricane Laura causes chemical fire in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

A shelter-in-place order is in effect near Lake Charles, La., after a fire broke out at a chemical plant, mere hours after bore down on the coast. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards tweeted that the Westlake, Moss Bluff and Sulphur are all affected by the order.

Hurricane Laura made landfall in almost the exact location predicted 3.5 Days earlier

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

near Cameron, Louisiana with maximum winds of 150 mph. Hurricane Laura is the first Category 4 or 5 storm to make landfall in southwestern Louisiana during the period of record dating back to 1851, according to Colorado State University hurricane expert Phil Klotzbach .

Hurricane Laura’s flooding and other impacts on the ground: What we know

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Laura is predicted to track north across Louisiana on Thursday afternoon, with its center moving into Arkansas overnight. It is expected to become a tropical storm later, but whether it remains a hurricane up to the Arkansas border is an open question. One of the most powerful storms in US history.

As Hurricane Laura Batters Louisiana, Massive Chemical Leak Spews Toxic Smoke Near Lake Charles

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

This is a developing news story... Check back for possible updates... After Hurricane Laura tore through the area Thursday morning, a chemical leak broke out at a plant near Lake Charles, Louisiana, leading authorities to warn residents against traveling through the affected region as dark smoke....

Hurricane Laura: 6 terrifying images of the storm as seen from space

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall over the coasts of Louisiana and Texas early Thursday morning. The category 4 hurricane left a wave of destruction behind, with wind speeds of 150 miles per hour and heavy rain. More chaos could follow this week, as forecasters warn of a As it moved from the Gulf of....

L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, incendie dans une usine chimique

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:30:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, et un incendie s'est déclaré dans une usine de produits chimiques après le passage destructeur jeudi de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain.

Lord & Taylor is closing all its stores

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:30:00 +0200fox19 (en)

Russian authorities said Thursday they have found no indication so far that opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s coma, which his allies and German doctors treating him believe may have been brought about by poisoning, was caused by a criminal act. The National Hurricane Center says Laura remains a....

National Three people in Louisiana have died from Hurricane Laura Scripps National/Associated Press 10:12 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:30:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

At least three people in Louisiana have died as a result of Hurricane Laura after trees fell onto their homes. Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received a report of the first US fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home.

National Fire breaks out at Louisiana chemical plant in wake of storm KATC Staff 12:50 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:30:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

WESTLAKE, La. -- A fire has broken out at a chemical plant in Westlake, Louisiana, as Hurricane Laura moves out of the state. Louisiana State Police confirm they are responding to the scene and motorists are being advised not to travel on I-10 through Westlake. Traffic on I-10 is being diverted to I-210.

Hurricane Laura slams southwestern Louisiana (Update 2)

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:28:00 +0200cyprus-mail (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea. Laura made landfall just before 1 a.m.

The Latest: Hurricane Laura topples Confederate statue

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:27:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : WESTLAKE, La. — Louisiana State Police say they’re responding to a chlorine leak at a company that makes chemicals along Interstate 10 just west of Lake Charles, La., which was hard-hit when Hurricane Laura slammed into the Gulf Coast early Thursday.

Approximately 100 Georgia Power personnel and crews head to Baton Rouge to assist with storm restoration

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

ATLANTA Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Louisiana Gulf Coast as a major hurricane bringing damaging winds and a storm surge overnight, Georgia Power crews were packing trucks and preparing to head to Baton Rouge to provide assistance to Entergy Louisiana.

Approximately 100 Georgia Power personnel and crews head to Baton Rouge to assist with storm restoration

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:27:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

ATLANTA Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Louisiana Gulf Coast as a major hurricane bringing damaging winds and a storm surge overnight, Georgia Power crews were packing trucks and preparing to head to Baton Rouge to provide assistance to Entergy Louisiana.

Check your home's flood-risk rating in the US in seconds with this helpful website

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:27:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

AMFPhotography/Shutterstock. First Street Foundation, a nonprofit research and technology group, now provides flood risk data and analysis for every home in America. Each property is given a flood score on a range of 1 to 10, low risk to high risk. Realtor.

Verizon Response: Update following Hurricane Laura’s Landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:27:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

For media: we have b-roll, images and additional information on our emergency response equipment available at our Emergency Resource Center - What you need to know: Although we are seeing some sites out of service in the heaviest hit areas – primarily in and around Lake Charles - our network has....

Hurricane Laura’s flooding and other impacts on the ground: What we know

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:26:00 +0200vox-energy-and-environment (en)

Laura is predicted to track north across Louisiana on Thursday afternoon, with its center moving into Arkansas overnight. It is expected to become a tropical storm later, but whether it remains a hurricane up to the Arkansas border is an open question. One of the most powerful storms in US history.

Hurricane Laura was already a deadly storm before it reached the US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:26:00 +0200vox-energy-and-environment (en)

Before Hurricane Laura made landfall in the United States , it had already proved to be a deadly storm in three Caribbean countries, bringing torrential downpours, flooding, power outages, and other damage that killed over 20 people and has made life dangerous for millions more.

Travel Alert: Hurricane Laura Impacting Operations

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:26:00 +02004-traders (en)

American Airlines is closely monitoring Hurricane Laura , which is impacting several communities the airline serves. Our thoughts are with those who are in the path of this damaging hurricane. American has issued a travel alert , allowing customers whose travel plans are impacted by Hurricane Laura to rebook without change fees.

article FACTBOX-Hurricane Laura knocks out power to 650,000 in Louisiana and Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:26:00 +0200trust (en)

Aug 27 (Reuters) - Around 650,000 homes and businesses in Louisiana and Texas were without power Thursday morning after Hurricane Laura smashed into the Gulf Coast near the Texas-Louisiana border overnight as a major Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour (241 kilometers per hour).

article U.S. energy firms tally hurricane damage, plot restarts as Laura races north

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:26:00 +0200trust (en)

(Adds pipeline assessments underway, Phillips 66 evaluating plant) By Erwin Seba and Laila Kearney. HOUSTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - U.S. energy companies on Thursday were organizing crews and beginning to review offshore Gulf of Mexico platforms and assess damage to coastal operations as Hurricane Laura took its fierce winds inland.

Hurricane Laura slams southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:26:00 +0200trust (en)

More fatalities expected as teenage girl become first U.S. casualty of hurricane Laura . By Elijah Nouvelage and Ernest Scheyder. LAKES CHARLES, La., Aug 27 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura ripped through southwestern Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a....

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

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

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

Laura makes landfall: images show damage and destruction of powerful hurricane - The Guardian

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:24:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

James Sonya surveys what is left of his uncle’s barber shop after Hurricane Laura passed through the area on Thursday in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images.

Fire Erupts At Hurricane-hit Louisiana Chemical Plant

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:24:00 +0200news18 (en)

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwestern communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a plume rose from a chemical fire at a chlorine plant in an area hit by Hurricane Laura . Louisiana State Police said the fire was at a BioLab plant in....

Hurricane Laura: 7 Dayton fire department members deployed among Ohio...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:23:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

Seven members of the Dayton Fire Department were deployed with Ohio Task Force 1 to help with rescue efforts in areas effected by Hurricane Laura . The team left Dayton Wednesday night, according to the fire department. Explore The Latest on Hurricane Laura: Chlorine leaks from Louisiana chemicals....

National Fire breaks out at Louisiana chemical plant in wake of storm KATC Staff 11:50 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:23:00 +0200kxxv (en)

WESTLAKE, La. -- A fire has broken out at a chemical plant in Westlake, Louisiana, as Hurricane Laura moves out of the state. Louisiana State Police confirm they are responding to the scene and motorists are being advised not to travel on I-10 through Westlake. Traffic on I-10 is being diverted to I-210.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: 2 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana; forecasters warn of 'life-threatening storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:22:00 +0200courier-journal (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 650,000 customers were without power and one death had been reported in Louisiana.

National News Fire breaks out at Louisiana chemical plant in wake of storm KATC Staff 9:50 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:22:00 +0200ksby (en)

WESTLAKE, La. -- A fire has broken out at a chemical plant in Westlake, Louisiana, as Hurricane Laura moves out of the state. Louisiana State Police confirm they are responding to the scene and motorists are being advised not to travel on I-10 through Westlake. Traffic on I-10 is being diverted to I-210.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:22:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

Hurricane Laura early yesterday pounded the US’ Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border. Authorities had ordered coastal residents to get out, but not everyone did in an area that was devastated by Rita in 2005.

La puissance de l'ouragan Laura qui frappe la Louisiane, en vidéo

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:21:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

L'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. Considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", il a touché terre près de Cameron en Louisiane, a annoncé vers 1 heure du....

US devastated by Hurricane Laura with warnings of deadly 20ft 'wall of water'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:21:00 +0200dailystar (en)

made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state on record gathered pace. Forecasters warned it could yet push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea, with those refusing to evacuate were told to put their names on a bit of....

Hurricanes have gotten more destructive. Here's why

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:20:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

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 LAURA Videos: Witness Laura's landfall, destruction as it slams Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:20:00 +0200boston (en)

Hurricane Laura slammed the Gulf Coast early Thursday morning, leaving a path of destruction across Louisiana and Texas. Topping out at 150 mph, Laura eclipses Hurricane Katrina, the category 3 storm that devastated Louisiana in 2005. It’s the most powerful storm to hit the state since the category 5 Hurricane Camille in 1969.

Hurricane Laura Devastates Coastal Lake Charles Homes

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

Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm near the Louisiana-Texas border late August 26, “severely” damaging the town of Lake Charles, according to reports. Hurricane Laura hit Cameron, about 45 miles south of Lake Charles, with sustained winds of 150 mph.

Lake Charles Left 'Severely Damaged' by Hurricane Laura

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

Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm near the Louisiana-Texas border late August 26, “severely” damaging the town of Lake Charles, according to reports. Hurricane Laura hit Cameron, about 45 miles south of Lake Charles, with sustained winds of 150 mph, reports said. This video shows damage in Lake Charles on the morning of August 27.

Laura to bring severe weather risk to Alabama

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

By Leigh Morgan Hurricane Laura made landfall well to the west of Alabama early this morning, and now it’s been downgraded to a tropical storm, but it could bring some rough weather to the state starting on Friday. Tropical Storm Laura will continue to move northward over Louisiana, Texas and into....

Ouragan Laura : une première victime en Louisiane, incendie dans une usine chimique

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:18:00 +0200Europe1 (fr)

Le passage destructeur du violent ouragan Laura jeudi en Louisiane a fait une première victime, une jeune fille de 14 ans. Des vents de 240 km/h ont explosé les vitres d'un grand immeuble dans la ville de Lake Charles, ville dans laquelle un incendie s'est aussi déclaré dans une usine de produits chimiques.

The Latest: Chlorine leaks from Louisiana chemicals factory

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:18:00 +0200newsok (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : WESTLAKE, La. — Louisiana State Police say they’re responding to a chlorine leak at a company that makes chemicals along Interstate 10 just west of Lake Charles, La., which was hard-hit when Hurricane Laura slammed into the Gulf Coast early Thursday.

Southern : Approximately 100 Georgia Power personnel and crews head to Baton Rouge to assist with storm restoration

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:18:00 +02004-traders (en)

ATLANTA Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Louisiana Gulf Coast as a major hurricane bringing damaging winds and a storm surge overnight, Georgia Power crews were packing trucks and preparing to head to Baton Rouge to provide assistance to Entergy Louisiana.

Fire erupts at hurricane-hit Louisiana chemical plant

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:18:00 +02004-traders (en)

Aug 27 (Reuters) - Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwestern communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a plume rose from a chemical fire at a chlorine plant in an area hit by Hurricane Laura .

Homes affected by downed trees as Hurricane Laura strikes Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:17:00 +0200msnbc (en)

02:03 NBC's Chris Jansing reports from Bossier City, La., on conditions in Louisiana after Hurricane Laura struck, leaving a number of downed trees on homes. Aug.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in U.S. southern coast, causing damage, fatality

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:17:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HOUSTON, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Major Category 4 Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday morning in the southwest coast of U.S. Louisiana, causing damages and casualty. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana Thursday morning, saying a....

Les images qu'il ne fallait pas rater ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:16:00 +0200LeBien (fr)

Les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura , l'exposition 2020 d’Art Aquarium au Japon, une vue aérienne de Beyrouth après l'explosion du début de mois, Franky Zapata sur son Flyboard... Voici quelques-unes des images qu'il ne fallait pas rater ce jeudi 27 août.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: 2 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana; forecasters warn of 'life-threatening storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:16:00 +0200tennessean (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 650,000 customers were without power and one death had been reported in Louisiana.

14-year-old girl dies after tree falls on family's home during Hurricane Laura, John Bel Edwards reports - NOLA.com

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:16:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

LAFITTE: Storm surge from Hurricane Laura , which made landfall overnight, causes some high water along Jean Lafitte Blvd. in Lafitte, La. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. Sand bag walls are keeping water surge contained but winds from the tail of the storm are still expected to cause more storm surge. (Photo by Max Becherer, NOLA.

Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:14:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station. “Views of Hurricane Laura taken from @Space_Station today. Stay safe everyone,” Cassidy, the Space Station commander, tweeted late Wednesday.

Chemical fire billows near Lake Charles in Hurricane Laura’s wake

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:14:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. A large chemical fire has sent a dangerous cloud over Lake Charles, Louisiana, hours after the directly over the city. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says the fire was burning Thursday morning just outside the city, and he’s advising storm survivors to shelter in place.

Les images qu'il ne fallait pas rater ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:13:00 +0200ledauphine (fr)

Les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura , l'exposition 2020 d’Art Aquarium au Japon, une vue aérienne de Beyrouth après l'explosion du début de mois, Franky Zapata sur son Flyboard... Voici quelques-unes des images qu'il ne fallait pas rater ce jeudi 27 août.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: 2 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana; forecasters warn of 'life-threatening storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:13:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 650,000 customers were without power and one death had been reported in Louisiana.

Verizon Response: Update following Hurricane Laura’s Landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:13:00 +0200globenewswire (en)

For media: we have b-roll, images and additional information on our emergency response equipment available at our Emergency Resource Center - What you need to know: Although we are seeing some sites out of service in the heaviest hit areas – primarily in and around Lake Charles - our network has....

Les images qu'il ne fallait pas rater ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:12:00 +0200vosgesmatin (fr)

Les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura , l'exposition 2020 d’Art Aquarium au Japon, une vue aérienne de Beyrouth après l'explosion du début de mois, Franky Zapata sur son Flyboard... Voici quelques-unes des images qu'il ne fallait pas rater ce jeudi 27 août.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: 2 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana; forecasters warn of 'life-threatening storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:12:00 +0200wausaudailyherald (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 650,000 customers were without power and one death had been reported in Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura aftermath: Chemical fire erupts outside Lake Charles, Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200foxnews (en)

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 aftermath: Chemical fire erupts outside Lake Charles, Louisiana The fire poses a threat to those returning to survey damage caused by Hurricane Laura.

Shelter order issued after La. chemical facility catches fire

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:10:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

A fire broke out at a chemical facility in Westlake, La., just outside of Lake Charles on Thursday morning after Hurricane Laura ’s destructive trek through the region. The fire involves a chlorine leak originating from the BioLab chemical manufacturing facility, according to Louisiana State Police, which are responding to the incident.

Story 5 : Quel bilan après le passage de l'ouragan Laura aux États-Unis ? - 27/08

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:09:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

L'ouragan Laura a touché les côtes américaines ce jeudi avec des vents à 240 km/h. Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison. C'est l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet État, mais les dégâts semblent limités.

Shelter in place ordered after hurricane Laura causes chemical fire in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:09:00 +0200globalnews (en)

A shelter-in-place order is in effect near Lake Charles, La., after a fire broke out at a chemical plant, mere hours after bore down on the coast. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards tweeted that the Westlake, Moss Bluff and Sulphur are all affected by the order.

Energy Firms Tally Hurricane Damage, Plot Restarts as Laura Races North

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200claimsjournal (en)

U.S. energy companies on Thursday were organizing crews and beginning to review offshore Gulf of Mexico platforms and assess damage to coastal operations as Hurricane Laura took its fierce winds inland. The storm hit Louisiana early Thursday with 150 mile-per-hour (240 kph) winds, damaging....

Louisiana residents refusing to evacuate given grim warning

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:06:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Louisiana officials gave a grim warning to residents just hours before Hurricane Laura made landfall: Rescue efforts won't begin until after the massive storm and its surge have passed. Hundreds of thousands of people in Louisiana and Texas faced mandatory curfews and evacuations on Wednesday and....

Chemical fire erupts in hurricane-hit Louisiana, governor urges residents to stay indoors (Reuters) - Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwest communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a chemical plume rose from a fire at an plant in an area hit by Hurricane Laura. Pictures posted on social media showed plumes of smoke billowing from an industrial f... 45m ago

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:05:00 +0200wsau (en)

(Reuters) - Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwest communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a chemical plume rose from a fire at an plant in an area hit by Hurricane Laura . Pictures posted on social media showed plumes of smoke billowing from an industrial facility.

L’ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:04:00 +0200lunion (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d’un arbre sur sa maison, et un incendie s’est déclaré dans une usine de produits chimiques après le passage destructeur jeudi de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain.

As Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana, a new wave appears in the Atlantic

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:03:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

As Hurricane Laura spreads farther inland across southwest Louisiana, forecasters are beginning to monitor a new tropical wave in the Atlantic near Africa early Thursday. The wave is moving west across the far eastern tropical Atlantic and is a couple of hundred miles east of the Cabo Verde Islands....

Hurricane Laura pounds Gulf Coast overnight

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:03:00 +0200citynews-ca (en)

. Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain Thursday, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. CNN’s Chris James reports.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: 2 dead after &#39;extensive&#39; damage to Louisiana; forecasters warn of &#39;life-threatening storm surge&#39;

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:03:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 650,000 customers were without power and one death had been reported in Louisiana.

National Fire breaks out at Louisiana chemical plant in wake of storm KATC Staff 11:50 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:02:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

WESTLAKE, La. -- A fire has broken out at a chemical plant in Westlake, Louisiana, as Hurricane Laura moves out of the state. Louisiana State Police confirm they are responding to the scene near mile marker 26 and motorists are being advised not to travel on I-10 through Westlake. Traffic on I-10 is being diverted to I-210.

Texas resident describes Hurricane Laura: ‘like a freight train coming through the neighborhood.’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:02:00 +0200msnbc (en)

02:54 Ali Velshi speaks with Orange, Texas resident Tony Noah in his storm-stricken neighborhood about the damage that Hurricane Laura caused overnight. Aug.

Hurricane Laura live updates: At least 3 dead as storm weakens

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:01:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall just before 2 a.m. EDT near Cameron, Louisiana, as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, according to officials with the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center. Louisiana Gov.

Laura bringing damaging winds, heavy downpours to inland Louisiana, the Ozarks

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:01:00 +0200wbtv (en)

LOUISIANA (WBTV) - As Laura moves further inland, the storm continues to produce damaging winds and flooding rainfall over central and northern portions of Louisiana. Currently, a Category 1 hurricane with winds sustained at 75 mph, Laura will continue to rapidly weaken throughout the day.

The growing population density in the Gulf region is an "expanding bull's-eye" for hurricanes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:01:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Why it matters: The damage a storm can do is a function not just of its sheer strength, but the number of people in its path. As more people live in coastal regions, we will get an increasingly "expanded bull's-eye" of hurricane risks. What's happening: As Hurricane Laura is set to hit the Gulf....

Thursday evening news briefing: The Covid figures question

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:01:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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. There are lies, damned lies, and statistics. On the one hand, weekly figures released today show....

Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, incendie dans une usine chimique

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:00:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(Lake Charles, Louisiane) Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d’un arbre sur sa maison, et un incendie s’est déclaré dans une usine de produits chimiques après le passage destructeur jeudi de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet État américain.

The Latest: Hurricane Laura topples Confederate statue

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

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

The Latest: Chemical fire billows in Hurricane Laura's wake

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

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

L’ouragan Laura provoque un premier décès en Louisiane, d’autres victimes possibles

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:59:00 +0200laprovince (fr)

« Je pense que ce ne sera pas le dernier, bien que je prie pour qu’il n’y en ait pas d’autres », a déclaré sur la chaîne MSNBC le gouverneur John Bel Edwards en confirmant ce premier décès alors que l’ouragan perdait rapidement en vigueur en remontant vers le nord.

Hurricane Laura could bring flash flooding, wind gusts to Memphis by Thursday afternoon

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:59:00 +0200commercialappeal (en)

The National Weather Service in Memphis issued hazardous weather advisories for much of the Mid-South, including the Greater Memphis area, as Hurricane Laura moves inland. The storm reached the shores of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane around 1 a.m. Thursday, with sustained wind speeds around 150 mph.

1st LD Writethru: Hurricane Laura makes landfall in U.S. southern coast, causing damage, fatality

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:59:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

HOUSTON, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Major Category 4 Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday morning in the southwest coast of U.S. Louisiana, causing damages and casualty. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana Thursday morning, saying a....

Laura blasts Gulf Coast with wind, rain and wall of seawater

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:57:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

Laura battered a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass and debris flew to the ground. Police spotted a floating casino that came unmoored and hit a bridge. But hours after the hurricane made landfall, the wind and rain were still blowing too hard for authorities to check for survivors.

Louisiana girl, 14, died when tree fell on her home during Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:57:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

Officials say the death of a teenage girl is the first fatality reported in from Hurricane Laura . Gov. John Bel Edwards said he received a report of a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home. Hurricane Laura made landfall in the state around 1 a.m. Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane.

Georgia Power crews head to Louisiana to help after Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:57:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

ATLANTA Georgia Power crews are headed to Louisiana to offer help after Laura slammed the Gulf Coast and made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane. Roughly 100 Georgia Power workers are en route to Baton Rouge to provide assistance to Entergy Louisiana. Once they arrive, they'll receive assignments to....

Hurricane Laura live coverage: 2 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana; forecasters warn of 'life-threatening storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:56:00 +0200desmoinesregister (en)

Chemical fire erupts near Lake Charles, part of I-10 closed. A fire broke out on the west side of Lake Charles , Louisiana, causing gases and smoke to plume over I-10. The fire seems to have erupted at a chemical plant site or oil refinery, according to multiple reports on social media Thursday morning.

Hurricane Laura: 2 dead after ‘extensive’ damage to Louisiana Laura made landfall near Lake Charles, Louisiana, overnight. Storm surge, tornadoes, floods and power outages are threatening the Gulf. Latest news. Nation | 2 mins ago

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200jsonline (en)

Chemical fire erupts near Lake Charles, part of I-10 closed. A fire broke out on the west side of Lake Charles , Louisiana, causing gases and smoke to plume over I-10. The fire seems to have erupted at a chemical plant site or oil refinery, according to multiple reports on social media Thursday morning.

Molson Coors Donates 200,000 Cans Of Water To The Red Cross For Communities Hardest Hit By Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

CHICAGO Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP ; TSX: TPX) is donating 200,000 cans of water to the American Red Cross to help support recovery efforts in communities along the Louisiana and Texas coasts that were hardest hit by Hurricane Laura .

Hurricane sparks chemical fire

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +0200heraldsun (en)

Category four Hurricane Laura was stronger than 2005’s deadly Hurricane Katrina at one point but has since been downgraded to a category one storm as it moves inland, forcing a tidal surge that has been described as a “wall of water”. The hurricane has caused an “extremely dangerous” chemical leak....

WATCH: 10 destruction videos that show Hurricane Laura’s devastating impact across Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:51:00 +0200click2houston (en)

LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 27: A room that had its roof blown off is seen in a hotel after Hurricane Laura passed through the area on August 27, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana . The hurricane hit with powerful winds causing extensive damage to the city.

Laura blasts Gulf Coast with wind, rain and wall of seawater

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:51:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Laura is now a Category 1 hurricane headed toward Arkansas, where an unusual tropical storm warning was issued for much of the state. Authorities say it’s still a dangerous system after making landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 storm, the most powerful to hit the U.S. this year.

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall; Batters Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:50:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Hurricane Laura made landfall on the Gulf Coast early Thursday morning, lashing across the Louisiana and Texas coasts as an 'extremely dangerous' storm. Thousands of residents in these states have been told to evacuate. 'The power of Hurricane Laura is unprecedented, and....

Hurricane Laura slams southwestern Louisiana, gutting buildings and killing at least one

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:50:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

BEAUMONT, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura ripped through southwestern Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall in the early morning as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state. The hurricane’s first reported U.

National PHOTOS: Gulf Coast residents survey damage from Hurricane Laura 12:07 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:50:00 +0200wkbw (en)

A building that was damaged overnight by Hurricane Laura stands in Lake Charles, La., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. (Stephen Jones via AP) Down power lines stretch across a road in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Sabine Pass, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Dustin Amos, right, walks near debris at a gas station on Thursday, Aug.

Chemical fire breaks out in Hurricane Laura's wake

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:48:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

A large chemical fire has broken out over Lake Charles, Louisiana, hours after the eye of Hurricane Laura passed directly over the city. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said the fire was burning Thursday morning just outside the city and advised storm survivors to shelter in place.

FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor on Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:48:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his agency's efforts at curtailing Hurricane Laura 's death, damage, and loss. Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.

L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, d'autres attendues Le Point

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:47:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© Fournis par Le Point. Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, et d'autres sont attendues jeudi après le passage destructeur de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat.

Former Katrina task force commander requesting ‘need for speed’ from Trump

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:47:00 +0200msnbc (en)

05:55 As southern states brace for devastation, Lieutenant General Russel Honore, the joint task force commander during Hurricane Katrina, joins Stephanie Ruhle to explain what’s needed from the administration right now as Hurricane Laura hits. Aug.

L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, incendie dans une usine chimique

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:46:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, et un incendie s'est déclaré dans une usine de produits chimiques après le passage destructeur jeudi de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain.

Hurricane Laura live updates: At least 3 dead as storm weakens

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:46:00 +0200krmg (en)

Update 9:15 a.m. EDT Aug. 27: Hundreds of thousands of people have lost power across Louisiana and Texas on Thursday as Hurricane Laura brought powerful winds, heavy rainfall and flooding to parts of the Gulf Coast. More than 566,000 people were without power as of 9:15 a.m.

15h16 L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, incendie dans une usine chimique AFP

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:45:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, et un incendie s'est déclaré dans une usine de produits chimiques après le passage destructeur jeudi de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat américain.

Remnants of Hurricane Laura to bring rain to Delaware, strong winds less likely

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:45:00 +0200delawareonline (en)

Remnants of Hurricane Laura , which made landfall in southern Louisiana Thursday morning as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 hurricane, will likely bring rain to Delaware on Saturday. Tropical storm-force winds are much less likely, though forecasted thunderstorms may bring some strong gusts.

Hurricane Laura live coverage: 2 dead after 'extensive' damage to Louisiana; forecasters warn of 'life-threatening storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:45:00 +0200delawareonline (en)

Chemical fire erupts near Lake Charles, part of I-10 closed. A fire broke out on the west side of Lake Charles , Louisiana, causing gases and smoke to plume over I-10. The fire seems to have erupted at a chemical plant site or oil refinery, according to multiple reports on social media Thursday morning.

National PHOTOS: Gulf Coast residents survey damage from Hurricane Laura 12:07 PM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:43:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

A building that was damaged overnight by Hurricane Laura stands in Lake Charles, La., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. (Stephen Jones via AP) Down power lines stretch across a road in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Sabine Pass, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Dustin Amos, right, walks near debris at a gas station on Thursday, Aug.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall as Category 4 in Louisiana with 'life-threatening' surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:42:00 +0200sentinelsource (en)

Hurricane Laura slammed ashore in southwestern coastal Louisiana early Thursday with a ferocity that this region has never previously endured. The storm made landfall at 1 a.m. near Cameron, La. about 35 miles east of the Texas border. The storm, which leaped from a Category 1 on Tuesday to a....

Cuba travel advice

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:42:00 +0200gov-uk (en)

The British Embassy in Havana is closed to the public. If you need emergency consular assistance you should telephone the Embassy +53 7 214 2200 and select the option for emergency consular assistance (note there is a short time delay to connect to the officer).

Molson Coors Donates 200,000 Cans Of Water To The Red Cross For Communities Hardest Hit By Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:42:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

CHICAGO Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX: TPX) is donating 200,000 cans of water to the American Red Cross to help support recovery efforts in communities along the Louisiana and Texas coasts that were hardest hit by Hurricane Laura .

AP - BC-US--Tropical Weather , 1137

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:41:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Laura blasts Gulf Coast with wind, rain and wall of seawater <<br /> Laura is now a Category 1 hurricane headed toward Arkansas, where an unusual tropical storm warning was issued for much of the state <<br /> AP Photo transref:LAMS104, transref:NCCC104,....

La Nina likely, but temperatures set to remain high: UN

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:40:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

By Nina LARSON (AFP) 1 hour ago in Environment Global temperatures boosted by climate change will still be higher than usual despite the cooling effect of a La Nina weather phenomenon expected to develop in the coming months, the UN said Thursday. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said....

Hurricane Laura lashes US Gulf Coast with high winds, flooding

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:39:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Louisiana and Texas coasts in the United States as it made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, delivering a barrage of 150 mph winds and massive storm surge. The cyclone weakened as it moved inland, but remained destructive, with strong....

US energy firms tally hurricane damage, plot restarts as Laura races north

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:38:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

HOUSTON: U.S. energy companies on Thursday were organizing crews and beginning to review offshore Gulf of Mexico platforms and assess damage to coastal operations as Hurricane Laura took its fierce winds inland. The storm hit Louisiana early Thursday with 150 mile-per-hour (240 kph) winds, damaging....

The Latest: Chemical fire billows in Hurricane Laura's wake

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:37:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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

National News PHOTOS: Gulf Coast residents survey damage from Hurricane Laura 9:07 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:37:00 +0200ksby (en)

A building that was damaged overnight by Hurricane Laura stands in Lake Charles, La., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. (Stephen Jones via AP) Down power lines stretch across a road in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Sabine Pass, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Dustin Amos, right, walks near debris at a gas station on Thursday, Aug.

Laura’s Strength Wanes as Storm Moves Inland: Hurricane Update

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:36:00 +0200en-finance-yahoo (en)

The storm prompted mandatory evacuations in coastal areas, and targeted the heart of America’s energy industry, shutting more than 80% of Gulf oil production and a third of the region’s refining capacity. It scored a direct hit on plants that produce chemicals and liquefied natural gas.

Tel un journaliste américain envoyé en plein ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:36:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

Avec des rafales annoncées à plus de 240 km/h, l'ouragan Laura qui a frappé la Louisiane et le Texas a été suivi de près par les médias américains. Certains n'ont pas hésité à envoyer leurs reporters au coeur de la tempête, des hommes et des femmes qui peinent à tenir debout face au vent ou qui....

Hurricane Laura and the California Fires Are Part of the Same Crisis

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:35:00 +0200claimsjournal (en)

As Hurricane Laura pounded the U.S. Gulf Coast with nearly 150 mile-per-hour winds, causing water levels to rise almost 10 feet above normal in the wee hours of the morning, wildfires in California were still raging across more than a million acres, the result ofa heatwave that spikedas high as 130° Fahrenheit (54.

Ennis, Mesquite Welcome Hurricane Laura Evacuees

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:35:00 +0200nbcdfw (en)

Ennis and Mesquite have opened reception centers for residents from the Gulf Coast evacuated 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.

Covid-19 is pushing Hurricane Laura evacuees to hotels instead of shelters Quartz

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:35:00 +0200qz (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Gulf coast of the United States early Thursday morning, bringing the threat of what federal officials called “ unsurvivable ” flooding. Normally, most of the thousands of evacuees would be directed to traditional emergency shelters in convention centers and school gyms.

Drone video shows aerials of Hurricane Laura destruction

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:34:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

01:30 Drone aerials show the aftermath of Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, La., revealing flooded homes, damaged roofs and downed trees. Aug.

Hurricane Laura Batters Lake Charles, Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:34:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana in the early hours of August 27, accompanied by winds up to 150 mph, the National Hurricane Center said. Footage from Levi Newell shows strong gusts of wind shaking a road sign. “Crazy winds here in Lake Charles. We are … moving to the inner eye wall of devastating hurricane,” Newell said.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards confirms chemical plant fire in wake of Hurricane Laura, urges shelter in place

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:33:00 +0200newsok (en)

. BATON ROUGE, La. _ (AP) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards confirms chemical plant fire in wake of Hurricane Laura , urges shelter in place. 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.ws/APSocial Comments Louisiana Gov.

MSNBC’s Hurricane Laura Coverage Derailed After Baby Orphan Squirrel Found in Tree

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:33:00 +0200mediaite (en)

MSNBC’s coverage of Hurricane Laura was derailed on Thursday after their reporters discovered a baby orphaned squirrel in a toppled tree. During his on-ground report on the destruction from Hurricane Laura, MSNBC’s Ali Velshi became engrossed by the rescue of the little critter.

Weaker Laura tracks inland after landfall as a Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:33:00 +0200al (en)

By Leigh Morgan A much weaker Hurricane Laura continued to bring torrential rain, damaging winds and surge to parts of Louisiana on Thursday morning as it tracked farther inland. Laura was still a hurricane, but barely, with 75 mph winds as of 10 a.m. CDT after making landfall around 1 a.m. today near Cameron, La.

Molson Coors Donates 200,000 Cans Of Water To The Red Cross For Communities Hardest Hit By Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:33:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

CHICAGO Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX: TPX) is donating 200,000 cans of water to the American Red Cross to help support recovery efforts in communities along the Louisiana and Texas coasts that were hardest hit by Hurricane Laura .

Hurricane Laura pounds the Gulf Coast overnight

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:32:00 +0200citynews-ca (en)

. Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain Thursday, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. CNN’s Chris James reports.

Trump to close GOP convention with acceptance speech

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:32:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump will close the 2020 Republican National Convention (RNC) on Thursday night by accepting the party's nomination for four more years in a speech from the White House South Lawn. Trump is expected to make the case why he should be reelected....

Man electrocuted preparing for hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200cnn (en)

ATASCOCITA, Texas (KTRK) -- A man is dead after he was electrocuted while trying to prepare for Hurricane Laura , deputies said. Deputies from the Harris County Precinct 4 office responded to reports of an electrocution in the 12700 block of Grand Teton Trail around 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

As hurricane Laura weakens, the damage in Louisiana and Texas becomes clear

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

may have weakened after making landfall over and Texas , but the damage scattered across coastal towns underlines the storm’s strength. The storm slammed the coast at around 2 a.m. ET on Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane, with winds of up to 241 km/h.

Microsoft Flight Simulator players are flying straight into Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

PC Gamer is supported by its audience. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Late yesterday, Hurricane Laura made landfall in the southern US as a Category 4 storm. The massive hurricane with 140 mph winds is currently weakening (it's now a Category 2), but....

Drone video shows aerials of Hurricane Laura destruction

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

01:30 Drone aerials show the aftermath of Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, La., revealing flooded homes, damaged roofs and downed trees. Aug.

Oil prices steady as hurricane makes Gulf Coast landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

LONDON: Oil prices were broadly stable on Thursday as a massive hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico made landfall in the heart of the US oil industry, forcing oil rigs and refineries to shut down. Brent crude LCOc1 futures for October, which expires on Friday, rose $0.06, or 0.1%, to $45.70 a barrel by 0942 GMT.

Hurricane Laura slams into US killing girl as first pictures of carnage emerge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura slammed into southern America, killing a 14-year-old girl after a tree fell on her home. Louisana and Texas were battered by 150mph winds - one of the most powerful to strike the Gulf Coast in decades - but the "devastating loss of life" predicted was avoided.

Thursday evening news briefing: The Covid figures question

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:29:00 +0200telegraph (en)

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. There are lies, damned lies, and statistics. On the one hand, weekly figures released today show....

Oil prices slip as Hurricane Laura makes Gulf Coast landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:27:00 +0200oann (en)

August 27, 2020. By Laura Sanicola. NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Thursday as a massive hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico made landfall in the heart of the U.S. oil industry, forcing oil rigs and refineries to shut down. Brent crude <LCOc1> futures for October, which expire on Friday, fell 64 cents, or 1.

Oil Prices Slip As Hurricane Laura Hammers U.S. Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:27:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Thursday as a massive hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico made landfall in the heart of the U.S. oil industry, forcing oil rigs and refineries to shut down. Brent crude futures for October, which expire on Friday, fell 64 cents, or 1.4%, to $45.00 a barrel by 11:32 EDT (1532 GMT).

Chemical fire reported in Lake Charles following Hurricane Laura's landfall; shelter-in-place issued

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:27:00 +0200nola (en)

Hours after Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm in southwest Louisiana, a chemical fire has been reported at chlorine production plant just west of Lake Charles Thursday morning. Gov. John Bel Edwards issued an emergency alert warning residents of Westlake, Moss Bluff and Sulphur to....

DHS acting secretary on Hurricane Laura: Next 48 hours critical from life-safety standpoint

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:25:00 +0200foxnews (en)

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. All market data delayed 20 minutes. DHS acting secretary on Hurricane Laura : Next 48 hours critical from life-safety standpoint Hurricane Laura battered Louisiana, Texas....

National Those who rode out storm asked to put ID in plastic bag in pocket Kyle Hicks 10:27 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200kxxv (en)

VERMILION PARISH, La. – A Louisiana sheriff’s office asked anyone who didn’t evacuate for Hurricane Laura to write their identity down, put it in a plastic bag and place it in their pocket. The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office made the request in a Facebook post on Wednesday, before the hurricane pummeled the state as a Category 4 storm.

National PHOTOS: Gulf Coast residents survey damage from Hurricane Laura 11:07 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200kxxv (en)

A building that was damaged overnight by Hurricane Laura stands in Lake Charles, La., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. (Stephen Jones via AP) Down power lines stretch across a road in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Sabine Pass, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Dustin Amos, right, walks near debris at a gas station on Thursday, Aug.

L’ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, d’autres sont redoutées

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:19:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

. Selon le bulletin météo de 16 heures, l’ouragan a considérablement faibli, avec des vents soutenus de 140 km/h, ce qui le rétrograde en catégorie 1 (sur 5). L’ouragan Laura a atteint, jeudi 27 août, les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d’affronter l’une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, quinze ans après les ravages causés par Katrina.

L’ouragan Laura s’apaise en Louisiane, mais demeure meurtrier

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:19:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

LAKE CHARLES - Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d’un arbre sur sa maison, et d’autres sont attendues jeudi après le passage destructeur de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet État.

As hurricane Laura weakens, the damage in Louisiana and Texas becomes clear

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:19:00 +0200cknw (en)

may have weakened after making landfall over and Texas , but the damage scattered across coastal towns underlines the storm’s strength. The storm slammed the coast at around 2 a.m. ET on Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane, with winds of up to 241 km/h.

U.S. energy firms tally hurricane damage, plot restarts as Laura races north By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. energy companies on Thursday were organizing crews and beginning to review offshore Gulf of Mexico platforms and assess damage to coastal operations as Hurricane Laura took its fierce winds inland. The storm hit Louisiana early Thursday with 150 mile-per-hour (240 kph) winds, dama... 47m ago

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:18:00 +0200wsau (en)

By Erwin Seba. HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. energy companies on Thursday were organizing crews and beginning to review offshore Gulf of Mexico platforms and assess damage to coastal operations as Hurricane Laura took its fierce winds inland. The storm hit Louisiana early Thursday with 150 mile-per-hour....

Hurricane Laura collides with coronavirus pandemic

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:17:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joins CBSN to discuss the impact Hurricane Laura will have on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the hard-hit states of Louisiana and Texas. Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.

National PHOTOS: Gulf Coast residents survey damage from Hurricane Laura 11:07 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:16:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

A building that was damaged overnight by Hurricane Laura stands in Lake Charles, La., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. (Stephen Jones via AP) Down power lines stretch across a road in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Sabine Pass, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Dustin Amos, right, walks near debris at a gas station on Thursday, Aug.

News Storm 5 Alert: Laura remnants bringing heavy rain, wind Friday Lelan Statom

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:16:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Storm 5 Alert will go into effect on Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura could bring heavy rain, wind and quick, spin-up tornadoes to Middle Tennessee. The Storm Prediction Center has now upgraded our severe weather threat to a two out of five risk.

US LNG Loading Delays Expected as Hurricane Slams Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:14:00 +0200marinelink (en)

Loadings of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the United States likely will be delayed as a powerful storm strikes the heart of the U.S. oil and gas industry on the Gulf Coast, forcing several LNG plants to shut. Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one....

Utah firefighters rush to Louisiana to help with Hurricane Laura relief

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:14:00 +0200nypost (en)

Dozens of Utah firefighters are traveling nearly 1,700 miles to Louisiana to help those affected by Hurricane Laura — which slammed into the state early Thursday as a fierce Category 4 storm — including some Salt Lake City firefighters who helped after Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago.

Meteorologist has close call with transformer during Hurricane Laura coverage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:14:00 +0200nypost (en)

A storm chaser covering Hurricane Laura had a terrifying close call live on air when he was nearly zapped by a flash of electricity. KSAT meteorologist Justin Horne was broadcasting early Thursday when an electrical explosion occurred behind him, causing a massive flash in Orange, Texas.

Hurricane Laura slams southwestern Louisiana, gutting buildings and killing at least one

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:13:00 +0200financialpost (en)

BEAUMONT — Hurricane Laura ripped through southwestern Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall in the early morning as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state. The hurricane’s first reported U.S.

Hurricane Laura Takes Life Of 14-Year-Old Girl

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:13:00 +0200dailycaller (en)

A 14-year-old girl in Vernon Parish, Louisiana was the first confirmed fatality of Hurricane Laura . Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed the death of the young girl Thursday after the storm made landfall around 1 a.m. East of the Louisiana Texas border, according to local news outlet WDSU . Hurricane Laura was a category four storm at the time.

Girl 14, dies during hurricane Laura, which pounds US Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:10:00 +0200thestandard-hk (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain and unleashed a wall of seawater that could push 40 miles inland as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. At least one person was killed .

AP - BC-US--Tropical Weather-, 1782

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:10:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. The Latest: Chemical fire billows in Hurricane Laura 's wake <<br /> A large chemical fire has sent a dangerous cloud over Lake Charles, Louisiana, hours after the eye of Hurricane Laura passed directly over the city <<br /> AP Photo transref:LAMS101,....

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall; Batters Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:09:00 +0200rttnews (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall on the Gulf Coast early Thursday morning, lashing across the Louisiana and Texas coasts as an "extremely dangerous" storm. Thousands of residents in these states have been told to evacuate. "The power of Hurricane Laura is unprecedented, and Texans must take action now....

La Louisiane attend de constater les dégâts de l’ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200actudaily (fr)

La Louisiane s’attendait au pire jeudi au lever du jour avant de pouvoir constater l’ampleur des dégâts causés par l’arrivée dans la nuit de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat. Il a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 01H00 locale (06H00 GMT) au niveau de....

As hurricane Laura weakens, the damage in Louisiana and Texas becomes clear

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200globalnews (en)

may have weakened after making landfall over and Texas , but the damage scattered across coastal towns underlines the storm’s strength. The storm slammed the coast at around 2 a.m. ET on Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane, with winds of up to 241 km/h.

Hurricane Laura kills 14-year-old, weakens to Category 1 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200globalnews (en)

The windows of the city’s 22-floor Capital One Tower were blown out, street signs were toppled and pieces of wooden fence and debris from collapsed buildings lay scattered in the streets, video footage on Twitter and Snapchat showed. Lake Charles resident Borden Wilson, a 33-year-old pediatrician,....

Hurricane Laura live updates: At least 1 dead as storm weakens

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200wftv (en)

Now is not the time to go sightseeing. The threat # Laura poses to Louisiana is far from over. Stay home, continue to heed warnings from local officials and monitor your local news to stay informed. John Bel Edwards (@LouisianaGov) August 27, 2020 Hurricane Laura was a Category 1 storm Thursday....

Louisiana girl, 14, killed by tree is 1st reported US death from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200wftv (en)

says he got the report of the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana. A 14 year old girl who died when a tree fell on her home. We do expect that there could be more fatalities. Christina “MASK UP” Stephens (@CEStephens) August 27, 2020 FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor said damage seems to be less than what they had feared.

Oil Prices Steady as Hurricane Laura Makes Gulf Coast Landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

LONDON— Oil prices were broadly stable on Thursday as a massive hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico made landfall in the heart of the U.S. oil industry, forcing oil rigs and refineries to shut down. Brent crude futures for October, which expire on Friday, rose 6 cents, or, 0.1 percent to $45.70 a barrel by 0942 GMT (5:42 am).

Trump Will Visit FEMA Thursday as Hurricane Laura Hits US: White House

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

Latasha Myles and Howard Anderson stand in their living room where they were sitting when the roof blew off around 2:30 a.m. as Hurricane Laura passed through the area in Lake Charles, La., on Aug. 27, 2020. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) President Donald Trump is traveling to the Federal Emergency....

États-Unis: une adolescente de 14 ans tuée par l'ouragan Laura en Louisiane, d'autres victimes attendues

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:07:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

L'ouragan Laura , qui a touché les côtes américaines jeudi avec des vents à 240 km/h, a tué au moins une jeune fille de 14 ans en Louisiane.

L’ouragan Laura frappe la Louisiane, au moins un mort et de gros dégâts

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:07:00 +0200nordeclair (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d’un arbre sur sa maison, et d’autres sont attendues jeudi après le passage destructeur de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat.

Hurricane Laura: 1 dead after ‘extensive’ damage to Louisiana Laura made landfall near Lake Charles, Louisiana, overnight. Storm surge, tornadoes, floods and power outages are threatening the Gulf. Latest news. Nation | 3 mins ago

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:07:00 +0200jsonline (en)

on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous storm surge trailed behind. Over 650,000 customers were without power and one death had been reported in Louisiana.

L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime aux États-Unis, d'autres attendues

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:06:00 +0200ladepeche-pf (fr)

Un bâtiment effondré après le passage de l’ouragan Laura , le 27 août 2020 à Lake Charles, en Louisiane. (©AFP/ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS) Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane , une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d’un arbre sur sa maison, et d’autres sont attendues ce jeudi 27 août 2020....

Hurricane Laura hits Lake Charles in Louisiana, causing huge destruction

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:05:00 +0200businessday (en)

Houston, Texas — Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, shattering glass windows and tearing roofs off buildings in Lake Charles as it moved northward to drench the inland.

'Ferocious' Hurricane Laura leaves trail of destruction in SE Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:04:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Laura is expected to weaken into a tropical storm within hours and deteriorate into a tropical depression by Thursday night as it continues a northeastern trajectory through Louisiana and Arkansas. Elevated water levels will continue to subside along the Gulf coast, officials said.

Hurricane Laura's storm surge hits Orange, Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:02:00 +0200citynews-ca (en)

Hurricane Laura ’s storm surge hits Orange, Texas. Hurricane Laura’s storm surge hit the community of Orange, Texas “pretty hard” Wednesday night, according to the state’s governor Greg Abbott.

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:02:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in Cameron, Louisiana, at about 1 a.m. on Thursday, packing sustained winds of up to 150 miles per hour, just shy of a Category 5 hurricane. The storm, which hit at high tide, has already caused flooding in southwestern Louisiana, and the National Hurricane Center....

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:02:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana—Dawn over the Gulf Coast revealed initial damage from Hurricane Laura , which hammered the region hours after it made landfall in the tiny parish seat Cameron as a Category 4 storm overnight, with winds of 150 mph. Though weather gauges showed the strength weakening to Category 2 shortly after 5 a.

Iran&#39;s coronavirus death toll exceeds 21,000: health ministry

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:02:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana—Dawn over the Gulf Coast revealed initial damage from Hurricane Laura , which hammered the region hours after it made landfall in the tiny parish seat Cameron as a Category 4 storm overnight, with winds of 150 mph. Though weather gauges showed the strength weakening to Category 2 shortly after 5 a.

États-Unis : l'ouragan "Laura" menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

Les palmiers plient sous les rafales, et la mer est démontée sous l'effet d'un vent à plus de 240 kilomètres/heure. Des trombes d'eau s'abattent sur le Texas, alors que l'ouragan Laura vient de toucher les côtes américaines. Il se renforce encore. Classé en catégorie 4, presque 5, le phénomène fait....

US reports first storm death as Laura loses strength

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200turkishpress (en)

ANKARA. The US state of Louisiana reported the first known fatality from Hurricane Laura on Thursday as the Category 4 storm lost strength and became a Category 1 hurricane. Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed to the MSNBC network the death of a girl, 14, who he said died when a tree fell on her home.

Video: Hurricane Laura wreaks ...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200khaleejtimes (en)

Hurricane Laura tore roofs off buildings and blew out windows in the southern US state of Louisiana as it slammed into the coast early Thursday killing at least one person, with shaken residents emerging to survey the damage. Forecasters warned of the continued risk of a "life-threatening" storm....

Hurricane Laura Triggers Chemical Fire In Louisiana, Residents Told To Shelter In Place

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +0200forbes (en)

Smoke rises from a burning chemical plant after the passing of Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 27, 2020. - Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US state of Louisiana Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of "unsurvivable" ocean surges and evacuation....

1 Dead in Louisiana as Hurricane Laura Moves Further Inland

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +0200voanews (en)

After coming ashore early Thursday as one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the United States in decades, Hurricane Laura continues to move inland as a downgraded Category 1 storm. In its latest update, the National Hurricane Center says Laura has maximum sustained winds of 145 kilometers per....

Laura makes landfall: images show damage and destruction of powerful hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

James Sonya surveys what is left of his uncle’s barber shop after Hurricane Laura passed through the area on Thursday in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images.

'Unsurvivable' Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwest Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a Category 4 storm on Thursday morning, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The storm has since been downgraded to a Category 2 but is still extremely dangerous, with strong winds, torrential rains and rising seawater pummeling the Gulf Coast in the southern United States .

Hurricane Laura: Region’s strongest storm since 1856 rips off roofs, snaps trees

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(CNN) — An extremely powerful Hurricane Laura is ripping apart portions of Louisiana and eastern Texas, roaring ashore initially as a Category 4 storm and tearing up roofs while knocking out power for hundreds of thousands. Laura — the region’s strongest storm in over a century — made landfall at about 1 a.

U.S. energy firms tally hurricane damage, plot restarts as Laura races north

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +02004-traders (en)

HOUSTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - U.S. energy companies on Thursday were organizing crews and beginning to review offshore Gulf of Mexico platforms and assess damage to coastal operations as Hurricane Laura took its fierce winds inland. The storm hit Louisiana early Thursday with 150 mile-per-hour (240....

Laura blasts Gulf Coast with wind, rain and wall of seawater

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

By GERALD HERBERT, MELINDA DESLATTE and STACEY PLAISANCE The Associated Press. LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain and unleashed a wall of seawater that could push 40 miles inland as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards confirms chemical plant fire in wake of Hurricane Laura, urges shelter in place

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards confirms chemical plant fire in wake of Hurricane Laura , urges shelter in place. BATON ROUGE, La. _ -- Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards confirms chemical plant fire in wake of Hurricane Laura, urges shelter in place.

National Those who rode out storm asked to put ID in plastic bag in pocket Kyle Hicks 11:27 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:57:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

VERMILION PARISH, La. – A Louisiana sheriff’s office asked anyone who didn’t evacuate for Hurricane Laura to write their identity down, put it in a plastic bag and place it in their pocket. The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office made the request in a Facebook post on Wednesday, before the hurricane pummeled the state as a Category 4 storm.

Frisco firefighters are reporting for duty at crises across the country

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:57:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

From the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters, Frisco firefighters are responding to crises across the country — and at home. As some crew members battle blazing fires in southern California , others are weathering storms in southeast Texas, all while the department continues its day-to-day....

Hurricane Laura destroys roof of Golden Nugget casino

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:57:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

Hurricane Laura ripped through the Golden Nugget casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana, causing pieces of the roof to disintegrate as the storm roars across Louisiana's coastline.

Photos: Scenes from Hurricane Laura's path

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:57:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain and unleashed a wall of seawater that could push 40 miles inland as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. Tropical Weather Texas A tattered American flag blows in the wind in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug.

Hurricane Laura from space: NASA astronaut spots Cat 4 storm hit Louisiana - 'Stay safe' HURRICANE Laura is bearing down on Louisiana with winds up to 150mph in these photos taken from...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200express (en)

Laura made landfall today, forcing thousands to flee from hurricane-force winds and "unsurvivable" storm surges . Laura is the most powerful hurricane to hit the US this year, reaching Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) has warned storm surges are likely to penetrate up to 40 miles inland.

Two deaths attributed to Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200wbrc (en)

An official with the Governor’s office confirms that a 14-year-old girl died after a tree fell on her family home. No additional information has been provided at this time. In Iota, Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson confirms that a 60-year-old man also died from a fallen tree.

Hurricane Laura: Watch drone footage of catastrophic damage in Lake Charles

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200nola (en)

Dustin Amos, right, walks near debris at a gas station on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Lake Charles, La., after Hurricane Laura moved through the state. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Dustin Amos, right, walks near debris at a gas station on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Lake Charles, La., after Hurricane Laura moved through the state.

Report: 60-year-old man dies after tree falls on him during Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200nola (en)

A 60-year-old Iota man died after a tree fell on him during Hurricane Laura , according to a report from KLFY. The Acadia Parish sheriff confirmed the news to the television station. Ashley LeBlanc, Acadia Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness director, separately confirmed to....

Trump to close GOP convention with acceptance speech

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump will close the 2020 Republican National Convention (RNC) on Thursday night by accepting the party's nomination for four more years in a speech from the White House South Lawn. Trump is expected to make the case why he should be reelected....

Hurricane Laura live updates: At least 1 dead as storm weakens

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Now is not the time to go sightseeing. The threat # Laura poses to Louisiana is far from over. Stay home, continue to heed warnings from local officials and monitor your local news to stay informed. John Bel Edwards (@LouisianaGov) August 27, 2020 Hurricane Laura was a Category 1 storm Thursday....

Sur l'ouragan Laura, la chaîne météo américaine ne lésine sur aucun effet

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200huffingtonpost-fr-fr (fr)

INTEMPÉRIES - Des effets spéciaux à l’américaine. Pour alerter sur la dangerosité de l’ ouragan Laura , la chaîne de météo américaine (The Weather Channel) a réalisé une vidéo explicative. Et elle n’a pas lésiné sur les effets spéciaux, comme vous pouvez le voir dans la vidéo en tête de cet article .

Images, videos of Hurricane Laura damage in Lake Charles are emerging - Fox News

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Images and videos are emerging Thursday of the damage Hurricane Laura has inflicted on the city of Lake Charles, La. -- near where the powerful storm made landfall this morning. The hurricane came ashore around 2 a.m. ET , leaving around 470,000 homes and businesses without power in Louisiana and Texas before weakening into a Category 2 storm.

Hurricane Laura slams into US killing girl as first pictures of carnage emerge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:53:00 +0200themirror (en)

Hurricane Laura slammed into southern America, killing a 14-year-old girl after a tree fell on her home. Louisana and Texas were battered by 150mph winds - one of the most powerful to strike the Gulf Coast in decades - but the "devastating loss of life" predicted was avoided.

Girl dies as Hurricane Laura slams into US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:52:00 +0200dailyadvertiser (en)

Hurricane Laura has barrelled through southwest Louisiana, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall as one of the most powerful storms to hit the US state. The hurricane's first reported US fatality was a 14-year-old girl in Leesville,....

U.S. energy firms tally hurricane damage, plot restarts as Laura races north

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:51:00 +0200oann (en)

August 27, 2020. By Erwin Seba. HOUSTON (Reuters) – U.S. energy companies on Thursday were organizing crews and beginning to review offshore Gulf of Mexico platforms and assess damage to coastal operations as Hurricane Laura took its fierce winds inland.

National News Those who rode out storm asked to put ID in plastic bag in pocket Kyle Hicks 8:27 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:51:00 +0200ksby (en)

VERMILION PARISH, La. – A Louisiana sheriff’s office asked anyone who didn’t evacuate for Hurricane Laura to write their identity down, put it in a plastic bag and place it in their pocket. The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office made the request in a Facebook post on Wednesday, before the hurricane pummeled the state as a Category 4 storm.

L’exercice périlleux des directs télévisés au cœur de l’ouragan Laura Monde - Publié il y a 18 minutes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:49:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

La guerre des images a encore frappé. Avec des rafales annoncées à plus de 240 km/h, l’ouragan Laura est susceptible de devenir l’un des pires de l’histoire des Etats-Unis. La Louisiane et le Texas sont en alerte maximale et tous les médias américains ont envoyé des reporters sur la piste du monstre météorologique.

National Those who rode out storm asked to put ID in plastic bag in pocket Kyle Hicks 11:27 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:49:00 +0200wkbw (en)

VERMILION PARISH, La. – A Louisiana sheriff’s office asked anyone who didn’t evacuate for Hurricane Laura to write their identity down, put it in a plastic bag and place it in their pocket. The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office made the request in a Facebook post on Wednesday, before the hurricane pummeled the state as a Category 4 storm.

Hurricane Laura: ‘Unsurvivable’ storm makes landfall in Lake...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:49:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Officials from the Governor’s office of Louisiana said the girl, 14, was killed when a tree fell on her family home, KPLC 7 reported. There was no additional information provided. INJURIES AS GLASS RIPPED FROM TOWERS. Meteorologist Tom Sater said Cameron, which is only 1.5 meters above sea level, “was mostly completely underwater.

Louisiana Highway Submerged as 'Life-Threatening' Storm Surge Strikes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:49:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Floodwater pushed inland by Hurricane Laura has closed parts of Louisiana State Route 1 near Golden Meadow, Louisiana, as the National Hurricane Center warned of a “life-threatening storm surge along the Louisiana coast” on August 27. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office posted video showing both lanes of the highway submerged.

Pantanal, contrôleur d'élite et bactérie résistante : l'actu des sciences en ultrabrèves

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:48:00 +0200sciencesetavenir (fr)

Dans cette sélection du 27 août 2020 : des incendies accentués par la sécheresse au Pantanal, comment les contrôleurs d'élite "immobilisent" le virus du Sida et une certaine bactérie capable de survivre à un voyage vers Mars.

Videos show aerials of Hurricane Laura destruction, overnight rain and winds

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:48:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

01:30 Watch video footage of Hurricane Laura ’s winds and rain slamming Carlyss, La., followed by drone footage in Lake Charles showing destroyed homes and massive flooding. Aug.

Girl dies as Hurricane Laura slams into US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200bordermail (en)

Hurricane Laura has barrelled through southwest Louisiana, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall as one of the most powerful storms to hit the US state. The hurricane's first reported US fatality was a 14-year-old girl in Leesville,....

Laura blasts Gulf Coast with wind, rain and wall of seawater

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Laura is now a Category 1 hurricane headed toward Arkansas, where an unusual tropical storm warning was issued for much of the state. Authorities say it’s still a dangerous system after making landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 storm, the most powerful to hit the U.S. this year.

Hurricane Laura news - live: Child killed and 470,000 without power as surge damage causes &apos;extremely dangerous&apos; spill at chemical plant

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200independent-UK (en)

Hurricane Laura remains a deadly hurricane with devastating coastal storm surges, destructive winds, and flash flooding. President Donald J Trump was briefed earlier this week by Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf and Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Peter Gaynor....

Hurricane Laura downgraded to Category 1 as 14-year-old girl is first person killed by the storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200masslive (en)

By Jackson Cote | jcote@masslive.com A teenage girl in Louisiana died after a tree fell on her home, marking the first death caused by Hurricane Laura , which was downgraded to a Category 1 storm after making landfall Thursday morning, officials said. Note to readers: if you purchase something....

National Those who rode out storm asked to put ID in plastic bag in pocket Kyle Hicks 10:27 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

VERMILION PARISH, La. – A Louisiana sheriff’s office asked anyone who didn’t evacuate for Hurricane Laura to write their identity down, put it in a plastic bag and place it in their pocket. The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office made the request in a Facebook post on Wednesday, before the hurricane pummeled the state as a Category 4 storm.

Donald Trump heads to FEMA for briefing on impact of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200dailymail (en)

The fundraiser will rake in $10 million for Trump's campaign coffers. 'The roundtable fundraiser this afternoon will raise $10 million for Trump Victory,' the Republican Party said in a statement, adding that precautions had been taken against the coronavirus. 'The event site is professionally cleaned and sanitized prior to the event.

EBR first responders head to Lake Charles to assist with search and rescue operations

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:45:00 +0200wafb (en)

First responders from several agencies in East Baton Rouge Parish headed to the Lake Charles area on the morning of Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 to assist state officials with search and rescue operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura . (Source: Mark Armstrong) BATON ROUGE, La.

WATCH: Hurricane Laura weakens to Category 1 storm as it moves inland

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:45:00 +0200wafb (en)

At 10 a.m., the center of Hurricane Laura was located inland over northwestern Louisiana near latitude 31.9 North, longitude 93.1 West. Laura is moving toward the north near 16 mph (26 km/h) and this motion should continue through today. A northeastward to east-northeastward motion is expected tonight and Friday.

L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, d'autres attendues

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:45:00 +0200notretemps (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, et d'autres sont attendues jeudi après le passage destructeur de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat.

L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, d'autres attendues

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:44:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, et d'autres sont attendues jeudi après le passage destructeur de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat.

Elite N.J. team sent to Louisiana to assist in Hurricane Laura rescue and recovery efforts

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:43:00 +0200nj (en)

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Rescue workers from New Jersey are on their way to Louisiana to help with rescue and recovery efforts as Hurricane Laura caused devastation in the state. Katie Kausch may be reached at kkausch@njadvancemedia.com .

Hurricane Laura continues to lash Louisiana as storm weakens to Category 1 status

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:43:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. Hurricane Laura has weakened to a Category 1 system after making landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm in southwestern Louisiana. Laura swamped a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20 feet deep and unsurvivable.

Girl dies as Hurricane Laura slams into US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:42:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

Hurricane Laura has barrelled through southwest Louisiana, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall as one of the most powerful storms to hit the US state. The hurricane's first reported US fatality was a 14-year-old girl in Leesville,....

Hurricane Laura aftermath: Hundreds of thousands without power in Louisiana, buildings ripped apart

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:40:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Laura made landfall earlier Thursday as a Category 4 storm with winds of 150 mph and forecasters warning of and “unsurvivable storm surge” that would cause “catastrophic damage.” Laura weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moved deeper inland, although officials warned that it remains extremely....

Hurricane Laura cuts power to over 650K Texas, Louisiana customers as storm barrels toward Arkansas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:40:00 +0200foxnews (en)

More than 650,000 customers were without power in and Louisiana Thursday, as catastrophic storm surges and extreme winds battered coastal areas under evacuation orders, and a weakening Hurricane Laura continues on its path north toward Arkansas. Hurricane Laura moved ashore before 1 a.m.

États-Unis: L’ouragan Laura a fait une première victime en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:39:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d’un arbre sur sa maison, et d’autres sont attendues jeudi après le passage destructeur de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat.

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:39:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. The Latest: Laura still a hurricane 170 miles after landfall <<br /> The National Hurricane Center says Laura remains a hurricane, sustaining top winds of 75 mph more than 170 miles inland and nine hours after landfall <<br /> AP Photo transref:LAMS101,....

Hurricane Laura brings massive destruction to Lake Charles

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:38:00 +0200news-herald (en)

Hurricane Laura continues to move through Louisiana bringing catastrophic damage and destruction. CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers has the details.

See Hurricane Laura hit the US coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:38:00 +0200news-herald (en)

Hurricane Laura was the strongest storm to hit the Louisiana coastline in over 100 years, with winds of 150 mph. It later weakened quickly as it moved inland.

'There ain't no way to get to them': Storm victims who rode out Hurricane Laura asking for help

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:37:00 +0200chron (en)

They hunkered down and braved the storm, but now some residents in southwestern Louisiana are asking for help in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura 's devastating landfall near Lake Charles. "There are some people still in town, and people are calling...but there ain't no way to get to them,"Calcasieu....

Teen dies from fallen tree caused by Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:37:00 +0200news4jax (en)

LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 27: A Lake Charles police officer helps clear the streets in the downtown area after Hurricane Laura passed through on August 27, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana . The hurricane hit with powerful winds causing extensive damage to the city. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images) LAKE CHARLES, La.

‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Laura battering U.S. Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:36:00 +0200globalnews (en)

. NBC news reporter Jay Gray provides the latest updates on Hurricane Laura from Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The Latest: Laura's feared eye destroyed homes in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:36:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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

The Latest: Laura still a hurricane 170 miles after landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:35:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes. A cemetery along Privateer Blvd.

Tornadoes, Hail Threaten Parts of NY, CT; 60 MPH Winds, Rain Eye NYC

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:34:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

What to Know Severe weather threatens the tri-state again Thursday; primary threats include damaging winds and hail, along with the chance of tornadoes; Friday will be less active, but conditions will stay rather warm, muggy, and unsettled leading into the weekend, where the remains of Laura could....

Vidéos. Ouragan Laura aux Etats-Unis : au moins un mort, la Louisiane s'attend au pire

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:32:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d’un arbre sur sa maison, et d’autres sont attendues jeudi après le passage destructeur de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet État.

August 12, 2020

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

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

Williamson teams head to Louisiana for Hurricane Laura response

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

Emergency responders from three Williamson County agencies started the journey Thursday morning to Louisiana to help with emergency responses due to Hurricane Laura . Part of Tennessee Task Force Two, those from Brentwood Fire and Rescue, the Franklin Fire Department and Williamson County Emergency....

Texas, Louisiana assess damage of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:30:00 +0200msnbc (en)

Hurricane Laura : Texas, Louisiana assess damage 04:41 MSNBC's Ali Velshi reports from Orange, Texas, where Hurricane Laura damaged buildings, toppled trees and took down power lines. Aug.

Hurricane Laura and the California Fires Are Part of the Same Crisis

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:30:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- As Hurricane Laura pounded the U.S. Gulf Coast with nearly 150 mile-per-hour winds, causing water levels to rise almost 10 feet above normal in the wee hours of the morning, wildfires in California were still raging across more than a million acres, the result of a heatwave that spiked as high as 130° Fahrenheit (54.

Daybreak Reveals ‘Catastrophic’ Damage From Hurricane Laura as ‘Unsurvivable’ Storm Surge Looms

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:30:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Joe Raedle/Getty. LAFAYETTE, Louisiana—Dawn over the Gulf Coast revealed initial damage from Hurricane Laura , which hammered the region hours after it made landfall in the tiny parish seat Cameron as a Category 4 storm overnight, with winds of 150 mph. Though weather gauges showed the strength weakening to Category 2 shortly after 5 a.

Etats-Unis : l’ouragan Laura a fait une première victime en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

L'ouragan Laura a fait une victime quelques heures après avoir touché terre dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi. Une jeune fille de 14 ans a été tuée en Louisiane, près de Leesville, par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, selon la chaîne spécialisée The Weather Channel.

The Latest: Laura's feared eye destroyed homes in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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

Louisiana girl killed by tree is first reported US death from Hurricane Laura, now a Category 1 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

The Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “winter of the great divide” with cold and snow in the north, drought in the west and "everything crazy in between.” 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.

National Hurricane Center: Laura remains a hurricane more than 170 miles inland, drenching central Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

National Hurricane Center: Laura remains a hurricane more than 170 miles inland, drenching central Louisiana. NATCHITOCHES, La. -- National Hurricane Center: Laura remains a hurricane more than 170 miles inland, drenching central Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura in Pictures

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron, La., early Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane, delivering a barrage of 150-mile-an-hour winds and a surge of water that was predicted to reach as high as 20 feet. The storm weakened as it moved inland, but remained destructive with strong winds and heavy rain.

Voters Trust Biden on Climate Change

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Executive Summary Voters trust Biden to handle climate change more than any other issue; A majority of voters trust Biden over Trump to handle major problems, including the coronavirus pandemic, the economy and job market, and race relations; Climate change emerges as a top issue that undecided and....

Hurricane Laura devastates Lake Charles, Louisiana as it barrels inland

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

HOUSTON, Texas (Reuters) – Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, shattering glass windows and tearing roofs off buildings in Lake Charles as it moved northward to drench the inland.

14-year-old girl dies after tree falls on home during Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:28:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

(AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home. The governors of Louisiana and Texas say search and rescue teams are still looking, but they've found reports so far of widespread fatalities.

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura, "extrêmement dangereux", fait une première victime

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:27:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

Quinze ans après Katrina qui avait ravagé la ville de La Nouvelle-Orléans, Laura pourrait s'inscrire parmi les treize tempêtes les plus fortes ayant frappé le pays. Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, et d'autres sont....

L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, d'autres attendues

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:27:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, et d'autres sont attendues jeudi après le passage destructeur de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat.

Hurricane Laura batters Louisiana

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

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany issued a statement on Hurricane Laura , encouraging those affected to heed warnings from state and local authorities. She reiterated that Trump was briefed earlier this week by acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and Federal....

'Don't dial 911. No one's going to answer': Officials warn people who didn't evacuate Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200cnbc (en)

Hurricane Laura , which made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, early on Thursday as a Category 4 storm, is expected to bring high winds, storm surge and flash floods that could make emergency response impossible for people hunkered down in their homes. Local authorities have issued dire warnings to....

Girl dies as Hurricane Laura slams into US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:25:00 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

Hurricane Laura has barrelled through southwest Louisiana, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall as one of the most powerful storms to hit the US state. The hurricane's first reported US fatality was a 14-year-old girl in Leesville,....

Hurricane Laura photos

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:25:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

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.

Gov. Ivey to hold news conference as the Safer at Home deadline nears

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:25:00 +0200wbrc (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday, threatening the lives of people who didn’t evacuate. Laura made landfall early this morning at 1 a.m.

Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue heroes going to help with Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:25:00 +0200wbrc (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday, threatening the lives of people who didn’t evacuate.

Hurricane Laura update: Gulf Coast slammed by wall of seawater; teen girl is 1st reported fatality

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:25:00 +0200missoulian (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain and unleashed a wall of seawater that could push 40 miles inland as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. Laura battered a tall building in Lake Charles,....

The Latest: Laura, still a hurricane, aims for Arkansas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:25:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:23:00 +0200TelegrammeDeBrest (fr)

Tout en appelant au dialogue au Bélarus, le président russe, Vladimir Poutine, s’est dit prêt, ce jeudi, à déployer des forces dans le pays en soutien au président Loukachenko. Le président russe Vladimir Poutine s’est dit prêt ce jeudi à déployer des forces chez le voisin bélarusse si la....

Moment TV weather man is almost hit by bolt of electricity from damaged powerlines due to Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:23:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Initially, there were fears that the explosion was caused by falling power lines. But Horne posted a tweet early on Thursday morning clarifying that the transformer exploded. Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the....

Sibling storms Storms Marco and Laura strike the Caribbean

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

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

Building blown apart ‘like Swiss cheese’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:21:00 +0200heraldsun (en)

A teenage girl has been killed after a tree fell on her house during the hurricane, officials said on Thursday. Images of heavy damage across Louisiana began to surface at first light on Thursday, showing a 22-storey glass building in Lake Charles. The hurricane smashed the building’s exterior panels, leaving heavy destruction in its wake.

Girl dies as Hurricane Laura slams into US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200illawarramercury (en)

Hurricane Laura has barrelled through southwest Louisiana, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall as one of the most powerful storms to hit the US state. The hurricane's first reported US fatality was a 14-year-old girl in Leesville,....

Girl dies as Hurricane Laura slams into US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Hurricane Laura has barrelled through southwest Louisiana, destroying buildings in the city of Lake Charles and killing a 14-year-old girl after making landfall as one of the most powerful storms to hit the US state. The hurricane's first reported US fatality was a 14-year-old girl in Leesville,....

Louisiana governor reports state's first death from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200cnn (en)

Hurricane Laura continues to travel northward through Louisiana, and the storm is now about 55 miles southeast of Shreveport, according to the National Hurricane Center's 11 a.m. ET advisory. The National Hurricane Center said that although Laura is weakening, "strong wind gusts are likely to spread....

Alert: National Hurricane Center: Laura remains a hurricane more than 170 miles inland, drenching central Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200sfgate (en)

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Alert-National-Hurricane-Center- Laura -remains-a-15519099.php. Alert: National Hurricane Center: Laura remains a hurricane more than 170 miles inland, drenching central Louisiana Updated 8:15 am PDT, Thursday, August 27, 2020. NATCHITOCHES, La.

14-year-old girl dies after tree falls on home during Hurricane Laura

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

(AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home. The governors of Louisiana and Texas say search and rescue teams are still looking, but they've found reports so far of widespread fatalities.

Tim Scott wants Donald Trump to talk about Kenosha and Louisiana in RNC speech

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200washtimes (en)

Sen. Tim Scott wants President Trump to address the unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and the hurricane devastation in Louisiana in his speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday. “These are two major issues overwhelming good people throughout this country,” the South Carolina Republican said on CBS’ “This Morning.

États-Unis: L’ouragan Laura a fait une première victime en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:15:00 +020024heures (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d’un arbre sur sa maison, et d’autres sont attendues jeudi après le passage destructeur de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat.

First Hurricane Laura fatality is 14-year-old girl in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:14:00 +0200nypost (en)

A 14-year-old Louisiana girl became Hurricane Laura ’s first fatality when a wind-swept tree fell on her home, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Thursday. “Just before I came on with you, I got a report of our first fatality. A young 14-year-old girl in the Leesville area, a tree fell onto her home,”....

Oil, gas prices slip as Hurricane Laura makes landfall - Fox Business

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:14:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, d'autres attendues

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, et d'autres sont attendues jeudi après le passage destructeur de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat.

Teen girl first reported US death from Hurricane Laura Scripps National/Associated Press 8:12 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200thedenverchannel (en)

As residents of Louisiana wake up and step outside the assess the damage from Hurricane Laura , there is already word of a young death from the storm. Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first US fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home.

National Teen girl first reported US death from Hurricane Laura Scripps National/Associated Press

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200wptv (en)

As residents of Louisiana wake up and step outside the assess the damage from Hurricane Laura , there is already word of a young death from the storm. Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first US fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home.

The Latest: Laura's feared eye destroyed homes in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:11:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes. A cemetery along Privateer Blvd.

14-year-old Louisiana girl killed by falling tree during Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:10:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

A 14-year-old girl in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, died when a tree fell on her home, the first reported fatality from Hurricane Laura , Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday. Edwards and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said search and rescue teams are still looking but so far have found no reports of widespread fatalities.

Hurricane Laura devastation: Terrifying video shows roof come out of hotel in Lake Charles

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:10:00 +0200express (en)

One of the most powerful storms to hit Louisiana has made landfall in the southwest of the state. Hurricane Laura has caused problems for residents of Lake Charles city, including shattering glass windows and drenching areas. A video posted on Twitter by meteorologist Keith Monahan showed the terrifying scenes of a roof being torn off.

La Nina likely, but temperatures set to remain high: UN

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:10:00 +0200pulse (en)

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said there was a 60 percent chance of a La Nina event between September and November. But WMO chief Petteri Taalas warned in a statement that "even if a La Nina event does develop, its cooling signal will not be enough to counterbalance the impact of human-induced climate change.

Watch: Daylight reveals damage from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:10:00 +0200israelnationalnews (en)

. At first light, damage from Hurricane Laura is seen in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura reduced from Category 4 to Category 1 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:10:00 +0200israelnationalnews (en)

. Hurricane Laura which reached the Lousiana coast as a Category 4 storm has been reduced to a Category 1 as it passes through that state. However, it is still an impactful storm as it heads towards Arkansas.

Hurricane Laura 10 a.m. forecast update - Thursday, Aug. 27

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:09:00 +0200wafb (en)

At 10 a.m., the center of Hurricane Laura was located inland over northwestern Louisiana near latitude 31.9 North, longitude 93.1 West. Laura is moving toward the north near 16 mph (26 km/h) and this motion should continue through today. A northeastward to east-northeastward motion is expected tonight and Friday.

Deaths attributed to Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:09:00 +0200wafb (en)

An official with the Governor’s office confirms that a 14-year-old girl died after a tree fell on her family home. No additional information has been provided at this time. In Iota, Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson confirms that a 60-year-old man also died from a fallen tree.

Tornado Warning issued for northern Tangipahoa Parish until 10:15 a.m.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:09:00 +0200wafb (en)

The following information on Hurricane Laura is from the National Hurricane Center. As of the 9 AM National Hurricane Center advisory, Hurricane Laura has been downgraded to a Category 1 Hurricane. Laura will continue to weaken as it moves towards the NNE over the next few hours.

Hurricane Laura batters Gulf Coast causing flash floods as thousands flee homes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:08:00 +0200standard (en)

More than 580,000 coastal residents were ordered to join the largest evacuation since the coronavirus pandemic began and many did, filling hotels and sleeping in cars since officials did not want to open large shelters that could invite more spread of Covid-19. Laura hit the U.S.

La Nina Likely, But Temperatures Set To Remain High: UN

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:07:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Global temperatures boosted by climate change will still be higher than usual despite the cooling effect of a La Nina weather phenomenon expected to develop in the coming months, the UN said Thursday. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said there was a 60 percent chance of a La Nina event between September and November.

Hurricane Laura Wreaks Havoc On US South Coast, 1 Dead

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:07:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Hurricane Laura tore roofs off buildings and blew out windows in the southern US state of Louisiana as it slammed into the coast early Thursday killing at least one person, with shaken residents emerging to survey the damage. People prepare to board a bus in Lake Charles, Louisiana for evacuation....

Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana, forecasters warn of wall of water

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:06:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

Ernest Scheyder, Brad Brooks. PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea. Laura made landfall just before 1 a.

Tropical Weather Outlook

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:06:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL. 800 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2020. For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on powerful Hurricane Laura , located inland over western Louisiana. 1.

Laura now a Category 1 hurricane, 1st death reported in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:05:00 +0200CBC (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday, threatening the lives of people who didn't heed evacuation orders. Laura battered a tall building in Lake Charles, La.

Hurricane Laura update: Gulf Coast slammed by wall of seawater; teen girl is 1st reported fatality

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:05:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain and unleashed a wall of seawater that could push 40 miles inland as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. Laura battered a tall building in Lake Charles,....

La Louisiane et le Texas balayés par l’ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:04:00 +0200courrierinternational (fr)

“À Lake Charles (Louisiane), le vent a soufflé des dizaines de vitres d’une tour d’habitation, arraché le haut d’une passerelle, renversé un camping-car et abattu des lignes électriques. Le sifflement des rafales se confondait avec les sirènes des alarmes qui s’étaient déclenchées à l’intérieur des bâtiments, et des arbres ont été déracinés.

Oil prices steady as hurricane makes Gulf Coast landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:04:00 +0200tribune (en)

LONDON: Oil prices were broadly stable on Thursday as a massive hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico made landfall in the heart of the US oil industry, forcing oil rigs and refineries to shut down. Brent crude LCOc1 futures for October, which expires on Friday, rose $0.06, or 0.1%, to $45.70 a barrel by 0942 GMT.

La Louisiane attend de constater les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:03:00 +0200clicanoo (fr)

Cela en fait le plus puissant à avoir touché la Louisiane depuis plus d'un siècle et demi, d'après les données compilées par un chercheur de l'université du Colorado spécialisé dans les ouragans, Philip Klotzbach. Alors que le jour commençait à se lever sur la région, les premières images montraient....

Hurricane Laura wreaks havoc on US south coast, 1 dead

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:02:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

Forecasters warned of the continued risk of a "life-threatening" storm surge as the hurricane -- one of the strongest to ever hit the region -- moved inland and weakened rapidly. Television footage showed windows in office buildings in the city of Lake Charles being blown out by ferocious gusts that also uprooted trees and road signs.

L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, d'autres attendues

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:01:00 +0200lemauricien (fr)

La Louisiane s'attendait au pire jeudi au lever du jour avant de pouvoir constater l'ampleur des dégâts causés par l'arrivée dans la nuit de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat. Il a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 01H00 locale (06H00 GMT) au niveau de....

Hurricane Laura Kills 14-Year-Old Girl, Leaves 650K Without Power as It Weakens to Category 1

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:01:00 +0200people-com (en)

The storm — which made landfall as a Category 4 and has since been downgraded to a Category 1 — brought less flood damage than experts anticipated, but a significant amount of structural damage, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said on Thursday morning. Louisiana Lt. Gov.

Hurricane Laura wreaks havoc on US south coast, 1 dead

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura tore roofs off buildings and blew out windows in the southern US state of Louisiana as it slammed into the coast early Thursday killing at least one person, with shaken residents emerging to survey the damage. Forecasters warned of the continued risk of a "life-threatening" storm....

Cajun Navy, a citizen-led rescue group, ready to help as Hurricane Laura blitzes Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LAFAYETTE, La. – As Hurricane Laura continues to slam Louisiana and Texas with gusty winds and heavy rain, Cajun Navy Relief and Rescue has boots on the ground all over the U.S. Gulf Coast. The Cajun Navy is a non-profit, citizen-led organization dedicated to saving lives during natural disasters.

Severe storms to keep packing a punch in Northeast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Parts of the northeastern United States will be dealt another widespread threat for damaging winds from severe thunderstorms from Thursday afternoon to Thursday evening. Severe storms prowled the Northeast for the third afternoon and evening in a row on Tuesday and accounted for more than 200 of the....

Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana near US refining centres

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

Hurricane Laura struck the US state of Louisiana in the early hours of Thursday, slamming the Gulf of Mexico coast with winds of up to 150mph and bringing warnings of an “unsurvivable” storm surge. The powerful category-four storm, which gained strength this week as it moved over the Gulf of Mexico,....

Extent of damage from Hurricane Laura isn’t known yet, Louisiana governor says

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

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said major evacuations along coastal Texas ahead of Hurricane Laura “no doubt saved lives.” “The early reports are that there were no deaths,” Abbot said while speaking to CNN’s Alisyn Camerota. “One reason for that is because people did heed the warnings to evacuate.

The Latest: Laura's feared eye destroyed homes in Louisiana

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

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes. A cemetery along Privateer Blvd.

La Nina likely, but temperatures set to remain high: UN

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

Global temperatures boosted by climate change will still be higher than usual despite the cooling effect of a La Nina weather phenomenon expected to develop in the coming months, the UN said Thursday. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said there was a 60 percent chance of a La Nina event between September and November.

Hurricane Laura Hits Louisiana with 150 MPH Winds, “Unsurvivable” 20-Foot Storm Surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

In Louisiana, Hurricane Laura roared ashore early this morning as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm, bringing storm surges up to 20 feet and sustained winds of 150 miles per hour. It’s the strongest storm to hit Louisiana in over a century. The storm made landfall south of the city of Lake....

Warning of ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge as Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in south-western Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 65 kilometres inland from the sea. The National Weather Service said the storm surge, possibly higher than a two-storey....

Volunteer firefighter drowns, tried to save swimmers in Florida Panhandle

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

ST. GEORGE ISLAND, Fla. A volunteer firefighter drowned Tuesday after trying to save a man and child who were struggling in the rough waters off the Florida Panhandle, authorities said. Brian Smith, 56, was a member of the St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department, the Tallahassee Democrat reported.

'Glass falling everywhere': Video, images show damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

LAKE CHARLES, La. Images and video of devastation illustrate Hurricane Laura ’s ferocity as the Category 4 storm made landfall Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with heavy wind and torrential rain, unleashing a wall of seawater on cities in its path.

Hurricane Laura update: Gulf Coast slammed by wall of seawater; teen girl is 1st reported fatality

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain and unleashed a wall of seawater that could push 40 miles inland as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. Laura battered a tall building in Lake Charles,....

Hurricane Laura live updates: Dozens of families didn't evacuate, official says

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

As many as 10,000 people have evacuated their homes in Texas, particularly in the southeastern area of the state along the coast and near the border with Louisiana, according to Abbott. "It could have been a lifesaver," he said. "That may be one reason why we don't have any reports of loss of life yet.

Hurricane Laura: Region’s strongest storm since 1856 rips off roofs, snaps trees

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:57:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

(CNN) — An extremely powerful Hurricane Laura is ripping apart portions of Louisiana and eastern Texas, roaring ashore initially as a Category 4 storm and tearing up roofs while knocking out power for hundreds of thousands. Laura — the region’s strongest storm in over a century — made landfall at about 1 a.

Hurricane Laura weakens to Category 1 storm as it nears Shreveport

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:56:00 +0200nola (en)

has weakened to a Category 1 storm as it approaches Shreveport, forecasters said at 9 a.m. Thursday. Laura had sustained winds of 85 mph and was about 65 miles southeast of Shreveport, the National Hurricane Center said. It was moving north at 15 mph. Hurricane Laura made landfall around 1 a.m. Thursday near Cameron, La.

Hurricane Center tracking new disturbance in Atlantic, in addition to Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:56:00 +0200nola (en)

Hurricane forecasters were tracking a new disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday morning. It has a 20% chance (low) of developing into at least a tropical depression within five days. (Image via National Hurricane Center) As of 7 a.m., Hurricane Laura was about 20 miles north of Fort Polk, La.

More than 1,400 oil wells were in Laura's path, but spills and other damage may not be known for days

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:56:00 +0200nola (en)

plowed through a corner of Louisiana loaded with oil and gas wells, pipelines, storage tanks and other infrastructure that could potentially cause thousands of small and large environmental disasters – the extent of which may not be known for days or weeks. About 1,400 active oil wells are crowded in Laura ’s storm surge path.

Hurricane Laura weakens after 'catastrophic' landfall in southern US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:55:00 +0200trtworld (en)

A picture taken on August 27, 2020 shows wind blowing in trees as the eye wall of hurricane Laura passes over Lake Charles, Louisiana. (AFP) Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea.

Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, d’autres attendues

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(Lake Charles, Louisiane) Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d’un arbre sur sa maison, et d’autres sont attendues jeudi après le passage destructeur de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet État.

White House says Trump will visit FEMA Thursday as Hurricane Laura blasts Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:53:00 +0200thehill (en)

plans to visit Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters on Thursday as Hurricane Laura crashes down on the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. “This president is monitoring this closely. He’ll be going to FEMA today. He knows how to respond to hurricanes,” White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said on Fox News.

Photos: Scenes from Hurricane Laura's path

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:53:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain and unleashed a wall of seawater that could push 40 miles inland as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. Tropical Weather Texas A tattered American flag blows in the wind in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug.

L'ouragan Laura fait une première victime en Louisiane, d'autres attendues

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:52:00 +0200lepetitjournal (fr)

Une première victime a été annoncée en Louisiane, une fille de 14 ans tuée par la chute d'un arbre sur sa maison, et d'autres sont attendues jeudi après le passage destructeur de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat.

Teen dies from fallen tree caused by Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:52:00 +0200wbtv (en)

LOUISIANA (WAFB) - Officials with the Governor’s office confirm a Louisiana teen was killed due to a fallen tree caused by A 14-year-old girl reportedly died after the tree fell on her family’s home. This is the first reported death attributed to Hurricane Laura . No additional information was provided.

Charlotte firefighters head to Louisiana for rescue and recovery efforts: ‘Godspeed and prayers'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:52:00 +0200wbtv (en)

headed to Louisiana to assist with rescue & recovery efforts during Hurricane Laura . Please keep our teams & those affected in your thoughts & prayers. pic.twitter.com/Namixu2Ssy — Charlotte Fire Dept. (@charlottefire) August 27, 2020 “Godspeed and prayers for a safe return,” Charlotte Fire....

Insurance Industry Can Handle Losses From Hurricane Laura, Analyst Says

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:52:00 +0200barrons (en)

Insured losses from Hurricane Laura should be “very manageable” for the industry at an estimated $8 billion as the Category 4 storm avoided a direct hit on Houston or New Orleans, according to an analyst report. “It’s too early to credibly estimate industrywide or company-specific insured losses,....

Utah Task Force deployed to Louisiana for Hurricane Laura rescue efforts

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:52:00 +0200sltrib (en)

19 Firefighters from @slcfire are headed to Louisiana for hurricane rescue efforts with @UTTF1 15 years after going there for Hurricane Katrina. pic.twitter.com/pU3e9fsqdF Salt Lake City Fire Department (@slcfire) August 27, 2020 While Hurricane Katrina made landfall as a Category 3 storm 15 years....

Hurricane Laura blasts Gulf Coast with wind, rain and wall of seawater

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:52:00 +0200sltrib (en)

Dustin Amos walks near debris at a gas station on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Lake Charles, La., after Hurricane Laura moved ... Down power lines stretch across a road in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Sabine Pass, Texas. (A... Dustin Amos walks near debris at a gas station on Thursday, Aug.

Aerials show mass flooding in Texas from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:51:00 +0200news-herald (en)

Aerial footage from CNN affiliate KTRK shows mass flooding in Texas as a result of Hurricane Laura .

Hurricane Laura batters the Louisiana coastline with an intensity the region has not seen in over a century

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:49:00 +0200eastidahonews (en)

(CNN) — An extremely powerful Hurricane Laura is ripping apart portions of Louisiana and eastern Texas, roaring ashore initially as a Category 4 storm and tearing up roofs while knocking out power for hundreds of thousands. Laura — the region’s strongest storm in over a century — made landfall at about 1 a.

Yes, the Atlantic has another tropical system off the coast of Africa

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:49:00 +0200tampabay (en)

There is another tropical system off the coast of Africa that has the potential to become the next named storm in the Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters are giving this system a 20 percent chance of forming over the next five days.

Louisiana girl killed by tree is first reported US death from Hurricane Laura, now a Category 1 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:49:00 +0200click2houston (en)

. LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images) LEESVILLE, La. – Louisiana girl killed by tree is first reported US death from Hurricane Laura , now a Category 1 hurricane. Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

As Tropical Storm Laura moves toward the Gulf Coast, some officials are issuing evacuation orders.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:49:00 +0200click2houston (en)

Brazoria County -- Voluntary evacuation order for low-lying coastal communities that are outside of the protection levee. Chambers County -- Mandatory evacuation order for residents who live in low-lying and flood-prone areas. People who live in trailers or manufactured homes are required to move to a safer location.

The Latest: Laura, still a hurricane, aims for Arkansas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:49:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes. A cemetery along Privateer Blvd.

Almost 97% of Iowa now listed as abnormally dry

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:47:00 +0200desmoinesregister (en)

More than 60% of Iowa is now in some form of drought, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Thursday. Parts of 34 Iowa counties are now in severe drought, up from 29 one week ago, according to the USDA. Thirteen west-central Iowa counties remain in extreme drought, a figure unchanged over the past three weeks.

National Teen girl first reported US death from Hurricane Laura Scripps National/Associated Press 10:12 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:47:00 +0200wkbw (en)

As residents of Louisiana wake up and step outside the assess the damage from Hurricane Laura , there is already word of a young death from the storm. Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first US fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home.

UPDATE: Hurricane Laura batters the Louisiana coastline with an intensity the region has not seen in over a century

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:47:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

Latest developments Still a threat: As of 9 a.m. CT, Laura is a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph winds, headed north. Damaging winds and flooding rainfall still are in store for western Louisiana and eastern Texas. Arkansas and parts of Mississippi also are in store for heavy rainfall, the National Hurricane Center says.

Hurricane Laura live updates: At least 1 dead as storm weakens

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:45:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

We have crews in the thousands ready to respond to the potential damages and outages Hurricane Laura brings, once it is safe to do so. For their safety and yours, please stay away from work zones. If you need to report an outage, we’re just a phone call away. Dial1-800-9-OUTAGE.

Natural disasters

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

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

Hurricane Laura in Pictures

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:44:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron, La., early Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane, delivering a barrage of 150-mile-an-hour winds and a surge of water that was predicted to reach as high as 20 feet. The storm weakened as it moved inland, but remained destructive with strong winds and heavy rain.

Live updates: Laura moves over Louisiana, leaving destruction in its wake

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:43:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Laura made landfall overnight near Cameron, Louisiana, bringing "catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding" to portions of the state, the National Hurricane Center said early Thursday. The storm had intensified rapidly into a Category 4 hurricane....

Hurricane Laura moves toward Arkansas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:41:00 +0200cnn (en)

Hurricane Laura roared across the Louisiana coastline early Thursday as a Category 4 storm, bringing 150-mph winds and devastating destruction. Authorities warn a “life-threatening” storm surge continues along much of the Louisiana coastline with the risk of strong winds, flooding and possible tornadoes.

More than 600,000 are without power

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:41:00 +0200cnn (en)

The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Laura , which made landfall in Louisiana overnight, remains a Category 2 storm this morning. "Damaging winds and flooding rainfall spreading inland over western and central Louisiana," the center wrote in a 9 a.m. ET update. "Life-threatening storm surge continues along much of the Louisiana coastline.

La Louisiane attend de constater les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:40:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

La Louisiane s'attendait au pire jeudi au lever du jour avant de pouvoir constater l'ampleur des dégâts causés par l'arrivée dans la nuit de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat. Il a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 01H00 locale (06H00 GMT) au niveau de....

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana coast near Texas with fierce wind, surging sea

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:39:00 +0200latimes (en)

Laura ’s howling winds battered a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass and debris flew to the ground. Police spotted a floating casino that had come loose from its moorings and crunched against a bridge. Hours after landfall, the wind and rain were still blowing too hard to check for survivors.

TV reporter covering Hurricane Laura has close call with blast of electricity live on air

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:39:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

ORANGE, Texas -- A television reporter covering Hurricane Laura had a close call Thursday with a blast of electricity above him live on television. meteorologist Justin Horne was in the middle of a report in Orange, Texas, when a flash of electric current went off just feet away.

Hurricane Laura reduced from 4 to level 1 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:39:00 +0200israelnationalnews (en)

. Hurricane Laura which reached the Lousiana coast as a level 4 storm has been reduced to a level 1 strength as it passes through that state. However, it is still an impactful storm as it heads towards Arkansas.

14-year-old girl dies after tree falls on home during Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:39:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

(AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home. The governors of Louisiana and Texas say search and rescue teams are still looking, but they've found reports so far of widespread fatalities.

Hurricane Laura batters southern US states

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:38:00 +0200dhakatribune (en)

Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US state of Louisiana Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of "unsurvivable" ocean surges and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said "extremely dangerous" Laura....

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:38:00 +0200nampa (en)

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US-2NDLD HURRICANE - ‘Extremely dangerous' hurricane Laura makes landfall in US By Seema Hakhu Kachru (Eds: Adds fresh inputs)

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:38:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / PTI. Houston, Aug 27 (PTI) Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana early Thursday after strengthening into an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 classification, with the US authorities warning of potentially catastrophic impacts.

Hurricane Laura downgraded to Category 1 Storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:38:00 +0200wafb (en)

The National Hurricane Center has downgraded Hurricane Laura to a Category 1 Hurricane, as of 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. (Source: WAFB) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As of the 9 AM National Hurricane Center advisory, Hurricane Laura has been downgraded to a Category 1 Hurricane.

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall In Oil Heartland Laura made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in southwestern Louisiana near Cameron, with wind speeds reaching 150 mph and torrential rains drowning the coastal line

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:37:00 +0200oilprice (en)

Laura made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in southwestern Louisiana near Cameron, with wind speeds reaching 150 mph and torrential rains drowning the coastal line. Ahead of Laura’s landfall, oil producers in the Gulf had shut in more than 84 percent of oil production and more than half of gas production.

ISS Daily Summary Report – 8/26/2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:35:00 +0200nasa (en)

Payloads. Combustion Integrated Rack/Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (CIR/ACME): The crew replaced the Gas Chromatograph (GC) helium bottle, GC check gas bottle, and manifold bottles 2 and 4. During these bottle exchanges they also performed quick-disconnect (QD) lubrication to....

Hurricane Laura Slams Louisiana, Homeland Security Chief Says Storm Still Dangerous

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:35:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

Laura made landfall on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana, bringing catastrophic storm surge to southern Louisiana’s coast. The storm hit the state as a Category 4 storm but later was downgraded to a Category 1 later in the day, according to the at 9 a.m.

Hurricane Laura devastates Lake Charles, Louisiana as it barrels inland

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:34:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

HOUSTON, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, shattering glass windows and tearing roofs off buildings in Lake Charles as it moved northward to drench the inland.

Laura blasts Gulf Coast with wind, rain and wall of seawater

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:33:00 +0200gazette (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura batters Louisiana, weakens to Category 2 after “catastrophic” landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:32:00 +0200globalnews (en)

. Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water inland, despite weakening to a Category 2 storm.

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

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

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

La Louisiane attend de constater les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:31:00 +0200lamanchelibre (fr)

Il a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 01H00 locale (06H00 GMT) au niveau de la ville côtière de Cameron, près de la frontière avec le Texas, dans le golfe du Mexique, avec des vents soutenus de 240 km/h, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC).

News24.com | Sasol shuts troubled Lake Charles plant in hurricane’s path

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:31:00 +0200news24 (en)

Sasol has shut its $13 billion Lake Charles Chemicals Project due to Hurricane Laura , which made landfall earlier Thursday on the US Gulf Coast. "Given Hurricane Laura’s forecast path," Sasol is temporarily closing its facilities at Lake Charles, Louisiana, as well as Greens Bayou and Winnie, Texas, a spokesman for the company said.

Hurricane Laura: Region’s strongest storm since 1856 rips off roofs, snaps trees

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:30:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

(CNN) — An extremely powerful Hurricane Laura is ripping apart portions of Louisiana and eastern Texas, roaring ashore initially as a Category 4 storm and tearing up roofs while knocking out power for hundreds of thousands. Laura — the region’s strongest storm in over a century — made landfall at about 1 a.

Hurricane Laura causes severe damage and floods as it batters Louisiana

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

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

Hurricane Laura live updates: At least 1 dead as storm weakens

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:29:00 +0200krmg (en)

Update 9:15 a.m. EDT Aug. 27: Hundreds of thousands of people have lost power across Louisiana and Texas on Thursday as Hurricane Laura brought powerful winds, heavy rainfall and flooding to parts of the Gulf Coast. More than 566,000 people were without power as of 9:15 a.m.

Here’s the latest update on Laura from the National Hurricane Center

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:28:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

More power outages have been reported in Texas and Louisiana this morning, with almost 450,000 customers without power in both states, according to PowerOutage.US. Louisiana is experiencing the most significant outages from Hurricane Laura , with outages affecting almost 360,000 customers.

Louisiana girl killed by tree is first reported US death from Hurricane Laura, now a Category 1 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:28:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Louisiana girl killed by tree is first reported US death from Hurricane Laura , now a Category 1 hurricane. LEESVILLE, La. -- Louisiana girl killed by tree is first reported US death from Hurricane Laura, now a Category 1 ....

Hurricane Laura Downgraded To Category 2, But ‘Life-Threatening’ Storm Surge, High Winds Continue

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:28:00 +0200forbes (en)

TOPLINE. Hurricane Laura was officially downgraded to a Category 2 storm Thursday morning by the National Hurricane Center after making landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, but the storm still remains dangerous with threats of storm surges, high winds, flooding and potential tornadoes remaining throughout the day.

14-year-old girl dies after tree falls on home during Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:26:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

(AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home. The governors of Louisiana and Texas say search and rescue teams are still looking, but they've found reports so far of widespread fatalities.

The Latest: Hurricane Laura damage less than expected

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:26:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes. A cemetery along Privateer Blvd.

L'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:25:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

La Louisiane s'attendait au pire jeudi au lever du jour avant de pouvoir constater l'ampleur des dégâts causés par l'arrivée dans la nuit de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat. Localisation de l'ouragan Laura. VIDEOGRAPHIE.

La Louisiane attend de constater les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:25:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

La Louisiane s'attendait au pire jeudi au lever du jour avant de pouvoir constater l'ampleur des dégâts causés par l'arrivée dans la nuit de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat. Il a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 01H00 locale (06H00 GMT) au niveau de....

La Louisiane attend de constater les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:25:00 +0200ipreunion (fr)

Il a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 01H00 locale (06H00 GMT) au niveau de la ville côtière de Cameron, près de la frontière avec le Texas, dans le golfe du Mexique, avec des vents soutenus de 240 km/h, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC).

National Teen girl first reported US death from Hurricane Laura Scripps National/Associated Press 10:12 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:25:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

As residents of Louisiana wake up and step outside the assess the damage from Hurricane Laura , there is already word of a young death from the storm. Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first US fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home.

Here’s when remnants of Hurricane Laura will hit Greater Cincinnati

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:25:00 +0200cincinnati (en)

Greater Cincinnati will have a muggy and wet end to the week as the remnants of Hurricane Laura come to the region. Deep moisture begins to arrive Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. "While high temperatures will generally stay in the 80s, it will be muggy.

article FACTBOX-Hurricane Laura knocks out power to almost 400,000 in Louisiana and Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:24:00 +0200trust (en)

Aug 27 (Reuters) - Almost 400,000 homes and businesses in Louisiana and Texas were without power early Thursday after Hurricane Laura smashed into the Gulf Coast near the Texas-Louisiana border overnight as a major Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour (241 kilometers per hour).

article Hurricane Laura devastates Lake Charles, Louisiana as it barrels inland

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:24:00 +0200trust (en)

(Adds details from latest weather advisory, comments from governors, details from social media images) By Ernest Scheyder and Gabriella Borter. HOUSTON, Texas, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the....

Humidity remains high through Saturday

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:23:00 +0200fox19 (en)

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Hurricane Laura will become a Tropical Storm early Thursday afternoon as she moves north into Arkansas. We await rainfall from Laura for Friday night into Saturday. While widespread flooding will not be a issue, we could see some high water especially far south of Cincinnati.

Ouragan Laura: les images des premières villes touchées par le cyclone

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:22:00 +0200huffingtonpost-fr-fr (fr)

INTEMPÉRIES - Avec des vents de 240 km/h et des pluies torrentielles, l’ouragan Laura a touché jeudi 27 août les zones habitées en Louisiane et au Texas. Sur son passage, les villes préalablement vidées de toute vie ont souffert, comme vous pouvez le découvrir dans la vidéo en tête de cet article.

Hurricane Laura bringing "catastrophic storm surge" to parts of Louisiana - live updates - CBS News

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:22:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Laura made landfall overnight near Cameron, Louisiana, bringing "catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding" to portions of the state, the National Hurricane Center said early Thursday. The storm had intensified rapidly into a Category 4 hurricane....

National News Teen girl first reported US death from Hurricane Laura Scripps National/Associated Press 7:12 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:20:00 +0200ksby (en)

As residents of Louisiana wake up and step outside the assess the damage from Hurricane Laura , there is already word of a young death from the storm. Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first US fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home.

How Houston-area rescue crews are preparing to help after Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Until Wednesday, parts of the Houston area were on track to feel serious impacts from Hurricane Laura . While we may have dodged a bullet, our neighbors in Louisiana are facing the devastating effects of the Category 4 storm. Instead of stepping back and wiping their brows in relief, first....

Photos: Hurricane Laura batters Louisiana and Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200wral (en)

Weather Hurricane Laura makes landfall as Cat. 4, battering Louisiana and Texas. Photos show storm damage in Louisiana and Texas, where Hurricane Laura made landfall 2 a.m. Aug. 27, 2020, as a Cat. 4 storm.

Alert: Louisiana girl killed by tree is first reported US death from Hurricane Laura, now a Category 1 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200sfgate (en)

Alert: Louisiana girl killed by tree is first reported US death from Hurricane Laura , now a Category 1 hurricane LEESVILLE, La. (AP) Louisiana girl killed by tree is first reported US death from Hurricane Laura, now a Category 1 hurricane.

Ces vidéos témoignent de la puissance de l’ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:18:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

La Louisiane s’attendait au pire jeudi au lever du jour avant de pouvoir constater l’ampleur des dégâts causés par l’arrivée dans la nuit de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat. Il a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 1 heure, heure locale, au niveau de la....

National Teen girl first reported US death from Hurricane Laura Scripps National/Associated Press 9:12 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:18:00 +0200kxxv (en)

As residents of Louisiana wake up and step outside the assess the damage from Hurricane Laura , there is already word of a young death from the storm. Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first US fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home.

'Here It Goes': Hurricane Laura Topples Tree in Lake Charles

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:18:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Hurricane Laura was bringing “damaging winds and flooding rainfall” to western and central Louisiana on August 27, the National Hurricane Center said. This footage was shot in Lake Charles, the source said, in the early hours as the storm hit. It shows the driving winds toppling a tree. Credit: Allen Lenard via Storyful.

National Teen girl first reported US death from Hurricane Laura Scripps National/Associated Press 9:12 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:16:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

As residents of Louisiana wake up and step outside the assess the damage from Hurricane Laura , there is already word of a young death from the storm. Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first US fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home.

Hurricane Laura is heading toward Louisville. Here's what to expect, and when

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:16:00 +0200courier-journal (en)

Got plans Friday night in Louisville? Put Laura on the guest list. Hurricane Laura, which slammed into Texas and Louisiana early Thursday after growing to a Category 4 storm as it made its way through the Gulf of Mexico this week, is on a collision course with the Bluegrass State, meteorologists say.

La Louisiane attend de constater les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:14:00 +0200notretemps (fr)

La Louisiane s'attendait au pire jeudi au lever du jour avant de pouvoir constater l'ampleur des dégâts causés par l'arrivée dans la nuit de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat. Il a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 01H00 locale (06H00 GMT) au niveau de....

Hurricane Laura roars ashore at 150mph in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:12:00 +0200irishexaminer (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast of the US with ferocious winds, torrential rain and rising seawater as it roared ashore in Louisiana as a life-threatening storm. Videos on social media showed Laura’s winds battering a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass and debris flew to the ground.

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:11:00 +0200elmanana-mx (es)

La madrugada del jueves, el hurac叩n Laura azot坦 la costa del Golfo de M辿xico durante horas con fuertes vientos, aguaceros torrenciales y marejadas luego de tocar tierra en el suroeste de Louisiana, cerca de la frontera con Texas. Videos publicados en redes sociales mostraron como los vientos de....

1st death reported from Hurricane Laura is 14-year-old girl in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:11:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home. The governors of Louisiana and Texas say search and rescue teams are still looking, but they’ve found reports so far of widespread fatalities.

U.S. LNG Exporters Await Damage Impact as Storm Passes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:09:00 +0200world-news-monitor (en)

Along with millions of Americans, much of the Gulf Coast’s energy infrastructure is at risk from Hurricane Laura ’s “unsurvivable storm surge” that could inflict more than $15 billion in insured losses. Ahead of the storm, liquefied natural gas producers shut wells and vessels steered clear of export terminals including Cheniere Energy Inc.

Motiva Reports Leak at Port Arthur, Texas, Refinery

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:09:00 +02004-traders (en)

Motiva Enterprises on Thursday reported a leak at its Port Arthur, Texas, refinery, but said it happened during the shutdown of the refinery prior to the arrival of Hurricane Laura . In a statement to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the refinery said the leak was on a process line, and....

Hurricane Laura live updates: Louisiana, Texas coasts slammed with damaging winds, flooding

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200foxnews (en)

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: Louisiana, Texas coasts slammed with damaging winds, flooding.

The Latest: Hurricane Laura damage less than expected

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

But FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor says the damage seems to be less than what they feared with Laura hitting the coast as a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane early Thursday. Gaynor told ABC’s “Good Morning America” that the surge turned out to be less than what was forecasted, but he....

Hurricane Laura decreases in power as it hits US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:07:00 +02009news (en)

Abbott said the hurricane's storm surge hit the east Texas communities of Port Arthur, Beaumont and Orange "pretty hard" overnight and the eye of the hurricane has continued to move about 160km north along the Texas-Louisiana state line. "There are some people still in town and people are calling...

Fewer storms but plenty of heat!

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:05:00 +0200live5news (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - High pressure will keep our weather pretty quiet as we head through the rest of the week. We expect another sunny, hot and humid day with fewer storms this afternoon and evening. Highs today will reach the low to mid 90s inland with a heat index over 105° in many spots.

Hurricane Laura Hit Louisiana With Extreme Winds And Storm Surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:05:00 +0200buzzfeednews (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in the southwest corner of Louisiana at around 1 am local time on Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of around 150 mph. It is the strongest storm to hit Louisiana Initial reports indicated extensive wind damage in Lake Charles, Louisiana,....

Hurricane Laura destroys roof of Golden Nugget casino

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:05:00 +0200news-herald (en)

Hurricane Laura ripped through the Golden Nugget casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana, causing pieces of the roof to disintegrate as the storm roars across Louisiana's coastline.

Hurricane Laura batters Louisiana coast, storm surge could reach 30 miles inland

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:05:00 +0200news-herald (en)

(The Center Square) – The storm surge from Hurricane Laura could reach 30 miles north into Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, the National Hurricane Center warned early Thursday, even as the storm has been downgraded to a Category 2. Laura made landfall overnight as a Category 4 storm with....

Hurricane Laura ravages Louisiana coastline with wind speeds not seen in more than a century

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:05:00 +0200thehill (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall as a powerful Category 4 hurricane early Thursday morning packing 150 mile-an-hour winds and bringing a storm surge with the potential to inundate coastal areas of western Louisiana to the Texas border with up to 20 feet of water. Laura made landfall around 1 a.m. near Cameron, La.

L'ouragan Laura s'abat sur la Louisiane avant de faiblir

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:04:00 +0200challenges (fr)

L'ouragan Laura s'est abattu aux premières heures de la journée de jeudi sur la côte de la Louisiane, avec des vents soufflants à 240 km/h, ce qui en fait l'une des plus violentes tempêtes à frapper cet Etat du sud des Etats-Unis, a annoncé le centre américain de veille cyclonique (NHC). /Photo prise le 26 août 2020/REUTERS/Kathleen Flynn.

VIDÉOS. L’ouragan Laura a touché les Etats-Unis, Louisiane et Texas en alerte maximale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:03:00 +0200lunion (fr)

Alerte maximale en Louisiane et au Texas : l’ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d’affronter l’une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. L’ouragan, considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux », puisqu’il....

The Latest: 1st death reported from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:03:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes.

Entergy : Hurricane Laura - Texas Update

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +02004-traders (en)

> Hurricane Laura - Texas Update Hurricane Laura - Texas Update. By: Texas Editorial Team. 08/27/2020. Hurricane Laura made landfall as a category 4 late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to portions of east Texas and southwest Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura causes flash flooding as it makes landfall in Louisiana

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

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

Hurricane Laura makes landfall, rivaling Louisiana&#39;s worst storms

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

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)....

The Latest: 1st death reported from Hurricane Laura

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

Both governors say the storm surge appears to have been not as bad as they feared. Abbott said the hurricane’s storm surge hit the east Texas communities of Port Arthur, Beaumont and Orange “pretty hard” overnight and the eye of the hurricane has continued to move about 100 miles north along the Texas-Louisiana state line.

Laura updates: Hurricane slams into Gulf Coast, 500K residents without power

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:58:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

"Unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes," the weather service said in a statement early Thursday. "This surge could penetrate up to 30 miles inland from the immediate coastline.

The Latest: 1st death reported from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:57:00 +0200wftv (en)

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes.

14-year-old girl dies after tree falls on family's home during Hurricane Laura, John Bel Edwards reports

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:55:00 +0200nola (en)

LAFITTE: Storm surge from Hurricane Laura , which made landfall overnight, causes some high water along Jean Lafitte Blvd. in Lafitte, La. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. Sand bag walls are keeping water surge contained but winds from the tail of the storm are still expected to cause more storm surge. (Photo by Max Becherer, NOLA.

Shelters fill up fast as Hurricane Laura makes landfall near Texas-Louisiana border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:55:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Hurricane shelters are being pushed to capacity as thousands of people seek shelter from the onslaught of Hurricane Laura . Moreover, the need for social distancing measures due to the coronavirus pandemic means shelters have less space to offer to those in need. Mireya Villarreal reports.

Hurricane Laura roars ashore at 150mph in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:55:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

has pounded the Gulf Coast of the US with ferocious winds , torrential rain and rising seawater as it roared ashore in Louisiana. Videos on social media showed Laura ’s winds battering a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass and debris flew to the ground.

Sheriff: Those who didn't evacuate before Hurricane Laura should put their name, next of kin in a pocket

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:54:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

(CNN) -- Louisiana officials are warning those who didn't evacuate from mandatory zones before Hurricane Laura hit that rescue efforts won't start until the surge has passed. "Those choosing to stay and face this very dangerous storm must understand that rescue efforts cannot and will not begin....

Sheriff: Those who didn't evacuate before Hurricane Laura should put their name, next of kin in a pocket

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:54:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

(CNN) -- Louisiana officials are warning those who didn't evacuate from mandatory zones before Hurricane Laura hit that rescue efforts won't start until the surge has passed. "Those choosing to stay and face this very dangerous storm must understand that rescue efforts cannot and will not begin....

14-year-old girl confirmed as first fatality of 'catastrophic' Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:54:00 +0200telegraph (en)

A 14-year-old girl has become the first fatality of Hurricane Laura , the Louisiana state Governor has confirmed. John Bel Edwards said the girl died after a tree fell on her home and warned the state to brace for further casualties. Hurricane Laura slammed into Louisiana as one of the most powerful....

The Latest: 1st death reported from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:52:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home. The governors of Louisiana and Texas say search and rescue teams are still looking, but they’ve found reports so far of widespread fatalities.

The Latest: 1st death reported from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:49:00 +0200wral (en)

By The Associated Press. The Latest on Hurricane Laura : Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home. The governors of Louisiana and Texas say search and rescue teams are still....

Weather live updates: Lake Charles sees widespread damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:49:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

7:59 a.m. Galveston County Judge Mark Henry announced Thursday morning that residents are free to return to their homes. Those who live on the Bolivar Peninsula are asked to wait before trekking back to give road crews more time to clean up debris. 7:52 a.m.

Laura knocks out power for most of Orange County

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:49:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

1 of 73 A man looks into an overturned 18-wheeler truck at daybreak after Hurricane Laura moved through the area Thursday, August 27, 2020, near Sulphur, La. Photo: Jon Shapley, Staff photographer 4 of 73 A cyclist rides along the seawall following landfall of Hurricane Laura on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 in Galveston.

The Latest: 1st death reported from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:49:00 +0200startribune (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : Gov. John Bel Edwards said he's received report of the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home. The governors of Louisiana and Texas say search and rescue teams are still looking, but they've found reports so far of widespread fatalities.

The Latest: 1st death reported from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:49:00 +0200sfgate (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home. The governors of Louisiana and Texas say search and rescue teams are still looking, but they've found reports so far of widespread fatalities.

Hurricane Laura batters southwest Louisiana, weakens to Category 2 after 'catastrophic' landfall - Reuters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:49:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

Laura made landfall just before 1 a.m. as a Category 4 storm packing winds of 150 mph (240 kph) in the small town of Cameron, Louisiana, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. It rapidly weakened to a Category 2 storm Thursday morning with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (168 kmh) as it moved....

L'ouragan Laura s'abat sur la Louisiane avant de faiblir

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:47:00 +0200boursier-fr (fr)

Crédit photo © Reuters. par Ernest Scheyder. HOUSTON, Texas (Reuters) - L'ouragan Laura s'est abattu aux premières heures de la journée de jeudi sur la côte de la Louisiane, avec des vents soufflants à 240 km/h, ce qui en fait l'une des plus violentes tempêtes à frapper cet Etat du sud des....

Laura blasts Gulf Coast with wind, rain and wall of seawater

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:47:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

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.

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

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

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

Teen dies from fallen tree caused by Hurricane Laura

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

LOUISIANA (WAFB) - Officials with the Governor’s office confirm a Louisiana teen was killed due to a fallen tree caused by A 14-year-old girl reportedly died after the tree fell on her family’s home. This is the first reported death attributed to Hurricane Laura . No additional information was provided.

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

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

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

Hurricane Laura Moves North As Louisiana Hit By Damaging Winds

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

Hurricane Laura , weakened but still a powerful Category 2 storm with wind speeds of 100 miles per hour and higher gusts, made its way inland on Thursday moving north over western and central Louisiana along the Texas state line after hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast overnight, causing catastrophic damage and leaving thousands without power.

The Latest: 1st death reported from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:44:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 27, 2020 at 8:37 am CDT By The Associated Press The Latest on Hurricane Laura : Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home. The governors of Louisiana and Texas say search and....

The Latest: 1st death reported from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:44:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

The Associated Press. The Latest on Hurricane Laura : Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s received report of the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home. The governors of Louisiana and Texas say search and rescue teams are still looking,....

Hurricane Laura Sweeps Through Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:43:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Hurricane Laura ripped through the coasts of Louisiana and Texas as it made landfall as a Category 4 storm early Thursday morning. NOW PLAYING Hurricane Laura Sweeps Through Gulf Coast; ....

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:43:00 +0200delawareonline (en)

Port Arthur, Texas, mostly spared from widespread damage. Hurricane Laura pounded southeast Texas for several hours overnight but didn’t seem to deliver the same level of devastation it levied on Louisiana. Port Arthur, Texas, was mostly spared from widespread damage and roads in and out of the city appeared passable, according to local newscasts.

Oil prices slip as Hurricane Laura makes Gulf Coast landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:43:00 +0200zawya-palestine (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as a category 4 storm, one of the most powerful to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea. Oil producers on Tuesday had shut 1.

États-Unis: La Louisiane s’éveille après le passage de l’ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:42:00 +020024heures (fr)

La Louisiane s’attendait au pire jeudi au lever du jour avant de pouvoir constater l’ampleur des dégâts causés par l’arrivée dans la nuit de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet État. Il a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 1 heure locale (8 heures heure suisse)....

Hurricane Laura batters US Gulf coast, as officials warn of ‘catastrophic damage’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:42:00 +0200scmp (en)

Hurricane Laura makes landfall on the Louisiana/Texas border as a Category 4 storm early on Thursday morning. Photo: EPA-EFE. Hurricane Laura batters US Gulf coast, as officials warn of ‘catastrophic damage’ The National Hurricane Centre said Laura hit the coast with winds of 241kph as a Category....

Hurricane Laura could bring 'same damage' as Katrina, officials fear The Independent

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:42:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

has suggested that Hurricane Laura will cause a similar amount of damage as Hurricane did in 2005. Scott Trahan, who works in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, made the comment while speaking on the broadcaster NBC's "Today" programme. Mr Trahan said: "I'm afraid we're going to have the same damage we had....

La Louisiane attend de constater les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:41:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

La Louisiane s'attendait au pire jeudi au lever du jour avant de pouvoir constater l'ampleur des dégâts causés par l'arrivée dans la nuit de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat. Il a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 01H00 locale (06H00 GMT) au niveau de....

When it comes to storms and protecting your home, err on the side of caution: We’ll tell you how

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:40:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

Considering Hurricane Laura has been top of mind all week, especially for those in states like Texas and Louisiana, it’s only natural to wonder how you would prepare in a similar severe weather situation. Hopefully you’ve never had to experience a devastating weather event, but they certainly....

Catastrophic hurricane Laura lashes Louisana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:40:00 +0200tert (en)

reports. Forecasters earlier warned that the storm, a category four when it struck the coast with winds of up to 150mph (240km/h), threatened to cause an "unsurvivable" storm surge. Hurricane Laura is one of the strongest storms to ever hit the US Gulf Coast. Half a million residents have been told to leave parts of Texas and Louisiana.

Louisiana's governor says the damage is extensive, but warns a full assessment isn't known yet

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:39:00 +0200cnn (en)

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said major evacuations along coastal Texas ahead of Hurricane Laura “no doubt saved lives.” "The early reports are that there were no deaths," Abbot said while speaking to CNN’s Alisyn Camerota. “One reason for that is because people did heed the warnings to evacuate.” But Abbott warned the storm isn’t over yet.

15h16 La Louisiane attend de constater les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura AFP

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

La Louisiane s'attendait au pire jeudi au lever du jour avant de pouvoir constater l'ampleur des dégâts causés par l'arrivée dans la nuit de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat. Il a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 01H00 locale (06H00 GMT) au niveau de....

Covering Colorado 5 Things You Need To Know - August 27, 2020 Brenda Argueta 6:35 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200koaa (en)

Good morning southern Colorado and here's what you need to know on your Thursday morning. If you'd like to read the full story, be sure to click on the story headline. Earlier this month News =5 introduced you to a family who couldn't visit their loved one who lives in a nursing home, being told....

Hurricane Laura blasts Louisiana with 150 mph winds and a wall of water

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200nj (en)

By The Associated Press LAKE ARTHUR, La. — Hurricane Laura slammed the Gulf Coast with ferocious winds of 150 mph, torrential rain and a wall of seawater that could push 40 miles inland as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border.

Storm chasers follow Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:37:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Locked-down video cameras captured the arrival of Hurricane Laura up and down the Gulf Coast. What are they telling storm-chasers about the force unleased by the Laura? Omar Villafranca reports.

DIRECT. Coronavirus : la maire de Marseille dénonce "un deux poids deux mesures" dans la gestion de l'épidémie

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:36:00 +0200france3 (fr)

Retrouvez ici l'intégralité de notre live #CORONAVIRUS. 15h22 : La mairie de Paris va distribuer gratuitement des masques lavables et réutilisables aux collégiens parisiens pour lutter contre l'épidémie de Covid-19, a annoncé Patrick Bloche, l'adjoint à la maire en charge de l'éducation.

Ouragan Laura: Le danger d’une onde de tempête, expliqué

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:36:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

L’ouragan Laura a touché terre à 1 h HE jeudi à Cameron, en Louisiane, en tant qu’ouragan féroce de catégorie 4 avec des vents de 140 mi / h. Il a depuis déclassé en ouragan de catégorie 2, avec des vitesses de vent de 100 mi / h, et se déplace vers le nord.

États-Unis: La Louisiane s’éveille après le passage de l’ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:36:00 +0200tdg (fr)

La Louisiane s’attendait au pire jeudi au lever du jour avant de pouvoir constater l’ampleur des dégâts causés par l’arrivée dans la nuit de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet État. Il a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 1 heure locale (8 heures heure suisse)....

Hurricane Laura: The latest on storm’s impact on Texas, Louisiana

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

Greetings, Houston. Here’s the latest on Hurricane Laura : Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, around 1 a.m. as a strong category 4 hurricane. 8 a.m. update: Laura was downgraded to a category 2 hurricane as it moved inland over Louisiana into Arkansas.

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

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

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

La Louisiane attend de constater les dégâts de l’ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(Lake Charles) La Louisiane s’attendait au pire jeudi au lever du jour avant de pouvoir constater l’ampleur des dégâts causés par l’arrivée dans la nuit de Laura , l’un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet État. Gianrigo MARLETTA, avec Sébastien DUVAL à Washington Agence France-Presse.

La Louisiane attend de constater les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:33:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

Lake Charles (Etats-Unis) (AFP) - La Louisiane s'attendait au pire jeudi au lever du jour avant de pouvoir constater l'ampleur des dégâts causés par l'arrivée dans la nuit de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat. Il a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers....

PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Storm Damage from Hurricane Laura across La.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:31:00 +0200wafb (en)

Portion of St. Pat's skybridge blown off in Hurricane Laura . (Source: KPLC viewer) By WAFB Staff August 27, 2020 at 8:24 AM CDT - Updated August 27 at 8:24 AM. BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Hurricane Laura is impacting the entire state of Louisiana as it moves further inland. See photos and videos fo the damage below.

The Latest: 6 hours after landfall, Laura remains Cat. 2

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:31:00 +0200gazette (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — Forecasters say Laura remained a Category 2 hurricane about 6 hours after making landfall. The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane still packed sustained winds of 100 mph, according to an update Thursday morning. That makes it a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm but reduced to a Category 3 quickly

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:30:00 +0200azcentral (en)

. Hurricane Laura made landfall near the Texas and Louisiana border as a Category 4 storm but downgraded to a less severe storm within hours.

Hurricane Laura brings strong winds and flooding to Lafayette, Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:30:00 +0200azcentral (en)

. Hurricane Laura brought flooding and high winds to Lafayette, Louisiana, in the early morning of August 27.

Real world chaos undercuts Trump's convention message

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:28:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Law and order was a central message of Vice President Mike Pence’s convention speech last night. “The violence must stop, whether in Minneapolis, Portland, or Kenosha, too many heroes have died defending our freedom to see American strike each other down.

Etats-Unis : l’ouragan de catégorie 4 Laura, « extrêmement dangereux » arrive en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:27:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

L'ouragan Laura s'est renforcé mercredi en catégorie 4 , et s'approche désormais de la catégorie 5, la plus haute sur l'échelle d'intensité, charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 240 km/h. Il est considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux » et a désormais touché terre près de....

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana with fierce wind, catastrophic storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:26:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 (NHC) said the storm,....

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana and parts of Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:26:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

. Reporter Robert Sherman is on the ground in Louisiana as Hurricane Laura stomps through. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Local power crews head out to help during Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:26:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

. Central Florida power crews are heading into the path of the storm. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

OUC crews head to Louisiana to help restore power after Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:26:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. Central Florida power crews are heading into the path of the storm. Twelve employees with the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) left on Thursday morning to make their way to Lafayette, Louisiana. Hurricane Laura made landfall in the early morning hours as a devastating Category 4 storm.

Record-breaking Hurricane Laura sees 150mph winds and floods as locals told to keep ID in their pocket in case they drown

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:25:00 +0200metro-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura smashed into Louisiana on Thursday morning, ripping scores of windows off a skyscraper in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and bringing flooding to Sabine Pass in east Texas, bottom right (Pictures: AP/National Weather Service/Getty) Hurricane Laura’s 150mph winds have matched those of....

Hurricane Laura could cause storm surges up to 20ft and 150mph winds

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:25:00 +0200metro-uk (en)

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Forecasters have laid bare the scale of devastation Hurricane Laura could wreak on the shores of the US’s Gulf Coast. The Weather Channel shared a terrifying video using CGI to show....

Nation Hurricane Laura landfalls as Category 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:25:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm but reduced to a Category 3 quickly. Hurricane Laura made landfall near the Texas and Louisiana border as a Category 4 storm but downgraded to a less severe storm within hours.

Tornado watch issued for New Orleans, surrounding areas until 4 p.m. Thursday, forecasters say

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:24:00 +0200nola (en)

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for metro New Orleans and surrounding areas until 4 p.m. Thursday. Forecasters also expect a strong line of thunderstorms to affect some parishes. Parishes included in the tornado watch. Ascension, Assumption, Avoyelles, Bienville, Caldwell,....

Hurricane Laura most powerful hurricane to hit Louisiana in 150 years, major Cat. 4 at landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:24:00 +0200nola (en)

LAFITTE: Storm surge from Hurricane Laura , which made landfall overnight, causes some high water along Jean Lafitte Blvd. in Lafitte, La. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. Sand bag walls are keeping water surge contained but winds from the tail of the storm are still expected to cause more storm surge. (Photo by Max Becherer, NOLA.

Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:24:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station. “Views of Hurricane Laura taken from @Space_Station today. Stay safe everyone,” Cassidy, the Space Station commander, tweeted late Wednesday.

Texas coast braces for thousands of power outages, storm surges as Hurricane Laura barrels through Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:23:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Thousands in southeastern Texas were without power early Thursday, as catastrophic storm surges and extreme winds battered coastal areas under evacuation orders, and a weakening Hurricane Laura continues on its path north through Louisiana. Hurricane Laura moved ashore before 1 a.m. CDT just east of the Texas-Louisiana line near Cameron Parish, La.

Sheriff: Those who didn't evacuate before Hurricane Laura should put their name, next of kin in a pocket

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:23:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

(CNN) -- Louisiana officials are warning those who didn't evacuate from mandatory zones before Hurricane Laura hit that rescue efforts won't start until the surge has passed. "Those choosing to stay and face this very dangerous storm must understand that rescue efforts cannot and will not begin....

L'ouragan Laura a touché terre aux Etats-Unis, Louisiane et Texas en alerte maximale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:22:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Alerte maximale en Louisiane et au Texas : l'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. L'ouragan, considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", puisqu'il s'approche....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall as Category 4 storm, bringing heavy winds and flooding

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:22:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm, bringing winds of 120 to 150 miles per hour. Tony Dokoupil, Omar Villafranca, Jonathan Vigliotti and Errol Barnett are in Louisiana, where winds and rain have already caused significant destruction.

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura batters southern US states 22 mins ago World

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:22:00 +0200guardian-ng (en)

This NOAA/GOES satellite image shows Hurricane Laura over the US state of Louisiana, near the line of US state Texas at 11:50 UTC, on August 27, 2020. – Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US state of Louisiana Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of “unsurvivable” ocean....

La Louisiane attend de constater les dégâts de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:21:00 +0200lepetitjournal (fr)

La Louisiane s'attendait au pire jeudi au lever du jour avant de pouvoir constater l'ampleur des dégâts causés par l'arrivée dans la nuit de Laura , l'un des ouragans les plus violents à avoir jamais frappé cet Etat. Il a touché terre en catégorie 4 (sur 5) vers 01H00 locale (06H00 GMT) au niveau de....

Here's Timing For Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:20:00 +0200dailyvoice-ramapo (en)

A new round of strong thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour and possible golf-ball size hail, brief heavy downpours, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes will sweep through the region. The new likely time frame for storm activity on Thursday, Aug. 27 is from 2 p.m. to 10 p.

Hurricane Laura updates: Storm weakens to Category 2, 'unsurvivable' storm surge expected

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:19:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

ABC News By WILLIAM MANSELL and DANIEL MANZO, ABC News. (NEW YORK) — Laura is hitting the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 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....

L’ouragan Laura s’apaise en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:17:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

DELCAMBRE, Louisiane - La tempête Laura a été reléguée à un ouragan de catégorie 2, jeudi matin, alors qu’elle déferlait en Louisiane. Quand elle a atteint le sol, vers 2h heure de l’est, elle était considérée comme un ouragan de catégorie 4. Bien que cette tempête ne soit plus considérée comme un....

Fleeing Hurricane Laura: Survivor describes her race to safety

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:17:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

TORONTO -- In the days leading up to Hurricane Laura ’s arrival on the U.S. Gulf Coast, Becky Clements and her family made the heartbreaking decision to leave their home and most of their belongings and flee. Clements, her husband, and her parents, who are in their eighties, evacuated Lake Charles, La.

Sasol shuts troubled Lake Charles plant as hurricane approaches

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:17:00 +0200engineeringnews (en)

Sasol, the fuel and chemicals maker, will shut its $13-billion Lake Charles Chemicals Project due to Hurricane Laura making landfall on the US Gulf Coast. “Given Hurricane Laura’s forecast path,” Sasol will temporarily close down its facilities at Lake Charles, Louisiana, as well as Greens Bayou and....

Satellite captures moment Hurricane Laura slammed into Louisiana

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

This is the moment Hurricane Laura slammed into southwest Louisiana early Thursday as a Category 4 monster — packing maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, a satellite image shows. GOES-16 — which stands for Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, operated by NASA and the National Oceanic....

The Latest: 6 hours after landfall, Laura remains Cat. 2

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — Forecasters say Laura remained a Category 2 hurricane about 6 hours after making landfall. The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane still packed sustained winds of 100 mph, according to an update Thursday morning. That makes it a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Following days of warnings, Houston spared from Hurricane Laura

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

Following days of warnings and calls to take Laura seriously, Houston and Harris County awoke to a typical late August day Thursday, virtually unscathed by the category 4 hurricane’s overnight landfall in western Louisiana. The city and county saw occasional wind gusts of about 20 miles per hour but....

Over 513K without power after Laura makes landfall

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

Nearly 513,000 are already without power as of 6:30 a.m., with more outages expected, according to reports from the Weather Channel and Entergy Texas. Entergy stated that due to Laura 's intensity and restrictive COVID guidelines, it could take weeks before power is restored.

Hurricane Laura - live: 110mph storm will be as bad as Katrina, officials warn as 450,000 without power and reporter almost knocked out by debris

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200independent-UK (en)

Laura poses threat to energy infrastructure, prompting environmental worries. There are concerns that Laura could damage oil industry sites located around the Gulf Coast, where almost half of the country's oil refining capacity is situated. In 2017, Storm Harvey led to oil and chemical spills as well as large scale air pollution from refineries.

Florida Task Force 2 members on standby as Laura makes landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:11:00 +0200wsvn (en)

MIAMI (WSVN) - Members of Florida Task Force Two have loaded up their equipment and are now on alert after Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana. 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,....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall on the Texas-Louisiana border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:09:00 +0200bnnbloomberg (en)

Laura made landfall near Cameron in Louisiana as one of the region’s worst hurricanes in history, threatening to devastate the U.S. Gulf Coast with catastrophic storm surges, flash floods and powerful winds that could leave areas uninhabitable for weeks or months.

Hurricane Laura bringing "catastrophic storm surge" to parts of Louisiana - live updates - CBS News

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:09:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Laura made landfall overnight near Cameron, Louisiana, bringing "catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding" to portions of the state, the National Hurricane Center said early Thursday. The storm had intensified rapidly into a Category 4 hurricane....

Weather Stories

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

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

Hurricane Laura roars ashore at 150mph in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:07:00 +0200itv (en)

has pounded the Gulf Coast of the US with ferocious winds , torrential rain and rising seawater as it roared ashore in Louisiana. Videos on social media showed Laura ’s winds battering a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass and debris flew to the ground.

Hurricane Laura weakens as it moves across Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:07:00 +0200RTERadio (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 65km inland from the sea. Laura made landfall just before 1am (7am Irish time) as a Category 4 storm packing winds of 240km/h in....

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Texas Governor Greg Abbott joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss Hurricane Laura as it hit the Texas coast. Plus, the complications of weathering a hurricane during a pandemic. Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.

Oil prices steady as Hurricane Laura makes Gulf Coast landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200oann (en)

August 27, 2020. By Ahmad Ghaddar. LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices eased on Thursday as a massive hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico made landfall in the heart of the U.S. oil industry, forcing oil rigs and refineries to shut down. Brent crude <LCOc1> futures for October, which expire on Friday, fell 25 cents, or, 0.

Oil prices slip as Hurricane Laura makes Gulf Coast landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:05:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

Brent crude LCOc1 futures for October, which expire on Friday, fell 25 cents, or, 0.6% to $45.39 a barrel by 1223 GMT. The more active November Brent contract LCOc2 was down 28 cents, or 0.6%, at $45.88 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 futures fell 26 cents or 0.6% to $43.13 a barrel.

Hurricane Laura batters southwest Louisiana, weakens to Category 2 after 'catastrophic' landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:05:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

HOUSTON, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea. Laura made landfall just before 1 a.m.

Sasol shuts troubled Lake Charles plant as hurricane approaches

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200miningweekly (en)

Sasol, the fuel and chemicals maker, will shut its $13-billion Lake Charles Chemicals Project due to Hurricane Laura making landfall on the US Gulf Coast. “Given Hurricane Laura’s forecast path,” Sasol will temporarily close down its facilities at Lake Charles, Louisiana, as well as Greens Bayou and....

Les images des premiers dégâts de l'ouragan Laura en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

L'ouragan Laura entame sa traversée des États-Unis et touche lourdement l'état de la Louisiane, arrachant les arbres et coupant les lignes électriques.

The Latest: 6 hours after landfall, Laura remains Cat. 2

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

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — Forecasters say Laura remained a Category 2 hurricane about 6 hours after making landfall. The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane still packed sustained winds of 100 mph, according to an update Thursday morning. That makes it a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Here's Timing For Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:59:00 +0200dailyvoice-northrockland (en)

A new round of strong thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour and possible golf-ball size hail, brief heavy downpours, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes will sweep through the region. The new likely time frame for storm activity on Thursday, Aug. 27 is from 2 p.m. to 10 p.

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

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

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

The Latest: 6 hours after landfall, Laura remains Cat. 2

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

The Associated Press. The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — Forecasters say Laura remained a Category 2 hurricane about 6 hours after making landfall. The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane still packed sustained winds of 100 mph, according to an update Thursday morning.

Jackson EMC crews ready to respond to states impacted by Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200accesswdun (en)

Now that Hurricane Laura has made landfall on the southwest Louisiana coast, Jackson EMC is sending some of the cooperative's contractors to the region to assist with power restoration. Most of the 50 Jackson EMC contractors will be assisting Sam Houston Electric Cooperative, located in Livingston, Texas.

CT faces severe thunderstorms, remnants of Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200ctpost (en)

Connecticut could get some much needed rain from strong thunderstorms Thursday and the remnants of Hurricane Laura in the coming days. Here’s what to expect: ‘Enhanced risk’ of thunderstorms. The Storm Prediction Center says Connecticut has an “enhanced risk” for severe thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening.

County’s emergency management team to assist with Hurricane Laura logistics

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

Members of the Cameron County Emergency Management Team have been deployed to Beaumont to assist the Texas Disaster District Chair 15 as hurricane Laura made landfall. “Our County will assist the Beaumont, Texas area with the planning, evaluation, and implementation of logistics in light of the....

Laura blasts destructive, life-threatening Gulf Coast path

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, La. -- Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday, threatening the lives of people who didn't evacuate.

Hurricane Laura batters Louisiana coast, storm surge expected 30 miles inland

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:57:00 +0200mycouriertribune (en)

(The Center Square) – The storm surge from Hurricane Laura could reach 30 miles north into Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, the National Hurricane Center warned early Thursday, even as the storm has been downgraded to a Category 2. Laura made landfall overnight as a Category 4 storm with....

Here's Timing For Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:57:00 +0200dailyvoice-orangetown (en)

A new round of strong thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour and possible golf-ball size hail, brief heavy downpours, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes will sweep through the region. The new likely time frame for storm activity on Thursday, Aug. 27 is from 2 p.m. to 10 p.

Oil prices slip as Hurricane Laura makes Gulf Coast landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:57:00 +02004-traders (en)

Brent crude futures for October, which expire on Friday, fell 25 cents, or, 0.6% to $45.39 a barrel by 1223 GMT. The more active November Brent contract was down 28 cents, or 0.6%, at $45.88 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 26 cents or 0.6% to $43.13 a barrel.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall, rivaling Louisiana&#39;s worst storms

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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)....

The Latest: 6 hours after landfall, Laura remains Cat. 2

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Officials in multiple areas hit hard by the Hurricane Laura are unsure when rescuers will reach people affected by the storm. In Holly Beach, Louisiana, many residents raised the level of their homes after Hurricane Rita, but there were fears that the houses still were not high enough to withstand up to 20 feet of storm surge, Louisiana Lt.

The Latest: 6 hours after landfall, Laura remains Cat. 2

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200wftv (en)

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes.

Hurricane Laura bringing “catastrophic storm surge” to parts of Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

“Extremely dangerous” Hurricane Laura made landfall overnight near Cameron, Louisiana, bringing “catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding” to portions of the state, the National Hurricane Center said early Thursday. The storm had intensified rapidly into a Category 4 hurricane....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall shortly after midnight local time (05:00 GMT) near the district of Cameron, in Louisiana. Laura has strengthened rapidly from category three to category four, gaining 70% in power in just 24 hours. It is now close to becoming a category five storm.

Ouragan Laura : les premières images

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200parismatch (fr)

Le puissant ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi matin les côtes de la Louisiane, avec une force terrifiante. La catastrophe intervient en pleine pandémie de coronavirus. Alerte maximale en Louisiane et au Texas : l'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires....

Photos: See Hurricane Laura's impact from around Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:54:00 +0200nola (en)

NO.afterlaura.082820.0001.JPG LAFITTE: A resident of Lafitte stands on his porch to check the water level after Hurricane Laura arrived over land overnight Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. Sand bag walls are keeping water surge contained but winds from the tail of the storm are still expected to cause more storm surge.

Storm damage from Hurricane Laura in the Baton Rouge area

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:54:00 +0200wafb (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron, LA overnight as a Category 4 with maximum sustained winds of 150 MPH. This makes it the most powerful hurricane to strike Louisiana in over 150 years.

Hurricane Life-threatening storm surge continues as Hurricane Laura moves inland Emily McCain

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:54:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

MIAMI, Fla. — Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday morning near Cameron, Louisiana as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds. Laura is now at Category 2 strength with 100 mph winds. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) says storm surge, hurricane-force winds and flash....

Images, videos of Hurricane Laura damage in Lake Charles are emerging

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:54:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Images and videos are emerging Thursday of the damage Hurricane Laura has inflicted on the city of Lake Charles, La. -- near where the powerful storm made landfall this morning. The hurricane came ashore around 2 a.m. ET , leaving more than 290,000 homes and businesses without power in Louisiana and Texas before weakening into a Category 2 storm.

Hurricane Laura batters southwest Louisiana, weakens to Category 2 after 'catastrophic' landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:54:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

HOUSTON, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea. Laura made landfall just before 1 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200tennessean (en)

is poised to make landfall near 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 1 p.

National News The Latest: 6 hours after landfall, Laura remains Cat. 2 The Associated Press

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:49:00 +0200ksby (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — Forecasters say Laura remained a Category 2 hurricane about 6 hours after making landfall. The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane still packed sustained winds of 100 mph, according to an update Thursday morning. That makes it a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

The latest on Hurricane Laura: Surge swamps Holly Beach and Cameron, La.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:49:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes.

The Latest: 6 hours after landfall, Laura remains Cat. 2

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

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI Forecasters say Laura remained a Category 2 hurricane about 6 hours after making landfall. The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane still packed sustained winds of 100 mph, according to an update Thursday morning. That makes it a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Laura, now a Category 2 hurricane, still extremely dangerous

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

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....

Hurricane Laura: A Flood in Louisiana, United States

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

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

The Latest: 6 hours after landfall, Laura remains Cat. 2

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

By The Associated Press. The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — Forecasters say Laura remained a Category 2 hurricane about 6 hours after making landfall. The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane still packed sustained winds of 100 mph, according to an update Thursday morning.

Laura makes landfall with 'unsurvivable' storm surge, now a Category 2 hurricane

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

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday, threatening the lives of people who didn't heed evacuation orders. The U.S.

The Latest: 6 hours after landfall, Laura remains Cat. 2

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

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — Forecasters say Laura remained a Category 2 hurricane about 6 hours after making landfall. The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane still packed sustained winds of 100 mph, according to an update Thursday morning. That makes it a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Hurricane Laura in Texas: Storm downgraded to Category 2

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:47:00 +0200click2houston (en)

Thursday's biggest developments: Hurricane Laura downgraded to Category 2. Hurricane Laura downgraded to Category 2. [7:12 a.m.] After battering the Gulf Coast shortly after midnight Thursday, Hurricane Laura has been downgraded to a Category 2 storm as it moves northeast through the Texas-Louisiana border.

Hurricane Laura batters southwest Louisiana, weakens to Category 2 after 'catastrophic' landfall This content was published on Aug 27, 2020 Aug 27, 2020 By Ernest Scheyder HOUSTON, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:46:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

By Ernest Scheyder. HOUSTON, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea. Laura made landfall just before 1 a.

Here's Timing For Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:46:00 +0200dailyvoice-clarkstown (en)

A new round of strong thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour and possible golf-ball size hail, brief heavy downpours, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes will sweep through the region. The new likely time frame for storm activity on Thursday, Aug. 27 is from 2 p.m. to 10 p.

Timeline For Severe Storms, 60 MPH Wind, Possible Tornadoes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:46:00 +0200patch (en)

"Our main focus today is a high risk of severe weather in Connecticut this afternoon! A tornado warning is possible along with strong damaging winds and large hail stones," Simmons said on social media. "Please keep your phone charged and close by in case there is a warning anytime from 1 to 2 PM on....

The Latest: 6 hours after landfall, Laura remains Cat. 2

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:45:00 +0200tribtown (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — Forecasters say Laura remained a Category 2 hurricane about 6 hours after making landfall. The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane still packed sustained winds of 100 mph, according to an update Thursday morning. That makes it a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Hurricane Laura to bring severe weather risk to Alabama

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:42:00 +0200al (en)

By Leigh Morgan Hurricane Laura made landfall well to the west of Alabama early this morning, but it could bring some rough weather to the state starting on Friday. Laura will continue to move northward over Louisiana, Texas and into Arkansas today, but the National Hurricane Center expects the....

American Red Cross spokesperson: More than 600 volunteers were sent for 'catastrophic' hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:40:00 +0200msnbc (en)

03:18 While speaking about the impact of Hurricane Laura on MSNBC, MaryJane Mudd, American Red Cross communications director for the Texas Gulf Coast Region, spoke about sending more than 600 volunteers to help assist residents with the "catastrophic" storm. Aug.

Laura weakens, still a dangerous Category 2 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:39:00 +0200cleveland (en)

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.

Jacob Blake protests, coronavirus updates, RNC recap & more: What’s trending today

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:39:00 +0200cleveland (en)

By Mike Rose, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio - Read more about expanding protests over the shooting of Jacob Blake, get a recap of night 3 of the RNC, check out the latest coronavirus updates and see more stories trending online today. Jacob Blake updates.

The Latest: 6 hours after landfall, Laura remains Cat. 2

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:37:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

The Associated Press. The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — Forecasters say Laura remained a Category 2 hurricane about 6 hours after making landfall. The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane still packed sustained winds of 100 mph, according to an update Thursday morning.

Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:37:00 +0200foxnews (en)

astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station. “Views of Hurricane Laura taken from @Space_Station today. Stay safe everyone,” Cassidy, the Space Station commander, tweeted late Wednesday.

Images, videos of Hurricane Laura damage in Lake Charles are emerging

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:37:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Images and videos are emerging Thursday of the damage Hurricane Laura has inflicted on the city of Lake Charles, La. -- near where the powerful storm made landfall this morning. The hurricane came ashore around 2 a.m. ET , leaving more than 290,000 homes and businesses without power in Louisiana and Texas before weakening into a Category 2 storm.

What to watch for Thursday at the RNC: Trump sets the tone

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:37:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Twenty-two days until early voting starts. Thirty-three days until the first presidential debate. Fifty-six days until the final presidential debate. Sixty-eight days until the presidential election. President Trump, in his keynote address Thursday night at the Republican National Convention (RNC),....

Laura leaves 75K without power across SETX

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:35:00 +0200chron (en)

The power is out for nearly 75,000 Entergy Texas customers in Jefferson, Orange and Hardin counties this morning after a night of high winds brought on by Hurricane Laura . The outages were not as severe as local officials had feared, however, as the historically potent Laura trained its fury on the other side of the Texas-Louisiana border.

What We Know About The Damage From Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:31:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

KEY POINTS Nearly 400,000 customers between Texas and Louisiana lost power after Hurricane Laura made landfall; Widespread flooding has been reported from the "unsurvivable storm surge" Laura brought with it; Laura has weakened rapidly since making landfall, dropping to a category 2 storm in a few hours.

Storm 5 Alert: Laura remnants could bring 1-3 inches of rain, storms to Middle Tennessee

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:30:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Storm 5 Alert will go into effect on Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura could bring several inches of rain and a few strong storms to Middle Tennessee. Laura made landfall overnight Thursday as a powerful category 4 hurricane with winds near 150 mph.

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

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

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

Hotels for Hurricane Laura evacuees at capacity in Austin, Texas

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

Texans from a corner of the state that expected to be hit hardest by Hurricane Laura assembled at Circuit of the Americas on a blazing Wednesday afternoon to see if they could receive shelter in an Austin hotel, courtesy of the city. “I want to go home. It’s hot, and I miss my house,” said Tanyria Duhon, an 11-year-old from Port Arthur.

Laura, now a Category 2 hurricane, still extremely dangerous

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:29:00 +0200readingeagle (en)

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....

The Latest: 6 hours after landfall, Laura remains Cat. 2

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:29:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — Forecasters say Laura remained a Category 2 hurricane about 6 hours after making landfall. The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane still packed sustained winds of 100 mph, according to an update Thursday morning. That makes it a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

In pictures: 'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:28:00 +0200news-az (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana around 2 a.m. Thursday as a powerful Category 4 storm, with winds of 150 mph. The storm rapidly weakened to Category 2, but was still blasting the region with powerful winds of over 100 mph, CNN reports. More than 270,000 customers in Texas and Louisiana were without power early Thursday morning.

Laura updates: Hurricane weakens to Category 2, 'unsurvivable' storm surge expected

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

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 City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes," the....

First Alert Forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:26:00 +0200kswo (en)

Some big news overnight, Hurricane Laura made landfall just after 1AM this morning as a Category 4 hurricane near Cameron, Louisiana. Daylight is now just revealing the destruction and devastation that Laura caused which is expected to be widespread. Just shy of the 7 o’clock hour, Laura has already....

Rescuers poised to move in as Hurricane Laura still howls

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:26:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Laura is still a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper over Louisiana, six hours after making landfall as a Category 4. That’s no longer considered catastrophic but still extremely dangerous. Forecasters were predicting an unsurvivable storm surge along a stretch of....

Laura, now a Category 2 hurricane, still extremely dangerous

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:26:00 +0200wsvn (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday, threatening the lives of people who didn’t evacuate.

Hurricane Laura: Louisiana Inundated With 9 Feet of Storm Surge, Hundreds of Thousands Lose Power

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:25:00 +0200weather-en-IN (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall as a powerful Category 4 hurricane early Thursday morning (US time) in Louisiana with 150 mph winds and over 9 feet of storm surge that ripped buildings to pieces, knocked out power to hundreds of thousands and inundated the coastline.

The Latest: Laura still a dangerous Category 2 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:25:00 +0200hjnews (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper inland over Louisiana. That’s no longer a major hurricane but it still has extremely dangerous maximum sustained winds of 110mph (175 kph), nearly five hours....

Hospital Utilizes Internet Command Center in Preparation for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:25:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

BUNKIE, La. Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A Louisiana hospital is activating emergency command of its crisis communications in preparation for the possible landfall of Hurricane Laura , in Louisiana . Though Category 4 Hurricane Laura may go West of Bunkie General Hospital, the management now feels....

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm weakens to Category 2, &#39;unsurvivable&#39; storm surge expected

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:25:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Laura is hitting the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 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 City,....

Forecasters warn ‘unsurvivable’ Hurricane Laura could sink entire communities

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:24:00 +0200metro-uk (en)

Fears have been raised that the hurricane could trigger a 20ft storm surge that would wipe out huge areas (Picture: Reuters/Getty/EPA) Hurricane Laura has battered the US’s Gulf Coast with 150mph winds, torrential rain and rising seawater, as forecasters warn it could bring an ‘unsurvivable’ 20ft storm surge flooding.

Hurricane Laura is expected to join these devastating storms as the most destructive ever

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:24:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura 7 a.m. forecast update - Thursday, Aug. 27

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:24:00 +0200wafb (en)

At 7 a.m., the center of Hurricane Laura was located near latitude 31.2 North, longitude 93.3 West. Laura is moving toward the north near 15 mph (24 km/h) and this motion should continue through the day. A northeastward to east-northeastward motion is expected tonight and Friday.

La force des ouragans: l'échelle Saffir-Simpson

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

. L'échelle Saffir-Simpson, qui mesure l'intensité des ouragans en vidéographie. Alerte maximale en Louisiane et au Texas : l'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. VIDEOGRAPHIE.

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall in U.S. as a Category 4 Storm, Bringing 'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200people-com (en)

More than 103,000 people in Texas and nearly 400,000 people in Lousiana are without power following Laura 's landfall, according to PowerOutage.us. The forceful hurricane is expected to move across southwestern Louisiana throughout the morning, and then continue northward with Laura's center forecast....

Watch: Texas, Louisiana brace for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

. Laura is expected to be a Category 4 hurricane when it makes landfall and could bring a storm surge described as “unsurvivable.” CBC reports.

Hurricane Laura brings tornado threat after Louisiana landfall, Lake Charles 'severely damaged'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

The historic made landfall early Thursday in Cameron , about 45 miles south of Lake Charles, as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 mph. "This is a time for all of us to be praying for the best, while we're prepared for the worst. God bless you and your families," Lousiana Gov.

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall in U.S. as a Category 4 Storm, Bringing 'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

More than 103,000 people in Texas and nearly 400,000 people in Lousiana are without power following Laura 's landfall, according to PowerOutage.us. The forceful hurricane is expected to move across southwestern Louisiana throughout the morning, and then continue northward with Laura's center forecast....

Video: Ferocious 100 mph winds from Hurricane Laura cause flying debris

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Ferocious 100 mph winds from Hurricane Laura cause flying debris 01:12 NBC’s Catie Beck reports from Lake Charles, La., as wind gusts close to 100 miles per hour are causing debris to fly off of buildings even after the storm had been downgraded to a category 2 hurricane. Aug.

Live updates: Laura bringing "catastrophic storm surge" to Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Laura made landfall overnight near Cameron, Louisiana, bringing "catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding" to portions of the state, the National Hurricane Center said early Thursday. The storm had intensified rapidly into a Category 4 hurricane....

FOX 5 Storm Team: Laura, now a Category 2 hurricane, still extremely dangerous

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:22:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

ATLANTA Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday, threatening the lives of people who didn’t evacuate. Laura made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane but continues to weaken.

The Latest: Laura still a dangerous Category 2 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:21:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper inland over Louisiana. That’s no longer a major hurricane but it still has extremely dangerous maximum sustained winds of 110mph (175 kph), nearly five hours....

The Latest: 6 hours after landfall, Laura remains Cat. 2

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:21:00 +0200therepublic (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — Forecasters say Laura remained a Category 2 hurricane about 6 hours after making landfall. The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane still packed sustained winds of 100 mph, according to an update Thursday morning. That makes it a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Hotels Hotels for hurricane evacuees at capacity in Austin

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:18:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Texans from a corner of the state that expected to be hit hardest by Hurricane Laura assembled at Circuit of the Americas on a blazing Wednesday afternoon to see if they could receive shelter in an Austin hotel, courtesy of the city. “I want to go home. It’s hot, and I miss my house,” said Tanyria Duhon, an 11-year-old from Port Arthur.

Weather Hurricane Laura makes landfall as category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:18:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane Laura makes landfall as a category 4 storm. The storm will first blast Texas and Louisiana before impacting a larger portion of the southern U.S. as it moves inland.

Weather Laura's strong wind pummels Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:18:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane Laura 's strong wind and heavy rain pummel Louisiana. As Hurricane Laura swept through Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Aug. 27, strong wind and heavy rain raced through the city.

Residents warned to put Social Security number, next of kin in pocket as Laura nears

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:17:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

Hurricane Laura roared across the Louisiana coastline early Thursday as a Category 4 storm, bringing 240 kph (150 mph) winds and what is sure to be devastating destruction when the sun rises. Laura -- the region's strongest storm in over a century -- made landfall at about 2 a.m. as a Category 4 storm with winds of 240 kph (150 mph).

Hurricane Laura Slams Louisiana Coast With Fierce Wind, Surging Sea

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:16:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

LAKE ARTHUR—Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday, threatening the lives of people who didn’t evacuate.

Timeline For Severe Storms, 60 MPH Winds, And Possible Tornadoes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:16:00 +0200patch (en)

"Our main focus today is a high risk of severe weather in Connecticut this afternoon! A tornado warning is possible along with strong damaging winds and large hail stones," Simmons said on social media. "Please keep your phone charged and close by in case there is a warning anytime from 1 to 2 PM on....

Hospital Utilizes Internet Command Center in Preparation for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:15:00 +0200finanzen-ch (en)

BUNKIE, La. Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A Louisiana hospital is activating emergency command of its crisis communications in preparation for the possible landfall of Hurricane Laura , in Louisiana . Though Category 4 Hurricane Laura may go West of Bunkie General Hospital, the management now feels....

'Apocalyptic' Hurricane Laura hits US - but some stay put despite warning it could push massive wall of water 40 miles inland

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

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

Apocalyse Now: Lowlands Evacuated As Laura Lashes Louisiana In ‘Unsurvivable’ Tempest.

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

(BBC)–Thursday, 27th August, 2020–Hurricane Laura has made landfall in the US state of Louisiana, causing flash flooding and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power. Forecasters earlier warned that the storm, a category four when it struck the coast with winds of up to 150mph (240km/h),....

Hospital Utilizes Internet Command Center in Preparation for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:13:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

BUNKIE, La. Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A Louisiana hospital is activating emergency command of its crisis communications in preparation for the possible landfall of Hurricane Laura , in Louisiana . Though Category 4 Hurricane Laura may go West of Bunkie General Hospital, the management now feels....

Severe storms likely in Upstate NY today; 75 mph winds, large hail possible

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:13:00 +0200syracuse (en)

Fallen limbs and trees litter the Assumption Cemetery grounds in Lyncourt after an intense thunderstorm surged through Syracuse May 20, 2019. N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.com. Syracuse, N.Y. -- A powerful storm system moving across the Great Lakes will likely bring damaging winds and power....

Hurricane Laura ravages Louisiana, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ wall of water

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:12:00 +0200nypost (en)

Hurricane Laura unleashed widespread destruction and devastating floodwaters after slamming early Thursday into Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster — before weakening to a still powerful Cat-2 storm that can still cause an “unsurvivable” wall of water 40 miles inland, the National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Laura Pounds Gulf Coast With Ferocious Wind, Heavy Rain

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:12:00 +0200npr (en)

The storm weakened slightly after it came ashore over southwestern Louisiana, near the Texas border. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Ashley Buller of the Cameron Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness.

Hurricane Laura: the category three storm’s path as it brings 150mph winds to Louisiana - and if it could impact UK weather

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:12:00 +0200TheScotsman (en)

Half a million residents were evacuated from their homes in Louisiana and Texas. Hurricane Laura has made landfall in Louisiana bringing wind speeds of up to 150mph with storm surges of more than 20ft possible. The storm’s arrival has been prefaced with severe warning from weather experts with....

L’ouragan Laura pourrait être l’un des pires de l’histoire des Etats-Unis L’Obs

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:11:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© Copyright 2020, L'Obs. L’ouragan Laura a atteint ce jeudi 27 août les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d’affronter l’une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, quinze ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. Laura, considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux » , puisqu’il s’approche de....

Oil, gas prices slip as Hurricane Laura makes landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:11:00 +0200foxbusiness (en)

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Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Gulf Coast Lashed by High Winds and Flooding

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:11:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Hurricane Laura sweeps ashore as one of most powerful storms to ever hit the U.S. 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-an-hour winds and a surge of water that was predicted to reach as high as 20 feet.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm downgraded to a Category 2; hurricane conditions spread inland

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:10:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Calls of ppl trapped in homes w/rising water coming in from several places in Lake Charles on Cajun Navy dispatch. Cajun Navy is organizing rescues for as soon as they can get out. ⯑Poverty Vegan⯑Antifa Dish Washer (@dennysat4am) August 27, 2020 NHC_Atlantic: 8 PM CDT Position Update for Hurricane # Laura .

HURRICANE LAURA 'A lot of structures are going to be leveled'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:10:00 +0200eep (en)

The Transformation of the Energy Sector. HURRICANE LAURA 'A lot of structures are going to be leveled' , E&E News reporter Published: Thursday, August 27, 2020 Hurricane Laura made landfall early this morning after strengthening into a potentially devastating storm yesterday, forcing refineries,....

Teladoc Health Is Providing Free Virtual Health Care Services to Those Impacted by Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:10:00 +02004-traders (en)

(NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in virtual care, is providing free, 24/7 general medical telehealth visits to residents, first responders and others directly impacted by Hurricane Laura which is set to have significant impact across the Texas and Louisiana Coasts and up through Arkansas.

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

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

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

Wind and rain blast through streets as Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +0200in-cyprus (en)

A satellite view of lightning from Hurricane Laura , August 25, 2020, in this still image from video obtained via social media. NOAA via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall. Oil Markets Shrug.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +0200barrons (en)

, Hurricane Laura reached Texas and Louisiana with winds of as high as 150 miles an hour, though winds have dropped to about 110 miles an hour. The storm is expected to move over Arkansas by tonight. The National Hurricane Center warned that “there is a danger of life-threatening storm surge with....

Over 513K without power in Texas, Louisiana after Laura makes landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Nearly 513,000 are already without power as of 6:30 a.m., with more outages expected, according to reports from the Weather Channel and Entergy Texas. Entergy stated that due to Laura 's intensity and restrictive COVID guidelines, it could take weeks before power is restored.

Hurricane Laura Live Update: Catastrophic storm pounds Gulf Coast after Category 4 landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A still dangerous Hurricane Laura is pounding the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater. The storm has been downgraded to Category 2 after roaring ashore overnight over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border as a life-threatening Category 4.

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana: Hurricane Laura made landfall in the southern US state of Louisiana on Thursday (Aug 27) and the monster Category 4 storm prompted warnings of "unsurvivable" ocean surges and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents.

'Write name and next of kin and put it a ziplock bag in your pocket'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:04:00 +0200itv (en)

Residents of a Louisiana parish have been ordered to evacuate or place their details "in a ziploc bag in [their] pocket", as Hurricane Laura sweeps through the US state. On Wednesday, the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office issued a mandatory evacuation and curfew amid As Hurricane Laura made landfall....

Laura, now a Category 2 hurricane, still extremely dangerous

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:03:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura Brings Strong Winds and Flooding to Lafayette

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:03:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Hurricane Laura brought flooding and high winds to Lafayette, Louisiana, in the early morning of August 27, according to local media reports. The National Hurricane Center said winds of up to 150 mph struck southern Louisiana bringing “unsurvivable storm surge, hurricane-fore winds and flash flooding” to the state.

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

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

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

Hurricane Laura slams into US with 'unsurvivable' force

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:02:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 65km inland from the sea. The National Weather Service said the storm surge, possibly higher than a two-storey house, could....

Eye Opener: Hurricane Laura makes landfall with 150 mph winds

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

Hurricane Laura has begun pounding the Gulf Coast with winds of up to 150 miles per hour. Also, pro athletes stood together to protest racial violence with NBA, WNBA and MLB teams boycotting games Wednesday evening. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.

Live updates: Laura bringing "catastrophic storm surge" to Louisiana

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

"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Laura made landfall overnight near Cameron, Louisiana, bringing "catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding" to portions of the state, the National Hurricane Center said early Thursday. The storm had intensified rapidly into a Category 4 hurricane....

L'ouragan Laura a atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:01:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

L'ouragan Laura fait son entrée sur le territoire américain par l'État de la Louisiane, et provoque de lourds dégâts sur le territoire américain. Des vents jusqu'à 240 km/h ont été recensés, et ils peuvent provoquer une montée des eaux "mortelle" selon le Centre National de Ouragans (NHC).

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

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

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

Laura, now a Category 2 hurricane, still extremely dangerous

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:59:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, La: Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday, threatening the lives of people who didn't evacuate.

Laura tracks inland after landfall as a Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:56:00 +0200al (en)

Laura was still a powerful storm as it moved farther inland on Thursday morning in Louisiana. Laura made landfall around 1 a.m. near Cameron, La., with 150 mph winds. By Leigh Morgan Hurricane Laura continued to devastate parts of Louisiana on Thursday morning as it moved farther inland while continuing to weaken.

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

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

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

Republican National Convention day 4: Start time, speakers, how to watch and stream

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:55:00 +0200inquirer-com (en)

President Donald Trump will be squarely in the spotlight tonight as he delivers his acceptance speech to end the Republican National Convention. That is, if he doesn’t postpone his speech due to Hurricane Laura . White House adviser Kellyanne Conway told reporters Wednesday night that Trump still....

Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana with 150mph winds and ‘unsurvivable’ 20ft surges leaving 150,000 without power

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

Waves from the storm surge from Hurricane Laura began to come ashore at Sea Rim State Park Credit: Getty Images - Getty. Potentially catastrophic impacts will continue, forecasters said. It is feared winds of up to 150ft could rip apart buildings, level trees and toss vehicles like toys.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana at 150mph; causes catastrophic damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:54:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

The catastrophic Hurricane Laura has made landfall in Louisiana with wind speeds up to 150 miles per hour (240kmph). The Category 4 hurricane is expected to cause an "unsurvivable" storm surge and it would be one of the strongest storms to ever hit the US Gulf Coast.

The Latest: Laura still a dangerous Category 2 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:54:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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

Laura, now a Category 2 hurricane, still extremely dangerous

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:54:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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....

Louisiana sheriff to residents: ‘Write your name... and next of kin and put it in a ziploc bag in your pocket’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:54:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

LOS ANGELES The Vermilion Parish Policy Jury issued a mandatory evacuation on Wednesday for some areas in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, as Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Texas and Lousiana costs as a ferocious, life-threatening Category 4 storm.

WATCH: Weather Channel Segment Erupts as Reporter Almost Gets Injured By Hurricane Laura Debris

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:54:00 +0200mediaite (en)

Weather Channel reporter Stephanie Abrams had a close call live on the air Thursday morning when she was almost hit by debris as she reported on Hurricane Laura , as staff could be heard freaking out off-camera. The near-accident was preceded by some rather on-the-nose foreshadowing. Shortly after 2 a.

The powerful storm is now a Category 2 as it continues to push inland. Daylight will soon reveal damage left in its wake.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:53:00 +0200cnn (en)

Powerful Hurricane Laura battered the Louisiana coastline Thursday morning after sweeping ashore as the region's strongest storm in over a century. If you're just reading in now, here are the latest developments on the storm: Downgraded: Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm, but it has since weakened to a Category 2.

Watch: Heavy turbulence shakes hurricane hunters' plane leaves eye of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:53:00 +0200nola (en)

Hurricane Laura has already wreaked havoc across southwestern Louisiana, dropping heavy rain, possibly generating tornadoes and creating wind-related damage. Hurricane hunters flew through the storm's eye over the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, which caused heavy turbulence. Take a look at the wild video.

It’s 5:30 a.m. in Louisiana. Here’s the latest on Hurricane Laura.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:53:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

As Hurricane Laura continues to move inland, the weakening trend has continued. Winds are now 110 mph, which makes Laura a strong Category 2 hurricane. The center, known as the eye of the storm, is located about 45 miles north of Lake Charles. Further weakening will continue, and Laura will likely....

Hot and humid in the GTA, Hurricane Laura continues to push north

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:52:00 +0200citynews-ca (en)

. CityNews meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has the latest on Hurricane Laura and the local forecast.

Hurricane Laura brings tornado threat after Louisiana landfall, Lake Charles 'severely damaged'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:51:00 +0200foxnews (en)

The historic made landfall early Thursday in Cameron , about 45 miles south of Lake Charles, as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 mph. "This is a time for all of us to be praying for the best, while we're prepared for the worst. God bless you and your families," Lousiana Gov.

Plane flies through Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:51:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura : Timelapse video shows plane passing through storm. Created with Sketch. Thursday 27 August 2020 12:14, UK. A plane passes through Hurricane Laura in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of its predicted landfall.

Hurricane Laura's rain, winds lash Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:51:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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Hurricane Laura Slams Louisiana Coast With Fierce Wind, Surging Sea

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:51:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

LAKE ARTHUR—Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday, threatening the lives of people who didn’t evacuate.

Hurricane Laura, still extremely dangerous, weakens to Category 2 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:51:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

near the Texas border early Thursday, threatening the lives of people who didn’t evacuate. Authorities had ordered coastal residents to get out, but not everyone did in an area devastated by Rita in 2005. Laura ’s howling winds battered a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass as debris flew to the ground.

Hurricane Laura Weakens After Making Landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:51:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura has weakened slightly after making landfall earlier Thursday morning in the southeastern state of Louisiana as a dangerous Category 4 storm. The National Hurricane Center says Laura is now carrying maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers an hour, making it a Category 3 storm on the....

'Write name and next of kin and put it a ziplock bag in your pocket'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:51:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Residents of a Louisiana parish have been ordered to evacuate or place their details "in a ziploc bag in [their] pocket", as Hurricane Laura sweeps through the US state. On Wednesday, the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office issued a mandatory evacuation and curfew amid As Hurricane Laura made landfall....

Hurricane Laura jumped from Category 1 to Category 4 in a day. Here&#39;s why hurricanes are now stronger, wetter, and more frequent.

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

That's because storms feed on warm water, and higher water temperatures also lead to sea-level rise, which in turn increases the risk of flooding during high tides and in the event of storm surges. Warmer air also holds more atmospheric water vapor, which enables tropical storms to strengthen and unleash more precipitation.

Laura, now a Category 2 hurricane, still extremely dangerous

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:50:00 +0200yorkdispatch (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, La. — Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday, threatening the lives of people who didn't evacuate.

Hurricane Laura causes flash flooding as it makes landfall in Louisiana

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

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

&#39;Extremely dangerous&#39; Hurricane Laura batters southern US states

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

Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US state of Louisiana Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of "unsurvivable" ocean surges and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said "extremely dangerous" Laura....

Oil prices remain stable amid closed production in the Gulf of Mexico before Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:49:00 +0200economo (en)

Oil prices registered weak movements on Thursday. Factors affecting trade sentiment are concerns about the forecast for demand during the coronavirus pandemic and the fact that US producers stopped production in the Gulf of Mexico before Hurricane Laura . The price of the international Brent variety rose by 0.

Over 5,000 Entergy customers without power in metro area

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:48:00 +0200wafb (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Several thousand people in the metro-Baton Rouge area are experiencing power outages as feeder bands from Hurricane Laura bring tropical-storm-force gusts and rain. Visit the WAFB Hurricane Center to track Laura in real-time | Watch According to Entergy’s power outage map....

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

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

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

Avec l’arrivée de l’ouragan Laura en Louisiane, les Etats-Unis redoutent d’affronter l’une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

Un bâtiment détruit sur une plage au moment où l’ouragan Laura passe à Lake Charles, en Louisiane, le 27 août 2020. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP. Alerte maximale en Louisiane et au Texas : l’ouragan Laura a atteint, jeudi 27 août, les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d’affronter l’une des pires tempêtes....

The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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

The Latest: Laura batters buildings near Louisiana coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:43:00 +0200apnews (en)

Authorities had ordered more than 580,000 coastal residents to evacuate, but not everyone did. Now they have to wait until conditions ease before attempting search and rescue missions and assessing the damage. LAKE CHARLES, La. — “Louisiana Strong! We shall persevere.

Laura Comes Ashore On The Gulf Coast As A Category 4 Hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:40:00 +0200npr (en)

Hurricane Laura is pounding parts of Louisiana and Texas. It made landfall near Cameron, La., early Thursday morning. Hundreds of thousands of people evacuated the region before the storm hit.

US GULF PORTS FEEL FORCE OF HURRICANE LAURA

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:40:00 +0200agenparl (en)

(AGENPARL) – GLOBAL, gio 27 agosto 2020 The National Hurricane Center said Laura had weakened to a Category 3 hurricane but that it was still one of… ....

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Gulf Coast Lashed by High Winds; ‘Catastrophic’ Flooding Feared

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:39:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Hurricane Laura sweeps ashore as one of most powerful storms to ever hit the U.S. 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-an-hour winds and a surge of water that was predicted to reach as high as 20 feet.

The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:39:00 +0200hjnews (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper inland over Louisiana. That’s no longer a major hurricane but it still has extremely dangerous maximum sustained winds of 110mph (175 kph), nearly five hours....

L'ouragan Laura rétrogradé en catégorie 3

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:37:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

(Belga) L'ouragan Laura , qui a atteint les côtes de l'État américain de la Louisiane jeudi, a été rétrogradé en catégorie 3, ce qui implique toujours un potentiel de "dégâts dramatiques", selon le centre américain des ouragans (NHC). Celui-ci s'attend à ce que Laura faiblisse rapidement et redevienne une tempête tropicale dans la journée.

N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorm threat looms on Thursday, and Hurricane Laura could bring heavy rain this weekend

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:37:00 +0200nj (en)

Forecasters from the national Storm Prediction Center say New Jersey faces a slight to enhanced risk of getting hit with severe thunderstorms late Thursday, Aug. 27. National Weather Service | Storm Prediction Center. By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.

Clouds increase Thursday as we brace for Laura's arrival on Friday

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:37:00 +0200wtva (en)

. Clouds gradually increase this morning through midday as Hurricane Laura moves inland. Rain chances are unlikely through the morning, though. There will be plenty of warm, muggy air. Temperatures will start out in the mid and upper 70s. Spotty showers and tropical downpours become more likely....

The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:36:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper inland over Louisiana. That’s no longer a major hurricane but it still has extremely dangerous maximum sustained winds of 110mph (175 kph), nearly five hours....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana as Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:35:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 put Laura 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 the Gulf....

Experts put Laura among the top 10 most powerful hurricanes to hit the U.S. The storm is also the strongest hurricane on record to hit this part of the Gulf coast.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:35:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Nearly 415,000 are already without power, with more outages expected, according to reports from the Weather Channel and Entergy Texas. Entergy stated that due to Laura 's intensity and restrictive COVID guidelines, it could take weeks before power is restored.

National/World News Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana as Category 4 Scripps National

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:35:00 +0200koaa (en)

Flash flood and tornado warnings continue to be in effect for much of southern Louisiana as Hurricane Laura slowly moves over the state. Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana at about 1 a.m. CT on Thursday as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm with 150 mph sustained winds, and “unsurvivable storm surge.

Hurricane Laura barrels into the US Gulf coast states

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:32:00 +0200tradewindsnews (en)

Waves from the storm surge from Hurricane Laura began to come ashore at Sea Rim State Park on Wednesday in Sabine Pass, Texas. Photo: Scanpix. Hurricane Laura barrels into the US Gulf coast states. Oil and gas facilities shut down early ahead of forecasted 'unsurvivable storm surge' US oil and gas....

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana coast with fierce wind, surging sea

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:32:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday, threatening the lives of people who didn't evacuate.

26/08 - L'ouragan Laura a touché terre aux Etats-Unis, Louisiane et Texas en alerte maximale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:30:00 +0200lamanchelibre (fr)

L'ouragan, considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", puisqu'il s'approche de la catégorie 5, la plus haute sur l'échelle d'intensité, a touché terre près de Cameron en Louisiane, a annoncé vers 01h00 locales ((06h00 GMT) le Centre national des ouragans (NHC).

Ouragan Laura: un habitant de Louisiane filme les dégâts chez lui après que les vitres se soient brisées

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:30:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

Alerte maximale en Louisiane et au Texas: l'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. Un habitant de Lake Charles en Louisiane a filmé les dégâts chez lui, après que les vitres se soient brisées.

Covid-19, masques dans les lycées bretons, ouragan Laura : le point à la mi-journée

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:30:00 +0200TelegrammeDeBrest (fr)

21 départements en zone rouge Covid-19 ; les masques gratuits réservés aux familles précaires dans les lycées bretons ; l’ouragan Laura a atteint les États-Unis ; la perpétuité pour le tueur de Christchurch ; un boycott sans précédent dans le monde du sport américain… Voici l’essentiel de l’actualité de la matinée.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, forecaster warns of 'unsurvivable' wall of water

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:29:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

The National Weather Service said the storm surge, possibly higher than a two-storey house, could be “unsurvivable,” acknowledging that as an unusually dire warning. Laura crashed ashore around 1 a.m. Central Time (0600 GMT) as a Category 4 storm, the second strongest on the five-step scale, packing....

Hurricane Laura Weakens After Making Landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:28:00 +0200voanews (en)

Hurricane Laura has weakened slightly after making landfall earlier Thursday morning in the southeastern state of Louisiana as a dangerous Category 4 storm. The National Hurricane Center says Laura is now carrying maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers an hour, making it a Category 3 storm on the....

Hurricane Laura, still extremely dangerous, weakens to Category 2 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:28:00 +0200globalnews (en)

near the Texas border early Thursday, threatening the lives of people who didn’t evacuate. Authorities had ordered coastal residents to get out, but not everyone did in an area devastated by Rita in 2005. Laura ’s howling winds battered a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass as debris flew to the ground.

Zone rouge, ouragan, boycott historique et démission : les infos à retenir ce jeudi midi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:25:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

Voici ce qu’il faut savoir de l’actualité à la mi-journée ce 27 août. Zones rouges, ouragan Laura , un boycott historique, le patron américain de TikTok et Christchurch : voici les cinq informations à retenir ce jeudi midi. AFP/REUTERS L'info à ne pas louper « Le virus progresse en France » : le....

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

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

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

Hurricane Laura 2020 path and live tracker: Where is it now and has it made landfall?

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:24:00 +0200thesun (en)

Hurricane Laura has officially made landfall Credit: AccuWeather What is hurricane Laura? is a catastrophic storm surge, currently bringing extreme winds, flash flooding and life-threatening conditions to the Texas-Louisiana border. Authorities have advised those in coastal Texas and Louisiana to....

The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:23:00 +0200gazette (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper inland over Louisiana. That’s no longer a major hurricane but it still has extremely dangerous maximum sustained winds of 110mph (175 kph), nearly five hours....

Laura, now a Category 2 hurricane, still extremely dangerous

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:22:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as its center moved deeper inland over Louisiana. That’s no longer a major hurricane but it still has extremely dangerous winds hours after striking the coast and pushing what forecasters called an unsurvivable storm surge miles inland.

Laura, now a Category 2 hurricane, remains extremely dangerous

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:22:00 +0200cnbc (en)

Laura 's howling winds battered a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass as debris flew to the ground. Hours after landfall, the wind and rain were still blowing hard. "There are some people still in town and people are calling ... but there ain't no way to get to them," Tony....

Hurricane Laura roars ashore at 150mph in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:22:00 +0200chesterfirst (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast of the US with ferocious winds, torrential rain and rising seawater as it roared ashore in Louisiana as a life-threatening storm. Videos on social media showed Laura’s winds battering a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass and debris flew to the ground.

Live tracking: Hurricane Laura pounds Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:21:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

Watch live satellite tracking and forecasting of Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday, threatening the lives of people who didn’t evacuate.

The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper inland over Louisiana. That’s no longer a major hurricane but it still has extremely dangerous maximum sustained winds of 110mph (175 kph), nearly five hours....

Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200dailyadvertiser (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 65km inland from the sea. The National Weather Service said the storm surge, possibly higher than a two-storey house, could....

Hurricane Laura batters Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Powerful Hurricane Laura battered the Louisiana coastline Thursday morning after sweeping ashore as the region's strongest storm in over a century. If you're just reading in now, here are the latest developments on the storm: Downgraded: Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm, but it has since weakened to a Category 2.

Good Morning Britain viewers horrified after a reporter is nearly blown away in Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

One viewer said: 'Hurricane described as "unsurvivable". Sends a news reporter out to stand in it. Poor bloke. Taking a pasting.' While another said: 'That poor guy reporting on Hurricane Laura . Surely one of the GMB producers tells him to get to a safe place and don't bother with the report.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana, one of most powerful storms to hit state

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 65 kilometres inland from the sea. The U.S. National Weather Service said the storm surge, possibly higher....

Hurricane Laura: US southern states hit by 'extremely dangerous' storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US state of Louisiana on Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of "unsurvivable" ocean surges and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents. The National Hurricane Center said "extremely dangerous" Laura would....

Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall shortly after midnight local time (05:00 GMT) near the district of Cameron, in Louisiana. Laura has strengthened rapidly from category three to category four, gaining 70% in power in just 24 hours. It is now close to becoming a category five storm.

Hurricane Laura intensifying quickly

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana coast with fierce wind, surging sea

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:19:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday, threatening the lives of people who didn't evacuate.

Hurricane Laura: US southern states hit by 'extremely dangerous' storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:19:00 +0200thenational (en)

Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US state of Louisiana on Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of "unsurvivable" ocean surges and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents. The National Hurricane Center said "extremely dangerous" Laura would....

Hurricane Laura: US southern states hit by 'extremely dangerous' storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:19:00 +0200thenational-ae-world (en)

Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US state of Louisiana on Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of "unsurvivable" ocean surges and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents. The National Hurricane Center said "extremely dangerous" Laura would....

La puissance croissante des ouragans

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:18:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

L’ouragan Laura partage quelque chose en commun avec l’ouragan Florence, une tempête de 2018 qui a tué 52 Américains, et l’ouragan Katrina, qui a frappé la Louisiane il y a 15 ans cette semaine. Tous les trois sont passés d’ouragans plus typiques à des ouragans plus graves en un jour ou deux.

Jim Caldwell’s Forecast | Tropical rains arrive soon

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:18:00 +0200wkyt (en)

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Some of the outer bands of Hurricane Laura will begin pushing across Kentucky today. Hurricane Laura really intensified before making landfall. Now, we watch as this system makes its run inland and right toward us. Fortunately, the deeper it gets, the less intense it will become.

Powerful Wind and Driving Rain Lash Texas Coast as Hurricane Laura Hits

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:18:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Hurricane Laura reached land early on August 27, knocking out power for tens of thousands in Texas and Louisiana, and bringing what the National Hurricane Center said would be an “unsurvivable storm surge.” Video here by Mike Liz LeMoine shows powerful winds and driving rain in Orange, on the Texas coast outside Houston.

Un avion vole à travers l'oeil de l'ouragan Laura qui menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:17:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

Un avion de l'Agence américaine d'observation océanique et atmosphérique (NOAA) vole à travers l'œil de 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 240 km/h,....

Shelby: Cat. 4 Laura most powerful to strike La. in 150 years

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:17:00 +0200wafb (en)

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron, LA overnight as a Category 4 with maximum sustained winds of 150 MPH. This makes it the most powerful hurricane to strike Louisiana in over 150 years. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the FOX 8 Viewing Area through this evening.

The Latest: Laura still a dangerous Category 2 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:17:00 +0200sfgate (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI The National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper inland over Louisiana. That’s no longer a major hurricane but it still has extremely dangerous maximum sustained winds of 110mph (175 kph), nearly five hours after....

National Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana as Category 4 Scripps National 5:27 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:16:00 +0200kxxv (en)

Louisiana is getting hammered by Category 3-force winds Thursday morning as Hurricane Laura continues its trek north along the state. 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 “unsurvivable storm surge.

National News Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana as Category 4 Scripps National 3:27 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:16:00 +0200ksby (en)

Louisiana is getting hammered by Category 3-force winds Thursday morning as Hurricane Laura continues its trek north along the state. 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 “unsurvivable storm surge.

The Latest: Laura still a dangerous Category 2 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:16:00 +0200wral (en)

By The Associated Press. The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper inland over Louisiana. That’s no longer a major hurricane but it still has extremely dangerous maximum sustained winds of 110mph (175....

Laura, now a Category 2 hurricane, still extremely dangerous

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:15:00 +0200startribune (en)

Authorities had ordered coastal residents to get out, but not everyone did in an area devastated by Rita in 2005. Laura 's howling winds battered a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass as debris flew to the ground. Hours after landfall, the wind and rain were still blowing hard.

The Latest: Laura still a dangerous Category 2 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:15:00 +0200startribune (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper inland over Louisiana. That's no longer a major hurricane but it still has extremely dangerous maximum sustained winds of 110mph (175 kph), nearly five hours....

National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper into Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:14:00 +0200newsok (en)

. MIAMI (AP) — National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper into 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.

5 Things to Know for Today

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:14:00 +0200newsok (en)

Jordan Razo steps back as a wave, stirred up by the approach of Hurricane Laura , crashes up and over the seawall Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 in Galveston, Texas. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP) Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1.

Hurricane Laura, now Category 2, still extremely dangerous

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

This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken shows Hurricane Laura over the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Laura strengthened Wednesday into “an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane," the National Hurricane Center said. Laura landed Thursday morning in Louisiana. (NOAA via AP) By The Associated Press Lake Arthur, La.

The Latest: Laura still a dangerous Category 2 hurricane

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

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper inland over Louisiana. That’s no longer a major hurricane but it still has extremely dangerous maximum sustained winds of 110mph (175 kph), nearly five hours....

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

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

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

The Latest: Laura still a dangerous Category 2 hurricane

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

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper inland over Louisiana. That’s no longer a major hurricane but it still has extremely dangerous maximum sustained winds of 110mph (175 kph), nearly five hours....

Laura, now a Category 2 hurricane, still extremely dangerous

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

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as its center moved deeper inland over Louisiana. That’s no longer a major hurricane but it still has extremely dangerous winds hours after striking the coast and pushing what forecasters called an unsurvivable storm surge miles inland.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm downgraded to a Category 2; hurricane conditions spread inland

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:10:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

Calls of ppl trapped in homes w/rising water coming in from several places in Lake Charles on Cajun Navy dispatch. Cajun Navy is organizing rescues for as soon as they can get out. ⯑Poverty Vegan⯑Antifa Dish Washer (@dennysat4am) August 27, 2020 NHC_Atlantic: 8 PM CDT Position Update for Hurricane # Laura .

National Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana as Category 4 Scripps National

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:09:00 +0200wptv (en)

Louisiana is getting hammered by Category 3-force winds Thursday morning as Hurricane Laura continues its trek north along the state. 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 “unsurvivable storm surge.

As Seen On 5 Things To Know On Thursday, August 27, 2020 Victoria Lewis

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:09:00 +0200wptv (en)

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! Laura was downgraded from a Category 4 hurricane to a Category 3 hurricane as....

WATCH: Hurricane Laura shreds skyscraper, blows transformers as it batters Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:09:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. Hurricane Laura battered the Louisiana and Texas coasts as it made landfall early Thursday as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm before slowly weakening. The system weakened to a Category 2 hurricane early Thursday morning with maximum sustained winds at 110 mph.

Hurricane Laura batters Lake Charles, blowing transformers and shredding downtown skyscraper

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:09:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

. Hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana early on Thursday morning, August 27, bringing powerful winds and an “unsurvivable storm surge,” according to the National Hurricane Center.

FOX 5 Storm Team: Laura slams Louisiana coast with fierce wind, surging sea

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:09:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

ATLANTA Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious winds, torrential rain, and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday as a life-threatening Category 4 storm. Now, tens of thousands are without power this morning, but the storm is weakening.

Louisiana to expect massive floods as Hurricane Laura hits peak

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:09:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

02:09 NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports from Lake Charles, La., as Hurricane Laura continues to intensify with wind and rain as the storm surge nears its peak, which he says will result in massive floods in the area. Aug.

Hurricane Laura batters the Louisiana coastline with an intensity the region has not seen in over a century

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:05:00 +0200kimt (en)

Laura -- the region's strongest storm in over a century -- made landfall at about 2 a.m. as a Category 4 storm with winds of 150 mph. By 5 a.m., the storm had weakened to Category 3 with still powerful 120 mph winds. In Lake Charles, buildings shook as the winds howled and screamed through crevices.

Laura touche terre en Louisiane, rétrogradé en catégorie 2

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:04:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Gianrigo MARLETTA avec Camille Camdessus à Washington Agence France-Presse. L’ouragan, préalablement considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux », a été rétrogradé en catégorie 2 avec des vents de 180 km/h, selon ce que rapporte jeudi matin CNN.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:59:00 +0200news-herald (en)

Hurricane Laura , a category 4 storm, has made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana. CNN's Martin Savidge reports from the ground in Lake Charles.

Hurricane Laura continuing to hammer the Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:59:00 +0200news-herald (en)

Hurricane Laura is slowly weakening but is still hammering the Gulf Coast. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the latest.

The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:59:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes.

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall In Louisiana As Category 4 Monster Before Weakening

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:57:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

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....

5 Things to Know for Today

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:57:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

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National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper into Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:57:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper into Louisiana. MIAMI -- National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper into Louisiana.

‘Extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:56:00 +0200mg (en)

Waves from the storm surge from Hurricane Laura began to come ashore at Sea Rim State Park on August 26, 2020 in Sabine Pass, Texas. Laura rapidly strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane during the day, prompting the National Hurricane Center to describe the accompanying storm surge as "unsurvivable"....

Laura touche terre en Louisianne, rétrogradé en catégorie 2 avec des vents de 175 km/h

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:55:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Gianrigo MARLETTA avec Camille Camdessus à Washington Agence France-Presse. L’ouragan, préalablement considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux », a été rétrogradé en catégorie 2 avec des vents de 175 km/h, selon ce que rapporte jeudi matin CNN.

Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:55:00 +0200wsvn (en)

DELCAMBRE, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster 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 intensified....

Hurricane Laura 4am update: Cat 3 Laura hitting 175miles from centre- latest NOAA path map HURRICANE LAURA has made landfall in Louisiana as a deadly category 4 hurricane, and has triggered a wealth of warnings as it heads across land, with residents warned to "take cover now" by the...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:52:00 +0200express (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in Louisiana, and is forecast to continue moving across the state, bringing deadly winds and torrential rain. The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) found winds were extending a staggering 175 miles from the centre of the storm, and Louisiana and Texas were bracing after landfall last night.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana coast with fierce wind, surging sea

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:52:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday as a life-threatening storm. Authorities had ordered coastal residents to evacuate, but not everyone did in an area that was devastated by Rita in 2005.

Hurricane Laura still powerful force over land

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:52:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

Laura made landfall last night in southwest Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane but has now weakened back to a Category 2, and the center is just north of Lake Charles as of 5 a.m. It'll continue to lift north across Louisiana today. For us, we'll be soupy and steamy with a high of around 90 degrees....

Hurricane Laura: Massive power outages in Louisiana as storm moves inland

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:52:00 +0200nola (en)

A power line is repaired along LA-59 in advance of Hurricane Laura in Mandeville, La. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (Photo by Max Becherer, NOLA.com , The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate) A power line is repaired along LA-59 in advance of Hurricane Laura in Mandeville, La. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.

Photos, videos: See damage as Hurricane Laura makes landfall, wreaks havoc

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:52:00 +0200nola (en)

Tens of thousands of residents across Louisiana are without power as Hurricane Laura moves through Thursday morning. In Lake Charles, building windows are shattering as wind causes severe damage. See photos and videos of the storm below: OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO - Aug. 26, 2020.

Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:51:00 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 65km inland from the sea. The National Weather Service said the storm surge, possibly higher than a two-storey house, could....

The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:51:00 +0200wftv (en)

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, forecaster warns of 'unsurvivable' wall of water - Reuters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:51:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

The National Weather Service said the storm surge, possibly higher than a two-storey house, could be “unsurvivable,” acknowledging that as an unusually dire warning. Laura crashed ashore around 1 a.m. Central Time (0600 GMT) as a Category 4 storm, the second strongest on the five-step scale, packing....

Laura slams Louisiana coast with fierce wind, surging sea

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:50:00 +0200wxow (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura is pounding the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater. The life-threatening storm roared ashore early Thursday morning as a Category 4 hurricane over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border.

Hurricane Laura Slams Into Gulf Coast as ‘Catastrophic’ Category 4 With ‘Unsurvivable’ Storm Surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:50:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NOAA. Hurricane Laura is hammering the Gulf Coast after making landfall as a Category 4 storm early Thursday, with officials warning that it could bring with it an “unsurvivable” storm surge later in the day. Laura strengthened to a Category 4 storm with winds of 150 mph as it slammed into the coast Thursday morning near Cameron, Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Hurricane weakens to Category 2 storm, &#39;unsurvivable&#39; storm surge expected

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:50:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Laura is hitting the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 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....

The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:50:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — “Louisiana Strong! We shall persevere.” That's a tweet from the Louisiana State Police just before Laura blew ashore as a Category 4 hurricane. Forecasters warned it would cause “complete destruction” of mobile homes, carve new cuts in the Gulf Coast shoreline and wash away entire buildings.

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, forecaster warns of 'unsurvivable' wall of water

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:50:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

The National Weather Service said the storm surge, possibly higher than a two-storey house, could be “unsurvivable,” acknowledging that as an unusually dire warning. Laura crashed ashore around 1 a.m. Central Time (0600 GMT) as a Category 4 storm, the second strongest on the five-step scale, packing....

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana as Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:50:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

The "extremely dangerous" storm brought with it extreme winds and flash flooding when it made landfall near Cameron in southwestern Louisiana about 1 a.m. local time (2 a.m. ET), the National Hurricane Center said. The storm was one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever make landfall in the United States .

« Eviter un reconfinement », ouragan Laura, boycott après l'affaire Jacob Blake... Les 5 infos du Midi pile

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:49:00 +0200lepopulaire (fr)

« Le virus progresse », constate Castex : 21 départements en zone rouge. Face à l'épidémie du coronavirus qui « progresse », le gouvernement a placé 19 nouveaux départements en zone rouge, connaissant une circulation active du virus, a déclaré jeudi le Premier ministre Jean Castex qui veut « tout faire » pour éviter un « reconfinement généralisé ».

Powerful Category 4 Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall on US Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:49:00 +0200voanews (en)

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has officially made landfall in the southeastern state of Louisiana after a long journey through the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters say Laura touched down early Thursday morning in the coastal town of Cameron, Louisiana, located about 86 kilometers south of Lake Charles.

États-Unis : Laura, le plus puissant ouragan à toucher terre dans l'histoire de la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:48:00 +0200metrofrance (fr)

ÉVACUATION - Rétrogradé en catégorie 3, l'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les côtes américaines, avec des vents soufflant jusqu'à 240 km/h. Jamais la Louisiane n'avait eu affaire à une dépression aussi puissante. Des vents records pour la Louisiane. Alors que l'ouragan Laura, considéré par les....

L’ouragan Laura vient de toucher terre. La Louisiane et le Texas sont en alerte maximale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:48:00 +0200futura-sciences (fr)

L’ouragan Laura a touché terre ce jeudi, en Louisiane, aux États-Unis. Les Américains redoutent d’affronter l’une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après Katrina.

L’ouragan Laura touche terre, rétrogradé à la catégorie 2

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:47:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Gianrigo MARLETTA avec Camille Camdessus à Washington Agence France-Presse. L’ouragan, préalablement considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux », a été rétrogradé à la catégorie 2, selon ce que rapporte jeudi matin CNN. Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 240 km/h, c’est une «....

Alert: National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper into Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:47:00 +0200sfgate (en)

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Alert-National-Hurricane-Center-says- Laura -has-15518473.php. Alert: National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper into Louisiana Updated 3:40 am PDT, Thursday, August 27, 2020.

The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:47:00 +0200sfgate (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. “Louisiana Strong! We shall persevere.” That's a tweet from the Louisiana State Police just before Laura blew ashore as a Category 4 hurricane. Forecasters warned it would cause “complete destruction” of mobile homes, carve new cuts in the Gulf Coast shoreline and wash away entire buildings.

The Latest: Laura batters buildings near Louisiana coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:46:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

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

Hurricane Laura made landfall shortly after midnight local time (05:00 GMT) near the district of Cameron, in Louisiana. Laura has strengthened rapidly from category three to category four, gaining 70% in power in just 24 hours. It is now close to becoming a category five storm.

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

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

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

Oil prices stable despite Hurricane Laura lockdown

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

London — Oil prices were broadly stable on Thursday as a huge hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico made landfall in the heart of the US oil industry, forcing oil rigs and refineries to shut down. Brent crude futures for October, which expire on Friday, rose 6c, or, 0.1% to $45.70 a barrel by 9.42am GMT.

The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage

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

By The Associated Press. The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — “Louisiana Strong! We shall persevere.” That's a tweet from the Louisiana State Police just before Laura blew ashore as a Category 4 hurricane. Forecasters warned it would cause “complete destruction” of mobile homes, carve....

Hurricane Laura arrives on Louisiana coast as Category 4 storm

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

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

National Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana as Category 4 Scripps National 5:27 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:45:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Louisiana is getting hammered by Category 3-force winds Thursday morning as Hurricane Laura continues its trek north along the state. 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 “unsurvivable storm surge.

Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:45:00 +0200illawarramercury (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 65km inland from the sea. The National Weather Service said the storm surge, possibly higher than a two-storey house, could....

This content was published on Aug 27, 2020 - 11:14 Aug 27, 2020 - 11:14 Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, forecaster warns of 'unsurvivable' wall of water

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:45:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

By Ernest Scheyder and Brad Brooks. PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles (65 km) inland from the sea.

The Latest: Laura surge swamps Holly Beach and Cameron, La.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:45:00 +0200missoulian (en)

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes.

The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:45:00 +0200startribune (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — "Louisiana Strong! We shall persevere." That's a tweet from the Louisiana State Police just before Laura blew ashore as a Category 4 hurricane. Forecasters warned it would cause "complete destruction" of mobile homes, carve new cuts in the Gulf Coast shoreline and wash away entire buildings.

Hurricane Laura batters Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:44:00 +0200cnn (en)

Powerful Hurricane Laura battered the Louisiana coastline Thursday morning after sweeping ashore as the region's strongest storm in over a century. If you're just reading in now, here are the latest developments on the storm: Downgraded: Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm, but it has since weakened to a Category 2.

The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:42:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 27, 2020 at 5:27 am CDT By The Associated Press The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — “Louisiana Strong! We shall persevere.” That's a tweet from the Louisiana State Police just before Laura blew ashore as a Category 4 hurricane. Forecasters warned it would cause “complete....

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm downgraded to a Category 2; hurricane conditions spread inland

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:42:00 +0200krmg (en)

Update 5:05 a.m. EDT Aug. 27 : The National Weather Service downgraded Hurricane Laura to a Category 3 storm just before 5 a.m. EDT Thursday after maximum sustained winds decreased to 120 mph. The storm is forecast to weaken rapidly and is currently located 30 miles north-northwest of Lake Charles,....

Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:42:00 +0200bordermail (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 65km inland from the sea. The National Weather Service said the storm surge, possibly higher than a two-storey house, could....

‘Take cover now’: Monster storm hits

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:42:00 +0200heraldsun (en)

Earlier, “The power of Hurricane Laura is unprecedented, and Texans must take action now to get out of harm’s way and protect themselves,” “The conditions of this storm are unsurvivable, and I urge southeast Texans to take advantage of these final few hours to evacuate. “Your property can be replaced,” Mr Abbott said.

Good Morning Britain viewers horrified after a reporter is nearly blown away in Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:41:00 +0200dailymail (en)

One viewer said: 'Hurricane described as "unsurvivable". Sends a news reporter out to stand in it. Poor bloke. Taking a pasting.' While another said: 'That poor guy reporting on Hurricane Laura . Surely one of the GMB producers tells him to get to a safe place and don't bother with the report.

The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:40:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes.

National Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana as Category 4 Scripps National 6:27 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:40:00 +0200wkbw (en)

Louisiana is getting hammered by Category 3-force winds Thursday morning as Hurricane Laura continues its trek north along the state. 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 “unsurvivable storm surge.

The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:40:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes.

The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:40:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

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L’ouragan Laura a touche terre, Louisiane et Texas en alerte maximale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:39:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Gianrigo MARLETTA avec Camille Camdessus à Washington Agence France-Presse. L’ouragan, considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux », puisqu’il s’approche de la catégorie 5, la plus haute sur l’échelle d’intensité, a touché terre près de Cameron en Louisiane, a annoncé vers 1 h....

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, forecaster warns of 'unsurvivable' wall of water Reuters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:39:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© Reuters/KATHLEEN FLYNN Hurricane Laura threatens Gulf Coast, forcing mass evacuations. By Ernest Scheyder and Brad Brooks. PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters....

L'ouragan Laura a touché terre aux Etats-Unis, Louisiane et Texas en alerte maximale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:38:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Alerte maximale en Louisiane et au Texas : l'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les Etats-Unis , qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. L'ouragan, considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", puisqu'il s'approche....

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Gulf Coast Braces for ‘Catastrophic’ Flooding

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

More than 1.5 million people in the coastal regions of Texas and Louisiana were under some form of evacuation orders. In Calcasieu Parish, Tony Guillory told CNN that it “sounded like a train” was bearing down on the building where essential workers were based as the storm raged. Mr.

Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana, forecasters warn of wall of water

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

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

meteorological disaster Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana One of the most powerful storms to hit Louisiana has made landfall, prompting evacuations and fears a wall of water could be pushed 65km inland.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:38:00 +0200aap-au (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 65km inland from the sea. The National Weather Service said the storm surge, possibly higher than a two-storey house, could....

National Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana as Category 4 Scripps National 6:27 AM, Aug 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:37:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

Louisiana is getting hammered by Category 3-force winds Thursday morning as Hurricane Laura continues its trek north along the state. 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 “unsurvivable storm surge.

lors d'une conférence de presse toujours en cours

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:35:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

12h21 Sur l'obligation vaccinale, je ne peux pas vous répondre. Il faut d'abord une recommandation de la Haute autorité de santé, de l'ANSM et du Haut conseil en santé publique. Je n'ai pas les clés pour répondre à cette question prématurée" Olivier Véran répond à une question sur l'obligation....

AP - BC--Tropical Weather-The, 1187

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

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage <<br /> "Louisiana Strong <<br /> AP Photo transref:NYDD201, transref:TXEG130, transref:TXEG130, transref:TXHOU101, transref:TXEG124, transref:LABAT103 <<br /> Eds: UPDATES: This version has been updated with comments from Louisiana officials.

Dealers brace as Hurricane Laura blasts Louisiana

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

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

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall on Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:34:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

Laura , a hurricane with wind speed at landfall surpassing Katrina’s, reached the Gulf Coast near the Texas-Louisiana border. WSJ’s Elizabeth Findell reports as residents and businesses brace for the potentially devastating storm. Photo: NOAA.

Hurricane Laura: ‘Unsurvivable’ storm makes landfall with 24...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:32:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

“The power of Hurricane Laura is unprecedented, and Texans must take action now to get out of harm’s way and protect themselves,” “The conditions of this storm are unsurvivable, and I urge southeast Texans to take advantage of these final few hours to evacuate. “Your property can be replaced,” Mr Abbott said.

Hurricane Laura Batters Lake Charles, Blowing Transformers and Shredding Downtown Skyscraper

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:32:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana early on Thursday morning, August 27, bringing powerful winds and an “unsurvivable storm surge,” according to the National Hurricane Center. Video and an image from downtown Lake Charles show wild winds and severe damage to a downtown skyscraper.

National News The Latest: Laura surge swamps Holly Beach and Cameron, La. The Associated Press

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:31:00 +0200ksby (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane with top winds of 120 mph (195 kph) a few hours after making landfall. It's centered about 30 miles (50 kilometers) north-northwest of Lake Charles and moving north at 15 mph (24 kph).

The Latest: Laura surge swamps Holly Beach and Cameron, La.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:31:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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

Live Hurricane Tracker: See Latest Path as Cat 2 Laura Moves Along Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

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 as a Category 4 storm around 2 a.m. Thursday. Laura weakened to Category 3 then 2 a few hours after it brought maximum sustained wind speeds of 150 MPH to the region.

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

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

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

Laura slams Louisiana coast with fierce wind, surging sea

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

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura is pounding the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater. The life-threatening storm roared ashore early Thursday morning as a Category 4 hurricane over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border.

U.S. crude stocks drop as exports soar, refining ramps up -EIA

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

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.

Laura has weakened to a Category 2 storm with 110 mph winds. Earlier it made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4.

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

Downgraded: Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm, but it has since weakened to a Category 2. It still have winds of 110 mph. More weakening expected: Further weakening will continue, and Laura will likely become a tropical storm later today as it tracks from Louisiana into Arkansas.

Laura updates: Hurricane weakens to Category 2 storm, 'unsurvivable' surge expected

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:26:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Laura is hitting the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 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....

Oil prices steady as Gulf of Mexico coast braces for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:26:00 +0200oann (en)

August 27, 2020. By Ahmad Ghaddar. LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices were broadly stable on Thursday as a massive hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico made landfall in the heart of the U.S. oil industry, forcing oil rigs and refineries to shut down. Brent crude <LCOc1> futures for October, which expire on Friday, rose 6 cents, or, 0.

Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:25:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 65km inland from the sea. The National Weather Service said the storm surge, possibly higher than a two-storey house, could....

Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:24:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 65km inland from the sea. The National Weather Service said the storm surge, possibly higher than a two-storey house, could....

Hurricane Laura threatens Gulf Coast with "catastrophic" flooding

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:23:00 +0200wn (en)

Tropical Storm Laura . The name Laura has been used for a total of four worldwide: In the North Atlantic; – a system that formed off Panama, looped south of western Cuba and landed in southern Belize. – a large but short-lived system that remained in the open ocean.

'Extremely Dangerous' Hurricane Laura Batters Southern US States

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:23:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US state of Louisiana Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of "unsurvivable" ocean surges and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said "extremely dangerous" Laura....

Building flattened as Hurricane Laura batters Lake Charles

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:23:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

. Hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana early on Thursday morning, August 27, bringing powerful winds and an “unsurvivable storm surge,” according to the National Hurricane Center. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Hurricane Laura weakens after making landfall in Louisiana, catastrophic storm surge continues

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:23:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 (NHC) said the storm,....

Satellite imagery shows Hurricane Laura from space

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:23:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

. Satellite imagery showed wildfire smoke on the United States ’s west coast as well as Hurricane Laura in the Gulf of Mexico. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Recrudescence du Covid-19, prison à vie pour le tueur de Christchurch, ouragan Laura... Les cinq infos du Midi pile

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:22:00 +0200lyonne-republicaine (fr)

"Le virus progresse", constate Castex : 21 départements en zone rouge. Face à l'épidémie du coronavirus qui "progresse", le gouvernement a placé 19 nouveaux départements en zone rouge, a déclaré jeudi le Premier ministre Jean Castex qui veut "tout faire" pour éviter un "reconfinement généralisé".

The Latest: Laura surge swamps Holly Beach and Cameron, La.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:22:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes.

'Potentially catastrophic' Hurricane Laura weakens to Category 3, batters Louisiana coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:20:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border today as a life-threatening storm. The National Hurricane Center said Laura had weakened to a Category 3 hurricane with....

Hurricane Laura and the California Fires Are Part of the Same Crisis

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:20:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Bloomberg) -- As Hurricane Laura pounds the U.S. Gulf Coast with nearly 150 mile-per-hour winds, causing water levels to rise almost 10 feet above normal, wildfires in California are still raging across more than a million acres, the result of a heatwave that spiked as high as 130° Fahrenheit (54.

Residents stranded as 'unsurvivable' Hurricane Laura hits US coastline

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:20:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Coastal residents have become stranded in the US state of Louisiana as Hurricane Laura hit with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater. Authorities had ordered mandatory evacuations for some 580,000 residents, but not everyone followed the guidance, leaving some stuck as the storm -....

Hurricane Laura will leave ‘nothing left in its wake’: Louisiana Lt. Gov.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:20:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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Trump is about to bungle another natural disaster

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

While the third night of the Republican National Convention progressed, Hurricane Laura was bearing down on Louisiana and Texas. At time of writing, it had reportedly strengthened nearly to Category 5 status, and may end up being one of the 10 strongest hurricanes ever recorded making landfall on the continental U.

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

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

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

États-Unis - L'ouragan «Laura» atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:19:00 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

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 services de météo américains. «L’ouragan extrêmement dangereux, Laura, de catégorie 4, a touché terre près de Cameron en Lousiane» avec des vents....

Live updates: Hurricane Laura weakens after making landfall in Louisiana, Lake Charles 'severely damaged'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:19:00 +0200foxnews (en)

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. All market data delayed 20 minutes. Live updates: Hurricane Laura weakens after making landfall in Louisiana, Lake Charles 'severely damaged' ....

Hurricane Laura roars ashore at 150mph in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:18:00 +0200thecourier (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast of the US with ferocious winds, torrential rain and rising seawater as it roared ashore in Louisiana as a life-threatening storm. Videos on social media showed Laura’s winds battering a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass and debris flew to the ground.

Comment prévoit-on la météo?

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:17:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Alerte maximale en Louisiane et au Texas : l'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. Vidéographie sur les prévisions météo. VIDEOGRAPHIE. by Stéphane Koguc, Elia VAISSIERE, Emmanuelle Baillon.

Nation Hurricane Laura makes landfall in SW Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:17:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Forecasters say Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana early Thursday as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. (Aug.

National Hours after landfall, Laura is still a major hurricane Scripps National

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:16:00 +0200kxxv (en)

It's been several hours since Hurricane Laura made landfall, but the storm is still delivering devastating gusts of wind to inland Louisiana. In it's 4 a.m. CT update, the National Hurricane Center downgraded Laura from a Category 4 hurricane to a Category 3 hurricane.

Technical Discussion: Strong to severe storms likely today...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:16:00 +0200wfsb (en)

HURRICANE LAURA. Extremely dangerous Hurricane Laura made landfall in Cameron Louisiana at 1am this morning. Maximum sustained winds were 150 mph. Laura is still a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. The hurricane is causing catastrophic storm surge, catastrophic wind damage, and flash flooding with rainfall up to 15 inches.

Hurricane Laura ties strongest storm to ever make landfall in Louisiana

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

, early Thursday morning as a very dangerous Category 4 storm. At 5:30 a.m., Laura was still a major hurricane but had weakened slightly and will continue to do so throughout the morning. The National Hurricane Center reported on Twitter at 2 a.m. that the storm made landfall with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph.

FIRST ALERT: Laura makes landfall as a Category 4 Hurricane

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

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

Hurricane Laura batters Louisiana's coast as a Category 3 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:14:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

Laura is moving inland as a Category 3 hurricane after making landfall earlier near Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 storm with winds of 150 mph. In Lake Charles, buildings shook as the winds howled and screamed through crevices. Water levels along the coast rose rapidly and forecasters warned of....

Those who didn't evacuate before Hurricane Laura should put their name in a plastic bag in a pocket, official says

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:14:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

Louisiana officials are warning those who didn't evacuate from mandatory zones before Hurricane Laura hit that rescue efforts won't start until the surge has passed. "Those choosing to stay and face this very dangerous storm must understand that rescue efforts cannot and will not begin until after....

21 départements en zone rouge, boycott sans précédent dans le monde du sport... Les 5 infos du Midi pile

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:13:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

"Le virus progresse", constate Castex : 21 départements en zone rouge. Face à l'épidémie du coronavirus qui "progresse", le gouvernement a placé 19 nouveaux départements en zone rouge, connaissant une circulation active du virus, a déclaré jeudi le Premier ministre Jean Castex qui veut "tout faire" pour éviter un "reconfinement généralisé".

Hurricane Laura to bring heavy rains, strong storms to Tennessee Friday

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:13:00 +0200tennessean (en)

As Hurricane Laura has strengthened to a Category 5 with "unsurvivable" storm surges, some parts of Tennessee will likely feel the effects of its power starting Friday. Laura was expected to hit the Gulf Coast Wednesday night and early Thursday. The storm grew to a Category 5 hurricane Wednesday....

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm downgraded to a Category 3 as winds, rain hammer Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:12:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

Calls of ppl trapped in homes w/rising water coming in from several places in Lake Charles on Cajun Navy dispatch. Cajun Navy is organizing rescues for as soon as they can get out. ⯑Poverty Vegan⯑Antifa Dish Washer (@dennysat4am) August 27, 2020 NHC_Atlantic: 8 PM CDT Position Update for Hurricane # Laura .

Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana coast with fierce wind, surging sea

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

This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken shows Hurricane Laura over the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Laura strengthened Wednesday into “an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane," the National Hurricane Center said. Laura landed Thursday morning in Louisiana. (NOAA via AP) By The Associated Press Lake Arthur, La.

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

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

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

Oil prices steady as Hurricane Laura makes Gulf Coast landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:11:00 +0200financialpost (en)

LONDON — Oil prices were broadly stable on Thursday as a massive hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico made landfall in the heart of the U.S. oil industry, forcing oil rigs and refineries to shut down. Brent crude futures for October, which expire on Friday, rose 6 cents, or, 0.1% to $45.

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura batters southern US states

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:10:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said "extremely dangerous" Laura would bring winds of 150 miles per hour (240 kilometers per hour) and "destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage" to Louisiana and Texas. "TAKE COVER NOW! Treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado was approaching....

WORLD Hurricane Laura roars ashore at 240km/h in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:10:00 +0200irishexaminer (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast of the US with ferocious winds, torrential rain and rising seawater as it roared ashore in Louisiana as a life-threatening storm. Videos on social media showed Laura’s winds battering a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass and debris flew to the ground.

Hurricane Laura roars ashore at 150mph in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:09:00 +0200theargus (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast of the US with ferocious winds, torrential rain and rising seawater as it roared ashore in Louisiana as a life-threatening storm. Videos on social media showed Laura’s winds battering a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass and debris flew to the ground.

Laura slams Louisiana coast with fierce wind, surging sea Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday as a life-threatening storm.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:08:00 +0200minnesota-publicradio (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday as a life-threatening storm. Authorities had ordered coastal residents to evacuate, but not everyone did in an area that was devastated by Rita in 2005.

Hurricane Laura and the California Fires Are Part of the Same Crisis

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:07:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Scientists hesitate to blame any particular storm solely on climate change. But the extreme weather conditions now testing the country, one disaster overlapping with the next, are exactly what they’ve long warned us to expect in a warming world. “As all of these things become more likely, it's more....

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura reaches Louisiana with wind speeds of 240 km/hr

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:06:00 +0200thejournal (en)

Updated 6 minutes ago. Source: PA Images. HURRICANE LAURA POUNDED the Gulf Coast of the US with ferocious winds, torrential rain and rising seawater as it roared ashore in Louisiana as a life-threatening storm. Videos on social media showed Laura ’s winds battering a tall building in Lake Charles,....

As Laura makes landfall in Louisiana, a look at other tropical storms heading towards Mexico

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:05:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

Laura on early Thursday made landfall in south-western region of Louisiana in the United States as a ferocious Category 4 Hurricane with wind speeds of over 241 kmph. The National Hurricane Center said the storm, which intensified rapidly on Wednesday, came ashore at 1 am on Thursday.

Plane flies through Hurricane Laura, captures rape images from inside

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:05:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border in the United States on Thursday as a life-threatening storm. Laura made landfall just before 1 am as a category 4 storm,....

Residents stranded as 'unsurvivable' Hurricane Laura hits US coastline

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:03:00 +0200itv (en)

Coastal residents have become stranded in the US state of Louisiana as Hurricane Laura hit with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater. Authorities had ordered mandatory evacuations for some 580,000 residents, but not everyone followed the guidance, leaving some stuck as the storm -....

The Latest: Laura batters buildings near Louisiana coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:58:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane with top winds of 120 mph (195 kph) a few hours after making landfall. It's centered about 30 miles (50 kilometers) north-northwest of Lake Charles and moving north at 15 mph (24 kph).

Le Brent à plus de 46 dollars

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:56:00 +0200liberte-algerie (fr)

Les cours du pétrole étaient stables, hier, le marché étant suspendu à la trajectoire de l’ouragan Laura qui doit frapper une région capitale pour le raffinage du brut aux États-Unis, et à l’état des stocks américains publiés plus tard dans la journée.

News24.com | 'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US, prompting 'unsurvivable' surge fears

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:55:00 +0200news24 (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in the US state of Louisiana as a Category 4 storm and prompted warnings of "unsurvivable" ocean surges. Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned Laura's power was "unprecedented" and urged citizens to "get out of harm's way". The NHC warned storm surges could penetrate up to....

The Latest: Laura surge swamps Holly Beach and Cameron, La.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:55:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes.

Hurricane Laura roars ashore at 150mph in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:55:00 +0200pressandjournal (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast of the US with ferocious winds, torrential rain and rising seawater as it roared ashore in Louisiana as a life-threatening storm. Videos on social media showed Laura’s winds battering a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass and debris flew to the ground.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:53:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 storm with winds of 150 mph, putting it in a tie with a hurricane from more than 160 years ago for the strongest storm to hit Louisiana. The "Last Island Hurricane" of 1856 also had winds of 150 mph when it made landfall in Louisiana. "Right now you can still hear the wind.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:53:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

Hurricane Laura , a category 4 storm, has made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana. CNN's Martin Savidge reports from the ground in Lake Charles. Hurricane Laura hit the Louisiana coastline early Thursday -- sweeping ashore with an intensity the region has not seen in over a century.

Hurricane Laura evacuation: Put name in Ziploc bag if you stayed, officials said

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:52:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

“Those choosing to stay and face this very dangerous storm must understand that rescue efforts cannot and will not begin until after storm and surge has passed and it is safe to do so,” the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Thursday.

Photos, videos: See damage as Hurricane Laura makes landfall, wrecks havoc

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:51:00 +0200nola (en)

Tens of thousands of residents across Louisiana are without power as Hurricane Laura moves through Thursday morning. In Lake Charles, building windows are shattering as wind causes severe damage. See photos and videos of the storm below: Just grabbed this screen shot from video showing the old....

The Latest: Laura batters buildings near Louisiana coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:49:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane with top winds of 120 mph (195 kph) a few hours after making landfall. It's centered about 30 miles (50 kilometers) north-northwest of Lake Charles and moving north at 15 mph (24 kph).

WATCH: Hurricane Laura slams Gulf coast, weakens to Cat. 3

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:49:00 +0200wafb (en)

At 4 a.m., the center of Hurricane Laura was located near latitude 30.5 North, longitude 93.4 West. Laura is moving toward the north near 15 mph (24 km/h) and this motion should continue through the day. A northeastward to east-northeastward motion is expected tonight and Friday.

The Latest: Laura batters buildings near Louisiana coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:49:00 +0200gazette (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane with top winds of 120 mph (195 kph) a few hours after making landfall. It's centered about 30 miles (50 kilometers) north-northwest of Lake Charles and moving north at 15 mph (24 kph).

The Latest: Laura surge swamps Holly Beach and Cameron, La.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:49:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane with top winds of 120 mph (195 kph) a few hours after making landfall. It's centered about 30 miles (50 kilometers) north-northwest of Lake Charles and moving north at 15 mph (24 kph).

Intempéries : l’ouragan Laura a atteint les USA, la Louisiane et le Texas craignent les pires tempêtes de leur histoire

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:48:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

Alerte maximale en Louisiane et au Texas : l’ouragan Laura a atteint ce jeudi les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d’affronter...

Hurricane Laura continuing to move northward through Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:48:00 +0200cnn-special (en)

Hurricane Laura continuing to move northward through Louisiana bringing catastrophic damage and destruction. CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers has the 5am update. Hurricane Laura continuing to move northward through Louisiana bringing catastrophic damage and destruction. CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers has the 5am update.

FEMA Spends More Preparing for Terrorism Than Hurricanes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:48:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Bloomberg) -- In the days and hours before Hurricane Laura reached the Gulf Coast, emergency personnel took up positions in Texas and Louisiana and readied half a million meals and 800,000 liters of water. It’s the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate the immediate response....

Good Morning Britain Viewers Fear For Safety Of Reporter During Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:48:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

At one stage, the intrepid reporter was blown forward off his feet, which led the presenters in Britain to curtail the interview so that he could return to safety indoors. Interestingly enough, Jay described this as 'a bit of a lull' in the weather. We can only imagine what it will be like when it comes to full force, then.

The Latest: Laura surge swamps Holly Beach and Cameron, La.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:47:00 +0200wftv (en)

The hurricane center has updated its guidance on the ocean water pushed ashore, saying they expect unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes.

The Latest: Laura surge swamps Holly Beach and Cameron, La.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:47:00 +0200sfgate (en)

1 of 5 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.

Driver Caught in High Winds and Rain as Hurricane Laura Batters Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:47:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall early on the morning of August 27, striking southern Louisiana with winds of up to 150 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. The NHC said the storm would bring a “catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding” to the state.

Hurricane Laura Intensifies as it Moves Towards USA

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:47:00 +0200ibtimes-sg (en)

Hurricane Laura has intensified as it was moving towards the US' Gulf of Mexico, according to the country's National Hurricane Center (NHC). Laura rapidly strengthened on Wednesday night and was expected to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4....

Hurricane Laura now a Category 3 storm, ‘catastrophic’ storm surge, extreme winds continue in portions of Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:47:00 +0200wftv (en)

Hurricane Laura was downgraded to a Category 3 storm, with 120 mph maximum sustained winds. Forecasters expect Laura to rapidly weaken and become a tropical storm later Thursday. The National Hurricane Center said “catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding continue in portions of Louisiana.

L’ouragan Laura, parmi les plus dangereux de l’histoire des Etats-Unis, à l’assaut du Texas et de la Louisiane Planète - Publié il y a 23 minutes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:46:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

L’ouragan Laura a atteint ce jeudi 27 août les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d’affronter l’une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, quinze ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. Laura, considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux » , puisqu’il s’approche de la catégorie 5, la plus....

Un avion vole à travers l’œil de l’ouragan Laura qui menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:46:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

Un avion de l’Agence américaine d’Observation océanique et atmosphérique (NOAA) a volé à travers l’œil de l’ouragan Laura , renforcé en catégorie 4 sur une échelle qui en compte 5, et considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux » Regardez : Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 240....

Rain from Laura moves in by Friday night

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:46:00 +0200fox19 (en)

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - After making landfall Laura will remain a hurricane but weaken to category one by mid-morning Thursday. As for our weather here at home, we can expect the muggy weather to remain for the rest of the week and into Saturday. Thursday will provide the chance for spotty storms in the afternoon with the same true Friday.

Storm surge warning as Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:45:00 +0200ft (en)

Category-four storm slams Gulf of Mexico coast with winds of up to 150mph. Hurricane Laura struck the US state of Louisiana in the early hours of Thursday, slamming the Gulf of Mexico coast....

National News Hours after landfall, Laura is still a major hurricane Scripps National 4:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:45:00 +0200ksby (en)

It's been several hours since Hurricane Laura made landfall, but the storm is still delivering devastating gusts of wind to inland Louisiana. In it's 4 a.m. CT update, the National Hurricane Center downgraded Laura from a Category 4 hurricane to a Category 3 hurricane.

The Latest: Laura surge swamps Holly Beach and Cameron, La.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:44:00 +0200startribune (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane with top winds of 120 mph (195 kph) a few hours after making landfall. It's centered about 30 miles (50 kilometers) north-northwest of Lake Charles and moving north at 15 mph (24 kph).

The Latest: Laura surge swamps Holly Beach and Cameron, La.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:44:00 +0200wral (en)

By The Associated Press. The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane with top winds of 120 mph (195 kph) a few hours after making landfall. It's centered about 30 miles (50 kilometers) north-northwest of Lake Charles and moving north at 15 mph (24 kph).

L'ouragan Laura a touché terre aux Etats-Unis, Louisiane et Texas en alerte maximale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:43:00 +0200notretemps (fr)

Alerte maximale en Louisiane et au Texas : l'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. L'ouragan, considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", puisqu'il s'approche....

The Latest: Laura surge swamps Holly Beach and Cameron, La.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:43:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane with top winds of 120 mph (195 kph) a few hours after making landfall. It’s centered about 30 miles (50 kilometers) north-northwest of Lake Charles and moving north at 15 mph (24 kph).

The Latest: Laura surge swamps Holly Beach and Cameron, La.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:43:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane with top winds of 120 mph (195 kph) a few hours after making landfall. It’s centred about 30 miles (50 kilometres) north-northwest of Lake Charles and moving north at 15 mph (24 kph).

Laura weakens to Category 3 hurricane as storm causes flash flooding, catastrophic storm surge in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:43:00 +0200newsok (en)

. LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Laura weakens to Category 3 hurricane as storm causes flash flooding, catastrophic storm surge in southwestern 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.

‘Unsurvivable’ storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:42:00 +0200citizen (en)

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.

États-Unis : "vents extrêmes", "tempête catastrophique", l'ouragan Laura a atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:40:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", puisqu’il s’approche de la catégorie 5, la plus haute sur l’échelle d’intensité, a touché terre près de Cameron en Louisiane, a annoncé vers 8 heures le Centre national des ouragans (NHC).

Thousands without power as Hurricane Laura moves inland

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

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

MIL-OSI United Nations: Hurricane Laura hits USA

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:37:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

An already active Atlantic hurricane season is entering what is traditionally its most intense phase. Hurricane Laura made landfall on 27 August on the U.S. Gulf Coast at Category 4 strength, with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (241 km/h). The US National Hurricane Center said that after....

Laura weakens to Category 3 hurricane while battering Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:37:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 (NHC) said the storm,....

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana as Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:37:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

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.

FEMA Spends More Preparing for Terrorism Than Hurricanes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:37:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

In the days and hours before Hurricane Laura reached the Gulf Coast, emergency personnel took up positions in Texas and Louisiana and readied half a million meals and 800,000 liters of water. It’s the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate the immediate response to storms,....

Hurricane Laura: TV reporter flees after shattered glass rains down live on air - VIDEO THIS is the terrifying moment shattered glass crashed down onto a TV reporter live...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:36:00 +0200express (en)

The Weather Channel's Stephanie Abrams was left visibly shaken after fleeing on air after debris from Hurricane Laura rained down on her during a live TV broadcast. Abrams was speaking from Lake Charles, Louisiana, one of the first places hit by Hurricane Laura, when the incident took place.

Hurricane Laura to bring 20ft 'WALL OF WATER' as Cat 4 storm sparks deadly 150mph winds HURRICANE LAURA has been described as an "unsurvivable storm surge" by the National Hurricane...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:36:00 +0200express (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana as a Category 4 storm. The hurricane , packing maximum sustained winds of 150 miles (240 kilometres) per hour is located about 40 miles (70 km) east of Port Arthur, Texas and is expected to move inland across southwestern Louisiana on Thursday morning, the NHC said.

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

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

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

L'ouragan Laura a touché terre aux Etats-Unis, Louisiane et Texas en alerte maximale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:34:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Alerte maximale en Louisiane et au Texas : l'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. L'ouragan, considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", puisqu'il s'approche....

L'ouragan Laura a atteint la Louisiane: les premières images

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:34:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

Alerte maximale en Louisiane et au Texas : l’ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d’affronter l’une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina.

Laura closing in, powering up

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:34:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

Hurricane Laura was close to reaching Category 5 strength Wednesday night and was on the verge of becoming the most powerful hurricane ever to strike Louisiana, threatening the region with deadly storm surges, flash floods and devastating winds. With winds of 150 mph, Laura was just 7 mph short of....

Laura makes landfall, Gulf Coast under 'extremely dangerous' threat

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:33:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day ... Hurricane Laura makes landfall, Gulf Coast under ‘extremely dangerous’ threat Hurricane Laura came ashore early Thursday morning at Category 4, battering the Louisiana and Texas coasts as an "extremely dangerous" before weakening to Category 3.

Live updates: Hurricane weakens to Category 3 storm after making landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:33:00 +0200foxnews (en)

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. All market data delayed 20 minutes. Live updates: Hurricane weakens to Category 3 storm after making landfall. Vice Admiral Steve Poulin, Atlantic Area commander, joins....

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: A Hot Wednesday On Tap

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:32:00 +0200live5news (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - High pressure will control our weather as we move into Thursday and Friday. The weather will remain mainly dry through the end of the work week except for a few pop-up afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will be the bigger story with highs expected to top out in the low 90s with a heat in the 100s.

Live Hurricane Tracker: See Latest Path as Cat 3 Laura Moves Along Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:30:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

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 as a Category 4 storm around 2 a.m. Thursday. Laura weakened to Category 3 a few hours after it brought maximum sustained wind speeds of 150 MPH to the region.

Hurricane Laura roars ashore at 150mph in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:28:00 +0200impartialreporter (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast of the US with ferocious winds, torrential rain and rising seawater as it roared ashore in Louisiana as a life-threatening storm. Videos on social media showed Laura’s winds battering a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass and debris flew to the ground.

MABUX: Bunker market this morning, Aug. 27

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:28:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

MABUX World Bunker Index (consists of a range of prices for 380 HSFO, VLSFO and MGO (Gasoil) in the main world hubs) demonstrated slight irregular changes on Aug.26: 380 HSFO – USD/MT – 313.27 (+2.42) VLSFO – USD/MT – 366.00 (+3.00) MGO – USD/MT – 442.98 (-1.60) Meantime, world oil indexes also demonstrated multidirectional changes on Aug.

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

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

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

Hurricane Laura roars towards landfall near Louisiana-Texas border 6 hours Environment

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:26:00 +0200cknw (en)

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.

Laura updates: Now Category 3 hurricane, 'unsurvivable' storm surge still expected

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:26:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura roars ashore at 150mph in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:25:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast of the US with ferocious winds, torrential rain and rising seawater as it roared ashore in Louisiana as a life-threatening storm. Videos on social media showed Laura’s winds battering a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass and debris flew to the ground.

Hurricane Laura roars ashore at 150mph in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:25:00 +0200eveningtelegraph (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast of the US with ferocious winds, torrential rain and rising seawater as it roared ashore in Louisiana as a life-threatening storm. Videos on social media showed Laura’s winds battering a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass and debris flew to the ground.

Hurricane Laura brings heavy rain to East Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:24:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

Hurricane Laura , a Category 4 storm, has made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana with winds of 150 mph. This is the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the state of Louisiana in over 160 years. Maximum winds are still catastrophic at 150 miles per hour, and the hurricane itself continues to move north at 15 miles per hour.

Hurricane Laura satellite images: Terrifying eye of storm captured of 'unsurvivable' Laura HURRICANE experts have issued unusually dire warnings after NASA satellite images...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:21:00 +0200express (en)

After rapidly strengthening as it passed across the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Laura has made landfall close to the Texas and Louisiana border. The category 4 storm is anticipated to unleash strong winds, heavy rains and a potentially catastrophic storm surge on an area that has not had a direct hit....

Hurricane Laura 4am update: Cat 3 Laura hitting 175miles from centre- latest NOAA path map HURRICANE LAURA has made landfall in Louisiana as a deadly category 4 hurricane, and has...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:21:00 +0200express (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in Louisiana, and is forecast to continue moving across the state, bringing deadly winds and torrential rain. The NHC said in a early Thursday bulletin: The eyewall of Laura will continue to move inland across southwestern Louisiana during the next several hours.

Hurricane Laura LIVE webcam: Watch as devastating storm wreaks havoc across Louisiana Hurricane Laura LIVE webcam: Watch as devastating storm wreaks havoc across Louisiana HURRICANE LAURA made landfall in Louisiana as a devastating Category 4 storm and is...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:21:00 +0200express (en)

Laura is expected to cause severe damage and disruption across Louisiana after battering the state with persistent downpours, with an estimated 12 inches of rain expected to fall in a matter of hours. The National Weather Service has urged anyone living on the path of Laura to take shelter as they....

Monster Hurricane Laura slams the Louisiana coast with fierce winds, surging sea

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:20:00 +0200cnbc (en)

Videos on social media showed Laura 's winds battering a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass and debris flew to the ground. "There are some people still in town and people are calling ... but there ain't no way to get to them," Tony Guillory, president of the Calcasieu Parish....

Laura slams Louisiana coast with fierce wind, surging sea

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:19:00 +0200wishtv (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday as a life-threatening Category 4 storm.

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

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

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

‘Catastrophic’ Laura is now a Category 4 hurricane. Here’s what that means

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:19:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

“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.

The Latest: Laura batters buildings near Louisiana coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:19:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — Videos on social media show heavy winds and rain battering a tall building in Lake Charles, Louisiana, blowing out windows and littering glass and debris into the air and onto the ground as Hurricane Laura moves over southwestern Louisiana.

WATCH: Hurricane Laura makes landfall at Cat. 4 strength

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:18:00 +0200wafb (en)

At 4 a.m., the center of Hurricane Laura was located near latitude 30.5 North, longitude 93.4 West. Laura is moving toward the north near 15 mph (24 km/h) and this motion should continue through the day. A northeastward to east-northeastward motion is expected tonight and Friday.

Laura slams Louisiana coast with fierce wind, surging sea

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:17:00 +0200gazette (en)

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....

WATCH: Plane flies THROUGH Hurricane Laura, as adventure-seekers below make the most of wild weather

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:17:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

The National Hurricane Center is warning remaining residents to shelter in place immediately and to treat any and all imminent extreme winds “as if a tornado was approaching” as the Category 4 storm lashes eastern Texas and Louisiana. Also on rt.com Category-4 Hurricane Laura makes landfall in....

Hurricane Laura Forecast Advisory Number 30

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:17:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

794 WTNT23 KNHC 270840 TCMAT3 HURRICANE LAURA FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 30 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL132020 0900 UTC THU AUG 27 2020 CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY... THE STORM SURGE WARNING WEST OF HIGH ISLAND...TEXAS HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. THE TROPICAL STORM WARNING FROM SAN LUIS PASS TO HIGH ISLAND.

Laura slams Louisiana coast with fierce wind, surging sea

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:17:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday as a life-threatening Category 4 storm. Authorities had ordered coastal residents to evacuate, but not....

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

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

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

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:16:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in the southern US state of Louisiana Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of "unsurvivable" ocean surges and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said "extremely dangerous" Laura....

The Latest: Laura batters buildings near Louisiana coast

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

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. Videos on social media show heavy winds and rain battering a tall building in Lake Charles, Louisiana, blowing out windows and littering glass and debris into the air and onto the ground as Hurricane Laura moves over southwestern Louisiana.

L’ouragan Laura, « extrêmement dangereux », a atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:15:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

Les vagues ont commencé à déferler sur le Sea Rim State Park, le 26 août 2020, à Sabine Pass, au Texas. Eric Thayer / AFP. Alerte maximale en Louisiane et au Texas : l’ouragan Laura a atteint, jeudi 27 août, les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d’affronter l’une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, quinze ans après les ravages causés par Katrina.

Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana, bringing 240km/h winds and threat of flooding

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:15:00 +0200businessday (en)

Port Arthur, Texas — Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 64km inland from the sea. Laura made landfall packing winds of 240km/h in the small town....

US: Hurricane Laura strikes coast after days of dire warnings

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

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

The Latest: Laura batters buildings near Louisiana coast

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

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — An official in a southwestern Louisiana parish says some people who did not evacuate are now requesting assistance. Tony Guillory, president of Calcasieu Parish’s police jury, was hunkering down in a Lake Charles government building that was shaking....

The Latest: Laura batters buildings near Louisiana coast

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

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — Videos on social media show heavy winds and rain battering a tall building in Lake Charles, Louisiana, blowing out windows and littering glass and debris into the air and onto the ground as Hurricane Laura moves over southwestern Louisiana.

L'ouragan Laura a touché terre aux Etats-Unis, Louisiane et Texas en alerte maximale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:12:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Alerte maximale en Louisiane et au Texas : l'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. L'ouragan, considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", puisqu'il s'approche....

Les inondations

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:12:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

L'ouragan Laura a touché terre jeudi aux Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. Vidéographie sur les inondations. VIDÉOGRAPHIE. by Stéphane Koguc, Volkmar Meier, Elise d'Epenoux.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:09:00 +0200theargus (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20ft deep and unsurvivable. The National Hurricane Centre said the storm, which intensified rapidly on Wednesday before ploughing....

L'ouragan Laura atteint la Louisiane Reuters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:08:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

OURAGAN-LAURA:L'ouragan Laura atteint la Louisiane © Reuters/KATHLEEN FLYNN L'OURAGAN LAURA ATTEINT LA LOUISIANE. PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - L'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi la ville de Cameron, dans le sud-ouest de la Louisiane, avec des vents soufflants à 240 km/h, a annoncé le centre américain de veille cyclonique (NHC).

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

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

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

Hurricane Laura landfall timeline: Where is Laura going next? Louisiana and Texas in path

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:06:00 +0200express (en)

Hurricane Laura is predicted to be the worst major storm of 2020. Local authorities in southern Louisiana and Texas have urged locals to evacuate as it is feared it could wash out low-lying coastal communities. Laura rapidly intensified during the week, already hitting the Caribbean and causing loss of life before it became a hurricane.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:06:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Hurricane Laura , a category 4 storm, has made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana. CNN's Martin Savidge reports from the ground in Lake Charles. Hurricane Laura hit the Louisiana coastline early Thursday -- sweeping ashore with an intensity the region has not seen in over a century.

Hurricane Category 3 Hurricane Laura moving over southwestern Lousiana Emily McCain

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:05:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

MIAMI, Fla. — Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday morning near Cameron, Louisiana as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds. Laura is now at Category 3 strength with 120 mph winds. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) says Laura is delivering catastrophic storm surge,....

Hurricane Laura Live: Catastrophic storm pounds Gulf Coast after Category 4 landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:05:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Hurricane Laura is pounding the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater after it roared ashore overnight over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border as a life-threatening Category 4 storm. The National Hurricane Center said the storm, which....

U.S. LNG Exporters Await Damage Impact as Storm Passes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:05:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

The leading export terminals of U.S. LNG are in the path of Hurricane Laura . The leading export terminals of U.S. LNG are in the path of Hurricane Laura. Along with millions of Americans, much of the Gulf Coast’s energy infrastructure is at risk from Hurricane Laura’s “ storm surge” that could inflict more than $15 billion in insured losses.

AP - BC-US--APNewsAlert, 0021

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:04:00 +0200nampa (en)

BC-US--APNewsAlert, 0021. Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Laura weakens to Category 3 hurricane as storm causes flash flooding, catastrophic storm surge in southwestern Louisiana <<br /> Laura weakens to Category 3 hurricane as storm causes flash flooding, catastrophic storm surge in southwestern Louisiana <<br /> LAKE CHARLES, La.

Etats-Unis : l'ouragan Laura a atteint la Louisiane, il est "extrêmement dangereux" selon les météorologues Le Centre national des ouragans s'inquiète de la dangerosité de l'ouragan Laura, qui a atteint les côtes de la Louisiane ce jeudi. Il s'est renforcé ce mercredi,...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:02:00 +0200francebleu (fr)

Le Centre national des ouragans s'inquiète de la dangerosité de l'ouragan Laura , qui a atteint les côtes de la Louisiane ce jeudi. Il s'est renforcé ce mercredi, passant en catégorie 4 sur une échelle de 5. Selon les météorologues, il est extrêmement dangereux. Ouragan Laura (photo d'illustration). © Maxppp NASA.

L’ouragan de catégorie 4 Laura touche la Louisiane alors que les autorités mettent en garde contre une destruction « catastrophique » (VIDEOS)

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:01:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

L’ouragan Laura , déclaré tempête de catégorie 4, a atteint les côtes de la Louisiane. Avec des vents pouvant atteindre 150 km / h, le Service météorologique national a exhorté les habitants des environs à chercher un abri immédiatement. La tempête a touché terre tôt jeudi, apportant des pluies....

Un avion vole à travers l’oeil de l’ouragan Laura qui menace la Louisiane et le Texas Monde - Publié il y a 19 minutes

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

Un avion de l’Agence américaine d’observation océanique et atmosphérique (NOAA) a volé à travers l’œil de l’ouragan Laura , renforcé en catégorie 4 sur une échelle qui en compte 5, et considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux » Regardez : Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 240....

A la convention républicaine, « l’alt-réalité » est rattrapée par l’actualité Monde - Publié il y a 3 heures

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

A la convention républicaine, « l’alt-réalité » est rattrapée par l’actualité Pas de chance pour les républicains, l’ouragan Laura risque de capter l’attention des Américains et une autre tempête, déclenchée par des violences policières suivies d’un double meurtre, met à mal leurs discours de « réalité alternative ».

Laura slams Louisiana coast with fierce wind, surging sea

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:57:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura is pounding the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater. The life-threatening storm roared ashore early Thursday morning as a Category 4 hurricane over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border.

Laura weakens to Category 3 hurricane as storm causes flash flooding, catastrophic storm surge in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:57:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

New. LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Laura weakens to Category 3 hurricane as storm causes flash flooding, catastrophic storm surge in southwestern Louisiana. An unsettled period could lead to strong storms locally as the remnants of major hurricane Laura move over.

Laura weakens to Category 3 hurricane as storm causes flash flooding, catastrophic storm surge in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:56:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Laura weakens to Category 3 hurricane as storm causes flash flooding, catastrophic storm surge in southwestern Louisiana. LAKE CHARLES, La. -- Laura weakens to Category 3 hurricane as storm causes flash flooding, catastrophic storm surge in southwestern Louisiana.

Laura slams Louisiana coast with fierce wind, surging sea

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:56:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Forecasters say Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana early Thursday as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. The ferry terminal is closed due to Hurricane Laura Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 in Galveston, Texas.

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:56:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

LAKE CHARLES, US - Laura made landfall in Louisiana Thursday as a category 4 hurricane, US weather officials said. "Extremely dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Laura makes landfall near Cameron Louisiana," the National Hurricane Center said in an update at 1:00 am local time (0600 GMT or 2 p.m. in Manila).

‘Extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:55:00 +0200timesofisrael (en)

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana (AFP) — Hurricane Laura made landfall in the southern US state of Louisiana Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of “unsurvivable” ocean surges and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents.

Hurricane Laura continuing to hammer the Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:54:00 +0200cnn-special (en)

Hurricane Laura is slowly weakening but is still hammering the Gulf Coast. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the latest. Hurricane Laura is slowly weakening but is still hammering the Gulf Coast. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the latest.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana as officials warn of massive storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:54:00 +0200france24-en (en)

Laura made landfall packing winds of 150 miles per hour (240 kilometres) in the small town of Cameron, Louisiana, the National Center (NHC) said. The area in the direct path of Laura is home to about 4 million people, but officials said most had left for safer areas under evacuation orders.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:54:00 +0200pressandjournal (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20ft deep and unsurvivable. The National Hurricane Centre said the storm, which intensified rapidly on Wednesday before ploughing....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:52:00 +0200indiatoday (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster 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 intensified rapidly Wednesday before plowing into land, came ashore at 1 a.

L'ouragan Laura a touché terre aux Etats-Unis, Louisiane et Texas en alerte maximale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:50:00 +0200lepetitjournal (fr)

Alerte maximale en Louisiane et au Texas : l'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. L'ouragan, considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", puisqu'il s'approche....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:50:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 storm with winds of 150 mph, putting it in a tie with a hurricane from more than 160 years ago for the strongest storm to hit Louisiana. The "Last Island Hurricane" of 1856 also had winds of 150 mph when it made landfall in Louisiana. "Right now you can still hear the wind.

US: Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:49:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Laura made landfall in Louisiana Thursday as a category 4 hurricane, US weather officials said. "Extremely dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Laura makes landfall near Cameron Louisiana," the National Hurricane Center said in an update at 1:00 am local time (0600 GMT).

Hurricane Laura makes landfall near Texas border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:49:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

A single truck is parked in an open lot as heavy rains from hurricane Laura fall in Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 26, 2020. Hurricane Laura hit the coast of the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas on August 26 as a monster Category 4 storm, prompting warnings of "unsurvivable" storm surge....

Live Hurricane Laura Track: 'Extremely dangerous' storm makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana - WPVI-TV

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:47:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

LAKE ARTHUR, Louisiana -- Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday as a life-threatening Category 4 storm.

Hurricane slams into Louisiana with 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:47:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall on Thursday in the US state of Louisiana as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm. The hurricane is likely to cause catastrophic damage with an "unsurvivable storm surge" to the Gulf Coast near the Texas-Louisiana border. The National Hurricane Center said the storm made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana.

L'ouragan Laura atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:46:00 +0200challenges (fr)

Près de la Baie Vermilion, dans le sud de la Louisiane. L'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi la ville de Cameron, dans le sud-ouest de la Louisiane, avec des vents soufflants à 240 km/h, a annoncé le centre américain de veille cyclonique (NHC). /Photo prise le 26 août 2020/REUTERS/Kathleen Flynn.

The Nation's Weather

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:45:00 +0200sfgate (en)

for Thursday, August 27, 2020. NATIONAL SUMMARY. Hurricane Laura will push inland along the border of Texas. and Louisiana today. Catastrophic damage from storm surge. and high winds is forecast along the western coast of. Louisiana and part of the upper Texas coast. Even though the. hurricane will slowly lose intensity, flooding is in store.

Laura’s landfall a borderline Category 5 in Louisiana – the strongest since 1856

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

A monstrous and extremely dangerous hurricane Laura landfall is underway. Officially, Laura has made landfall as a 150 mph hurricane, just shy of a Category 5 strength. The eye came ashore directly into the town of Cameron, just south of Lake Charles. Catastrophic, unsurvivable storm surge,....

"Dangerous" Hurricane Laura batters parts of US

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

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

Over 170K without power after Laura makes landfall in LA and TX

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:44:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Hurricane Laura landed as a near-Category 5 hurricane just before 1 a.m. Thursday in southwest Louisiana's Cameron County. About an hour after landfall, the storm's wind speeds had dropped about to about 130 mph. Experts put Laura among the top 10 hurricanes to ever hit the U.S.

L'ouragan Laura atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:44:00 +0200reuters-fr (fr)

PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - L’ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi la ville de Cameron, dans le sud-ouest de la Louisiane, avec des vents soufflants à 240 km/h, a annoncé le centre américain de veille cyclonique (NHC). Selon les météorologues, il s’agit de l’une des tempêtes les plus violentes jamais....

Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana, forecasters warn of wall of water This content was published on Aug 27, 2020 Aug 27, 2020 By Ernest Scheyder and Brad Brooks PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:44:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

By Ernest Scheyder and Brad Brooks. PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea. Laura made landfall just before 1 a.

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:44:00 +0200wftv (en)

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.

L'ouragan Laura atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:43:00 +0200boursier-fr (fr)

Crédit photo © Reuters. PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - L'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi la ville de Cameron, dans le sud-ouest de la Louisiane, avec des vents soufflants à 240 km/h, a annoncé le centre américain de veille cyclonique (NHC). Selon les météorologues, il s'agit de l'une des tempêtes les....

Laura slams Louisiana coast with fierce wind, surging sea

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:43:00 +0200startribune (en)

Authorities had ordered coastal residents to evacuate, but not everyone did in an area that was devastated by Rita in 2005. Videos on social media showed Laura 's winds battering a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass and debris flew to the ground. "There are some people still in town and people are calling .

Potential hurricane, TD14, has Belize on alert

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

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

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:39:00 +0200thestandard-hk (en)

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 1:00 a.m. central time on Thursday near Cameron, a 400-person community about 30 miles east of the Texas border.

U.S. LNG loading delays expected as hurricane slams Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:39:00 +0200financialpost (en)

SINGAPORE — Loadings of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the United States are expected to be delayed as a powerful storm strikes at the heart of the U.S. oil and gas industry on the Gulf Coast, forcing several LNG plants to shut. Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in....

Live Hurricane Laura Track: 'Extremely dangerous' storm makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana - WPVI-TV

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:38:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 despite authorities putting more than 500,000 coastal residents under mandatory evacuation orders.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued in N.J. for threat of damaging winds, power outages

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:37:00 +0200nj (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura live updates: ‘Extremely dangerous’ Category 4 storm makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:37:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

Calls of ppl trapped in homes w/rising water coming in from several places in Lake Charles on Cajun Navy dispatch. Cajun Navy is organizing rescues for as soon as they can get out. ⯑Poverty Vegan⯑Antifa Dish Washer (@dennysat4am) August 27, 2020 NHC_Atlantic: 8 PM CDT Position Update for Hurricane # Laura .

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:36:00 +0200thejournal (en)

Source: PA Images. STORM LAURA HAS made landfall in the United States as a category 4 hurricane, US weather officials said. “Extremely dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Laura makes landfall near Cameron Louisiana,” the National Hurricane Center said in an update.

Hurricane Laura satellite: Space footage shows 'apocalyptic' storm 'burst with lightning'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:36:00 +0200express (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in Louisiana as the "life-threatening" Category 4 Storm takes its toll on the US mainland. Earlier footage captured from a US satellite showed the powerful hurricane "bursting with lightning" as it approached the Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:36:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

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 intensified....

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:36:00 +0200terradaily (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:34:00 +0200world-news-monitor (en)

Urricane Laura hit the Louisiana coastline with a ferocious blow early Thursday — sweeping ashore with an intensity the region has not seen in over a century. The hurricane would be their third major storm to strike Cameron Parish in the last 15 years, Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Ike were the other two.

AP - BC-US--Tropical Weather-, 0772

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

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Oil industry shuts platforms, rigs, refineries before storm <<br /> The energy industry was bracing for catastrophic storm surges and winds as Hurricane Laura cut a dangerous path across the coastlines of Texas and Louisiana <<br /> AP Photo....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

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

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

L'ouragan Laura a touché terre, Louisiane et Texas en alerte maximale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:33:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

L'ouragan Laura a touché terre jeudi aux Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. Laura, considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", puisqu'il s'approche de la catégorie 5, la plus haute sur....

Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana, forecasters warn of wall of water

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:33:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea. Laura made landfall just before 1 a.m.

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall on the Texas-Louisiana Border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:33:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

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)....

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:32:00 +0200news4jax (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — An official in a southwestern Louisiana parish says some people who did not evacuate are now requesting assistance. Tony Guillory, president of Calcasieu Parish’s police jury, was hunkering down in a Lake Charles government building that was shaking....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:29:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 storm with winds of 150 mph, putting it in a tie with a hurricane from more than 160 years ago for the strongest storm to hit Louisiana. The "Last Island Hurricane" of 1856 also had winds of 150 mph when it made landfall in Louisiana. "Right now you can still hear the wind.

Latest 8 mins ago ‘Extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US Laura made landfall in Louisiana Thursday as a category 4 hurricane, US weather officials said. “Extremely dangerous Category 4 Hurricane...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:29:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

Laura made landfall in Louisiana Thursday as a category 4 hurricane, US weather officials said. “Extremely dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Laura makes landfall near Cameron Louisiana,” the National Hurricane Center said in an update at 1:00 am local time (0600 GMT).

26/08 - L'ouragan Laura a touché terre, Louisiane et Texas en alerte maximale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:27:00 +0200lamanchelibre (fr)

Laura , considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", puisqu'il s'approche de la catégorie 5, la plus haute sur l'échelle d'intensité, a touché terre près de Cameron en Louisiane, a annoncé vers 01h00 locales ((06h00 GMT) le Centre national des ouragans (NHC).

L’ouragan Laura a touché terre en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:26:00 +0200TelegrammeDeBrest (fr)

L’ouragan Laura a touché terre, ce jeudi aux États-Unis, qui redoutent d’affronter l’une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, quinze ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. L’ouragan Laura, considéré par les météorologues comme « extrêmement dangereux », puisqu’il s’approche de la catégorie 5, la....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:26:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20ft deep and unsurvivable. T he National Hurricane Centre said the storm, which intensified rapidly on Wednesday before ploughing....

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

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

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

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in SW Louisiana

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

Forecasters say Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana early Thursday as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. (Aug.

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:25:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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.

VIDÉO - L'ouragan Laura atteint la Louisiane avec des vents soufflant jusqu'à 240 km/h

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:24:00 +0200Europe1 (fr)

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....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:24:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20ft deep and unsurvivable. The National Hurricane Centre said the storm, which intensified rapidly on Wednesday before ploughing....

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:24:00 +0200enca (en)

The oil-refining town of Port Arthur was directly in Laura 's path, the NHC forecast. LAKE CHARLES - Laura made landfall in Louisiana on Thursday as a category 4 hurricane, US weather officials said. "Extremely dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Laura makes landfall near Cameron Louisiana," the National....

Etats-Unis : L’ouragan Laura atteint la Louisiane et se dirige vers le Texas 20 Minutes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:23:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

L’ouragan Laura est classé en catégorie quatre sur une échelle de cinq © ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP L'ouragan Laura a atteint la Louisiane, le 27 août 2020. INTEMPERIES - L’ouragan Laura est classé en catégorie quatre sur une échelle de cinq. Considéré comme « extrêmement dangereux », a atteint....

L'ouragan Laura a touché terre, Louisiane et Texas en alerte maximale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:22:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

L'ouragan Laura a touché terre jeudi aux Etats-Unis , qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. Laura, considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", puisqu'il s'approche de la catégorie 5, la plus haute sur....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:22:00 +0200eveningtelegraph (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20ft deep and unsurvivable. The National Hurricane Centre said the storm, which intensified rapidly on Wednesday before ploughing....

Hurricane Laura 2020 path and live tracker: Where is it now and has it made landfall?

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:22:00 +0200thesun (en)

Structures near Vermilion Bay are seen in waters brought by Hurricane Laura as it approaches Abbeville, Louisiana Credit: Reuters Where is the hurricane now? The hurricane has reached southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas, and is set to travel north as the day goes on.

Laura makes landfall near Cameron, LA

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:22:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

Laura made landfall as a Cat 4 hurricane with 140 mph winds around 2am eastern time, in Cameron, LA, near the TX 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.

Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana with 150mph winds

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:22:00 +0200thetimes (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall on the coast of Louisiana in the early hours of this morning as a category four storm, one of the strongest ever to hit the state. The storm hit the small town of Cameron, about 30 miles east of the Texas border, with wind speeds of 150mph and forecasters warned that....

Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana, forecasters warn of wall of water

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:21:00 +0200trust (en)

* Category 4 Laura packing winds of 150 mph (240 kph) * 620,000 people under mandatory evacuation orders. * There is little to stop the water, forecaster says. * Residents worried about coronavirus risk in shelters. * Tornadoes expected in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi (Updates with latest NHC....

Louisiana braces for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:19:00 +0200dailyadvertiser (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 65km inland from the sea. Laura made landfall packing winds of 240km/h in the small town of Cameron, Louisiana, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:18:00 +0200chesterfirst (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20ft deep and unsurvivable. The National Hurricane Centre said the storm, which intensified rapidly on Wednesday before ploughing....

How Hurricane Laura’s ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge forecast compares to Katrina and Ike

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:17:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura will slam parts of the coast in Texas and Louisiana with an “unsurvivable” storm surge as the Category 4 storm pushes through the Gulf, according to the National Weather Service. Weather officials issued the dire warning Wednesday morning, urging people to evacuate.

Trump is about to bungle another natural disaster

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:17:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

While the third night of the Republican National Convention progressed, Hurricane Laura was bearing down on Louisiana and Texas. At time of writing, it had reportedly strengthened nearly to Category 5 status, and may end up being one of the 10 strongest hurricanes ever recorded making landfall on the continental U.

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:17:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — An official in a southwestern Louisiana parish says some people who did not evacuate are now requesting assistance. Tony Guillory, president of Calcasieu Parish’s police jury, was hunkering down in a Lake Charles government building that was shaking....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:15:00 +0200yorkpress (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20ft deep and unsurvivable. The National Hurricane Centre said the storm, which intensified rapidly on Wednesday before ploughing....

Hurricane Laura causes flash flooding as it makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:15:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:14:00 +0200sfgate (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. An official in a southwestern Louisiana parish says some people who did not evacuate are now requesting assistance. Tony Guillory, president of Calcasieu Parish’s police jury, was hunkering down in a Lake Charles government building that was shaking....

L'ouragan Laura a touché terre, Louisiane et Texas en alerte maximale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:13:00 +0200notretemps (fr)

L'ouragan Laura a touché terre jeudi aux Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. Laura, considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", puisqu'il s'approche de la catégorie 5, la plus haute sur....

Sasol Shuts Troubled Lake Charles Plant as Hurricane Approaches

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:13:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

An illuminated light stands at the entrance to a Sasol Ltd. fuel station in Pretoria, South Africa, on Thursday, June 4, 2020. South Africa’s state-owned Central Energy Fund is considering buying assets that have been put on the block by fuel and chemical maker Sasol Ltd. as it seeks to restore itself to profitability.

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:12:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

Earlier, the NHC warned that Laura could pummel the Louisiana and Texas coasts with an "unsurvivable storm surge" of up to 6m, and that tornadoes could form at the southern edges of the weather system. "Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion," it said.

L'ouragan Laura a touché terre, Louisiane et Texas en alerte maximale

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:11:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

L'ouragan Laura a touché terre jeudi aux Etats-Unis, qui redoutent d'affronter l'une des pires tempêtes de leur histoire, 15 ans après les ravages causés par Katrina. Laura, considéré par les météorologues comme "extrêmement dangereux", puisqu'il s'approche de la catégorie 5, la plus haute sur....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:11:00 +0200thecourier (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20ft deep and unsurvivable. The National Hurricane Centre said the storm, which intensified rapidly on Wednesday before ploughing....

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall in US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:11:00 +0200aawsat (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in the southern US state of Louisiana Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of "unsurvivable" ocean surges and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said "extremely dangerous" Laura....

‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

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

DELCAMBRE, La. — Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster 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 intensified rapidly....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:09:00 +0200irishexaminer (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20ft deep and unsurvivable. The National Hurricane Centre said the storm, which intensified rapidly on Wednesday before ploughing....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:09:00 +0200yourlocalguardian (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20ft deep and unsurvivable. The National Hurricane Centre said the storm, which intensified rapidly on Wednesday before ploughing....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:06:00 +0200impartialreporter (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20ft deep and unsurvivable. The National Hurricane Centre said the storm, which intensified rapidly on Wednesday before ploughing....

L'ouragan Laura touche terre en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:05:00 +0200radio-canada (fr)

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VIDEO: Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana, one of most powerful storms to hit state

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:04:00 +0200GulfDailyNews (en)

PORT ARTHUR - Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea. Laura made landfall packing winds of 150 miles per hour (240 km) in....

L’ouragan Laura arrive en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:03:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

États-Unis : l’ouragan Laura arrive en Louisiane Quinze ans après Katrina qui avait ravagé la ville de La Nouvelle Orléans, Laura, un ouragan de catégorie 4, pourrait s’inscrire parmi les 13 tempêtes les plus fortes ayant frappé les Etats-Unis, selon les météorologues.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:03:00 +0200dailyecho (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20ft deep and unsurvivable. The National Hurricane Centre said the storm, which intensified rapidly on Wednesday before ploughing....

Sasol Shuts Troubled Lake Charles Plant as Hurricane Approaches

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

the Green Daily daily newsletter and follow us , the fuel and chemicals maker, will shut its $13 billion Lake Charles Chemicals Project due to Hurricane Laura making landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast. “Given Hurricane Laura’s forecast path,” Sasol will temporarily close down its facilities at Lake....

Louisiana sees 132 mph wind gusts as Hurricane Laura makes landfall

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

02:24 Lake Charles, Louisiana, records 132 mph wind gusts as the category 4 Hurricane Laura makes landfall. Meteorologist Bill Karins explains the forecast. Aug.

Plus puissant que Katrina, l'ouragan Laura frappe déjà les côtes du Texas et de la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:57:00 +0200lindependant (fr)

Le front de l'ouragan pourrait pénétrer jusqu'à 30 miles, soit 48 km environ, à l'intérieur des terres, ce qui pourrait provoquer une élévation de six mètres du niveau de la mer dans certaines zones selon le NHC. "Penser qu'un mur d'eau d'une hauteur de deux étages puisse déferler sur les terres est....

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:55:00 +0200apnews (en)

The Latest on Hurricane Laura : LAKE CHARLES, La. — An official in a southwestern Louisiana parish says some people who did not evacuate are now requesting assistance. Tony Guillory, president of Calcasieu Parish’s police jury, was hunkering down in a Lake Charles government building that was shaking....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

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

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

Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana with 150mph winds and ‘unsurvivable’ 20ft surges leaving 150,000 without power

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

A single truck is parked in an open lot as heavy rains from hurricane Laura fall in Lake Charles Credit: AFP or licensors. Potentially catastrophic impacts will continue, forecasters said. It is feared winds of up to 150ft could rip apart buildings, level trees and toss vehicles like toys.

Louisiana braces for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:48:00 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 65km inland from the sea. Laura made landfall packing winds of 240km/h in the small town of Cameron, Louisiana, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

'Extremely Dangerous' Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall In US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:47:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in the southern US state of Louisiana Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of "unsurvivable" ocean surges and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents. People prepare to board a bus in Lake Charles, Louisiana for....

These videos show the strength of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:47:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

A truck was parked in an open lot as heavy rains from hurricane Laura fell in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Wednesday, before the storm made landfall. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images. Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana early Thursday morning as a Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:47:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

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 intensified....

Oil Near Five-Month High With Hurricane Menacing U.S. Refineries

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:46:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil held at a five-month high as the market braced for disruptions to production and refining from Hurricane Laura and after a further drop in U.S. crude stockpiles added to optimism that demand is recovering. Futures in New York were steady near $43 a barrel after closing at the highest since March 5 on Wednesday.

Louisiana braces for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:44:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 65km inland from the sea. Laura made landfall packing winds of 240km/h in the small town of Cameron, Louisiana, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US as ferocious Category 4 storm: 'It's in full beast mode'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:44:00 +0200Stuff (en)

Late Wednesday, Laura was churning about 120km south of Lake Charles and moving north-northwest at 24kmh. Maximum sustained winds increased to 241kmh before nightfall, and forecasters said up to 38 centimetres of rain could fall. Forecasters issued a string of tornado warnings as the storm pushed on....

L’ouragan Laura, « extrêmement dangereux », atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:44:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

Les vagues ont commencé à déferler sur le Sea Rim State Park, le 26 août 2020, à Sabine Pass, au Texas. Eric Thayer / AFP. L’ouragan Laura a atteint, jeudi 27 août, les côtes de la Louisiane, après s’être renforcé en catégorie 4, sur une échelle qui en compte cinq, ont annoncé les services de météorologie américains.

Laura, ouragan «extrêmement dangereux», a touché la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:43:00 +0200rfi-fr (fr)

L'ouragan extrêmement dangereux, Laura , de catégorie 4, a touché terre près de Cameron en Louisiane », a indiqué le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), dans son dernier bilan diffusé dans la nuit américaine. Charriant des vents soufflant jusqu'à 240 km/h, Laura pourrait provoquer une montée des eaux....

Laura makes landfall | khou.com

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:43:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

It’s moving northwest at 15 mph with wind gusts up to 185 mph, making it a strong Category 4 storm. The strong winds are near the eyewall of the storm and don’t really extend out too far from the center. Laura also brought along a catastrophic storm surge that will lead to flash flooding in […] The post Laura makes landfall | khou.

Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:42:00 +0200startribune (en)

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.

Louisiana braces for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:41:00 +0200illawarramercury (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 65km inland from the sea. Laura made landfall packing winds of 240km/h in the small town of Cameron, Louisiana, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

Live updates: Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, Texas as a Category 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:41:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. All market data delayed 20 minutes. Live updates: Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, Texas as a Category 4 storm. Vice Admiral Steve Poulin, Atlantic Area commander, joins....

Les premières images impressionnantes de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:40:00 +0200leprogres (fr)

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,....

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:39:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

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....

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

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

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

États-Unis: l'ouragan Laura atteint la Louisiane BFMTV

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:37:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

La saison des ouragans dans l'Atlantique, qui dure officiellement du 1er juin au 30 novembre, s'annonce particulièrement intense cette année. © Handout © 2019 AFP Image satellite de l'ouragan Laura dans le Golfe du Mexique, s'approchant des côtes de la Louisiane, le 26 août 2020.

Nearly 150K without power as Laura makes landfall in LA and TX

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:37:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Hurricane Laura touched down as a near-Category 5 hurricane just before 1 a.m. Thursday is southwest Louisiana's Cameron County. About an hour after landfall, the storm's wind speeds have dropped about 10 mph to 140 mph. Experts put Laura among the top 10 hurricanes to ever hit the U.S.

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall on US Gulf Coast as Powerful Category 4 Storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:37:00 +0200voanews (en)

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has officially made landfall in the southeastern state of Louisiana after a long journey through the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters say Laura touched down early Thursday morning in the coastal town of Cameron, Louisiana, located about 86 kilometers south of Lake Charles.

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura arrive en Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:36:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

L'œil de l'ouragan se trouvait à 2 heures GMT à 145 km au sud de la ville côtière de Lake Charles, en Louisiane, connue pour ses grands centres de raffinage de pétrole. Ses habitants ont embarqué à bord de cars après avoir reçu un ordre d'évacuation obligatoire en raison du risque d'inondations.

Hurricane Laura lands in Louisiana as Category 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:36:00 +0200cleveland (en)

By The Associated Press DELCAMBRE, Louisiana — Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster with 150 mph winds early today, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20 feet deep and unsurvivable.

Almost 500 Million Children Are Cut Off From School in Pandemic, Report Says

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:34:00 +0200nytimes (en)

The man, John Pennington, was fined about $900 by the police in late June, after staff members at an Alberta hotel grew suspicious that he was breaking the province’s quarantine rules. The police later charged him with doing just that, after finding him at Sulphur Mountain, a tourist attraction.

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Category 4 Storm Slams Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:34:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Hurricane Laura sweeps ashore as one of most powerful storms to ever hit the U.S. 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.

Les premières images impressionnantes de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:33:00 +0200estrepublicain (fr)

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,....

Category 4 hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana 07:28 PM

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:32:00 +0200newshub (en)

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 km) per hour is located about 40 miles (70 km) east of Port Arthur, Texas and is expected to move....

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwest Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:32:00 +0200missoulian (en)

The National Hurricane Center reports the storm made landfall at 1 a.m. CDT on Thursday near Cameron, a 400-person community about 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of the Texas border. It had maximum sustained winds of 150mph (240 kph), making it the most powerful hurricane to strike the U.S. so far this year.

Tens of thousands without power as howling winds, sheets of rain from Hurricane Laura pummel the Louisiana, Texas coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:32:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. The Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “winter of the great divide” with cold and snow in the north, drought in the west and "everything crazy in between.

L’ouragan Laura touche la Louisiane en tant qu’ouragan de catégorie 4 « extrêmement dangereux »

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:31:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

L’ouragan Laura a touché terre tôt jeudi dans le sud-ouest de la Louisiane en tant que l’une des tempêtes les plus puissantes à avoir frappé l’État, les prévisionnistes avertissant qu’il pourrait pousser un énorme mur d’eau à 40 miles de la mer à l’intérieur des terres.

Lake Charles Buffeted With Wind and Rain as Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:31:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall early on the morning of Thursday, August 27, striking the Louisiana coast near Cameron with winds of up to 150 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. The center was predicting “catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding” on the northwest Gulf Coast during the night.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana, one of most powerful storms to hit state

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:30:00 +0200CBC (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water nearly 65 kilometres inland from the sea. Laura made landfall packing winds of 240 km/h in the small town of....

Tracking Hurricane Laura as Storm Hits U.S. Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:30:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

What You Need To Know. Hurricane Laura made landfall Thursday morning in southwest Louisiana as a powerful Category 4 storm, making it one of the most powerful hurricanes ever to strike the region. Deadly storm surges, flash floods and devastating winds could inflict more than $15 billion in insured....

Oil Near Five-Month High With Hurricane Menacing U.S. Refineries

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:30:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Oil held at a five-month high as the market braced for disruptions to production and refining from Hurricane Laura and after a further drop in U.S. crude stockpiles added to optimism that demand is recovering. Futures in New York were steady near $43 a barrel after closing at the highest since March 5 on Wednesday.

Hurricane Laura hits southwestern Louisiana amid warning of &apos;potentially catastrophic impacts&apos;

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:30:00 +0200standard (en)

has made landfall in the US as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm, forecasters have said amid warnings it could cause an "unsurvivable" surge in parts of the coast of the The National Hurricane Centre said the storm made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, and had maximum sustained winds of....

Laura makes landfall as 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane

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

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

L'ouragan Laura, «extrêmement dangereux», atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:28:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

L'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi 27 août 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 Lousianne » avec....

Les premières images impressionnantes de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:28:00 +0200vosgesmatin (fr)

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,....

Coronavirus, ouragan Laura, Grenoble... Les 5 infos à connaître ce 27 août

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:28:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

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'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US

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

By Gianrigo Marletta and Andrew Caballero-Reynolds (AFP) 17 hours ago in World Hurricane Laura made landfall in the southern US state of Louisiana Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of "unsurvivable" ocean surges and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents.

Watch: Texas, Louisiana brace for Hurricane Laura

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

. Laura is expected to be a Category 4 hurricane when it makes landfall and could bring a storm surge described as “unsurvivable.” CBC reports.

Louisiana sees 132 mph wind gusts as Hurricane Laura makes landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:26:00 +0200msnbc (en)

02:24 Lake Charles, Louisiana, records 132 mph wind gusts as the category 4 Hurricane Laura makes landfall. Meteorologist Bill Karins explains the forecast. Aug.

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura, "extrêmement dangereux", a atteint les côtes de la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:25:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

Quinze ans après Katrina qui avait ravagé la ville de La Nouvelle-Orléans, Laura pourrait s'inscrire parmi les treize tempêtes les plus fortes ayant frappé le pays. La Louisiane redoute le pire. L'ouragan Laura a atteint jeudi les côtes de cet Etat situé au sud-est des Etats-Unis, après s'être....

DIRECT Etats-Unis : L'ouragan Laura a atteint les côtes de l'Etat de Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:25:00 +0200france3 (fr)

Retrouvez ici l'intégralité de notre live #OURAGAN. 09h10 : Faisons un nouveau point sur les informations principales de ce jeudi : L'ouragan Laura a atteint il y a une heure les côtes de la Louisiane et du Texas. Approchant de la catégorie 5, la plus puissante, il est considéré comme extrêmement dangereux .

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwest Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:25:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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

Hurricane Laura rakes southeast Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:25:00 +0200azcentral (en)

. As winds from Hurricane Laura increase in southeast Texas, Greg Becker takes wind measurements in Port Arthur.

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:24:00 +0200elmanana-mx (es)

ESTADOS UNIDOS.- Laura toc坦 tierra en el suroeste de Luisiana en la madrugada del jueves convertida en un hurac叩n ��xtremadamente peligroso��de categor鱈a 4, dijeron los meteor坦logos. UPDATE: Conditions deteriorating rapidly in Lake Charles with winds gusting over 70 mph.

‘Unsurvivable’ storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:23:00 +0200thesundaily (en)

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.

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:23:00 +0200firstpost (en)

Delcambre: 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....

All hands on deck: Linemen, Cajun Navy volunteers prepare to assist as Hurricane Laura bears down

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:20:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

LOS ANGELES All hands were on deck for lineman and volunteers ready to assist in cleanup and rescue efforts ahead of Hurricane Laura , a major Category 4 storm that made landfall on the Louisiana and Texas border early Thursday morning. Just like during Hurricane Harvey, hundreds of volunteers, from....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana, one of most powerful storms to hit state

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:20:00 +0200cyprus-mail (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea. Laura made landfall packing winds of 150 miles per hour (240 km) in the small town....

Hurricane Laura LIVE webcam: Watch as devastating storm wreaks havoc across Louisiana HURRICANE LAURA made landfall in Louisiana as a devastating Category 4 storm and is expected to...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:20:00 +0200express (en)

Laura is expected to cause severe damage and disruption across Louisiana after battering the state with persistent downpours, with an estimated 12 inches of rain expected to fall in a matter of hours. The National Weather Service has urged anyone living on the path of Laura to take shelter as they....

'Unsurvivable surge': Laura makes landfall on Texas-Louisiana border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:20:00 +0200smh (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura nears apocalyptic Category 5 strength as 150mph gales and ‘unsurvivable’ 20ft surges approach TX and LA

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:20:00 +0200thesun (en)

Residents in parts of Louisiana, were told to evacuate as the storm moved in on Wednesday Credit: Alamy Live News. Authorities have advised those in coastal Texas and Louisiana to evacuate as soon as possible, with more than 500,000 coastal residents under mandatory evacuation orders.

DIRECT. Etats-Unis : L'ouragan Laura a atteint les côtes de l'Etat de Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:20:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

Retrouvez ici l'intégralité de notre live #OURAGAN. 09h10 : Faisons un nouveau point sur les informations principales de ce jeudi : L'ouragan Laura a atteint il y a une heure les côtes de la Louisiane et du Texas. Approchant de la catégorie 5, la plus puissante, il est considéré comme extrêmement dangereux .

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwest Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:19:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

The National Hurricane Center reports the storm made landfall at 1 a.m. CDT on Thursday near Cameron, a 400-person community about 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of the Texas border. It had maximum sustained winds of 150mph (240 kph), making it the most powerful hurricane to strike the U.S. so far this year.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana with 150mph winds

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:19:00 +0200guardian (en)

Hurricane Laura , the most powerful hurricane to strike the US this year, has made landfall in south-west Louisiana as an extremely dangerous category 4 storm, raising fears it could swamp low-lying coastal communities with ocean water. The National Hurricane Center said early on Thursday the storm....

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwest Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:16:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura to hit coasts of Louisiana, Texas with force

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:16:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

Forecasters in the United States say Hurricane Laura could hit the coasts of Louisiana and Texas with "unsurvivable" storm surges. Currently a Category 4 storm, Laura has rapidly picked up speed, driven by the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Half a million people have already been forced to leave their homes.

Live updates: Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, Texas as a Category 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:16:00 +0200foxnews (en)

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. All market data delayed 20 minutes. Live updates: Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana, Texas as a Category 4 storm.

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwest Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:16:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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....

GMB viewers horrified as reporter is blown off his feet in 'unsurvivable' storm

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

Horrified Good Morning Britain viewers were begging a correspondent from the US to "go inside" as he reported live in the middle of a deadly hurricaine. NBC News Correspondent Jay Gray was speaking to hosts Ranvir Singh and Sean Fletcher from Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Etats-Unis - L'ouragan «Laura» atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:13:00 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

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 services de météo américains. «L’ouragan extrêmement dangereux, Laura, de catégorie 4, a touché terre près de Cameron en Lousiane» avec des vents....

Powerful Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana as Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:13:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

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 causes flash flooding as it makes landfall in Louisiana

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

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

Reuters: Oil treads water as huge Gulf of Mexico storm shuts output

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:13:00 +0200uatoday (en)

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 futures fell 4 cents, or 0.1%, to $43.35 a barrel by 0148 GMT, erasing Wednesday's slight rise. Oil prices were in a holding pattern on Thursday as a massive storm in the Gulf of Mexico raced towards the heart of the U.S.

This content was published on Aug 27, 2020 - 07:41 Aug 27, 2020 - 07:41 Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana, one of most powerful storms to hit state

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:13:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

By Ernest Scheyder and Jennifer Hiller. PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea.

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:13:00 +0200sfgate (en)

1 of 3 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 causes flash flooding as it makes landfall in Louisiana

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

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

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:12:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwest Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:12:00 +0200gazette (en)

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....

L’ouragan Laura atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:11:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

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 services de météo américains. «L’ouragan extrêmement dangereux, Laura, de catégorie 4, a touché terre près de Cameron en Lousiane» avec des vents....

Nation Hurricane Laura rakes southeast Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:11:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane Laura rakes southeast Texas. As winds from Hurricane Laura increase in southeast Texas, Greg Becker takes wind measurements in Port Arthur.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:11:00 +0200startribune (en)

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 southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:11:00 +0200startribune (en)

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....

‘Extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:10:00 +0200nypost (en)

DELCAMBRE, La. — 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.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:10:00 +0200msnbc (en)

05:20 As Hurricane Laura makes landfall, NBC News' Jay Gray reports from Lake Charles, Louisiana, which is being hit by heavy wind and rain. Aug.

Southern US state prepares for the worst from hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:09:00 +0200thestandard-hk (en)

Officials in southern Louisiana are shutting down highways that could flood due to hurricane Laura . The governor of the US state of Louisiana, 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....

Hurricane Laura strikes Louisiana coast

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

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

Category 4 hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

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

(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....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in U.S.

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

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in Louisiana Thursday as a category 4 hurricane, U.S. weather officials said.

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall In Southwest Louisiana, Which Could Be ‘Uninhabitable For Weeks’

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

TOPLINE. Hurricane Laura has become the strongest storm to hit hurricane-prone Louisiana since 1856, after the National Hurricane Center said early Thursday morning that the storm officially made landfall in the southwestern part of the state, bringing catastrophic winds and storm surge to the area and threatening devastating impacts inland.

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall on the Texas-Louisiana Border

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

(Bloomberg) -- Laura made landfall near Cameron in Louisiana as one of the region’s worst hurricanes in history, threatening to devastate the U.S. Gulf Coast with catastrophic storm surges, flash floods and powerful winds that could leave areas uninhabitable for weeks or months.

GMB viewers horrified as reporter is blown off his feet in 'unsurvivable' storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:08:00 +0200themirror (en)

Horrified Good Morning Britain viewers were begging a correspondent from the US to "go inside" as he reported live in the middle of a deadly hurricaine. NBC News Correspondent Jay Gray was speaking to hosts Ranvir Singh and Sean Fletcher from Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Etats-Unis Etats-Unis L'ouragan Laura atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:07:00 +0200cnews (fr)

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 services de météo américains. «L'ouragan extrêmement dangereux, Laura, de catégorie 4, a touché terre près de Cameron en Lousiane» avec des vents....

'Unsurvivable' Hurricane Laura makes landfall in the US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:07:00 +0200newstalkzb (en)

Hurricane Laura hit the Louisiana coastline with a ferocious blow early Thursday -- sweeping ashore with an intensity the region has not seen in over a century. Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 storm with winds of 150 mph, putting it in a tie with a hurricane from more....

Over 100K without power as Hurricane Laura makes landfall in LA

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:07:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Hurricane Laura touched down as a near-Category 5 hurricane just before 1 a.m. Thursday is southwest Louisiana's Cameron county. 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 the Gulf coast, and....

Conway: 'Right now' Trump planning to deliver convention speech as scheduled despite hurricane - The Hill

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:07:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

is expecting to deliver his Republican National Convention 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 she said Trump....

L'ouragan Laura vu du ciel alors qu'il atteint les côtes de la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:05:00 +0200huffingtonpost-fr-fr (fr)

OURAGAN - Les données ne laissent aucune place au doute: le cyclone Laura est l’un des plus puissants à toucher les côtes américaines, peut-être même le plus destructeur, alors qu’il atteint la Louisiane ce jeudi 27 août. Une puissance vue d’en haut dans notre vidéo en tête de cet article.

États-Unis: la Louisiane et le Texas dans l’attente de Laura, ouragan «extrêmement dangereux»

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:05:00 +0200nordeclair (fr)

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. PHOTO AFP - AFP.

Louisiana braces for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:05:00 +0200bordermail (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 65km inland from the sea. Laura made landfall packing winds of 240km/h in the small town of Cameron, Louisiana, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall at Louisiana with 150mph winds and 'unsurvivable' surge HURRICANE LAURA has hit Louisiana with winds of up to 150 miles per hour and warnings...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:05:00 +0200express (en)

The category four hurricane made landfall near Cameron at 1am local time. In a tweet, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said: “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.

Hurricane Laura: 'Unsurvivable' Cat 4 storm to spark 20ft 'wall of water' - 150mph winds HURRICANE LAURA has been described as an "unsurvivable storm surge" by the National...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:05:00 +0200express (en)

Hurricane Laura has made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana as a category 4 storm. The hurricane, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 miles (240 kilometres) per hour is located about 40 miles (70 km) east of Port Arthur, Texas and is expected to move inland across southwestern Louisiana on Thursday morning, the NHC said.

Etats-Unis: L’ouragan «Laura» atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:04:00 +020024heures (fr)

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....

Hurricane Laura causes flash flooding as it makes landfall in Louisiana

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

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

“L'ouragan extrêmement dangereux, Laura, a atteint la Louisiane”

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:03:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

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 services de météo américains.

'Unsurvivable' hurricane makes landfall in US Laura escalated into a Category 4 storm before making landfall on Thursday morning. 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 09:03:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a Category 4 storm on Thursday morning, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 miles (240 kilometers) per hour, was located about 40 miles (70 km) east of Port Arthur, Texas and was....

"Extremely Dangerous" Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall In US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:03:00 +0200ndtvnews (en)

A single truck is parked in an open lot as heavy rains from hurricane Laura fall in Lake Charles. Lake Charles, United States : Laura made landfall in Louisiana Thursday as a category 4 hurricane, US weather officials said. "Extremely dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Laura makes landfall near Cameron....

Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:03:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

DELCAMBRE: 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....

Etats-Unis: L’ouragan «Laura» atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:58:00 +0200tdg (fr)

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....

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall on the Texas-Louisiana Border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:57:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Laura made landfall near Cameron in Louisiana as one of the region’s worst hurricanes in history, threatening to devastate the U.S. Gulf Coast with catastrophic storm surges, flash floods and powerful winds that could leave areas uninhabitable for weeks or months.

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:56:00 +0200therepublic (en)

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....

'Unsurvivable surge': Laura makes landfall on Texas-Louisiana border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:56:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

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 +0200wsau (en)

(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....

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l’attente de Laura, ouragan «extrêmement dangereux» et potentiellement «catastrophique»

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:53:00 +0200laprovince (fr)

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.

Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana as category 4 storm

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

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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

Laura makes landfall as Cat 4 hurricane Scripps National 5:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:52:00 +0200thedenverchannel (en)

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 Southwestern Louisiana Near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:51:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

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.

Les premières images impressionnantes de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:50:00 +0200republicain-lorrain (fr)

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,....

08:42 | INTEMPERIES L’ouragan Laura atteint la Louisiane et se dirige vers le Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:49:00 +020020minutes (fr)

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.

Category 4 Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:49:00 +0200RTERadio (en)

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....

'Catastrophic storm surges' expected as Hurricane Laura makes landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:48:00 +0200skynews (en)

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas. Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a category four storm with 150mph winds. Catastrophic storm surges and winds are expected as Laura rips towards the coastlines.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall as Category 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:48:00 +0200thehill (en)

Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm in Cameron, La., early Thursday morning. The storm strengthened overnight Wednesday from a Category 3 to a Category 4 with reported sustained winds of 150 mph, just 7 mph shy of becoming a Category 5. Hurricane Katrina was a Category 3 storm when it made landfall in 2005.

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall In Southwest Louisiana, Which Could Be ‘Uninhabitable For Weeks’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:48:00 +0200forbes (en)

TOPLINE. Hurricane Laura has become the strongest storm to hit hurricane-prone Louisiana since 1856, after the National Hurricane Center said early Thursday morning that the storm officially made landfall in the southwestern part of the state, bringing catastrophic winds and storm surge to the area and threatening devastating impacts inland.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:47:00 +0200cnbc (en)

Drawing energy from the warm Gulf of Mexico, the system arrived early Thursday during high tide as the most powerful hurricane to strike the U.S. so far this year. "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.

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwest Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:46:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

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

Hurricane Laura in 'full beast mode' as it makes landfall on US coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:45:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Hurricane Laura has roared ashore over the US state of Louisiana near the Texas border as a ferocious category 4 storm, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 6 metres deep and "unsurvivable". Key points: Laura is the seventh named storm to hit the US this year....

L’ouragan Laura touche terre dans le sud-ouest de la Louisiane, près du Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:44:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

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....

Laura, ouragan «extrêmement dangereux», arrive sur la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:43:00 +0200rfi-fr (fr)

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.

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 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

(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....

Sheriff has grim advice for those who don&#39;t evacuate Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwest Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:43:00 +0200sfgate (en)

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.

Alert: 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 08:43:00 +0200sfgate (en)

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Alert- Laura -makes-landfall-on-Louisiana-coast-as-15518193.php. Alert: Laura makes landfall on Louisiana coast as Category 4 hurricane; large swath of Gulf Coast often hit by storms in danger Updated 11:09 pm PDT, Wednesday, August 26, 2020. CAMERON, La.

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura, "extrêmement dangereux", a atteint la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:42:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

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....

Les premières images impressionnantes de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:42:00 +0200LeBien (fr)

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,....

The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:42:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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.

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200tribtown (en)

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 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 +0200newsok (en)

. 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 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

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 +0200washtimes (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

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

Category 4 hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:40:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

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 +0200startribune (en)

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 +0200startribune (en)

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 +0200naharnet-ar (en)

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 +0200oann (en)

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 +0200wral (en)

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

L'ouragan Laura atteint la Louisiane avec des vents soufflant jusqu'à 240 km/h

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:38:00 +0200Europe1 (fr)

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....

Hurricane Laura - live: Landfall as one of most powerful storms to ever hit Louisiana arrives with &apos;unsurvivable&apos; surge and 150mph winds

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:38:00 +0200independent-UK (en)

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".

Les premières images impressionnantes de l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:37:00 +0200ledauphine (fr)

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,....

Ahead of Hurricane Laura, Texas Ranchers Move Cattle Out of Harm’s Way

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:37:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 Laura Live Updates: Category 4 Storm Makes Landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:37:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200smh (en)

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 +0200express (en)

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 +0200nytimes (en)

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.

Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:34:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

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 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

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....

AP - BC--Tropical Weather-The, 0587

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:33:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. The Latest: Laura makes landfall in southwest Louisiana <<br /> Forecasters say Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwest Louisiana as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 hurricane <<br /> AP Photo transref:NYDD201 <<br /> Eds: UPDATES: This version has....

Hurricane Laura makes landfall as a Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:32:00 +0200al (en)

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 +0200politico (en)

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 +0200wxow (en)

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.

“L'ouragan extrêmement dangereux, Laura, a atteint la Louisianne”

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:31:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

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.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Cameron, LA as Cat 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:30:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

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 +0200wrcbtv (en)

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Powerful Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana border as Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:26:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

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 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

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 +0200ABCnews (en)

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 +0200ABCnews (en)

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.

Ouragan Laura: les premières images des vents violents au Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:23:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

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 +0200bfmtv (fr)

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 +0200bfmtv (fr)

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 +0200TF1 (fr)

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 +0200metrofrance (fr)

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.

Live updates: Hurricane Laura makes landfall as Category 4 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:23:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

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.

'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 +0200independent-ie (en)

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 +0200cnn (en)

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.

Etats-Unis : l’ouragan Laura, «extrêmement dangereux» et en catégorie 4, arrive sur les côtes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:18:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

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 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200kxxv (en)

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 +0200cnn (en)

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 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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

Live: Half a million evacuated amid fears of &#39;unsurvivable storm surge&#39; when storm makes landfall as Category 4

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

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....

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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 +0200startribune (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Eyewall of ‘catastrophic’ Category 4 storm moves onshore in Louisiana

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

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 +02004-traders (en)

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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 +0200expressindia (en)

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

Weather Channel Offers Terrifying Look At Hurricane Laura’s ‘Unsurvivable Surge’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:06:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

False claims and a grim message: key takeaways from night three of the RNC

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:06:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

REUTERS - UPDATE 2-Oil prices steady as Gulf of Mexico coast braces for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:03:00 +0200nampa (en)

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....

États-Unis. L’ouragan Laura, jugé « extrêmement dangereux », pourrait passer en catégorie 5

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:02:00 +0200presseocean (fr)

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.

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 +0200wsj-en (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

National News Eyewall of Hurricane Laura moves over Louisiana Scripps National

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:57:00 +0200ksby (en)

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....

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 +0200newsok (en)

. 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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200ABCnews (en)

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 +0200themalaysianinsight (en)

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 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

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 +0200arabnews (en)

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.

Coronavirus et spectacle vivant, ouragan Laura, Medef : ce qui vous attend ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:52:00 +0200vosgesmatin (fr)

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.

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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

WATCH LIVE: Coverage of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:44:00 +0200mediaite (en)

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 +0200voanews (en)

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 +0200hammondstar (en)

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 +0200ibtimes (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

. 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 +0200startribune (en)

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 +0200yahoo-au (en)

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

Major Hurricane Laura approaching Gulf Coast landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:38:00 +0200news-herald (en)

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 +0200thestandard-hk (en)

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 +0200thestandard-hk (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200thestandard-hk (en)

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 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 +0200financialpost (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura could be 'unsurvivable', US officials warn

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:36:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura nears landfall in the US

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:36:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

. 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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

Laura moves toward devastating landfall in southwestern United States

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:36:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

Put your Social Security number and next of kin in your pocket, residents warned

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:33:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

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 +0200ndtvnews (en)

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.

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 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

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 +0200sudouest (fr)

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 +0200wxow (en)

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 +0200missoulian (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura moves toward landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:28:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

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 +0200krmg (en)

: 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 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

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 +0200azcentral (en)

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.

Republican convention delivers whirlwind of lies great and small

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:23:00 +0200guardian (en)

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.

Laura moves toward devastating landfall in southwestern United States

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:20:00 +0200trtworld (en)

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 +0200thedenverchannel (en)

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 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

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 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

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.

Why Deaths From Hurricanes And Other Natural Disasters Are Lower Than Ever

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:17:00 +0200forbes (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura Is One Of The Worst-Case Scenarios For A U.S. Hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:17:00 +0200forbes (en)

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 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200business-standard (en)

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.

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

, 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 Dominica n 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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200dailycaller (en)

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 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

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.

Coronavirus et spectacle vivant, ouragan Laura, Medef : ce qui vous attend ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:08:00 +0200leprogres (fr)

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.

Hurricane Laura - live: Louisiana and Texas brace for potentially 'unsurvivable' storm to make landfall The Independent

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:08:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© 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....

Meteorologist warns Hurricane Laura is not a storm to mess with

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

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 &apos;unsurvivable&apos; storm to make landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:05:00 +0200independent-UK (en)

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: &apos;Unsurvivable&apos; storm surge and 150mph winds to hit Texas and Louisiana coasts as landfall nears

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:05:00 +0200independent-UK (en)

"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 +0200nampa (en)

. 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 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

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 +02009news (en)

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 +0200wxow (en)

(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.

Hurricane Laura strengthens, deemed ‘catastrophic’

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:55:00 +0200cknw (en)

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.

Coronavirus et spectacle vivant, ouragan Laura, Medef : ce qui vous attend ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:54:00 +0200lalsace (fr)

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.

L'ouragan Laura risque d'être encore plus puissant que Katrina

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:51:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

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".

The powerful Category 4 hurricane is expected to create catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds, and flash flooding

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:50:00 +0200cnn (en)

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.

Coronavirus et spectacle vivant, ouragan Laura, Medef : ce qui vous attend ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:46:00 +0200republicain-lorrain (fr)

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.

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 +0200bostonglobe (en)

“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....

Coronavirus et spectacle vivant, ouragan Laura, Medef : ce qui vous attend ce jeudi

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:41:00 +0200LeBien (fr)

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.

Hurricane Laura Closing in on US Gulf Coast as Powerful Category 4 Storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:41:00 +0200voanews (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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.

'Unsurvivable storm': Hurricane Laura strengthens to category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:36:00 +0200geo-tv (en)

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 +0200Stuff (en)

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 +0200thedenverchannel (en)

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.

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:32:00 +0200yahoo-sg (en)

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 06:31:00 +0200estrepublicain (fr)

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.

Crude prices mixed before Hurricane Laura landfall, US inventory drawdown

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:31:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 06:30:00 +0200ledauphine (fr)

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 +0200foxcarolina (en)

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 +0200missoulian (en)

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

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l’attente de Laura, ouragan «extrêmement dangereux»

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:26:00 +0200journaldemontreal (fr)

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.

Pence Talks Up Trump With Dire Warnings About Biden Election Win

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:24:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

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.

L'ouragan Laura, classé "extrêmement dangereux" se rapproche des côtes de Louisiane et du Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:20:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

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 +0200tdworld (en)

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

Hurricane Laura strengthens as it nears Texas-Louisiana border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:19:00 +0200thehill (en)

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 +0200news_com_au (en)

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 +0200thesun (en)

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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

. 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 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

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 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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....

Laura moves toward landfall in southwestern Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:15:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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....

Weather Channel Illustrates Warnings About Hurricane Laura Storm Surge With Alarming Simulation

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:13:00 +0200mediaite (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200cknw (en)

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.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:10:00 +0200gazette (en)

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.

Texas hospitals, still battling COVID-19, now face Hurricane Laura

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

"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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RNC 2020: Pence denounces violence in Republican convention speech

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:06:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

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 +0200financialpost (en)

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 +0200nbc12 (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

'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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200bendbulletin (en)

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 +0200cnn-special (en)

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 +0200nytimes (en)

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 +0200dallasnews (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200wxow (en)

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 +0200globalnews (en)

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 +0200msnbc (en)

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.

États-Unis : le Texas et la Louisiane attendent l'ouragan Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:53:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

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".

Category 4 Hurricane Laura Moves Toward Landfall Near Louisiana-Texas Border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:53:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

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 +0200oregonlive (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

As Laura approaches, Texas reports 229 new COVID-19 deaths

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:48:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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.

Tropical storm-force winds from Laura have begun pummeling the Texas coast, near the Louisiana border.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:48:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200timesdaily (en)

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 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

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 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:44:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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.

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:43:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

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.

AFP - US-weather

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:43:00 +0200nampa (en)

'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 +0200nbc12 (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Le terrorisme d’extrême droite

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:39:00 +0200journaldemontreal (fr)

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....

How Texoma is helping with hurricane relief

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:39:00 +0200newschannel6now (en)

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 +0200ABCnews (en)

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Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:36:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

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.

Laura moves toward landfall near Louisiana-Texas border

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:35:00 +0200wxow (en)

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.

Florida Task Force 2 members on standby as Laura approaches Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:33:00 +0200wsvn (en)

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 central: What to expect from Laura, and why this storm may pack an 'unsurvivable' punch

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:32:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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 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 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

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 central: What to expect from Laura, and why this storm may pack an 'unsurvivable' punch

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:31:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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 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 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

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 +0200kxxv (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

. (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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura could cause 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:28:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

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 +0200reuters-uk (en)

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.

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares set to rise after U.S. equities hit new record in tech spike

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:28:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

* 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....

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

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

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 +0200startribune (en)

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 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200therepublic (en)

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

THE LATEST: Tracking Hurricane Laura and its potential impact on the Mid-South

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:23:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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 +0200dailyjournal (en)

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

Hurricane Laura continues to gain strength, could become Category 5 storm before making landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:19:00 +0200dailymail (en)

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 +0200timesdaily (en)

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 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. The Latest: At RNC, Pence warns of impending Hurricane Laura <<br /> Vice President Mike Pence says people in the path of Hurricane Laura should heed warnings about the strength of the storm and he pledged the Trump administration's help <<br /> AP Photo....

"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 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

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.

Hurricane Laura nears coast, may be most powerful to ever hit Louisiana - Reuters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:15:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

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 +0200crestonvalleyadvance (en)

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 +0200tvnz (en)

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 +0200buzzfeednews (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast, armed with 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:13:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Many Fear the Worst as Forecasters Issue Dire Warnings for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:13:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l'attente de Laura, ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:10:00 +0200lecourrier (fr)

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.

Hurricane Laura Stalks Gulf Coast, on Track to Rival Katrina

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:10:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

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 +0200wsj-en (en)

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 +0200wsj-en (en)

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 +0200wsj-en (en)

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 +0200wsj-en (en)

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 +0200wsj-en (en)

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.

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 +0200wptv (en)

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....

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:05:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

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".

Hurricane Laura makes landfall overnight; brings us rain this weekend

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:05:00 +0200fox19 (en)

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 +0200theunionjournal (en)

© 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 +0200thedailybeast (en)

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,....

National News Hurricane Laura now a Category 4 storm Scripps National

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:03:00 +0200ksby (en)

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.

Raleigh firefighter talks about helping after Hurricane Katrina as Laura nears landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:01:00 +0200wral (en)

. 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 +0200thedailyherald (en)

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 +0200inquirer (en)

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 +0200dallasnews (en)

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,....

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:59:00 +0200lereveilnormand (fr)

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.

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:59:00 +0200lereveilnormand (fr)

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Laura gains strength, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200triblive (en)

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 +0200indiatoday (en)

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.

Hurricane Center

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

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

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 +0200nola (en)

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.

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

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

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

The Latest: Louisiana governor closes part of Interstate 10

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

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

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

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

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

Portions of Interstate 10 shut down ahead of Hurricane Laura's storm surge

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

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....

WATCH LIVE WEBCAMS FROM THE COAST

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

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.

Photos: Coastal areas already underwater ahead of Hurricane Laura's landfall

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

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 +0200bostonglobe (en)

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 +0200bostonglobe (en)

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 +0200patch (en)

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 +0200timesfreepress (en)

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.

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200lameuse (fr)

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.

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200sfgate (en)

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 a Category 4 with winds up to 150 mph

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:43:00 +0200al (en)

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 +0200thehill (en)

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....

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l'attente de Laura, ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200lemauricien (fr)

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 provoquer une....

Hurricane’s approach gives following wind to oil prices

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200thetimes (en)

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.

The Latest: Louisiana governor closes part of Interstate 10

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

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

Oil hits five-month highs as US producers cut output

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200bdnews24 (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura: storm to bring &#39;unsurvivable surge&#39; of destruction to US Gulf coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

The Latest: Louisiana governor closes part of Interstate 10

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

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....

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 +0200click2houston (en)

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.

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200lejournaldelorne (fr)

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.

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200lejournaldelorne (fr)

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Hurricane Laura – A dangerous ‘giant tornado’, landfall tonight

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

- 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 +0200fox10tv (en)

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 +0200fox10tv (en)

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 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

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.

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:36:00 +0200lepublicateurlibre (fr)

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.

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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:36:00 +0200lepublicateurlibre (fr)

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....

Toute l'information en Polynésie Française

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:36:00 +0200lesnouvellesdefalaise (fr)

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....

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:36:00 +0200lesnouvellesdefalaise (fr)

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.

Hurricane Laura nearly a Category 5 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:35:00 +0200cnn (en)

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....

Le baril surfe sur la tempête

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:34:00 +0200lexpressiondz (fr)

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.

Thousands flee US Gulf coastline as Hurricane Laura prompts fears of 20ft storm surge - The Guardian

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura's eye to make landfall like a '30-mile wide tornado'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200msnbc (en)

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.

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

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.

August 25, 2020

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

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

'Unsurvivable': Hurricane Laura looms as thousands evacuated

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

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 +0200reuters-in (en)

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 +0200reuters-in (en)

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.

Forecasters Issue Dire Warnings for Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:28:00 +0200nytimes (en)

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 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

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.

Accèdez aux articles de la rubrique Monde

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

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 +0200lecourrierdelamayenne (fr)

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’s approach gives following wind to oil prices

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

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 Laura live updates: Storm strength near Category 5; ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge expected for parts of Louisiana, Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:22:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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.

Asia shares set to rise after U.S. equities hit new record in tech spike

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:21:00 +0200reuters (en)

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....

UPDATE 7-Hurricane Laura takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast, armed with 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:21:00 +0200reuters (en)

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.

NASA's orbital views of a strengthening, dangerous major Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:21:00 +0200phys (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura Strengthen, Approaches Category 5 Strength

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:14:00 +0200patch (en)

"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 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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

National Hurricane Laura now a Category 4 storm Scripps National 6:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

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

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.

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

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

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

L'ouragan Laura , «extrêmement dangereux», menace la Louisiane et le Texas

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

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 +0200lefigaro (fr)

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....

Could a Houston Hurricane Be America's Chernobyl?

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:08:00 +0200popularmechanics (en)

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 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

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....

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l’attente de Laura , ouragan «extrêmement dangereux»

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:56:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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.

Thousands flee US Gulf coastline as Hurricane Laura prompts fears of 20ft storm surge - The Guardian

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:56:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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 +0200wxow (en)

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. Authorities implored coastal residents to evacuate and but not everyone did.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:55:00 +0200wxow (en)

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 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

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 +0200patch (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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. Authorities implored coastal residents to evacuate and but not everyone did.

EPA Ready to Support FEMA, State Efforts on Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:48:00 +0200epa (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

Havana Weather Forecast for August 27 – Sept. 2

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:47:00 +0200havanatimes (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura closes in: Tropical storm force winds reach Louisiana as rains, incoming tide converge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:44:00 +0200foxnews (en)

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 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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

The Latest: Meteorologist says storm may become Category 5

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:43:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:43:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200wrcbtv (en)

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 8:33 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:36:00 +0200wkbw (en)

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.

Convoy of Hope is Responding to Hurricane Laura Ahead of the Storm Making Landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:29:00 +0200finanzen-at (en)

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 +0200nbcdfw (en)

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.

AP - BC--Tropical Weather-The, 1971

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:26:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. The Latest: <<br /> Officials say at least 150 people refused to evacuate a coastal Louisiana parish that could be covered by ocean water as Hurricane Laura makes landfall <<br /> AP Photo transref:NYDD201 <<br /> Eds: UPDATES: From Cameron Parish.

The Latest: At least 150 people stay in low-lying parish

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:25:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

“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.

Hurricane Laura 'extremely dangerous' US south warned

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:24:00 +0200thestandard-hk (en)

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 +0200wptv (en)

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.

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 +0200wptv (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura takes aim at US Coast, armed with 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:24:00 +0200livemint (en)

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 +0200missoulian (en)

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 live updates: Sheriff has grim advice for those who don't evacuate

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:20:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

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 +0200cbp (en)

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 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200reuters-in (en)

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 CLc1 futures fell 5 cents, or 0.

Hurricane Laura takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast, armed with 'unsurvivable storm surge' - Reuters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:18:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura to bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge to US Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:18:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

Deadly hurricane barrels toward US coast states

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:17:00 +0200shanghaidaily (en)

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 +0200breitbart-com (en)

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 +0200breitbart-com (en)

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 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200globalnews (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 <CLc1> futures fell 5 cents, or 0.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Sheriff has grim advice for those who don&#39;t evacuate

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200laht (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

“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.

Laura And Covid Once Again Dominate Crude Trading With Prices Mixed

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:06:00 +0200shipandbunker (en)

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 +0200wsau (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura roars toward US Gulf Coast, 'unsurvivable storm surge' forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200malaymail (en)

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 +0200malaymail (en)

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....

Oil steady as huge Gulf of Mexico storm shuts down production

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:04:00 +0200oann (en)

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 +0200ksby (en)

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.

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 +0200ksby (en)

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.

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Hurricane Laura approach: Tropical storm force winds reach Louisiana as rains, incoming tide converge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:59:00 +0200foxnews (en)

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 +0200dailytimesPK (en)

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 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

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 +0200newsok (en)

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

Houston hospitals bracing for the storm in the midst of pandemic

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:56:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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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Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:56:00 +0200nampa (en)

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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 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

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 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

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 +0200financialpost (en)

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 +0200financialpost (en)

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 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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 +0200kxxv (en)

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.

National Watch: Hurricane hunters fly into Hurricane Laura Justin Boggs 7:16 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:47:00 +0200kxxv (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura Takes Aim At U.S. Gulf Coast, Armed With 'unsurvivable Storm Surge'

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:44:00 +0200news18 (en)

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 +0200cnn-special (en)

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 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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.

Nursing homes juggle hurricane evacuations amid virus fears

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:40:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura to hit US amid dire warnings of 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:40:00 +0200themirror (en)

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 +0200prnewswire (en)

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.

Thousands flee US Gulf coastline as Hurricane Laura prompts fears of 20ft storm surge - The Guardian

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:37:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

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

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

Hurricane Laura to Hit as ‘Catastrophic’ Category 4 With ‘Unsurvivable’ Storm Surge, Officials Warn

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

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....

Hurricane Laura: Crews From More Than 26 States, D.C., and Canada Activated to Support Power Restoration

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

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.

The Latest: Meteorologist says storm may become Category 5

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:36:00 +0200wftv (en)

“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 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200wkbw (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura Strengthens to Near Category 5: Live Updates

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:33:00 +0200nytimes (en)

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.

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 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© 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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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.

National Watch: Hurricane hunters fly into Hurricane Laura Justin Boggs 8:16 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:31:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura: Crews From More Than 26 States, D.C., and Canada Activated to Support Power Restoration

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:28:00 +0200finanzen-ch (en)

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 +0200illawarramercury (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura: Crews From More Than 26 States, D.C., and Canada Activated to Support Power Restoration

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:27:00 +0200finanzen-at (en)

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.

The Latest: Arkansas declares emergency ahead of Laura

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

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

As Laura approaches, Texas reports 229 new COVID-19 deaths

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:25:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

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 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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.

Asia shares set to rise after US equities hit new record in tech spike

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:25:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

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 +0200guardian (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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.

Nursing homes juggle hurricane evacuations amid virus fears

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

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.

Map: Hurricane Laura making landfall as Category 4

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

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

USA | Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:22:00 +0200macaudailytimes (en)

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 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

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 's winds increase to 150 mph as the dangerous storm makes its way to Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:19:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200forbes (en)

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 +0200wsfa (en)

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 +0200ABCnews (en)

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 +0200wsau (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200foxnews (en)

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 +0200wral (en)

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

A scramble ahead of Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:05:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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....

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l'attente de Laura, ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:03:00 +0200notretemps (fr)

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 provoquer une....

Asia shares set to rise after U.S. equities hit new record in tech spike

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:03:00 +0200oann (en)

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 &#39;unsurvivable surge&#39; of destruction to US Gulf coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:03:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

Nursing homes juggle hurricane evacuations amid virus fears

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:02:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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 +0200france24-en (en)

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.

Laura is a Category 4 hurricane: What that actually means

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:59:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

"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.

Live Hurricane Laura cameras from Southwest Louisiana

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:58:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

(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 +0200cnn-special (en)

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 7 p.m. forecast update - Wednesday, Aug. 26

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:56:00 +0200wafb (en)

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.

The Latest: Arkansas declares emergency ahead of Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:54:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

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.

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l'attente de Laura, ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:50:00 +0200lepetitjournal (fr)

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 provoquer une....

26/08 - La Louisiane et le Texas dans l'attente de Laura, ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:50:00 +0200lamanchelibre (fr)

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 stays east of DFW

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:50:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

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 +0200arabnews (en)

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 +0200gazette (en)

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

MIL-OSI Economics: Hurricane Laura Facility Status

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:48:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

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 +0200reuters-in (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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Officials warn of ‘unsurvivable’ flooding as Hurricane Laura nears Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:46:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:43:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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

As Laura approaches, Texas reports 229 new COVID-19 deaths

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:43:00 +0200sfgate (en)

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....

Catastrophic storm surge expected as Laura becomes Category 4 hurricane before landfall

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:42:00 +0200wbtv (en)

(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 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

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....

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:41:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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

As Laura approaches, Texas reports 229 new COVID-19 deaths

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:40:00 +0200apnews (en)

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 +0200qt (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 +0200timesfreepress (en)

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

Hurricane Laura roars toward US Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:36:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura continues to strengthen

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:35:00 +0200cnn (en)

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.

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l'attente de Laura, ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:31:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

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 provoquer une....

Hurricane Laura roars toward US Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:31:00 +0200dailyadvertiser (en)

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....

National Guard mobilized out of Hammond

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:31:00 +0200hammondstar (en)

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 +0200hammondstar (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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

Water Quality of Flood-Impacted Areas from Hurricane Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:30:00 +0200epa (en)

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 +0200military (en)

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 +0200baltimore-cbslocal (en)

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.

Time-lapse footage shows plane fly through Hurricane Laura

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

Raw video: NOAA plane records time-lapse footage as it flies through Hurricane Laura over the Gulf of Mexico. 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: Arkansas declares emergency ahead of Laura

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

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

Live updates: Hurricane Laura an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:28:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200foxnews (en)

"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 +0200foxnews (en)

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The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

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

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

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

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

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The Latest: Several refineries along Gulf Coast shut down

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

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

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 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200nbcdfw (en)

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 +0200nbcdfw (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura: Why the cost of storm disasters has risen dramatically

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:23:00 +0200nzherald (en)

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....

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:23:00 +0200wxow (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura roars toward U.S. Gulf Coast, ‘unsurvivable storm surge’ forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:23:00 +0200financialpost (en)

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.

La Louisiane et le Texas attendent Laura, un ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:20:00 +0200france24 (fr)

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.

Hurricane Laura roars toward US Gulf Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:20:00 +0200bordermail (en)

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....

The Latest: Louisiana mobilizes National Guard before Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:20:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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

Watch Now: Timelapse shows plane's journey through Hurricane Laura, and more of today's top videos

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:20:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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.

US National Hurricane Centre says storm now an extremely dangerous Category 4

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:16:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

The Latest: Louisiana refineries shut before hurricane comes

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:13:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l'attente de Laura, ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:12:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

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 provoquer une....

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

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

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

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:11:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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.

The Latest: Several refineries along Gulf Coast shut down

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:11:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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

Laura is a Category 4 hurricane: What that actually means

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:11:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

"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.

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:11:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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 +0200tribtown (en)

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

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

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

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

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:08:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

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

SEC MONITORING IMPACT OF HURRICANE LAURA ON CAPITAL MARKETS

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:07:00 +0200agenparl (en)

(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,....

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l'attente de Laura, ouragan "extrêmement dangereux"

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:06:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

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 provoquer une....

L’ouragan Laura, placé en catégorie 4 et considéré comme “extrêmement dangereux”, menace la Louisiane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:06:00 +0200toutfilm (fr)

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,....

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

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

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

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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.

Renforcé en catégorie 4, l’ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:58:00 +0200journaldemontreal (fr)

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....

Hurricane Laura expected to bring catastrophic storm surge

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

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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

California wildfires burn 1.32 million acres, weather improves

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:57:00 +0200upi (en)

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 +0200tdworld (en)

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

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

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

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

The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane

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

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

The Latest: Louisiana refineries shut before hurricane comes

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

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

The Latest: Louisiana refineries shut before hurricane comes

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

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

The Latest: Louisiana refineries shut before hurricane comes

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

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

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 +0200bfmtv (fr)

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.

Texas hospitals, still battling COVID, now face Hurricane Laura

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

"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 +0200nbcnews (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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

Laura is a Category 4 hurricane: What that actually means

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

"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: White House officials track path of hurricane

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

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

The Latest: Louisiana refineries shut before hurricane comes

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

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

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

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

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

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 +0200kxxv (en)

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.

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 +0200ksby (en)

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.

'Unsurvivable storm surge': Hurricane Laura roars towards US coast, catastrophic damage expected 1 hour ago

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:44:00 +0200newshub (en)

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 +0200thesun (en)

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 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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

Hurricane Laura to Push 'Unsurvivable Surge' onto Texas-Louisiana Coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:42:00 +0200breitbart-com (en)

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 +0200krmg (en)

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

Laura is a Category 4 hurricane: What that actually means

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

"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 +0200newsok (en)

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

The Latest: Most flights to, from Houston airport canceled

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

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

US forecasters say Hurricane Laura could cause 'unsurvivable' storm...

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

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 +0200ABCnews (en)

"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 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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

In Chambers County, a sense of anticipation was everywhere, as people made final preparations for Hurricane Laura.

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

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

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 +0200wkbw (en)

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.

The Latest: Most flights to, from Houston airport canceled

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

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

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 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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.

La Louisiane et le Texas dans l’attente de Laura, ouragan «extrêmement...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:31:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(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.

Coastal residents urged to flee as 'catastrophic' Hurricane Laura heads for Texas and Louisiana

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

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

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 +0200tdworld (en)

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 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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

The Latest: Louisiana mobilizes National Guard before Laura

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

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....

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

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

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.

Fort Worth Preparing to Shelter Hurricane Evacuees

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

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 +0200nbcdfw (en)

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 +0200nbcdfw (en)

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 +0200dailyjournal (en)

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

AFP - US-weather

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

'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 +0200nampa (en)

. Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. The Latest: Louisiana mobilizes National Guard before Laura <<br /> Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has activated the entire Louisiana National Guard ahead of Hurricane Laura <<br /> AP Photo transref:NYDD201 <<br /> Eds: UPDATES: With items from Baton....

Stronger Hurricane Laura races toward heart of U.S. oil refining industry - Reuters

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:24:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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....

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

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

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 Laura: storm to bring &#39;unsurvivable surge&#39; of destruction to US gulf coast

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

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

Georgia Power crews scheduled to assist with Hurricane Laura recovery

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

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

The Latest: Louisiana mobilizes National Guard before Laura

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

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....

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

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

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 Florida volunteers mobilize for Hurricane Laura relief Linnie Supall 5:52 PM, Aug 26, 2020

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

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.

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 +0200dallasnews (en)

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 +0200foxcarolina (en)

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 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

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....

OIL FUTURES: WTI edges higher but products dip as US Gulf braces for Laura

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:15:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura, extrêmement dangereux, passe en catégorie 4 Le Point

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:14:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© 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....

News Texas gov. warns of Hurricane Laura storm surge

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

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 +0200msn-uk (en)

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 +0200farmindustrynews (en)

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 +0200itv (en)

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.

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

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

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,....

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

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

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....

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

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

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.

Hurricane Laura gains strength, takes aim at Texas-Louisiana coast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:09:00 +0200citynews-ca (en)

. 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.

Evacuations underway as Laura expected to make landfall as Category 4 hurricane

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

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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.

Georgia Power crews scheduled to assist with Hurricane Laura recovery

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

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

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

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....

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

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

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 +0200express (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura intensifies to Category 4 strength with 140 mph winds - KTRK-TV

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm heading for early morning landfall

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

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 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

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 +0200timesfreepress (en)

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 +0200agenparl (en)

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 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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 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 +0200express (en)

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.

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

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

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,....

5 Myths About Riding Out a Hurricane

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:04:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

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.

Georgia Power crews scheduled to assist with Hurricane Laura recovery

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:04:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:04:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

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 roars toward U.S. Gulf Coast, ‘unsurvivable storm surge’ forecast

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:03:00 +0200thehindu (en)

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 +0200news_com_au (en)

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 +0200news_com_au (en)

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 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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 +0200nytimes (en)

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 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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.

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 +0200ksby (en)

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.

‘Unsurvivable’ storm about to hit the US

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

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

FirstEnergy Utility Crews Mobilize to Assist Hurricane Laura Power Restoration Efforts in Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:58:00 +0200finanzen-ch (en)

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....

Georgia Power crews scheduled to assist with Hurricane Laura recovery

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:58:00 +0200finanzen-ch (en)

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.

Laura becomes Category 4 hurricane as it approaches US

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

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

Oklahoma crew heads to coast ahead of hurricane

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

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 .

Virginia animal shelters rescue 130 cats and dogs from Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:56:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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Hurricane Laura grows even stronger, remains an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:56:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200tdworld (en)

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

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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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....

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:53:00 +0200startribune (en)

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.

Laura gains strength, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200wxow (en)

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.

FirstEnergy Utility Crews Mobilize to Assist Hurricane Laura Power Restoration Efforts in Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200finanzen-at (en)

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 +0200finanzen-at (en)

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.

5 Myths About Riding Out a Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200finanzen-at (en)

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.

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:51:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

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.

Category 4 Laura strengthens and may bring 'unsurvivable' storm surges in Louisiana and Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:51:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

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 +0200wrcbtv (en)

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 +0200wrcbtv (en)

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 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

Laura becomes ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 hurricane as it barrels toward U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:47:00 +0200mlive (en)

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 +0200kxxv (en)

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.

Warning of ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge as category 4 Hurricane Laura barrels toward US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200alternet (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura Forecast Discussion Number 28

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200wsvn (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura roars toward U.S. Gulf Coast, ‘unsurvivable storm surge’ forecast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

Georgia Power : crews scheduled to assist with Hurricane Laura recovery

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +02004-traders (en)

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 +02004-traders (en)

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....

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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.

Laura gains strength, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

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.

Damage From Whopper Hurricanes Rising For Many Reasons

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:41:00 +0200news18 (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura strengthens and is forecast to hit 150 mph at landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:41:00 +0200cnn (en)

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 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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.

The Latest: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:40:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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

Damage from whopper hurricanes rising for many reasons

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:39:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

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 +0200tribtown (en)

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.

Category 4 Laura gains strength, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:39:00 +0200sltrib (en)

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 +0200prnewswire (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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....

L'ouragan Laura s'apprête à déferler sur le Texas et la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:33:00 +0200boursier-fr (fr)

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....

Hurricane Laura a Category 4 with 145 mph winds

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:33:00 +0200al (en)

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.

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 +0200wkbw (en)

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 +0200washtimes (en)

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 +0200ndtvnews (en)

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.

L'ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, menace la Louisiane et le Texas L'Express

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:29:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

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....

National Category 4 Hurricane Laura takes aim at southwest Louisiana Maya Rodriguez 4:18 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:29:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura strengthens to Category 4, threatening ‘unsurvivable storm surge’ on US Gulf coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:28:00 +0200scmp (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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

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

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.

Hurricane Laura just hours from making landfall in the United States

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

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 +0200economist (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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 +0200nbcdfw (en)

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 +0200digitaljournal (en)

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 +0200hjnews (en)

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.

WATCH LIVE: Mayor Turner holds briefing on what city can expect ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:23:00 +0200click2houston (en)

. 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.

National NWS issues tornado watch as Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana Scripps National

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:21:00 +0200wptv (en)

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.

Laura gains strength, could bring &#39;unsurvivable&#39; storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:21:00 +0200dcourier (en)

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

L’ouragan Laura provoquera une onde de tempête « INCONTOURNABLE » sur le littoral américain, préviennent les prévisionnistes

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:21:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

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....

Flooding Begins in Coastal Louisiana as Category 4 Hurricane Laura Approaches

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:18:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

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 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

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 has 'very distinct' eye and 145 mph winds as it approaches Louisiana coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:16:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura: storm to bring 'unsurvivable surge' of destruction to US gulf coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:13:00 +0200guardian (en)

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 +0200guardian (en)

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 +0200thesun (en)

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....

Etats-Unis Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200ipreunion (fr)

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.

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

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

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

Some flights at BTR Airport canceled ahead of Hurricane Laura

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

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 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200heraldguide (en)

St. Charles Parish officials are asking local residents to secure items around their homes and continue to stay weather aware ahead of Hurricane Laura ’s landfall in Louisiana later tonight. “We’re prepared for winds you would see with a tropical storm,” Samantha de Castro, parish director of communications, said in an interview this afternoon.

Laura develops into major hurricane: US Weather Center

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:07:00 +0200uniindia (en)

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NHC warns of ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge as Laura approaches Gulf coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:06:00 +0200wbrc (en)

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. (NOAA via AP) (Source: AP) BATON ROUGE, La.

35 Alabama Power crew members leaving to Texas on Thursday

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

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 +0200wrcbtv (en)

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

Oil edges up with traders assessing U.S. Gulf hurricane impact

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:04:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200cnbc (en)

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 +0200koaa (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

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

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

Laura gains strength, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge

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

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 upgraded to Category 4, experts warn of ‘catastrophic damage’

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:59:00 +0200nypost (en)

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....

Tornadoes Pose Another Life-Threatening Risk as Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:58:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

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 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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

Entergy : Texas Finalizing Storm Preparations Ahead of Intensifying Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:57:00 +02004-traders (en)

> 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....

Update US National Hurricane Centre says storm now an extremely dangerous Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:56:00 +02009news (en)

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....

La. National Guard mobilized ahead of catastrophic Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:56:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200sunstkitts (en)

(BBC)–Marco and Laura brought high winds and rough seas to the Caribbean, leaving at least 20 people dead, including a baby and an eight-year-old child in Haiti . Heavy rains have also battered parts of Cuba , the Dominica n 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 +0200wsau (en)

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.

Bullish EIA Inventory Report Pushes Oil Prices Higher

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:50:00 +0200finanz (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura is now an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:47:00 +0200vox-energy-and-environment (en)

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.

Energy Down As Hurricane Laura Threatens Oil Infrastructure — Energy Roundup | Dow Jones

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:45:00 +0200morningstar (en)

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 +0200kxxv (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura gains stregnth and threatens coast with potentially &apos;unsurvivable&apos; storm surge

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

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 +0200express (en)

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

Tornado watch issued for parts of southeast Louisiana as Hurricane Laura nears

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

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 has strengthened into a beast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura upgraded to Category 4, experts warn of 'catastrophic damage'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

L’ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, jugé « extrêmement dangereux » Ouest-France

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

© 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 +0200msn-fr (fr)

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

Hurricane Laura roars toward U.S. Gulf Coast, 'unsurvivable storm surge' forecast - Reuters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:43:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

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 +0200wafb (en)

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....

This terrifying animation shows how high Hurricane Laura&#39;s storm surge might get

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:40:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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.

SEC Monitoring Impact of Hurricane Laura on Capital Markets

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:39:00 +0200sec (en)

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura roars toward U.S. Gulf Coast, 'unsurvivable storm surge' forecast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:39:00 +0200trust (en)

(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 +0200trust (en)

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 +0200clickondetroit (en)

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 +0200yahoo-sg (en)

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.

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:36:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 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 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

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 +0200wishtv (en)

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 +02004-traders (en)

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....

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY STANDS READY TO RESPOND TO HURRICANE LAURA

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:34:00 +0200agenparl (en)

(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.

L'ouragan Laura, "extrêmement dangereux", menace directement les côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:33:00 +0200huffingtonpost-fr-fr (fr)

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....

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 +0200msn-uk (en)

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.

États-Unis : l’ouragan Laura, «extrêmement dangereux», passe en catégorie 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:32:00 +0200nordeclair (fr)

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 +0200wkbw (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura Upgraded to Category 4 Storm as Experts Warn Storm Surge Will Be 'Unsurvivable'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200people-com (en)

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 +0200ksby (en)

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.

The Latest: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:27:00 +0200news4jax (en)

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

Timelapse shows Texans evacuating inland ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:25:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200nampa (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

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.

Isolated Showers Locally, Laura Passes to Our East

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:21:00 +0200kswo (en)

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.

Pandemic stresses massive Hurricane Laura evacuations in...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:21:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

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 +0200nzherald (en)

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 +0200startribune (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura could cause 'unsurvivable' storm surge in US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:20:00 +0200skynews (en)

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.

Ohio Task Force 1 activated ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:20:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

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 +0200world-news-monitor (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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....

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:15:00 +0200wftv (en)

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.

Laura strengthens into ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200wsvn (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 Threatens National Park Units

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200abc7ny (en)

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.

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 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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.

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 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:08:00 +0200triblive (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

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

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

&#39;Unsurvivable&#39; storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat 4

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

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.

Pandemic stresses massive Hurricane Laura evacuations in Texas, Louisiana

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

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.

Laura gains strength, could bring ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200wsoctv (en)

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....

Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge

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

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.

L'ouragan Laura, placé en catégorie 4 et considéré comme "extrêmement dangereux", menace la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:03:00 +0200ladepeche (fr)

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....

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200wausaudailyherald (en)

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

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 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

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 +0200cnn (en)

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 &#39;extremely dangerous&#39; Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:59:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

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.

Etats-Unis L'ouragan Laura qualifié d' «extrêmement dangereux»

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:58:00 +0200cnews (fr)

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....

Pandemic stresses massive Hurricane Laura evacuations in Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:58:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

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.

The Latest: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:57:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

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.

Dangerous Laura heads toward landfall, driving a severe storm threat here

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:57:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

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.

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

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

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

Intensified Hurricane Laura to bring life-threatening hazards to southeast U.S. coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:55:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

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 +0200nytimes (en)

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 +0200nypost (en)

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.

Devenu "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura menace

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:52:00 +0200dna-france (fr)

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....

National Explainer: What is 'storm surge' Scripps National 3:11 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:52:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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 .

The Latest: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:52:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

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

Hurricane Laura in Texas: Storm reaches Category 4, expected to make landfall near Texas-Louisiana border

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:52:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

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

L’ouragan Laura, «extrêmement dangereux», menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:51:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

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....

Map: Hurricane Laura making landfall as Category 4

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

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

Watch live: Tracking Hurricane Laura

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

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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....

Devenu "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura menace

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:48:00 +0200estrepublicain (fr)

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....

The Latest: Laura becomes "catastrophic" category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200gazette (en)

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.

National Explainer: What is 'storm surge' Scripps National 2:11 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:45:00 +0200kxxv (en)

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 .

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 +0200kxxv (en)

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 +0200fox19 (en)

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....

L'ouragan Laura, "extrêmement dangereux", menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:44:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

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 News Explainer: What is 'storm surge' Scripps National 12:11 PM, Aug 26, 2020

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

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 .

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

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

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

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

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

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.

'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge Feared As Hurricane Laura Nears US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Time Is Running Out: Hurricane Laura Now a Category 4 With Landfall Less Than 12 Hours Away

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura a Category 4 storm, to bring ‘Unsurvivable’ storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura Strengthens to Category 4 as It Approaches...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:40:00 +0200ekonominyheter (en)

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 +0200bloomberg (en)

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.

Tracking Hurricane Laura: Full Coverage

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:40:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

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.

'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge Feared As Hurricane Laura Strengthens To Cat 4

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

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.

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

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

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

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:37:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

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 +0200tribtown (en)

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.

Devenu "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura menace

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:36:00 +0200vosgesmatin (fr)

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....

Laura strengthens into ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:36:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

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 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

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 +0200globalnews (en)

. 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.

L'ouragan Laura, "extrêmement dangereux", menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:33:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

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....

Oil steadies; virus concerns weigh as hurricane heads to U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:33:00 +0200oann (en)

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 .

Laura Threatens to Be One of Worst Gulf Storms: Hurricane Update

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:33:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 &quot;catastrophic&quot; Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:33:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:32:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

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

Fusillade meurtrière à Kenosha: un adolescent arrêté

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

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.

The Latest: Laura intensifies into "catastrophic" Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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 +0200wkbw (en)

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 .

L'ouragan Laura, &quot;extrêmement dangereux&quot;, menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200notretemps (fr)

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 Laura, "extrêmement dangereux", menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

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....

Devenu "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura menace

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200lalsace (fr)

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....

The Latest: Laura intensifies into “catastrophic” Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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 +0200news-gazette (en)

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 gains strength as coastal residents urged to flee

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:27:00 +0200theargus (en)

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.

Devenu "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura menace

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:26:00 +0200ledauphine (fr)

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....

Oil steadies; virus concerns weigh as hurricane heads to U.S

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:26:00 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200nytimes (en)

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

Hurricane Laura gains strength as coastal residents urged to flee PA Media

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:25:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© 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 +0200msn-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura may be 'catastrophic,' and could get worse said Ken Graham, the National Hurricane Center Director for NOAA's National Weather Service.

L'ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, est "extrêmement dangereux"

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

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....

Red Cross Prepared to Help With Hurricane Laura Disaster Relief

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200nbcdfw (en)

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.

Manifestations à Kenosha: un adolescent arrêté pour meurtres

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

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.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

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 +0200nampa (en)

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....

AP - BC--Tropical Weather-The, 0383

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. The Latest: Laura becomes "catastrophic" category 4 storm <<br /> The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has become "an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane" packing 140 mph winds <<br /> The Associated Press <<br /> The Latest on Hurricane....

National Explainer: What is 'storm surge' Scripps National 2:11 PM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:21:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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 .

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:21:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

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.

Devenu "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura menace

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:21:00 +0200republicain-lorrain (fr)

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....

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

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

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 +0200startribune (en)

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....

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

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

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

Gulf Of Mexico Oil Drillers Brace For Impact As Hurricane Nears

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

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.

Hurricane Laura Upgraded To “Catastrophic” Category 4

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

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 +0200theepochtimes (en)

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 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200wsoctv (en)

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.

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:19:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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 +0200wxow (en)

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.

États-Unis. L’ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, jugé « extrêmement dangereux »

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200lemainelibre (fr)

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 +0200quotidien-lu (fr)

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 +0200lamanchelibre (fr)

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.

Hurricane Laura to cause 'unsurvivable storm surge' on U.S. Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Phillips 66 shuts more Louisiana energy facilities as hurricane approaches

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(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.

Time-lapse of plane flying through Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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Laura becomes extremely dangerous cat 4 storm: Hurricane update

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura strengthens to Cat 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

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 +0200irishexaminer (en)

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.

The Latest: Laura becomes "catastrophic" category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200wftv (en)

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.

Devenu "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura menace

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:09:00 +0200leprogres (fr)

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....

Devenu "extrêmement dangereux", l'ouragan Laura menace

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:08:00 +0200LeBien (fr)

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....

Community Foundation of SWLA activates relief fund for Hurricane Laura victims

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:07:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200live5news (en)

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

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

The Latest: Laura becomes “catastrophic” category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200apnews (en)

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.

The Latest: Laura becomes "catastrophic" category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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.

Ouragan Laura - L'ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, est "extrêmement dangereux"

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

(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....

US GULF PORTS BRACE FOR ‘EXTREMELY DANGEROUS’ HURRICANE

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200agenparl (en)

(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 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

L'ouragan Laura, &quot;extrêmement dangereux&quot;, menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:01:00 +0200lepetitjournal (fr)

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....

Hurricane Laura gains strength as coastal residents urged to flee

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:01:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

“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 +0200news_com_au (en)

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....

L'ouragan catastrophique Laura s'approche de la Louisiane

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

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

Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

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

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

National Hurricane Center update on Laura

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

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 &quot;catastrophic&quot; category 4 storm

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

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.

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 +0200francebleu (fr)

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.

US orders Hurricane Laura evacuations

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:59:00 +0200dailyadvertiser (en)

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....

The Latest: Laura becomes "catastrophic" category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:59:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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.

L’ouragan Laura, «extrêmement dangereux», menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:56:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(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.

The Latest: Laura becomes "catastrophic" category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:56:00 +0200krmg (en)

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.

Laura grows into 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane

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

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

Hurricane Laura gains strength as coastal residents urged to flee

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

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.

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L'ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:54:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

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.

Hurricane Laura, now Category 4, may bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge to Texas-Louisiana border

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:54:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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.

The Latest: Laura becomes “catastrophic” category 4 storm

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

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 gains strength as coastal residents urged to flee

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

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.

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

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

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

États-Unis : l'ouragan Laura, extrêmement dangereux, passe en catégorie 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:53:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

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 +0200france3 (fr)

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.

Ask 2: Do we need to cover our windows during a hurricane?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

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....

Fusillade mortelle à Kenosha: un adolescent arrêté

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:50:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(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....

Experts says Hurricane Laura storm surge 'unsurvivable'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:50:00 +0200kimt (en)

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 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

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.

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

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

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

Hurricane Laura now a Category 4 storm Scripps National 5:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

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

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 +0200startribune (en)

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 +0200startribune (en)

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 +0200patch (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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 +0200inquirer-com (en)

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.

Laura to make landfall along TX/LA coast overnight

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:44:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

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.

Laura strengthens into powerful Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:43:00 +0200wsvn (en)

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 +0200msnbc (en)

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 +0200theage (en)

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 to cause 'unsurvivable storm surge' on US Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:42:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

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....

Etats-Unis : Laura, l'ouragan qui fonce sur la Louisiane et le Texas, est "extrêmement dangereux"

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

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....

Les villes côtières du Texas évacuent leurs habitants avant l'ouragan Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

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...

Police investigating string of thefts at Morehead business

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200wkyt (en)

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 +0200timesofindia (en)

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 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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.

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 +0200metrofrance (fr)

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....

Tracking Hurricane Laura as Category 4 Storm Threatens U.S. Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

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 +0200tribtown (en)

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.

Gov. Edwards extends Phase Two of reopening as La. braces for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200dailyjournal (en)

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 +0200CBC (en)

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 +0200news18 (en)

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 +0200news18 (en)

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 +0200gulfnews (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura gains strength as coastal residents urged to flee

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:33:00 +0200eveningtelegraph (en)

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.

US orders Hurricane Laura evacuations

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:33:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

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....

19h48 Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas AFP

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:32:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

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».

UT's medical school to close flood gates

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:32:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200impartialreporter (en)

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 +02004-traders (en)

NEW ORLEANS - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Hurricane Response Team continues to monitor offshore oil and gas operations on platforms and rigs in the Gulf of Mexico as a result of Hurricane Laura . The Team works with offshore operators and other state and federal agencies....

Laura strengthens into ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200syracuse (en)

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 +0200oregonlive (en)

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 +0200reuters-in (en)

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 +0200the-scientist (en)

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

Hurricane Laura: What to know about the potentially ‘catastrophic’ storm 39 mins Weather

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:27:00 +0200cknw (en)

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.

L’ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, jugé « extrêmement dangereux »

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:26:00 +0200courrierdelouest (fr)

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.

Live: Half a million evacuated amid fears of &#39;unsurvivable storm surge&#39; when storm makes landfall as Category 4

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

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 &#39;potentially catastrophic&#39;

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

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

Laura Becomes Extremely Dangerous Cat 4 Storm: Hurricane Update

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

(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 &#39;unsurvivable storm surge&#39; on U.S. Gulf Coast

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

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.

US orders Hurricane Laura evacuations

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

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 ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’

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

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

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 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

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 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

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

Laura upgraded to 'catastrophic' Category 4 hurricane, 'unsurvivable' storm surge forecast for Texas-Louisiana - CNBC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:23:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

Category 4 Hurricane Laura poses catastrophic threat to Louisiana and Texas

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

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 +0200illawarramercury (en)

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 to cause ‘unsurvivable storm surge’ on US Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:21:00 +0200cyprus-mail (en)

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,....

Etats-Unis : désormais en catégorie 4, l'ouragan menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

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 +0200bfmtv (fr)

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 +0200bfmtv (fr)

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".

Hurricane Hurricane Laura becomes 'extremely dangerous' category 4 storm Emily McCain

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

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 +0200clickondetroit (en)

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 +0200nytimes (en)

“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....

L'ouragan Laura "extrêmement dangereux" passe en catégorie 4, les villes côtières du Texas évacuées

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:19:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

(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".

US orders Hurricane Laura evacuations

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

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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

Hurricane Laura updates: Storm now Category 4, 'unsurvivable storm surge' expected

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:17:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

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 +0200ABCnews (en)

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 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200watoday (en)

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 +0200cnet (en)

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 +0200dallasnews (en)

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, Now a Cat 4 Storm

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

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

Coastal Louisiana Residents Prepare for 'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge

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

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 +0200smh (en)

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....

How will Hurricane Laura impact Ohio? Northeast Ohio’s Thursday weather forecast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:13:00 +0200cleveland (en)

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.

19:02 | TEMPETE L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 4 et menace les côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:12:00 +020020minutes (fr)

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....

Hurricane Laura to bring ‘UNSURVIVABLE’ storm surge to US coastline, forecasters warn

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:12:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(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.

L’ouragan Laura, désormais en catégorie 4, est «extrêmement dangereux»

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(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.

Live updates: Hurricane Laura is now a Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200nola (en)

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) Breixon Ramos, age 7, right, reacts to his....

Hurricane Laura impacts in metro New Orleans: See radar and updated weather info

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200foxnews (en)

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 +0200wkyt (en)

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....

Laura Becomes Extremely Dangerous Cat 4 Storm: Hurricane Update

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

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 +0200wral (en)

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

Hurricane Laura strengthens into 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:08:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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.

Etats-Unis : l’ouragan Laura, «extrêmement dangereux», passe en catégorie 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:06:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

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 ».

Hurricane Laura Could Be The Strongest Storm To Hit Louisiana Since 1856

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:06:00 +0200forbes (en)

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.

Renforcé en catégorie 4, l’ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:05:00 +0200journaldemontreal (fr)

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....

Hurricane Laura is now a Category 4 storm

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

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 +0200newschannel6now (en)

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 +0200globalnews (en)

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 +02004-traders (en)

> 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 +0200wafb (en)

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 upgraded to 'catastrophic' Category 4 hurricane, 'unsurvivable' storm surge forecast for Texas-Louisiana

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

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.

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as hurricane nears US

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

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

Trump annonce des renforts contre les «pillages» et «l’anarchie» à Kenosha

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:53:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(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.

'Unsurvivable' storm surge feared as Hurricane Laura nears US

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

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

Tax Tip: How to Deduct Property Damage Caused by Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:52:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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.

BC-Tropical Weather-Laur, 0200

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Tropical Weather- Laura , ADVISORY <<br /> EDITORS: Hurricane Laura is rapidly intensifying and forecasters now expect it to become a Category 4 hurricane. It is expected to make landfall overnight on the Texas-Louisiana coast.

AP - BC-US--APNewsAlert, 0015

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200nampa (en)

BC-US--APNewsAlert, 0015. Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. National Hurricane Center says Laura is now an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane <<br /> National Hurricane Center says Laura is now an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane <<br /> MIAMI (AP) _ National Hurricane Center....

L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3, les villes côtières du Texas évacuées

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:49:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

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.

Here's what Hurricane Laura looked like from the International Space Station

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:49:00 +0200chron (en)

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....

Laura to produce life-threatening storm surge along Louisiana coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

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 +0200cknw (en)

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

Georgia Power - Georgia Power crews ready to respond to Hurricane Laura

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

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 +0200electricenergyonline (en)

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

‘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 +0200mediaite (en)

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 +0200ft (en)

‘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 +0200elpasotimes (en)

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 +0200trust (en)

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 +0200bloomberg (en)

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 +0200ibtimes (en)

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

'We know the drill': Chambers Co. remains calm in face of Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200voanews (en)

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.

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Officials warn Hurricane Laura will cause “unsurvivable” storm surge in Louisiana

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

“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 +0200heraldguide (en)

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

Hurricane Laura forecast to bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge to Texas-Louisiana border as Category 4 - CNBC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:23:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

LIVE: Gov. Greg Abbott gives update on state response to Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:19:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200nytimes (en)

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 about 125 miles per hour as it....

Hurricane Laura to Hit With 'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge: NHC

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

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 +02009news (en)

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 +0200bq-magazine (en)

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 +0200startribune (en)

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 categories tell only part of the story — here&#39;s the real damage storms like Laura can do

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:17:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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‘Catastrophic’ Laura likely to be a Category 4 hurricane: Here’s what that means

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:17:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

“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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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.

Hurricane Laura updates: Storm expected to bring 'unsurvivable storm surge'

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

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....

Laura threatens U.S. Gulf Coast with 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura update: NHC warns of ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge along the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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:....

‘People are scared’: Texans brace for Hurricane Laura as storm approaches

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200guardian (en)

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 +0200guardian (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

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 +0200directionsmag (en)

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 +0200cnn (en)

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 +0200dailymail (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 +0200syracuse (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura threatens Gulf Coast with "catastrophic" flooding

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:56:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

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.

L'ouragan Laura s'approche du Texas et de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200boursier-fr (fr)

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.

USA travel advice

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +0200gov-uk (en)

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office currently advises British nationals against all but essential international travel. This advice is being kept under constant review. Travel disruption is still possible and national control measures may be brought in with little notice, so check our British....

National Hurricane Laura projected to 'produce catastrophic impacts' Scripps National 6:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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 +0200thehill (en)

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 +0200sentinelsource (en)

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 +0200CBC (en)

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....

There will be “unsurvivable storm surge” in parts of Texas and Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:48:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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 +0200eep (en)

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

Hurricane Laura live updates: ‘Unsurvivable storm surge’ expected for parts of Louisiana, Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

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.

Kim Jong-un warns over North Korea typhoon and coronavirus

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

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 health.

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

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

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

U.S. crude stocks drop as exports soar, refining ramps up - EIA

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

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

'Unsurvivable storm surge, catastrophic damage' feared from Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:39:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

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....

Polio éradiquée, coopération bactérienne et parasite préhistorique : l'actu des sciences en ultrabrèves

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:37:00 +0200sciencesetavenir (fr)

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.

NHC warns of ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge as Laura approaches Gulf coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200wafb (en)

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. (NOAA via AP) (Source: AP) BATON ROUGE, La.

Officials announce mandatory evacuations for portions of St. Mary Parish due to Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200scientificamerican (en)

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 Forecast To Hit Category Four As It Heads For Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:28:00 +0200dailycaller (en)

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 +0200cnbc (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura threatens the U.S. Gulf Coast

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

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

Laura Is Poised to Become a ‘Catastrophic’ Category 4 Hurricane

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

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....

Laura threatens U.S. Gulf Coast with 'unsurvivable' storm surge

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200bnnbloomberg (en)

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....

Oil prices steady near five-month highs

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200thesundaily (en)

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....

BC-US--Tropical Weather , 1098

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:21:00 +0200nampa (en)

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:18:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

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.

Watch Live: Hurricane Laura approaches Galveston Island on it's way to making landfall

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

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.

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:15:00 +0200lamanchelibre (fr)

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.

Hurricane Laura rapidly intensified and could hit the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:14:00 +0200vox-energy-and-environment (en)

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 +0200patch (en)

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 +0200news4jax (en)

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 +0200wptv (en)

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 +0200courier-journal (en)

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

Hurricane Laura to bring 'catastrophic' damage to Texas-Louisiana coast as a Category 4: forecaster - Reuters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:10:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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: Storm approaching US 'potentially catastrophic'

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

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

Hurricane Laura to bring 'catastrophic' damage to Texas-Louisiana coast as a Cat. 4 -forecaster

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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 &#39;potentially catastrophic&#39;

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

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

Fresenius Medical Care North America Prepares Dialysis Patients as Hurricane Laura Approaches Gulf Coast

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

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 &#39;catastrophic&#39; damage to Texas-Louisiana coast as a Cat. 4: forecaster

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

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.

News Hurricane Laura could bring 1-3 inches of rain, storms to Tenn. Lelan Statom

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:06:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

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....

Fresenius Medical Care North America Prepares Dialysis Patients as Hurricane Laura Approaches Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:04:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

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.

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 +0200msn-uk (en)

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.

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

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

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

NASA's orbital views of a strengthening, dangerous major hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:02:00 +0200eurekalert (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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

Lt. Gov. Nungesser calls for La. residents to volunteer with disaster recovery with Hurricane Laura

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

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 +0200nbcnews (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

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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 +0200cnbc (en)

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 +0200kiro7 (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura Could Bring ‘Life-Threatening’ Storm Surge as It Transforms Into Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:57:00 +0200people-com (en)

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 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

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.

The latest on Laura: Hurricane nears Category 4 strength; thousands evacuate along Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

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 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Hurricane Laura strengthened to a Category 3 storm early Wednesday and is expected to pick up even more wind speed before it arrives on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center said Laura should "rapidly" strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane and will maintain "major"....

U.S. crude stocks drop as exports soar, refining ramps up -EIA

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:53:00 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200financialpost (en)

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 +0200newsok (en)

. 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 +0200foxnews (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

People stand in long lines before entering Costo to pick up supplies as they prepare for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other.

Hurricane Laura strengthens, likely to make landfall as 'catastrophic' Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:51:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200enn (en)

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 +0200tdworld (en)

For the second time in a month, Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) deployed employees and contractors to support power restoration following a hurricane. A first wave of more than 300 employees and contractors will assist Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Texas with their restoration efforts in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura .

Team of Thousands Ready to Respond to Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:47:00 +0200tdworld (en)

Entergy Corp. has assembled a workforce of nearly 7,400 prepared to respond to Hurricane Laura , which is forecast to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border late Wednesday or early Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding....

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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.

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200lepetitjournal (fr)

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".

The latest on Laura: Hurricane nears Category 4 strength; thousands evacuate along Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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.

A Proposed Storm Surge Barrier Could Protect Texas from Storms like Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:44:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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 +0200en-finance-yahoo (en)

. 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 &apos;go – your life depends on it&apos; as storm gears up to &apos;catastrophic&apos; category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:42:00 +0200independent-UK (en)

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 +0200msnbc (en)

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 +0200phnompenhpost (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Texas-Louisiana coast, expected to become Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:39:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200ABCnews (en)

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.

Quinze ans après Katrina, l’ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le sud des États-Unis

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:35:00 +0200TelegrammeDeBrest (fr)

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....

Lexington utility company mobilizes to help after Hurricane Laura strikes Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:35:00 +0200wkyt (en)

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 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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.

Potential Homebuyers Can Now See Flood Risk On Homes Before Purchase

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:32:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

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 +0200oann (en)

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 +0200news18 (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

The latest on Laura: Hurricane nears Category 4 strength; thousands evacuate along Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:30:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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 +0200trtworld (en)

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 +0200wacotrib (en)

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 +0200benzinga (en)

Hurricane Laura is headed toward the upper Texas and Louisiana coasts, with significant potential to disrupt freight flows in the region. Trucking fleets, ports and airports in the region are preparing for the storm, which could make landfall late Wednesday night.

'Unsurvivable:' Laura to hit Texas, Louisiana as Category 4 hurricane as hundreds of thousands evacuate - USA TODAY

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:27:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

People stand in long lines before entering Costo to pick up supplies as they prepare for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other.

With winds of 125 mph, 'unsurvivable storm surge,' Hurricane Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Hurricane Laura is intensifying rapidly and could become a devastating Category 4 storm by Wednesday afternoon. By 11 a.m., the National Hurricane Center, was tracking the storm at about 992 miles southwest of Raleigh, moving northwest at 16 mph.

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 +0200clicanoo (fr)

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 +0200clicanoo (fr)

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.

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 +0200oilprice (en)

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.

REUTERS - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Hurricane Laura takes aim at Texas-Louisiana coast, expected to become Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:20:00 +0200nampa (en)

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 +0200yorkdispatch (en)

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.

Operation BBQ Relief Celebrates 8 Millionth Meal

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:20:00 +0200einnews (en)

, 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 17:19:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

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".

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:18:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200nytimes (en)

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 about 125 miles per hour as it....

Hurricane Laura now forecast to reach Category 4 before hitting Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:17:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

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”....

US: Hurricane Laura expected to strengthen to Category 4, approaching Texas-Louisiana border

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:17:00 +0200expressindia (en)

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.

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Strengthening hurricane Laura headed for Texas/Louisiana... Marco dissipates

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

The 4th Atlantic hurricane of the 2020 season - only 7 other seasons have had as many hurricanes by Aug. 25th - 1886, 1893, 1916, 1966, 1995,1996 & 2005 - Laura is - as expected - the big story coming out of the Gulf as the storm now has plenty of warm water to cross under favorable (atmospheric)....

Laura 10 a.m. forecast update - Wednesday, Aug. 25

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200ynetnews (en)

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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.

Marco, Laura… Qui décide du nom des tempêtes et des ouragans ?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:14:00 +0200metrofrance (fr)

EXPLICATION - La Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l'ouragan Laura , qui menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique. Si ces phénomènes météorologiques ont été baptisés de la sorte, ce n'est pas pour faire les gros titres de la presse.

Hurricane Laura strengthens to Category 3 storm, expected to produce ‘devastating wind damage’

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:14:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

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 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

While a weakened Tropical Storm Marco made landfall Monday evening, the Gulf Coast is still bracing for the far more powerful -- and potentially catastrophic -- storm of a 1-2 punch, the effects of which will start to be felt later Wednesday. Hurricane Laura , an already deadly Category 3 storm as of....

Hurricane Laura barrels toward the US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200cnn (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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”....

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:08:00 +0200lemauricien (fr)

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".

Here's what New Orleans can expect for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:06:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

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.

Une potentielle catastrophe naturelle en approche

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:04:00 +0200ipreunion (fr)

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 17:04:00 +0200ipreunion (fr)

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 now forecast to reach Category 4 before hitting Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:04:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

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 +0200forbes (en)

All signs are there and have been for days. Hurricane Laura is likely going to make landfall near the Texas and Louisiana border as a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher). In fact, there is a strong likelihood that it will be at least a Category 4 storm or greater at some point in its lifecycle.

Laura forecast to be 'catastrophic' Category 4 Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:01:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

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 +0200digitaljournal (en)

With maximum sustained winds currently of 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour, the hurricane could trigger a storm surge raising water levels by several feet and affecting areas as much as 30 miles inland. The hurricane threatens "potentially catastrophic storm surges, extreme winds and flash....

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 &#39;potentially catastrophic&#39;

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

More than half a million people are being told to get out of the path of Hurricane Laura . Hurricane Laura is expected to cause a catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. Laura is currently a Category 3 storm and is due to....

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:56:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

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....

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:56:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

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".

Marco, Laura… Qui décide du nom des tempêtes et des ouragans ?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:55:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

EXPLICATION - La Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l'ouragan Laura , qui menace désormais les côtes américaines sur le Golfe du Mexique. Si ces phénomènes météorologiques ont été baptisés de la sorte, ce n'est pas pour faire les gros titres de la presse.

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Texas-Louisiana coast, expected to become Category 4 1h ago

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:55:00 +0200wsau (en)

(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....

Evacuations under way ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200RTERadio (en)

Hurricane Laura is due to strengthen to Category 4 before slamming into the US south coast later today, forecasters said, as residents of coastal Texas and Louisiana were told to evacuate or shelter. With maximum sustained winds currently of 185 kilometres per hour, the hurricane could trigger a....

More evacuees flee in Texas, Louisiana as Hurricane Laura nears

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Hundreds of thousands of people in eastern Texas and western Louisiana are evacuating Wednesday or preparing for a direct hit from Hurricane Laura , which is expected to arrive soon on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Evacuations were ordered in the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port....

Nation Hurricane Laura: Where is it and where will it be the worst?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200usaToday (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

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 +0200azcentral (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200indiatoday (en)

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....

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:52:00 +0200notretemps (fr)

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 16:52:00 +0200notretemps (fr)

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.

Atmos Energy : Natural Gas Customers Urged to Act Safely in Preparation for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:51:00 +02004-traders (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura: Storm approaching US 'potentially catastrophic'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:44:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright EPA Image caption More than half a million people are being told to get out of the path of Hurricane Laura . Hurricane Laura is expected to cause a catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says.

15h25 - L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3 et menace les côtes américaines (météorologues)

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:43:00 +0200lamanchelibre (fr)

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.

CDC testing guidelines; Alabama cases; Europe reinfections

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:43:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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....

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:41:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mercredi à affronter l'ouragan Laura , qui s'est renforcé...

Hurricane Laura Expected To Make Landfall As Category 4 Storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:41:00 +0200patch (en)

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.

16h13 Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas AFP

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:39:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

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 +0200la-croix (fr)

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.

Hurricane Laura intensifies

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:38:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 Dominica n Republic , Haiti , Cuba and Jamaica as it made its way through the Caribbean.

India to hold national college tests despite surging virus infections

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:38:00 +0200thehimalayantimes (en)

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 +0200cbs46 (en)

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 +0200oilprice (en)

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.

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 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© 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 +0200LePoint (fr)

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 +0200ahram-EN (en)

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....

MIL-OSI United Nations: Hurricane Laura intensifies

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:31:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

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 Dominica n Republic , Haiti , Cuba and Jamaica as it made its way through the Caribbean.

Cybertip leads to child pornography investigation, charges for one man

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:30:00 +0200wbtv (en)

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 +0200theepochtimes (en)

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....

L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3 et menace les côtes américaines (météorologues)

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:26:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

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 growing to category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:26:00 +0200hammondstar (en)

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.

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:25:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

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".

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 +0200wkbw (en)

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 +0200cnn-special (en)

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 +0200fox19 (en)

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.

US: Laura strengthens into major hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:23:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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....

Renforcé, l'ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:22:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

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".

L’ouragan Laura menace la Louisiane et le Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:21:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(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 ».

Hurricane Laura to reach Cat 4; extended power outages, evacuations hit US Golf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

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 +0200pulse (en)

With maximum sustained winds currently of 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour, the hurricane could trigger a storm surge raising water levels by several feet and affecting areas as much as 30 miles inland. The hurricane threatens "potentially catastrophic storm surges, extreme winds and flash....

L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3 et menace les côtes américaines (météorologues)

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:18:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

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 now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:13:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

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 +0200wxow (en)

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.

L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3 et menace les côtes américaines (météorologues)

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:09:00 +0200lepetitjournal (fr)

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 strengthens in Gulf waters as it approaches southern U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

5 Obvious and subtle concerns as Hurricane Laura approaches the U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

All signs are there and have been for days. Hurricane Laura is likely going to make landfall near the Texas and Louisiana border as a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher). In fact, there is a strong likelihood that it will be at least a Category 4 storm or greater at some point in its lifecycle.

Laura builds toward Category 4 hurricane as it barrels toward US coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Huracán Laura se encamina a categoría 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:07:00 +0200mvsnoticias (en)

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 +0200timesofindia (en)

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 +0200zawya-palestine (en)

"You only have a few hours to prepare and evacuate for #Hurricane Laura . 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 +0200reuters-af (en)

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 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

(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 +0200tcpalm (en)

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L’ouragan Laura passe en catégorie 3, des crues «catastrophiques» attendues

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:59:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

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 Set To Build To Category 4, Slam US South Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:59:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Hurricane Laura is due to strengthen to Category 4 before slamming into the US south coast later Wednesday, forecasters said, as residents of coastal Texas and Louisiana were told to evacuate or shelter. With maximum sustained winds currently of 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour, the hurricane....

More than half a million ordered to flee as Hurricane Laura edges closer

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:56:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

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.

L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3 et menace les côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:55:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

(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.

Will Hurricane Laura pose problems for Alabama?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:55:00 +0200al (en)

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 +0200azcentral (en)

. Video shows a car full of pets including a hamster, dogs, and cats waiting to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Laura .

14h04 L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3 et menace les côtes américaines (météorologues) AFP

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:52:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

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 +0200lexpress (fr)

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.

Minimal Movement at the Pumps for Now despite Two Storms in the Gulf of Mexico

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:51:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

Retail gas prices are showing little movement in most states including Oregon again this week even though two storms have given a one-two punch to the Gulf of Mexico, shutting down crude oil production in the region. For the week, the national average adds a penny to $2.19 a gallon. The Oregon average edges up half a cent to $2.

Hurricane Laura Forecast Goes From Bad to Catastrophic

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:50:00 +0200gizmodo (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura could hit the Gulf Coast as a &#39;catastrophic&#39; major storm. Its sibling cyclone, Marco, made landfall there on Monday.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:48:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura is moving toward the US Gulf Coast as Marco weakened to a tropical depression once it made landfall, in this satellite image seen on August 25, 2020. Tropical Storm Marco made landfall in Louisiana on Monday evening. Hurricane Laura has picked up power and is expected to hit the....

L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3 et menace les côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:46:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

Laura menace aussi les grands centres de raffinage de pétrole de Lake Charles en Louisiane et Beaumont/Port Arthur au Texas.

Here’s why freezing water is smart for disaster prep -- plus other clever hacks

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:46:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

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 +0200nytimes (en)

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 +0200foxcarolina (en)

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 15:44:00 +0200triblive (en)

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.

Verizon Response: unlimited call/text/data for customers in Hurricane Laura's Path

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:43:00 +02004-traders (en)

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 15:42:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

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 15:40:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

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.

Hurricane Laura: storm strengthens as it approaches Texas and Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200guardian (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

“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.

L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3 et menace les côtes américaines (météorologues)

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200sciencesetavenir (fr)

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.

Rain chance drops as the temperatures climb!

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200live5news (en)

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 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200ekonominyheter (en)

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 +0200forbes (en)

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.

Few scattered storms likely into Wednesday

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:30:00 +0200wtva (en)

. 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 +0200wrcbtv (en)

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 +0200dailymail (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 +0200oregonlive (en)

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 +0200boston (en)

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 +0200timesofisrael (en)

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 +0200nypost (en)

Hurricane Laura is rapidly evolving into what forecasters believe will be a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane that could destroy homes and ravage communities as it swirls closer toward Texas and Louisiana. Satellite images indicate that Laura — now “a formidable hurricane” — underwent a....

Category 3 Laura to hit Texas, Louisiana as major hurricane as hundreds of thousands evacuate - USA TODAY

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:21:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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....

L'ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3 et menace les côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:20:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

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 &apos;catastrophic&apos; Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:20:00 +0200standard (en)

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 +0200thejournal (en)

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.

Laura expected to become Category 4 hurricane with 130 mph winds

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:20:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

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: des vents soufflant jusqu’à 185 km/h menacent les côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:14:00 +0200laprovince (fr)

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 upgraded to major Category 3 storm as it barrels towards Gulf Coast The Independent

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:14:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© 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 +0200CBC (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

, is expected to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border on Thursday. An astronaut photographed the storm from the International Space Station as it headed towards the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Laura is the latest in a record-breaking Atlantic storm season.

Laura strengthens to major hurricane: U.S. NHC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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 +0200wsau (en)

(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,....

Hurricane Laura could bring “life-threatening storm surge”

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:11:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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 +0200fastcompany (en)

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 +0200cincinnati (en)

Moisture from Hurricane Laura , expected to strengthen into a Category 4 storm as it bears down on the Gulf Coast, is expected to make its way to the Cincinnati region by the end of the week. Before the remnants of Laura get here, we will see rain from what's left of Hurricane Marco.

Laura strengthens to major hurricane: U.S. NHC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

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....

États-Unis: L’ouragan Laura se renforce encore près des côtes

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:07:00 +020024heures (fr)

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....

Laura strengthens to major hurricane -U.S. NHC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200zawya-palestine (en)

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 15:06:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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's path and where the tropical storm headed for the US could hit

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200denverpost (en)

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.

L’ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3 et menace les côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:02:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

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 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

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.

Category 3 Laura to hit Texas, Louisiana as major hurricane as hundreds of thousands evacuate

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:01:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

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....

« 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 +0200news-24 (fr)

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).

Hurricane Laura expected to strike as Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:59:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200oilcity (en)

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.

États-Unis: L’ouragan Laura se renforce encore près des côtes

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200tdg (fr)

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....

Hurricane Laura intensifies to category 3 with 115 mph winds

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

A car drives under an ominous rain cloud from tropical storm Marco as locals prepare for the arrival of hurricane Laura near Lake Charles, Louisiana on Aug. 25, 2020. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP - Getty Images. The National Weather Service said the devastation could spread far inland in eastern Texas and western Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm intensifies to a Category 3; ‘catastrophic’ storm surge possible

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:55:00 +0200krmg (en)

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 +0200ksby (en)

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.

Laura expected to intensify to a Category 4 hurricane before landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:54:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

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 +0200cnbc (en)

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 +0200newschannel6now (en)

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.

Category 3 Laura to hit Texas, Louisiana as major hurricane as hundreds of thousands evacuate

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200azcentral (en)

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 +0200azcentral (en)

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 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Hurricane Laura strengthened to a Category 3 storm early Wednesday and is expected to pick up even more wind speed before it arrives on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center said Laura should "rapidly" strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane and will maintain "major"....

Hurricane Laura strengthens to Category 3

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200fox19 (en)

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.

Laura Rapidly Intensifies Into 115 MPH Category 3 Major Hurricane - The Weather Channel

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:50:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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 +0200bnnbloomberg (en)

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 +0200presstv (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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.

NWS: Fall-like weather followed by Tropical Storm remnants this week

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:46:00 +0200ctpost (en)

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 strengthens to Category 3

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:46:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

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 could become a Category 4 today

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:43:00 +0200masslive (en)

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 +0200egyptindependent (en)

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 +0200dallasnews (en)

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.

L’ouragan Laura se renforce en catégorie 3 et menace les côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:40:00 +0200journaldemontreal (fr)

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 +0200quotidien-lu (fr)

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 +02007sur7 (fr)

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.

Central Florida search and rescue team headed to Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:40:00 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200dailyvoice-clarkstown (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura strengthens to Category 3

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:39:00 +0200kswo (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200wsvn (en)

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 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

Based on the current timing and track of this major hurricane, north Georgia will see the greatest impacts by Friday and Saturday. Thankfully the storm will be much weaker by then and the main impacts with be increased storm activity throughout the day.

National Hurricane Laura now a 'major' Category 3 storm WFTS Staff

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:36:00 +0200kxxv (en)

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 forecast to become 'catastrophic' category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:35:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 churns toward Texas, expected to be catastrophic Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:33:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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 +0200vindy (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura threatens to ‘turbo-charge’ into 115mph megastorm as 500,000 people flee Texas and Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:32:00 +0200thesun (en)

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.

Jacob Blake: deux personnes tuées par balles lors de manifestations

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:29:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

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....

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:28:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 3, was "rapidly intensifying" over....

Texas, Louisiana Coasts Being Evacuated Ahead Of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

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....

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200nj (en)

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 +0200cknw (en)

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....

National Hurricane Laura now a 'major' Category 3 storm WFTS Staff 7:21 AM, Aug 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:21:00 +0200wkbw (en)

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.

Laura To Strengthen To Category 4 Hurricane By Wednesday

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:21:00 +0200ndtvnews (en)

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 +0200bloomberg (en)

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.

Le baril de pétrole atteint son plus haut niveau depuis mars

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:19:00 +0200agenceecofin (fr)

(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.

Hurricane Laura: High Winds And Rain Headed For Texas-Louisiana Border.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:18:00 +0200sunstkitts (en)

Wednesday morning Hurricane Laura , was blowing up a storm in the Gulf of Mexico and headed straight at the Texas-Louisiana border packing Category 4 hurricane winds and torrential rain. It is expected to make landfall later in the day. The storm had already cut a swathe across Puerto Rico , the....

Laura Now Forecast To Be Dangerous Category 4 Hurricane: Here's Latest Projected Path

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:17:00 +0200dailyvoice-orangetown (en)

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 +0200dailyvoice-ramapo (en)

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.

SCHOOL CLOSURES: All the Houston-area schools, districts and colleges that will be closed because of Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:16:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Along with evacuation orders and other storm preparations, some Houston-area schools, districts and colleges will remain closed in the coming days with the looming threat of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco. Here’s a list of educational institutions that have announced....

Morning headlines: 3 shot, 2 fatally during Wisconsin protests; first lady defends president; Laura gains strength

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:15:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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.

Latest advisories on Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:14:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200voanews (en)

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 +0200wral (en)

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

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 +0200cnn (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200kswo (en)

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 +0200ksby (en)

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.

Dangerous Category 3 Hurricane Laura expected to become Cat 4 storm today

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Hurricane Laura is now a Category 3 storm and expected to continue its rapid intensification to a dangerous Category 4 today, with sustained winds of 130 mph. At 8 a.m. Wednesday, the storm was located about 280 miles south-southeast of Lake Charles, Louisiana and about 290 miles....

Tropical Weather Laura expected to 'rapidly strengthen' to Category 4 hurricane: NHC Kahtia Hall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0200wptv (en)

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 +0200expressindia (en)

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 strengthening rapidly to Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:04:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Laura quickly growing into a ‘catastrophic’ Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:04:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 a Category 3 hurricane, expected to strengthen as it nears Texas, Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:03:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200irishexaminer (en)

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 +0200tcpalm (en)

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....

Morning headlines: 3 shot, 2 fatally during Wisconsin protests; first lady defends president; Laura gains strength

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:01:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura: Track the Storm as It Nears the Gulf Coast - The Weather Channel

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:56:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200globalnews (en)

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 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura forecast to 'rapidly strengthen' to Category 4 storm as hundreds of thousands evacuate

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:52:00 +0200azcentral (en)

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 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Hurricane Laura strengthened to near Category 3 strength early Wednesday and is expected to pick up even more wind speed before it arrives on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center said Laura should "rapidly" strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane and will maintain "major"....

Hurricane heading for Texas and Louisiana upgraded to ‘catastrophic’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:49:00 +0200theargus (en)

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.

Strengthening Hurricane Laura prompts mandatory evacuations along Gulf Coast - Fox News

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:49:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and still more were ordered to evacuate low-lying southwestern Louisiana, where forecasters said more than 11 feet of storm surge topped by waves could submerge entire towns. “Heads up! Today is the last day to prepare for Hurricane # Laura .

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 +0200koaa (en)

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.

Where is Hurricane Laura due to hit and when will it make landfall?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:45:00 +0200metro-uk (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

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....

News 5 things you need to know Wednesday

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane Laura bears down on Texas, Louisiana. Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected. The storm was "rapidly intensifying" early Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center warned, threatening to bring a....

What you need to know about flood insurance

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Although Tropical Storm Marco has weakened, Laura could deliver a big blow to the Gulf Coast, dumping 5 to 10 inches of rain across the west-central U.S. Gulf Coast near the Texas and Louisiana border. Now a tropical storm, Laura is expected to become a hurricane before slamming into the region on Wednesday or Thursday.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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 13:43:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

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.

L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:42:00 +0200lecourrier (fr)

Laura , qui charriait des vents soufflant à 150 km/h mardi 25 août dans le Golfe du Mexique, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), a causé la mort de 25 personnes à Haïti et en République Dominica ine et provoqué d'importantes inondations. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en....

Rapid intensification: What is it and why is it important?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:40:00 +0200wral (en)

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.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:40:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura forecast to make landfall as devastating Cat. 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:40:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Hurricane Laura is intensifying rapidly and could become a devastating Category 4 storm by Wednesday afternoon. Laura is forecast to make landfall halfway between New Orleans and Houston, somewhere along the Texas-Louisiana line, Wednesday night. Whether it's a Cat. 3 or a Cat.

Hurricane Laura could become a Category 4 today

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:38:00 +0200al (en)

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 +0200aawsat (en)

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 +0200kxxv (en)

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.

Laura expected to become Category 4 hurricane with 130 mph winds

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:33:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200msn-uk (en)

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Laura va devenir un ouragan de catégorie 4 Reuters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:32:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

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 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200wbtv (en)

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 +0200hjnews (en)

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.

EXTREME WEATHER How climate change might intensify Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:25:00 +0200eep (en)

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 +0200cw (en)

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.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:24:00 +0200haaretz (en)

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 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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 13:21:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

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 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 +0200bostonglobe (en)

“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.

Oil rises to five-month high as tropical storms shut Gulf Coast output

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:19:00 +0200thenational (en)

Oil prices surged to a five-month high on Wednesday as powerful storms shut operations along the US Gulf Coast. Brent, the benchmark for two-thirds of global oil trade, was up 0.48 per cent at $46.08 per barrel at 11.36am UAE time, while West Texas Intermediate, which tracks US crude grades, was up 0.

Life-threatening Hurricane Laura set to hit the US this week

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:19:00 +0200businessday (en)

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 +0200newsok (en)

. 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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura to make landfall tonight in Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:17:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

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 +0200presstv (en)

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 +0200bnnbloomberg (en)

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.

La vague-submersion

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:14:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations: les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient à affronter l'ouragan Laura dont les vents ultra-violents devaient toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir. Videographie sur la vague-submersion. VIDEOGRAPHIE.

HURRICANE LAURA: One-on-one with Gov. Edwards

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:13:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200nytimes (en)

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.

L’ouragan Laura prendra de la force

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:08:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200wsfa (en)

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 +0200eagletribune (en)

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 Live Updates: Window to Flee Is Closing, Louisiana Governor Says

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:02:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:02:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200irishexaminer (en)

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 +0200dailyjournal (en)

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 expected to strike SE Texas as Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:57:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura a now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected. The storm was "rapidly intensifying" early Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center warned, threatening to bring a life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding to Texas and Louisiana.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 Rapidly Intensifies in Gulf of Mexico; Expected to Landfall Near Louisiana and Texas Border - The Weather Channel

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:55:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 +0200azcentral (en)

Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected. The storm was "rapidly intensifying" early Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center warned, threatening to bring a life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding to Texas and Louisiana.

Timelapse footage shows plane's journey through 'intensifying' Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:52:00 +0200azcentral (en)

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 +0200thecourier (en)

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 intensifying quickly

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:51:00 +0200msnbc (en)

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 +0200news4jax (en)

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 expected to become devastating Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:50:00 +0200wbrc (en)

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 +0200washtimes (en)

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 +0200accesswdun (en)

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 +0200newschannel6now (en)

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 +0200arkansasonline (en)

More than 385,000 residents were told to evacuate the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and another 200,000 were ordered to leave low-lying Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana, where forecasters said as much as 13 feet of storm surge topped by waves could submerge whole communities.

Hurricane heading for Texas and Louisiana upgraded to ‘catastrophic’ Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:45:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura expected to become devastating Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:44:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

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.

57 minutes ago

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:44:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Along with evacuation orders and other storm preparations, some Houston-area schools, districts and colleges will remain closed in the coming days with the looming threat of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco. Here’s a list of educational institutions that have announced....

Hurricane Laura expected to become devastating Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:43:00 +0200wafb (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura now forecast to become Category 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:43:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

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 12:43:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

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 +0200nytimes (en)

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:39:00 +0200krmg (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 12:39:00 +0200pressandjournal (en)

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 expected to become devastating Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:38:00 +0200kswo (en)

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 12:38:00 +0200apnews (en)

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 +0200wxow (en)

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....

Intempéries : l’ouragan Laura, dans le golfe du Mexique, va se renforcer et passer en catégorie 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:37:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

l'ouragan Laura , actuellement dans le golfe du Mexique devrait se renforcer rapidement et passer, dès ce mercredi à la...

Hurricane Laura Expected To Strengthen Into Category 4 Storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:36:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

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 +0200delawareonline (en)

Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected. The storm was "rapidly intensifying" early Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center warned, threatening to bring a life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding to Texas and Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura forecast to be Category 4 storm as Texas, Louisiana brace for landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:35:00 +0200foxnews (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

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 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Hurricane Laura , which strengthened overnight to a Category 2 storm with sustained winds of 110 mph, is now expected to strengthen rapidly to a dangerous Category 4 storm on Wednesday with sustained winds of 130 mph. In the largest U.S.

Hurricane Laura expected to become devastating Category 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:33:00 +0200fox19 (en)

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.

Here’s when remnants from Hurricane Laura will hit Tri-State

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:33:00 +0200fox19 (en)

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 +0200live5news (en)

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 12:33:00 +0200newsok (en)

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....

Central Florida firefighters head to Louisiana and Texas as Hurricane Laura approaches

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:32:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200therepublic (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200tribtown (en)

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.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura barrels towards Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:29:00 +0200mia-mk (en)

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 +0200thesun (en)

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 +0200express (en)

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 +0200eveningtelegraph (en)

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 +0200timesdaily (en)

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HURRICANE TRACKER: Track the path of Hurricane Laura as it moves toward the Gulf Coast - KSTP

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:25:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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....

Kim Jong-un warns over North Korea typhoon and coronavirus

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:22:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 health.

Hurricane Laura worries shut Port Houston traffic, slow bunker trading

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:21:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

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 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

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....

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:20:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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.

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 +0200cnbc (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

New. MIAMI (AP) — National Hurricane Center now expects rapidly intensifying Laura to become a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane.

Laura va devenir un ouragan de catégorie 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:14:00 +0200reuters-fr (fr)

(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 now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:14:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200bostonglobe (en)

A car drove under an ominous rain cloud from tropical storm Marco as locals prepare for the arrival of hurricane Laura near Lake Charles, Louisiana on Tuesday. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images. GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Forecasters said Hurricane Laura is now expected to rapidly power....

Laura va devenir un ouragan de catégorie 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:12:00 +0200boursier-fr (fr)

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.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:12:00 +0200startribune (en)

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 +0200nytimes (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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.

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 +0200lepopulaire (fr)

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 +0200lyonne-republicaine (fr)

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 12:11:00 +0200news18 (en)

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 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

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 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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 +0200ABCnews (en)

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 +0200ABCnews (en)

National Hurricane Center now expects rapidly intensifying Laura to become a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane.

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 +0200lamontagne (fr)

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.

Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:08:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

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.

Les tempêtes font augmenter les cours

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:05:00 +0200liberte-algerie (fr)

Le baril américain de WTI retrouvait, hier, en début de séance américaine un prix jamais vu depuis le 6 mars, alors que la tempête Laura est devenue un ouragan et menace les installations pétrolières américaines dans le golfe du Mexique. Dans l'après-midi à New York, le baril de WTI pour le mois....

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 +0200wptv (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura Forecast Discussion Number 26

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 des côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0200sciencesetavenir (fr)

Laura , tempête devenue ouragan, s'approche désormais des côtes américaines. Elle devrait les toucher le soir du 26 août 2020, en se renforçant encore davantage.

Laura swirls toward U.S. Gulf Coast as category 2 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(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....

US: 500,000 Ordered to Evacuate as Hurricane Laura Strengthens in Gulf

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

"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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 expected to intensify to a Category 4 hurricane before landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:57:00 +0200cnn-special (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura expected to 'rapidly strengthen' to Category 4 hurricane: NHC Emily McCain

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:55:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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 +0200krmg (en)

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 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

MABUX World Bunker Index (consists of a range of prices for 380 HSFO, VLSFO and MGO (Gasoil) in the main world hubs) rose slightly on Aug.25: 380 HSFO – USD/MT – 310.85 (+1.27) VLSFO – USD/MT – 363.00 (+2.00) MGO – USD/MT – 444.58 (+3.94) Meantime, world oil indexes rose on Aug.25 supported by production cuts in the U.

Hurricane Laura continues to strengthen

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:51:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

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 +0200foxnews (en)

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 +0200wsau (en)

(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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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.

Sunny and hot with heat index near 100 today; Scattered storms...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:44:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

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.

Météo : la tempête Laura se renforce et devient un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:44:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

Après un passage meurtrier par la République Dominica ine 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.

Canadian Hurricane Centre predicts rough season ahead for Atlantic Canada

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:37:00 +0200CBC (en)

Environment Canada meteorologist Bob Robichaud says the number of predicted storms this year is between 19 and 25. (CBC) As if the weather in Newfoundland and Labrador weren't already one of the stories of the year in 2020, the Canadian Hurricane Centre says the Atlantic Ocean could see double the....

Hurricane Laura, now Category 2, expected to become Cat 4 today

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:35:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Hurricane Laura , which strengthened overnight to a Category 2 storm with sustained winds of 110 mph, is now expected to strengthen rapidly to a dangerous Category 4 storm on Wednesday with sustained winds of 130 mph. In the largest U.S.

Hurricane Laura forecast to make landfall as a Cat. 3 or Cat. 4 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:31:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Hurricane Laura is now expected to impact the Gulf Coast as a Cat. 3 or Cat. 4 storm. The 5 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center shows Laura, currently a Cat. 2, will strengthen into the season's first major hurricane by Wednesday night.

Crude Oil Prices May Struggle to Extend Rise on Hurricane Jitters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:30:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200business-standard (en)

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....

Parts Of Texas, Including Galveston, Brace For Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:27:00 +0200npr (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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.

Oil prices are mixed again on Wednesday

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:19:00 +0200economo (en)

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 +0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

Turkey grieves with Dominica n 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 path update: Where is Hurricane Laura now?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:08:00 +0200express (en)

The NOAA’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) is currently tracking the path of Hurricane Laura . The NHC warn this is a “life-threatening” situation, and people have been told to evacuate their homes. As Hurricane Laura continues to intensify, it is expected to become a major hurricane when it makes landfall in the US.

Houston in crosshairs of a direct hit...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:08:00 +0200dhakatribune (en)

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 +0200china.org.cn (en)

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 strengthens to Category 2; 500,000 told to evacuate

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:05:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Hurricane Laura strengthened overnight to a Category 2 storm, with sustained winds of 105 mph. A Hurricane Warning is now in effect along the western Louisiana and eastern Texas coast after Laura strengthened to hurricane status Tuesday. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for Houston.

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 +0200presstv (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura prompts voluntary evacuation in U.S. Texas as recovery efforts start in Cuba

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:51:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

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 +0200azcentral (en)

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.

The Nation's Weather

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:41:00 +0200sfgate (en)

for Wednesday, August 26, 2020. NATIONAL SUMMARY. Hurricane Laura will move toward the northwestern Gulf Coast. today. The storm may make landfall as a major hurricane. tonight. Rounds of torrential rain, increasing winds, storm. surge and severe thunderstorms will precede the storm from. northeastern Texas to Louisiana.

With the Gulf as a runway, Hurricane Laura could hit Louisiana and Texas as Category 3

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:39:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura has formed and could strike the central Gulf Coast this week as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing 115 mph winds and up to 13 feet of storm surge in some places. The storm appeared poised to strike the border of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday morning, and officials ordered evacuations....

Over five lakh people evacuate Gulf Coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:37:00 +0200newindianexpress (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

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 poses biggest storm threat to US oil output in 15 years

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:27:00 +0200world-news-monitor (en)

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 +0200hammondstar (en)

While Tropical Storm Marco had minimal impact, customers are encouraged to stay storm ready as Laura heads toward the Gulf Coast. Customers also should continue monitoring local weather alerts and follow the guidance of state and local officials. Entergy has strategically moved equipment and crews....

Hurricane Laura now Cat. 2, 'life-threatening storm surge' forecast for Gulf coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:24:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Laura strengthened into a Cat. 2 hurricane Wednesday as a Cat. 3 storm. Hurricane Laura intensified overnight with winds reaching 105 miles per hour. It if develops into Cat. 3 as expected, it will be the first major hurricane of the season.

Hurricane Laura biggest threat to U.S. oil since Katrina

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:16:00 +0200offshore-energy (en)

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 +0200outlookindia (en)

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.

Atlantic Storm Laura Expected to Become Major Hurricane Before Striking US Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:08:00 +0200voanews (en)

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 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

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....

THE LATEST: Hurricane Laura forecast to be Category 3 at landfall - WBRZ

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:53:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 +0200ndtvnews (en)

New Orleans: Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on Tuesday and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, after earlier causing 24 deaths in the Caribbean. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts, the US National....

Marine Accident Investigation Branch: current investigations

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:43:00 +0200gov-uk (en)

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.

Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:41:00 +0200bna-en (en)

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 +0200krmg (en)

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 +0200europost (en)

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.

L'ouragan Laura et ses vents ultra-violents s'approchent des côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:35:00 +0200lunion (fr)

Possibilités de tornades. « Nous devons nous préparer à ce que Laura puisse devenir un (ouragan de) catégorie 4 », a affirmé le gouverneur du Texas, Greg Abbott, alors que l'Etat continue de lutter également contre l'épidémie de coronavirus. Il a notamment mis en garde contre les tornades et vents....

Haiti's death toll climbs after passage of Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:29:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

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 +0200thetimes-za (en)

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....

L'ouragan Laura aux vents violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:18:00 +0200radio-canada (fr)

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 +0200wsau (en)

(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....

Reuters: Brent rises on U.S. output cuts ahead of biggest storm threat in 15 years

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:07:00 +0200uatoday (en)

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.

États-Unis - L'ouragan Laura va toucher les côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations: les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mardi à affronter l’ouragan Laura , qui doit toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir. Le cyclone charrie des vents de 150 km/h.

Laura swirls toward U.S. Gulf Coast as category 2 hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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 +0200zawya-palestine (en)

Alita Foy and one of her tenants transport sandbags from Lowe's in preparation for the arrival of hurricanes Marco and Laura , which are forecasted to move onshore Monday and Thursday in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., August 23, 2020. Derek Barthe and Alton Wilson prepare Sax Fifth Avenue for the....

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura forecast to hit Gulf Coast as a 'major' Category 3 storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:50:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Hurricane Laura was "rapidly intensifying" early Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center warned, threatening to bring a life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding to Texas and Louisiana. After Tropical Storm Marco mosfizzled in the Gulf Coast on Monday night , Laura is poised to....

Cheniere closes Sabine Pass LNG due to Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:44:00 +0200offshore-energy (en)

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.

L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:36:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

À lire aussi Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis Laura, qui charriait des vents soufflant à 150 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), a causé la mort de 25 personnes à Haïti et en République Dominica ine et provoqué d'importantes inondations.

Live updates: Laura could bring "life-threatening storm surge"

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:35:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

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,....

Hurricane Laura to Strengthen Significantly to Category 3, Strike Upper Texas, Louisiana Coasts

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:28:00 +0200weather-en-IN (en)

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.

Kim Jong-un warns over North Korea typhoon and coronavirus

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane BFMTV

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:13:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du Sud du Texas se préparent à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Laura mercredi soir, qui a causé la mort de 25 personnes à Haïti et en République Dominica ine. © Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP Personnes attendant d'être évacuées avant l'arrivée de l'ouragan Laura, le 25 août, en Louisiane.

Turkey grieves with Dom. Rep., Haiti, Cuba over storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:06:00 +0200aa-en (en)

After hitting 3 Caribbean countries, Hurricane Laura expected to strengthen, hit US Gulf coast. ANKARA. Turkey extended its condolences to the Dominica n Republic , Haiti and Cuba on Tuesday after a deadly hurricane hit the three Caribbean countries. “We are deeply saddened by the news that....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:03:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de Covid-19. Des évacuations étaient en cours dans les zones les plus...

L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:38:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

Les habitants de la Louisiane et du Sud du Texas se préparent à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Laura mercredi soir, qui a causé la mort de 25 personnes à Haïti et en République Dominica ine.

Oil hits five-month highs as US producers cut output ahead of hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:19:00 +0200tert (en)

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 +0200nbcnews (en)

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 +0200financialpost (en)

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....

États-Unis: L’ouragan Laura s’approche des côtes de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:56:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations: les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mardi à affronter l’ouragan Laura , qui doit toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir. Le cyclone charrie des vents de 150 km/h.

Around 500,000 ordered to evacuate in advance of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:56:00 +0200israelnationalnews (en)

. 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 +0200nola (en)

With Hurricane Laura taking aim at the Texas state line, there’s little fear the New Orleans area will see the dire, direct effects of its winds and storm surge. But officials in the metro region urged continued caution and were still making final efforts to deal with any of the wind or rain that Laura’s periphery might bring.

As storms threaten Gulf Coast, here&#39;s what you need to know about flood insurance

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Although Tropical Storm Marco has weakened, Laura could deliver a big blow to the Gulf Coast, dumping 5 to 10 inches of rain across the west-central U.S. Gulf Coast near the Texas and Louisiana border. Now a tropical storm, Laura is expected to become a hurricane before slamming into the region on Wednesday or Thursday.

Houston in crosshairs of Hurricane Laura, forecast to be major storm by landfall - Reuters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:41:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

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)....

L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:32:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

La Nouvelle-Orléans (Etats-Unis) (AFP) - Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations: les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient à affronter l'ouragan Laura dont les vents ultra-violents devaient toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir.

États-Unis: L’ouragan Laura s’approche des côtes de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:31:00 +020024heures (fr)

Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations: les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient mardi à affronter l’ouragan Laura , qui doit toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir. Le cyclone charrie des vents de 150 km/h.

REUTERS - UPDATE 1-Brent prices rise on U.S. output cuts, China trade deal hopes

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:29:00 +0200nampa (en)

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....

L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:26:00 +0200lepetitjournal (fr)

Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations: les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient à affronter l'ouragan Laura dont les vents ultra-violents devaient toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir. Laura, qui charriait des vents soufflant à 150 km/h....

L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:24:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations: les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient à affronter l'ouragan Laura dont les vents ultra-violents devaient toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir. Laura, qui charriait des vents soufflant à 150 km/h....

Crude oil prices hold on to gains

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:23:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

L’ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s’approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:12:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(La Nouvelle-Orléans) Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations : les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient à affronter l’ouragan Laura dont les vents ultra-violents devaient toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir. Gianrigo MARLETTA et Cyril JULIEN à Washington Agence France-Presse.

Crude oil prices hold on to gains

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:11:00 +0200thestandard-hk (en)

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 +0200cnn-special (en)

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.

L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:09:00 +0200notretemps (fr)

Sacs de sable devant les portes, fenêtres claquemurées, évacuations: les habitants de la Louisiane et du sud du Texas se préparaient à affronter l'ouragan Laura dont les vents ultra-violents devaient toucher les côtes américaines mercredi soir. Laura, qui charriait des vents soufflant à 150 km/h....

Hurricane Laura forces 585,000 evacuations from Texas and Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:08:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura could 'turbo-charge' into 115mph Category 3 storm before hitting Texas and Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:05:00 +0200dailymail (en)

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,....

25/08 - L'ouragan Laura aux vents ultra-violents s'approche de la Louisiane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200lamanchelibre (fr)

Laura , qui charriait des vents soufflant à 150 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), a causé la mort de 25 personnes à Haïti et en République Dominica ine et provoqué d'importantes inondations. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des....

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm close to Category 2 strength

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +0200wftv (en)

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.

Indiana Task Force 1 heads to Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200wishtv (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200zawya-palestine (en)

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 +0200dhakatribune (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura Threatens the U.S. With an $18 Billion Disaster

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is poised to become a roof-ripping Category 3 storm when it comes ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast 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.

Brazos County Brazos County prepares for Hurricane Laura evacuees Halle Jones 9:39 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:31:00 +0200kxxv (en)

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.

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:27:00 +0200skynet (fr)

Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et sud-est du Texas que l'ouragan devrait toucher dans la soirée de mercredi, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). Le NHC, basé à Miami, a mis en garde contre des crues soudaines et des....

Hurricane Laura forecast to have 120 mph winds at landfall in southwest Louisiana; see latest track

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

"Crude oil prices gained, dragged higher by surging gasoline futures as Hurricane Laura heads towards the US Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make landfall on Thursday [Aug. 27] as a category three hurricane," ANZ analysts said in a note Aug. 26. The back-to-back tropical storms Marco and Laura has seen upstream operators shut about 1.

Laura 10 p.m. forecast update - Tuesday, Aug. 25

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:18:00 +0200wafb (en)

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....

L’ouragan Laura, avec des vents à 120 km/h, s’approche des côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:16:00 +0200lacapitale (fr)

L’ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de Covid-19. Des évacuations étaient en cours dans les zones les plus exposées. Cette nuit et mercredi, il y aura beaucoup de vent et les rafales dépasseront les 70 km/h.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm close to Category 2 strength

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:15:00 +0200krmg (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Along with evacuation orders and other storm preparations, some Houston-area schools, districts and colleges will remain closed in the coming days with the looming threat of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco. Here’s a list of educational institutions that have announced....

Texas, Louisiana brace for Hurricane Laura; 500,000 ordered to evacuate

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:08:00 +0200business-standard (en)

of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season Tuesday morning and is expected to intensify over the Gulf of Mexico and become a major hurricane prior to striking the upper or southwest Louisiana coasts late Wednesday or early Thursday. More than 3,85,000 residents were ordered to evacute in and another 2,00,000 in Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura continues to strengthen; Texas, Louisiana brace for impact

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200foxnews (en)

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 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A Hurricane Warning is now in effect along the western Louisiana and eastern Texas coast after Laura strengthened to hurricane status Tuesday. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for Houston. The storm is expected to grow into a supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds....

Hurricane Laura gets Stronger

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:05:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

Hi, I’m Chief Meteorologist Jason Smith with an update on you forecast on this Tuesday. Tropical Storm Marco is now a remnant low, but we are still dealing with its moisture, along with the outer rain banding from Hurricane Laura . Hurricane Laura has strengthened over the Gulf today and may rapidly intensify tonight and Wednesday.

NASA gathers nighttime images of Laura becoming a Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:05:00 +0200phys (en)

. 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 +0200live5news (en)

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 +0200wafb (en)

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 Strengthens En Route To U.S. Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200patch (en)

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 04:54:00 +0200lameuse (fr)

L’ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de Covid-19. Des évacuations étaient en cours dans les zones les plus exposées. Cette nuit et mercredi, il y aura beaucoup de vent et les rafales dépasseront les 70 km/h.

What the latest forecasts show for Houston

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

Laura is now a hurricane and is forecast to strengthen more before hitting the Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

Laura grew to a hurricane on Tuesday and is expected to rapidly intensify in the next 36 hours as it barrels up the Gulf of Mexico toward Texas and Louisiana. Hurricane Laura currently has maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, according to a National Weather Service , and is forecast to intensify into....

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Houston, threatens millions; 400,000 ordered to evacuate

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:53:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

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 +0200reuters (en)

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 +0200azcentral (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday that Laura will become a Category 3 major hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Brent rises on U.S. output cuts ahead of biggest storm threat in 15 years By Reuters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

© 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.

Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200Stuff (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200JakartaPost (en)

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.

'Catastrophic damage' warning as half a million ordered to flee Hurricane Laura Sky News

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:35:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

More than half a million people have been ordered to flee the US Gulf Coast as forecasters warned of "catastrophic damage" from Hurricane Laura - saying a potentially deadly surge could penetrate 30 miles inland. © Getty A family takes belongings from their home as the evacuate ahead of Hurricane Laura making landfall.

Hurricane Laura Strengthens in the Gulf and Rekindles Dread From Past Storms

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:33:00 +0200nytimes (en)

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 +0200nytimes (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura gets stronger as it crosses Gulf

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200al (en)

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.

Oil producers cut 84% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico output: U.S. regulator

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

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 poses biggest storm threat to U.S. oil output in 15 years

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

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 +0200reuters-uk (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura: Half a million ordered to evacuate Gulf Coast as forecasters warn of 'catastrophic damage'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:29:00 +0200heart (en)

More than half a million people have been ordered to flee the US Gulf Coast as forecasters warned of "catastrophic damage" from Hurricane Laura - saying a potentially deadly surge could penetrate 30 miles inland. Authorities urged the country's biggest evacuation of the pandemic after the storm....

BVSPCA and Wings of Rescue Save 44 Dogs from Path of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:25:00 +0200wboc (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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....

Houston area still under threat from Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:23:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200nola (en)

Hurricane Laura is posing a catastrophic double threat of Category 3 winds of 115 mph and storm-surge heights of as much as 13 feet that could push 30 miles inland along Louisiana's southwestern coast and possibly even farther inland along rivers. Though Hurricane Laura's landfall later this week....

Photos: Southeast Louisiana region prepares for wind, rain from Hurricane Laura as life goes on

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:22:00 +0200nola (en)

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) STAFF PHOTO BY MAX BECHERER Breixon Ramos,....

More than half a million people ordered to flee U.S. coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:17:00 +0200thehindu (en)

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 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday that Laura will become a Category 3 major hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Crude oil price increases After US crude production decreased by...

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:04:00 +0200en24 (en)

+ West Texas Crude and Brent Adjusted Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura hit the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico yesterday, prompting oil companies to evacuate staff from drilling rigs. 114 of the 643 oil platforms in the area And cut the total oil output by 57.6% or 1.07 million barrels per day.

Convention républicaine: une intervenante écartée après avoir relayé une théorie du complot

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:03:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Agence France-Presse. Mary Ann Mendoza devait s’exprimer au sujet de son fils Brandon, un policier tué en 2014 par un conducteur en état d’ébriété qui se trouvait illégalement aux États-Unis. Mais son intervention a été annulée après qu’elle a partagé mardi sur Twitter une théorie complotiste....

Tropical Storm Laura: Louisiana and Texas now face hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0200dailymail (en)

The National Hurricane Center projected that Laura will bring winds of around 115mph when it makes landfall, capable of devastating damage. 'The main point is that we're going to have a significant hurricane make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday,' National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Ed Rappaport said Tuesday.

Hurricane Laura: Half a million ordered to evacuate Gulf Coast as forecasters warn of 'catastrophic damage'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:58:00 +0200piratefm (en)

More than half a million people have been ordered to flee the US Gulf Coast as forecasters warned of "catastrophic damage" from Hurricane Laura - saying a potentially deadly surge could penetrate 30 miles inland. Authorities urged the country's biggest evacuation of the pandemic after the storm....

Ascension, Livingston parishes close waterways ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:53:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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&#39;s projected landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:47:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

People wait in front of the Galveston Housing Authority offices to board charter buses that will evacuate them from Galveston Island to Austin in anticipation of impact from Hurricane Laura , Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Galveston. Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP Nearly 600,000 people were....

Houston in crosshairs of Hurricane Laura, forecast to be major storm by landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:47:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

'Catastrophic damage' warning as half a million ordered to flee Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:44:00 +0200skynews (en)

More than half a million people have been ordered to flee the US Gulf Coast as forecasters warned of "catastrophic damage" from Hurricane Laura - saying a potentially deadly surge could penetrate 30 miles inland. Authorities urged the country's biggest evacuation of the pandemic after the storm....

Oil hits 5-month highs as U.S. producers cut output ahead of hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:43:00 +0200oann (en)

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 <LCOc1> 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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura heads towards The United States

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:22:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Nation 'Rapid intensification': Why Hurricane Laura could be so dangerous

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:20:00 +0200usaToday (en)

People stand in long lines before entering Costo to pick up supplies as they prepare for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other. Sean Gardner, Getty Images.

U.S. Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:16:00 +0200globalnews (en)

After escaping Tropical Storm Marco pretty much unscathed, the U.S. Gulf Coast is preparing for a bigger storm in the form of Hurricane Laura . Global News meteorologist Ross Hull explains where the hurricane expected to land and how it will strengthen.

Thousands told to evacuate Gulf Coast as Hurricane Laura nears

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:16:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Storm Laura has already brought rough seas and high winds in the Caribbean. Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in the coastal US states of Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Laura barrels towards them. The storm is expected to move from Cuba through the Gulf of Mexico, hitting both states by Wednesday.

SPCA Transfers Animals Before Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:14:00 +0200nbcdfw (en)

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.

Over 500,000 Americans Had To Evacuate This Week. Climate Change Might Be To Blame.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:04:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

TOPLINE. Hundreds of thousands of Americans were told to pack up and leave their homes over the past week ahead of natural disasters like wildfires in California and two hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, as concern grows that extreme weather will continue to worsen as a result of climate change.

Laura strengthens - still likely to become a major hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:59:00 +0200wbtv (en)

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.

An astronaut on the space station captured dramatic photos of Hurricane Laura barreling towards Louisiana and Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:52:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura , which has , is expected to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border on Thursday. An astronaut photographed the storm from the International Space Station as it headed towards the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Laura is the latest in a record-breaking Atlantic storm season.

Storm Surge: The Science behind This Year's Hyperactive Hurricane Season

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:52:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season has arrived and is living up to its name: Two storms, Laura and Marco, developed within the relatively small confines of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea area late last week. Their formation has already put the season halfway through the alphabetical....

Houston in crosshairs of Hurricane Laura, forecast to be major storm by landfall

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:52:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200cnn-special (en)

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 +0200nationalinterest (en)

"Hurricane Laura is rapidly intensifying and poses a major threat to communities in Southeast Texas and along the coast," Abbott said in a statement . "Texans in the path of this storm should waste no time preparing for the impact of Hurricane Laura and take immediate action to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.

Team of Thousands Ready to Respond to Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:45:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Customers are encouraged to stay storm ready following Tropical Storm Marco. NEW ORLEANS Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy Corporation has assembled a workforce of nearly 7,400 prepared to respond to Hurricane Laura , which is forecast to make landfall near the Texas Louisiana border late Wednesday or early Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane.

Hurricane Laura Threatens the U.S. With an $18 Billion Disaster

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:45:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is poised to become a roof-ripping Category 3 storm when it comes ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast 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 +0200wacotrib (en)

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 +0200malaymail (en)

Paul Humphrey, of New Orleans, loads plywood into his truck, to board a friend's home in preparation for the arrival of hurricanes Marco and Laura at Lowe's in New Orleans, Louisiana August 23, 2020. — Reuters pic. HOUSTON, Aug 26 — Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and....

President Trump amends emergency declarations for La., Texas ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:37:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200forbes (en)

TOPLINE. Hundreds of thousands of Americans were told to pack up and leave their homes over the past week ahead of natural disasters like wildfires in California and two hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, as concern grows that extreme weather will continue to worsen as a result of climate change.

Houston in crosshairs of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:35:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

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 02:35:00 +0200financialpost (en)

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 +0200krmg (en)

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.

Team of Thousands Ready to Respond to Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:32:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

NEW ORLEANS Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy Corporation has assembled a workforce of nearly 7,400 prepared to respond to Hurricane Laura , which is forecast to make landfall near the Texas Louisiana border late Wednesday or early Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane.

Florida Division of Emergency Management sends shelter experts to Mississippi

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:26:00 +0200news4jax (en)

3 Florida emergency management staff members to help set up shelters that comply with coronavirus health regulations. Three Florida emergency management staff members have been sent to Mississippi to help set up shelters that comply with coronavirus health regulations, as the region experienced....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines Le Point

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:22:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© Fournis par Le Point. L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest....

Houston in crosshairs of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:15:00 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

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 +0200reuters-in (en)

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 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

Paul Humphrey, of New Orleans, loads plywood into his truck, to board a friend's home in preparation for the arrival of hurricanes Marco and Laura at Lowe's in New Orleans, Louisiana August 23, 2020. — Reuters pic. HOUSTON, Aug 26 — Hurricane Laura could make a direct hit on Houston this week and....

'We need to be prepared': Hurricane Laura heads for US Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:09:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

NEW ORLEANS: Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on Tuesday (Aug 25) and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, after earlier causing 24 deaths in the Caribbean. Maximum sustained winds are near 75mph (120km/h) with higher gusts, the US....

Voluntary evacuation issued in U.S. Texas as Hurricane Laura approaching

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:06:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

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,....

First time riding out a hurricane? Longtime Houstonians offer helpful advice on weathering the storm

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:04:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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.

Astronaut and satellites see tropical storms Laura and Marco from space - Space.com

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:01:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Satellites have spotted tropical storms Marco and Laura as they simultaneously marched toward the Gulf of Mexico. After being downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm on Sunday (Aug. 23), Marco made landfall along the coast of Louisiana late on Monday (Aug.

Laura expected to become hurricane as it heads to US

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:01:00 +0200aa-en (en)

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....

Houston in crosshairs of Hurricane Laura, forecast to be major storm by landfall Reuters

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:59:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© 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.

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 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

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....

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:56:00 +0200startribune (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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 +0200kxxv (en)

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.

Voluntary evacuation issued in U.S. Texas as Hurricane Laura approaching

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:41:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

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 +0200msn-uk (en)

© 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 +0200upi (en)

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.

BC-BBA--Angels-Astros 1, 0656

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:35:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Astros beat Angels 6-3 in opener of DH caused by hurricane <<br /> 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 +0200nampa (en)

. 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....

Live updates: Hurricane Laura threatens Texas and Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:32:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

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 +0200theunionjournal (en)

The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season has arrived and is living up to its name: Two storms, Laura and Marco, developed within the relatively small confines of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea area late last week. Their formation has already put the season halfway through the alphabetical....

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 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

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 +0200shipandbunker (en)

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 +0200wkbw (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura Bears Down on Texas and Louisiana, Forecast to Grow

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:23:00 +0200ekonominyheter (en)

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 ea… ....

Hurricane Laura set to strike Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:20:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

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 +0200reuters-af (en)

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 +0200ksby (en)

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.

Nation South Louisiana braces for Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:17:00 +0200usaToday (en)

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 +0200antiguaobserver (en)

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.

Astronaut and satellites see tropical storms Laura and Marco from space - Space.com

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:11:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Satellites have spotted tropical storms Marco and Laura as they simultaneously marched toward the Gulf of Mexico. After being downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm on Sunday (Aug. 23), Marco made landfall along the coast of Louisiana late on Monday (Aug.

Hurricane Laura could hit the Gulf Coast as a major storm. Its sibling cyclone, Marco, made landfall there on Monday.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura is moving toward the US Gulf Coast as Marco weakened to a tropical depression once it made landfall, in this satellite image seen on August 25, 2020. Tropical Storm Marco made landfall in Louisiana on Monday evening. Hurricane Laura has strengthened and is expected to hit the Louisiana-Texas border by Thursday.

5 things to know about Tuesday afternoon's forecast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:10:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

Laura Looms: Gulf Coast Oil Refineries Brace For Cat 3 Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:06:00 +0200forbes (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura live updates: Storm expected to strengthen, forecasters say

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:04:00 +0200krmg (en)

Here are the latest updates: Update 5:20 p.m. EDT Aug. 25: Hurricane Laura is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane before it makes landfall Wednesday or Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm continues to strengthen, with the hurricane center reporting that maximum sustained winds have reached 80 mph.

Rescued dogs from Alabama take a flight to forever homes in N.J.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:04:00 +0200nj (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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.

Texas evacuates residents for Hurricane Laura as coronavirus poses new challenges - CNBC

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:01:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

"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.

National Coastal Louisiana residents brace for Hurricane Laura Maya Rodriguez 5:48 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:56:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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 +0200turkishpress (en)

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 +0200wxow (en)

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.

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:47:00 +0200nampa (en)

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Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:44:00 +0200ipreunion (fr)

Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et sud-est du Texas que l'ouragan devrait toucher dans la soirée de mercredi, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). Le NHC, basé à Miami, a mis en garde contre des crues soudaines et des....

Houston area still under threat as Hurricane Laura nears

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:40:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Storm Laura has already brought rough seas and high winds in the Caribbean. Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in the coastal US states of Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Laura barrels towards them. The storm is expected to move from Cuba through the Gulf of Mexico, hitting both states by Wednesday.

Half a million people people told to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:38:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A Hurricane Warning is now in effect along the western Louisiana and eastern Texas coast after Laura strengthened to hurricane status Tuesday. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for Houston. The storm is expected to grow into a supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds....

Storm Surge: The Science behind This Year's Hyperactive Hurricane Season

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:38:00 +0200scientificamerican (en)

The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season has arrived and is living up to its name: Two storms, Laura and Marco, developed within the relatively small confines of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea area late last week. Their formation has already put the season halfway through the alphabetical....

Thousands told to evacuate Gulf Coast as Hurricane Laura nears

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:37:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Storm Laura has already brought rough seas and high winds in the Caribbean. Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in the coastal US states of Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Laura barrels towards them.

People evacuate to get out of the path of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:36:00 +0200cna (en)

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 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

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....

Florida volunteers travel to assist those in path of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:35:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

. 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.

Nouveau désaveu pour les États-Unis à l’ONU sur l’Iran

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:28:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(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 +0200wkbw (en)

With Hurricane Laura intensifying, forecasters predict it could be a Category 3 storm or higher. Marco was minor in comparison. There's already trouble for low lying areas of the Gulf Coast. Storm surge washed away about 500 feet of a levee in Grand Isle, Louisiana. The National Guard put up sandbags to protect the island.

Mesquite to open reception center for Hurricane Laura evacuees

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:23:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

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 +0200missoulian (en)

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.

Live MAP: Track Hurricane Laura as it moves toward the Gulf Coast

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:19:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hurricane Laura , rapidly gaining strength in the southern Gulf of Mexico, is expected to make landfall between Wednesday night and early Thursday morning on the southwestern coast of Louisiana or the upper coast of Texas. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned Tuesday that Laura will likely....

Oil prices hit highest levels in months

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:19:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(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.

Laura looms: Gulf Coast oil refineries brace for cat 3 Hurricane

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:19:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

National Breached levees are a concern as Laura targets Gulf Coast Scripps National 5:27 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:17:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

With Hurricane Laura intensifying, forecasters predict it could be a Category 3 storm or higher. Marco was minor in comparison. There's already trouble for low lying areas of the Gulf Coast. Storm surge washed away about 500 feet of a levee in Grand Isle, Louisiana. The National Guard put up sandbags to protect the island.

US-weather-Haiti-Cuba newseries

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:16:00 +0200nampa (en)

'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 +0200wsj-en (en)

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 +0200foxcarolina (en)

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 +0200nbcdfw (en)

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.

19-year-old New Jersey woman charged in death of newborn

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:08:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

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.

With the Gulf as a runway, Hurricane Laura could hit Louisiana and Texas as Category 3

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:08:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura has formed and could strike the central Gulf Coast this week as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing 115 mph winds and up to 13 feet of storm surge in some places. The storm appeared poised to strike the border of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday morning, and officials ordered evacuations....

The path of TS Laura has shifted a little to the west

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:08:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

. 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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is poised to become a roof-ripping Category 3 storm when it comes ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast, threatening to inflict as much as $18 billion of damage on the region and potentially shutting 12% of U.S. refining capacity for months.

Texas evacuates residents for Hurricane Laura as coronavirus poses new challenges

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:03:00 +0200cnbc (en)

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.

Météo. L'ouragan Laura s'approche des côtes américaines La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h. Le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), basé à Miami, a mis en garde contre des crues soudaines et des inondations dans des portions du Texas, de la Louisiane et de l'Arkansas. Ouest-France

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:02:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© AFP PHOTO / RAMMB/NOAA La tempête Laura a été requalifiée en ouragan le 25 août 2020 et devrait toucher le Texas mercredi soir. La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h. Le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), basé à Miami, a mis en garde contre des crues....

Laura expected to make landfall in Texas or Louisiana as a major hurricane - Yale Climate Connections

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

were in effect across large parts of southeast Texas as of Tuesday morning, August 25. These included Galveston Island and Jefferson and Orange counties, which encompass the entire Beaumont-Port Arthur-Orange metro area. Laura had crossed over western Cuba Monday night as a tropical storm with 65....

Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200dcourier (en)

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 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

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....

Pétrole : le Brent au plus haut depuis cinq mois

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:55:00 +0200tsa-algerie (fr)

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....

Hurricane Laura expected to bring storms to Memphis area by Thursday, but path could shift

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:55:00 +0200commercialappeal (en)

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 +0200finanzen-ch (en)

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....

L’ouragan Laura, avec des vents à 120 km/h, s’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:53:00 +0200laprovince (fr)

L’ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de Covid-19. Des évacuations étaient en cours dans les zones les plus exposées.

NASA's Johnson Space Center to Close for Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:50:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

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....

Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:50:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura Forecast Advisory Number 24

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Half a million people flee hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura tracks toward US Gulf Coast after slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on Tuesday and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, after earlier causing 20 deaths in Haiti . "Laura has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts," the US National Hurricane Center reported.

Rescued dogs from the GBHS take a flight to N.J. to forever homes

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:48:00 +0200al (en)

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.

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:47:00 +0200lamanchelibre (fr)

Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et sud-est du Texas que l'ouragan devrait toucher dans la soirée de mercredi, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). Le NHC, basé à Miami, a mis en garde contre des crues soudaines et des....

National News Breached levees are a concern as Laura targets Gulf Coast Scripps National 2:27 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:46:00 +0200ksby (en)

With Hurricane Laura intensifying, forecasters predict it could be a Category 3 storm or higher. Marco was minor in comparison. There's already trouble for low lying areas of the Gulf Coast. Storm surge washed away about 500 feet of a levee in Grand Isle, Louisiana. The National Guard put up sandbags to protect the island.

Hurricane Laura grows stronger as storm takes aim for Louisiana-Texas state line

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:46:00 +0200nola (en)

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.

Brazos County Breached levees are a concern as Laura targets Gulf Coast Scripps National 4:27 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200kxxv (en)

With Hurricane Laura intensifying, forecasters predict it could be a Category 3 storm or higher. Marco was minor in comparison. There's already trouble for low lying areas of the Gulf Coast. Storm surge washed away about 500 feet of a levee in Grand Isle, Louisiana. The National Guard put up sandbags to protect the island.

Texas A&M Storm Expert Says Texas At Peak Of Hurricane Season

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200enn (en)

Some experts believe storms are forming later in the season as the Earth continues to get hotter. Two storms at once in the Gulf of Mexico is a rare event and presents unique problems, says a Texas A&M University storm expert. Robert Korty, associate professor in atmospheric sciences, said that....

Utilities Shares Fall as Storms, Wildfires Ravage States -- Utilities Roundup

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +02004-traders (en)

Shares of power producers fell as storms and wildfires threatened different regions of the U.S. Laura grew into a Category 1 hurricane Tuesday as it entered the Gulf of Mexico, where it is projected to strengthen into a major storm before making landfall on the Texas or Louisiana coast late Wednesday or early Thursday.

Hurricane Laura to strengthen more before hitting Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200wishtv (en)

, and is forecast to intensify into a major Category 3 storm or higher over the next day or so, with winds potentially reaching 115 mph. The center of the storm is located 510 miles from Galveston, Texas, and it’s moving at a rapid clip of 17 mph. A hurricane warning has been issued for portions of....

National Breached levees are a concern as Laura targets Gulf Coast Scripps National 4:27 PM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:40:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

With Hurricane Laura intensifying, forecasters predict it could be a Category 3 storm or higher. Marco was minor in comparison. There's already trouble for low lying areas of the Gulf Coast. Storm surge washed away about 500 feet of a levee in Grand Isle, Louisiana. The National Guard put up sandbags to protect the island.

Oil, gasoline climb to 5-month highs with hurricane nearing

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:39:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:38:00 +0200lemauricien (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:36:00 +0200notretemps (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:36:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Oil, Gasoline Climb to Five-Month Highs With Hurricane Nearing

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:36:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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.

Half a million people told to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:35:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

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 +0200nzherald (en)

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.

Hurricane NHC: Laura could become Cat. 3 hurricane at landfall Emily McCain

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:32:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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.

Laura expected to make landfall in Texas or Louisiana as a major hurricane - Yale Climate Connections

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:32:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

were in effect across large parts of southeast Texas as of Tuesday morning, August 25. These included Galveston Island and Jefferson and Orange counties, which encompass the entire Beaumont-Port Arthur-Orange metro area. Laura had crossed over western Cuba Monday night as a tropical storm with 65....

Météo. L'ouragan Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:29:00 +0200lemainelibre (fr)

Il a notamment mis en garde contre les vents violents qui devraient souffler sur la région la plus boisée de l'État, ainsi que sur les possibilités de tornades. Comparé à l'ouragan de catégorie 3 Harvey , qui avait provoqué des inondations catastrophiques et fait 68 morts en 2017, « ce sera un épisode plus venteux » , a expliqué le gouverneur.

Météo. L'ouragan Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:28:00 +0200courrierdelouest (fr)

Il a notamment mis en garde contre les vents violents qui devraient souffler sur la région la plus boisée de l'État, ainsi que sur les possibilités de tornades. Comparé à l'ouragan de catégorie 3 Harvey , qui avait provoqué des inondations catastrophiques et fait 68 morts en 2017, « ce sera un épisode plus venteux » , a expliqué le gouverneur.

L'ouragan Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:24:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de Covid-19. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et sud-est....

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:24:00 +0200estrepublicain (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, l'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h ce mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes....

Turkey grieves with Dom. Rep., Haiti, Cuba over storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:23:00 +0200turkishpress (en)

ANKARA. Turkey extended its condolences to the Dominica n 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....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:22:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:22:00 +0200journaldemontreal (fr)

NOUVELLE-ORLÉANS | L’ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le golfe du Mexique menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la....

Laura is now a hurricane and is forecast to strengthen more before hitting the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:21:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

(CNN) -- After battering western Cuba as a tropical storm, Laura has strengthened into a hurricane in the Gulf Coast and is expected to grow even stronger as it heads toward Texas and Louisiana. Hurricane Laura currently has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, according to data from a NOAA hurricane....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:19:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et sud-est du Texas que l’ouragan devrait toucher dans la soirée de mercredi, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). Le NHC, basé à Miami, a mis en garde contre des crues soudaines et des....

Hurricane Laura will remain east of Dallas-Fort Worth

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:19:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

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 +0200gazette (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Oil hits 5-month highs as U.S. producers cut output ahead of hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:18:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

L’ouragan Laura s’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:16:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

L’ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de Covid-19. Des évacuations étaient en cours dans les zones les plus exposées.

Metro Detroit weather: Several rain chances before weekend

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:16:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

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....

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:13:00 +0200dna-france (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, l'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h ce mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes....

Thousands evacuating Texas, Louisiana as Hurricane Laura heads towards Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:12:00 +0200globalnews (en)

. 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 +0200people-com (en)

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....

L’ouragan Laura se renforce à l’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200nordeclair (fr)

Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la et sud-est du Texas que l’ouragan devrait toucher dans la soirée de mercredi, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC). Le NHC, basé à Miami, a mis en garde contre des crues soudaines et des inondations dans des....

2 American Red Cross volunteers deploy to Texas, Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

“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....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:04:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Tropical storms’ effects light on Alabama coast so far

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:03:00 +0200al (en)

By Lawrence Specker | lspecker@al.com Tuesday brought a mix of relief and wariness to coastal Alabama communities as the second tropical storm in a potential one-two punch seemed on track to pass by without doing significant harm. “I don’t write anything off until after it has passed,” said Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier.

Hurricane Laura a bit stronger as it crosses Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:03:00 +0200al (en)

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.

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:02:00 +0200leprogres (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, l'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h ce mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:01:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

La Nouvelle-Orléans (Etats-Unis) (AFP) - L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des....

US Gulf tanker rates continue to rise amid hurricanes

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:59:00 +0200tradewindsnews (en)

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 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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....

L’ouragan Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:52:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. 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 +0200ledauphine (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, l'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h ce mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes....

Laura 4 p.m. forecast update - Tuesday, Aug. 25

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:50:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

22:46 Météo L'ouragan Laura menace les Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:47:00 +0200cnews (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Evacuations Near Houston as Texas Prepares

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:47:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Hurricane Laura could become a major Category 3 storm. Laura strengthened from a tropical storm into a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday morning as it cut through the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the coasts of Louisiana and Texas, where officials have told more than 500,000 people to evacuate before landfall, which is expected early Thursday.

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:45:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

L’ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. L’ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les....

Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

NextEra Energy : FPL sends first wave of crews to Louisiana, Texas to support power restoration following Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:44:00 +02004-traders (en)

JUNO BEACH, Fla. - For the second time in a month, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today deployed employees and contractors to support power restoration following a hurricane. A first wave of more than 300 employees and contractors will assist Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Texas with their....

Laura is now a hurricane and is forecast to strengthen more before hitting the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:42:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

(CNN) -- After battering western Cuba as a tropical storm, Laura has strengthened into a hurricane in the Gulf Coast and is expected to grow even stronger as it heads toward Texas and Louisiana. Hurricane Laura currently has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, according to data from a NOAA hurricane....

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:39:00 +0200samoaobserver (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Haiti: Tropical Storm Laura - Situation Report No. 3, As of 25 August 2020, 12 noon

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:38:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

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.

Cuba launches recovery efforts in wake of tropical storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:37:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

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....

18h58 Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines AFP

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:35:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Crews trim tree limbs as part of last minute preps for Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:35:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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.

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:32:00 +0200lepetitjournal (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:31:00 +0200sciencesetavenir (fr)

L'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique menace les Etats américains du Texas et de la Louisiane déjà aux prises avec la pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et....

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:29:00 +0200republicain-lorrain (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, l'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h ce mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes....

WATCH LIVE: Montgomery County Judge holds briefing as Hurricane Laura looms in Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:29:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200azcentral (en)

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.

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:23:00 +0200lalsace (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, l'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h ce mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes....

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:21:00 +0200vosgesmatin (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, l'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h ce mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes....

Newsdeck: Hurricane Laura takes aim at Houston, threatens millions; 400,000 ordered to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:21:00 +0200dailymaverick (en)

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 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200independent-ie (en)

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 +0200news-herald (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Devenu un ouragan, Laura s'approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:19:00 +0200LeBien (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, l'ouragan Laura qui charrie des vents soufflant à 120 km/h ce mardi dans le Golfe du Mexique, menace les États américains du Texas et de la Louisiane. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes....

Hurricane Laura takes aim at Houston, threatens millions; 400,000 ordered to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:19:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

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 +0200fox10tv (en)

(CNN) -- After battering western Cuba as a tropical storm, Laura has strengthened into a hurricane in the Gulf Coast and is expected to grow even stronger as it heads toward Texas and Louisiana. Hurricane Laura currently has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, according to data from a NOAA hurricane....

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200timesfreepress (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Oil Prices Move Higher On Hurricane Threat

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Prior to being upgraded to a hurricane, Laura was spotted from the International Space Station, showing how wide the storm is. The external cameras on the orbiting space research laboratory captured the storm as it was making landfall in Cuba on Aug. 23.

Désormais un ouragan, Laura s’approche des côtes américaines

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:16:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Gianrigo MARLETTA et Cyril JULIEN à Washington Agence France-Presse. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et sud-est du Texas que l’ouragan devrait toucher dans la soirée de mercredi, selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC).

Thousands told to evacuate Gulf Cost as Hurricane Laura nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in the coastal US states of Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Laura barrels towards them. The storm is expected to move from Cuba through the Gulf of Mexico, hitting both states by Wednesday.

After wreaking destruction in Cuba and Haiti, 'major' Hurricane Laura storms towards Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200thejournal (en)

STORM LAURA HAS been upgraded to a destructive hurricane, and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts tomorrow night, after earlier causing 20 deaths in Haiti . Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane.

Hurricane Laura spotted from International Space Station

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:13:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Prior to being upgraded to a hurricane, Laura was spotted from the International Space Station, showing how wide the storm is. The external cameras on the orbiting space research laboratory captured the storm as it was making landfall in Cuba on Aug. 23.

Strengthening Hurricane Laura prompts mandatory evacuations along Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:13:00 +0200foxnews (en)

More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and still more were ordered to evacuate low-lying southwestern Louisiana, where forecasters said more than 11 feet of storm surge topped by waves could submerge entire towns. “Heads up! Today is the last day to prepare for Hurricane # Laura .

Le pétrole, dopé par les tempêtes dans le Golfe du Mexique, au plus haut en 5 mois

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Les cours du pétrole sont montés à leur plus haut niveau depuis début mars ce mardi alors que la tempête Laura , devenue ouragan, perturbait l'activité des plateformes et menaçait des raffineries dans la zone du Golfe du Mexique. À lire aussi La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le golfe....

Oil prices rise toward five-month high on storm-driven output cuts

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200oann (en)

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 <LCOc1> 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 +0200nj (en)

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 +0200qnewshub (en)

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 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Storm Laura has already brought rough seas and high winds in the Caribbean. Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in the coastal US states of Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Laura barrels towards them. The storm is expected to move from Cuba through the Gulf of Mexico, hitting both states by Wednesday.

EVACUATIONS: There are all the evacuation orders in place in the Houston area

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:59:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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....

Oil hits five-month highs as U.S. producers cut output ahead of hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:58:00 +02004-traders (en)

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.

Satellites see tropical storms Laura and Marco from space

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Satellites have spotted tropical storms Marco and Laura as they simultaneously marched toward the Gulf of Mexico. After being downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm on Sunday (Aug. 23), Marco made landfall along the coast of Louisiana late on Monday (Aug.

About 30% of Gulf Coast refining capacity going offline

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(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....

Evacuations underway as Hurricane Laura beelines for Louisiana and Texas

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Laura brought heavy rain and flash floods to Jamaica , the Cayman Islands and parts of Cuba , and then to the Dominica n 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,....

Intensifying Laura set to slam US Energy coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is poised to strengthen rapidly and come ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast as a tree-snapping Category 3 storm, forcing residents to flee their homes despite the threat of Covid-19. Laura’s winds will likely peak at 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour as it comes....

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 +0200kxxv (en)

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 takes aim at Houston, threatens millions; 400,000 ordered to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200oregonlive (en)

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 +0200nampa (en)

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 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

(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 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

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....

Get the latest on Hurricane Laura with these sites and apps

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:38:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Authorities ordered more than 500,000 people in coastal Texas and Louisiana to evacuate before Hurricane Laura makes landfall. Tropical Storm Laura in the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, and it is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 storm or stronger when it makes landfall in eastern....

Florida Power & Light sends crews to Louisiana and Texas as Hurricane Laura approaches

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:35:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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....

Thousands told to evacuate Gulf Cost as Hurricane Laura nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:33:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Storm Laura has already brought rough seas and high winds in the Caribbean. Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in the coastal US states of Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Laura barrels towards them.

Hurricane Laura could undergo &#39;rapid intensification&#39; before landfall. Here&#39;s why that could be so dangerous

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:31:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is poised to become a roof-ripping Category 3 storm when it comes ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast, threatening to inflict as much as $12 billion of damage on the region and potentially shutting 12% of U.S. refining capacity for months.

Gulf Coast Refineries Rush to Shutter Plants As Laura Nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:31:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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 shutting in advance of Laura, affecting nearly 3 million barrels a day of capacity along the U.

NASA gathers nighttime images of Laura becoming a Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

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 +0200wsau (en)

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.

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 +0200ksby (en)

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....

NASA Gathers Nighttime Images of Laura Becoming a Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200enn (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura could undergo 'rapid intensification' before landfall. Here's why that could be so dangerous

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200azcentral (en)

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.

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Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200click2houston (en)

Forecast Update: Warm Afternoon, Prep day today for Laura late tomorrow night. Tropical Storm Laura is in the Gulf. The tropical system will start to quickly intensify and hit hurricane strength today. Expect typical Summer weather the rest of this afternoon. Hot and humid with highs in the mid 90s.

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 +0200wkbw (en)

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....

Georgia Power crews ready to respond to Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:21:00 +0200finanzen-ch (en)

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....

U.S. stocks notch record highs; Treasury yields rise

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:21:00 +0200bnnbloomberg (en)

​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 +02004-traders (en)

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....

Oil prices rise toward 5-month high on storm-driven output cuts

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:18:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

More than half a million people in Texas and Louisiana were ordered to evacuate Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Laura — as the latest forecast predicted the storm will slam into the Gulf Coast as within the next 48 hours. Laura was upgraded to a hurricane Tuesday morning and will continue to intensify....

Laura Expected to Touch Down Wednesday in Texas and Louisiana as a Category 3 Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:18:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

According to the National Hurricane Center , Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall in Texas and Louisiana Wednesday night as a category 3 hurricane, with winds up to 115 mph and a storm surge of up to 13 feet. The storm, which is traveling through the Gulf Coast, was moving west-northwest at 16 mph, according to the center's 10 a.

US / Laura strengthens into a hurricane and expected to slam Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:18:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Hundreds of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Gulf coast on Tuesday, as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into Texas and Louisiana as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. Laura passed Cuba after killing nearly two dozen on the....

'Rapid intensification': Why Hurricane Laura could be so dangerous

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200usaToday (en)

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 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200cleveland (en)

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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 +0200reuters-af (en)

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 +0200prnewswire (en)

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 +0200foxcarolina (en)

Temperatures heat up this week, as all eyes remain on the Gulf of Mexico. We could see some rain by late Friday into Saturday from tropical moisture associated with Laura . Watch for scattered showers through this evening, the a mostly dry night with lows near 70s for the Upstate and 60s in the mountains.

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 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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 customers to fly to or from the Gulf Coast to....

Houston’s hospitals juggling hurricane prep with COVID care

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:11:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200nola (en)

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.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Scattered storms today, lowering rain chance tomorrow

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:08:00 +0200live5news (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and and another 200,000 were ordered to leave low-lying Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana, where forecasters said as much as 13 feet (3.96 meters) of storm surge topped by waves could submerge whole communities.

Laura strengthens into a hurricane and expected to slam Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:52:00 +0200guardian (en)

Hundreds of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Gulf coast on Tuesday, as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into Texas and Louisiana as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. Laura passed Cuba after killing nearly two dozen on the....

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura forecast to hit Gulf Coast as a 'major' Category 3 storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200delawareonline (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 major hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Harris County issues voluntary evacuation ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts on Tuesday as Tropical Storm Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Storm Predicted to Become a Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:49:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Hurricane Laura could become a major Category 3 storm. Laura strengthened from a tropical storm into a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday morning as it cut through the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the coasts of Louisiana and Texas, where officials have told more than 500,000 people to evacuate before landfall, which is expected early Thursday.

Oil producers cut 84% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico output: U.S. regulator

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:49:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

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 +0200gazette (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

There’s a big hurricane headed toward Texas, and it’s a nightmare forecast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:47:00 +0200arstechnica (en)

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....

Feedback from the Field Roundup – Week ending Aug. 23, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:43:00 +0200farmindustrynews (en)

Corn conditions took a major dive in yesterday’s Crop Progress report as more information about the damage to the Iowa corn crop following the August 10 derecho wind storm became available through regional crop tours. For the week ending August 23, corn ratings fell 5% on the week to 64% good to excellent.

Coast Guard warns of port closures due to Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:43:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200nola (en)

Though Hurricane Laura 's landfall later this week is expected to be near the Louisiana-Texas line, New Orleans officials cautioned residents not to let their guard down since rain bands and wind from the storm could cause problems in southeast Louisiana.

USA: Hurricane Laura - Estimated Impacts Advisory 23, 25 August 2020 1000 CDT

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

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 +0200oann (en)

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 <LCOc1> 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 +0200oann (en)

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 +0200forbes (en)

Topline. Hurricane Laura is expected to become only the fourth major hurricane to make landfall on the U.S. mainland in the past 15 hurricane seasons when it hits the northern Gulf Coast either late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, while millions of Americans are spending Tuesday preparing for the storm’s potentially devastating impacts.

1:26 Storm Laura left and recovery began in Cuba

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:38:00 +0200plenglish (en)

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....

BSEE Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcem : Monitors Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Activities in Response to Hurricane Laura and Post-Tropical Cyclone Marco

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +02004-traders (en)

NEW ORLEANS - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Hurricane Response Team continues to monitor offshore oil and gas operations on platforms and rigs in the Gulf of Mexico as a result of Hurricane Laura and Post-Tropical Cyclone Marco.

STORM SAFETY TIPS: what Houston firefighters want you to know ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200nypost (en)

More than half a million people in Texas and Louisiana were ordered to evacuate Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Laura — as the latest forecast predicted the storm will slam into the Gulf Coast as within the next 48 hours. Laura was upgraded to a hurricane Tuesday morning and will continue to intensify....

Oil producers cut 84% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico output: U.S. regulator

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura has formed and could strike the central Gulf Coast this week as a category 3 hurricane, bringing 115 mph winds and up to 11 feet of storm surge in some places. The storm appeared poised to strike the border of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday morning and officials ordered evacuations....

Oil producers cut 84% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico output – U.S. regulator

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:34:00 +0200financialpost (en)

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.

NASA gathers nighttime images of Laura becoming a Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200eurekalert (en)

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 +0200wxow (en)

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 +0200people-com (en)

According to the National Hurricane Center , Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall in Texas and Louisiana Wednesday night as a category 3 hurricane, with winds up to 115 mph and a storm surge of up to 13 feet. The storm, which is traveling through the Gulf Coast, was moving west-northwest at 16 mph, according to the center's 10 a.

Officials: 500,000 People Told to Evacuate Ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:28:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

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.

La tempête Laura devient un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique L'Express

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:25:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

L'ouragan devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant mercredi des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et d'une partie du Texas. © Handout / RAMMB/NOAA/NESDIS / AFP Le NHC a mis en garde contre des crues soudaines et des inondations dans des portions du Texas, de la Louisiane et de l'Arkansas. (photo Handout/RAMMB/NOAA/NESDIS/AFP).

Golfe du Mexique : la tempête «Laura» devient un ouragan et menace la Louisiane Le Parisien

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:25:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Une double menace. Alors que « Marco », un ouragan finalement rétrogradé en tempête, s'apprête à frapper la Louisane, la tempête « Laura », qui le suivait dans le Golfe du Mexique, vient de prendre de l'ampleur. Avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menaçant là encore la côte américaine, elle s'est....

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 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© 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.

Hurricane Laura tracks toward US Gulf Coast after slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on Tuesday and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, after earlier causing 20 deaths in Haiti . “Laura has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts,” the US National Hurricane Center reported.

Hidalgo to urge parts of Harris County to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:21:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200bnnbloomberg (en)

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 tracks toward US Gulf Coast after slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200phys (en)

Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on Tuesday and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, after earlier causing 20 deaths in Haiti . "Laura has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts," the US National Hurricane Center reported.

Hurricane Laura prompts 385K evacuations before ‘life-threatening’ storm hits with 115mph winds and 11-foot surges’

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:18:00 +0200thesun (en)

People in Louisiana have recently had to brace for the impact of two major storms Credit: EPA. “The main point is that we’re going to have a significant hurricane make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday,” Ed Rappaport, Deputy Director of the said on Tuesday. As the storm approaches landfall, it’s power is only projected to get worse.

Plaquemines Parish lifts mandatory evacuation order

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:17:00 +0200nola (en)

Ahead of Hurricane Marco, Plaquemines Parish Council member Mark Cognevich places huge sandbags to shore up a levee low spot on La. 23 in Venice, La. Sunday Aug 23, 2020. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate) Ahead of Hurricane Marco, Plaquemines Parish....

Hurricane warnings issued as intensified Hurricane Laura approaches U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:16:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

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 +0200jdsupra (en)

As Tropical Storm Marco is expected to make landfall today on the coast of Louisiana, reports indicate Tropical Storm Laura is expected to strengthen to a hurricane before it makes landfall on the Gulf Coast late Wednesday or early Thursday. These unprecedented back-to-back storms are forcing....

Hurricane Laura expected to strengthen as it approaches Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:14:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

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.

À la Une: coup d’envoi de la convention du Parti républicain

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:13:00 +0200rfi-fr (fr)

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.

Residents catch a break with Marco but make necessary preparations ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:13:00 +0200wsvn (en)

Instead of hunkering down, many people spent the day enjoying the breezy weather along the New Orleans Lake. “I was just enjoying the breeze, the scenery, enjoying pizza and our daiquiris,” said New Orleans resident Eugene Jones. Unlike Marco, Hurricane Laura is posing a threat to slam the Gulf Coast as a category three hurricane.

Harris County toll road fees waived ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:13:00 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Along with evacuation orders and other storm preparations, some Houston-area schools, districts and colleges will remain closed in the coming days with the looming threat of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco. Here’s a list of educational institutions that have announced....

Hurricane Laura: What to consider when you evacuate in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:07:00 +0200wftv (en)

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.

Railroads dealing with double whammy of storms on the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:05:00 +0200rtands (en)

It’s that time of year when U.S. residents and companies on the Eastern and Gulf coasts keep a wary eye on the skies and spend time mentally and physically preparing for the possibility of hurricanes and tropical storms. This week, the Gulf coast is being walloped by two separate storms – Marco and Laura .

Hurricane Laura Moves Toward the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:05:00 +0200ekonominyheter (en)

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… ....

Etats-Unis : l'ouragan Laura arrive sur le Texas et la Louisiane, les habitants invités à évacuer

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:04:00 +0200metrofrance (fr)

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.

Laura se transforme en ouragan et devrait impacter les États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:04:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

La tempête Laura qui a fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en République Dominica ine, 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....

Texas cities evacuate, brace for Hurricane Laura to strengthen into major hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:57:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

Evacuations are underway along the Texas coast as Hurricane Laura poses the potential to intensify into a major hurricane before making landfall. Hurricane Laura was blowing winds of 75 mph in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico early Tuesday morning, moving north-northwest, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura could break record with U.S. landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:55:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

It would be the first time two hurricanes form in the Gulf of Mexico simultaneously, according to records dating to at least 1900, said Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach. According to FOX 5's Ryan Beesley, the shortest time on record between two continental U.S.

Motiva shutting down Port A refinery ahead of storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:54:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200nbc12 (en)

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 +0200patch (en)

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.

L'ouragan Laura arrive sur le Texas et la Louisiane, les habitants invités à évacuer

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:46:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

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.

Laura strengthens to hurricane status over Gulf of Mexico - Fox News

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:45:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Laura is forecast to reach the northwestern Gulf Coast as a hurricane late Wednesday and early Thursday with impacts including strong winds, storm surge, high surf and heavy rainfall expected,” the National Weather Service said in a statement . “Hurricane, Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches [have been] issued.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura forecast to hit Gulf Coast as a 'major' Category 3 storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:45:00 +0200azcentral (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 major hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Flying to or from the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Laura approaches? Change your flight without fee

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:45:00 +0200azcentral (en)

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.

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Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Along with evacuation orders and other storm preparations, some Houston-area schools, districts and colleges will remain closed in the coming days with the looming threat of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco. Here’s a list of educational institutions that have announced....

Gulf Coast Refineries Rush to Shutter Plants As Laura Nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura has formed and could strike the central Gulf Coast this week as a category 3 hurricane, bringing 115 mph winds and up to 11 feet of storm surge in some places. The storm appeared poised to strike the border of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday morning and officials ordered evacuations....

Gulf storms: Laura upgraded to hurricane as it heads towards US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Storm Laura has already brought rough seas and high winds in the Caribbean. Forecasters are warning of "life-threatening" storm surges along the US Gulf Coast as tropical storm Laura strengthens into a hurricane. Hurricane Laura is expected to move northwest from Cuba and hit the states of Texas and Louisiana on Wednesday.

Hurricane Laura updates: Parts of Southeast Texas under mandatory evacuation as storm expected to make landfall Wednesday night

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Residents in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas, were ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is forecast to make landfall Wednesday night as a major Category 3 hurricane with winds of up to 115 mph in eastern Texas. The mandatory evacuation order was signed at 6 a.

Around 1/2 million ordered to evacuate to escape Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:41:00 +0200israelnationalnews (en)

. 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 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Tropical Storm Laura became a hurricane Tuesday morning and is expected to make landfall along the Louisiana or Texas coast by Thursday morning as a strong Category 3 hurricane. WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said the latest projections from the National....

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique BFMTV

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:37:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

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....

Hurricane Laura is forecast to approach the northwestern coast of the Gulf of Mexico as a Category 3 storm.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200autonews (en)

Automotive retailers along the northern Gulf Coast in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama were preparing their dealerships for severe weather Monday. While Tropical Storm Marco has weakened, all eyes remain on Laura , which was upgraded to a hurricane Tuesday.

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:35:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine où la population se prépare à affronter un nouvelle catastrophe en pleine pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant....

Big changes in weather mean a busy forecast this week

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:35:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

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 +0200gulf-times (en)

Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on Tuesday and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, after earlier causing 20 deaths in Haiti . ‘Laura has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts,’ the US National Hurricane Center reported.

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine où la population se prépare à affronter un nouvelle catastrophe en pleine pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant....

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine où la population se prépare à affronter un nouvelle catastrophe en pleine pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant....

Hurricane Laura: What to consider when you evacuate in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

“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 +0200voanews (en)

The storm system known as Laura became a Category 1 hurricane Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to intensify as it hits warmer water, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its “Laura is expected to be a major hurricane at landfall,” said the center.

Hurricane Laura: What to consider when you evacuate in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:29:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

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.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to flee coast ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:29:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Hurricane Laura: What to consider when you evacuate in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:29:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

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.

500,000 ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura strengthens in Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:27:00 +0200thehill (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 major hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Hurricane Laura Approaches Gulf Coast Forcing Tens of Thousands to Evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:23:00 +0200claimsjournal (en)

Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surge from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall. The storm strengthened to a hurricane as its center moved....

Hurricane Laura: What to consider when you evacuate in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:22:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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.

Tracking Hurricane Laura and its potential impact to Mid-South

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:22:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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 +0200fox13memphis (en)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FEMA has requested Tennessee Task Force 1 to deploy to the gulf as Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura sweep through. TN Task Force 1 is a Type 4 Rescue Team with Water Capabilities to standby at the Office of the State Fire Marshall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura approaches U.S. Gulf Coast forcing tens of thousands to evacuate (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surge from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall. The storm strengthened to a hurricane as its center moved northwest o... 41m ago

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:22:00 +0200wsau (en)

(Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surge from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall. The storm strengthened to a hurricane as its....

Hurricane Laura heads to Gulf Coast with possible life-threatening storm surge

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:21:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura strengthens to Category 1 hurricane in Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:16:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

MIAMI (NYTIMES) - Laura strengthened from a tropical storm into a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday (Aug 25) as it cut through the Gulf of Mexico on a path towards the Louisiana coast, where officials have ordered evacuations. Forecasters said that Laura could become a major Category 3 hurricane late....

Hurricane Laura: Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:13:00 +0200globalnews (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:13:00 +0200thecourier (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

Hurricane Laura approaches US Gulf Coast, forcing thousands to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:12:00 +0200watoday (en)

Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surges from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall. The storm strengthened to a hurricane as its centre moved....

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine où la population se prépare à affronter une nouvelle catastrophe en pleine pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant....

Maps show what we can expect from Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200smh (en)

Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surges from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall. The storm strengthened to a hurricane as its centre moved....

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana PA Media

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:06:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© Jennifer Reynolds Window coverings are fixed in place in Galveston ahead of Hurricane Laura ’s arrival (Jennifer Reynolds/The Galveston County Daily News via AP) Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to flee coast ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:06:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Hurricane Laura: Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate U.S. Gulf Coast 5 hours

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:06:00 +0200cknw (en)

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 +0200dallasnews (en)

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 +0200theage (en)

Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surges from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall. The storm strengthened to a hurricane as its centre moved....

What we know about Hurricane Laura, barreling toward the South

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:04:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the United States coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

COVID-19: un millier de cas à l’Université de l’Alabama depuis sa réouverture

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:01:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(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.

Station Crew Re-Enters U.S On-Orbit Segments, Mission Control Preps for Storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:01:00 +0200nasa (en)

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.

National Laura strengthens into hurricane Alex Hider 7:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:00:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Hurricane Laura . Just after 8 a.m.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura forecast to hit Gulf Coast as a 'major' Category 3 storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:57:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 major hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

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Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:56:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Along with evacuation orders and other storm preparations, some Houston-area schools, districts and colleges will remain closed in the coming days with the looming threat of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco. Here’s a list of educational institutions that have announced....

Hurricane ‘Forecast Cone’ has alarming, little-known weakness

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200mlive (en)

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 +0200eveningtelegraph (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

Tracking Laura: posses bigger threat, cat. 3 at landfall; major storm surge, flooding, at least 115mph wind

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:52:00 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

New Orleans Residents Fill Sandbags Ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:49:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

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).

La tempête Laura devient un ouragan dans le golfe du Mexique et menace le sud des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:48:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

. La tempête tropicale, devenue depuis un ouragan, a provoqué de fortes pluies et des inondations en Haïti et en République dominicaine. Au moins 24 personnes ont été tuées dans ce dernier pays. Une rue ravagée après le passage de la tempête Laura à Saint-Domingue (République dominicaine), le 23 août 2020.

Hundreds of thousands ordered to flee coast ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:47:00 +0200wxow (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura poses biggest threat to U.S. oil in 15 years

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:47:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

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.

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200journaldemontreal (fr)

La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine où la population se prépare à affronter une nouvelle catastrophe en pleine pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s’approchant....

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:43:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine où la population se prépare à affronter un nouvelle catastrophe en pleine pandémie de coronavirus. Laura devrait...

Hurricane Laura approaches US Gulf Coast, forcing thousands to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:42:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surges from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall. The storm strengthened to a hurricane as its centre moved....

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:42:00 +0200theargus (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

Hurricane Marco weakens to Tropical Depression; Tropical Storm Laura forecast to become hurricane Tuesday Kahtia Hall 4:50 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:42:00 +0200wptv (en)

Tropical Storm Marco has weakened to a Tropical Depression. According to the 11 p.m. Advisory, Marco is expected to produce additional rainfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with additional isolated totals of 5 inches across portions of the north-central Gulf coast and Southeastern United States through Wednesday.

Tropical Weather FPL sending help to La., Texas as Tropical Storm Laura approaches Kamrel Eppinger

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:42:00 +0200wptv (en)

JUNO BEACH, Fla. — More than 300 Florida Power & Light crews will be deployed from several stations in Florida to restore power to those impacted by Hurricane Marco and those who will be affected by Tropical Storm Laura . Once they arrive, they will assist the utility companies in restoring power to local businesses and families.

Hurricane Laura approaches U.S. Gulf Coast forcing tens of thousands to evacuate

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:38:00 +0200reuters (en)

(Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surge from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall. The storm strengthened to a hurricane as its....

Hurricane Laura expected to be 'major' storm when it hits U.S.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:34:00 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Laura strengthened into a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, forecasters said. The National Hurricane Center said in its 10 a.m. CDT update Tuesday that Laura was located about 585 miles southeast of Lake Charles, La., and 620 miles southeast of Galveston, Texas.

Calcasieu officials issue mandatory evacuation ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:32:00 +0200wafb (en)

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.

Actus Feu fixé dans les Bouches-du-Rhône, l’Allemagne confirme l’empoisonnement d’Alexeï Navalny... Les 5 infos du Midi pile

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:32:00 +0200lechorepublicain (fr)

Feu fixé dans les Bouches-du-Rhône, 300 hectares brûlés. Le violent incendie qui a éclaté lundi à une cinquantaine de kilomètres de Marseille, brûlant plusieurs centaines d'hectares de végétation, est fixé, ont indiqué mardi les services de secours. Neuf cents pompiers --contre 1.

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

Laura becomes hurricane in Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft data indicate that Laura has become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, with higher gusts. We've got a humid airmass in place left behind by Marco, and that will mean soupy air all day as well as the chance of periodic rain.

Mail delivery suspended along Louisiana coast as Hurricane Laura nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:29:00 +0200nola (en)

A United States Post Office blue box is out of service for the impending storms at the corner of Green Street and Carrollton Ave. in New Orleans, La., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate) David Grunfeld Mail delivery has been....

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura nears Gulf Coast as a 'major' Category 3 storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:26:00 +0200azcentral (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 "major" hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:26:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. M ore than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

Major hurricane in the gulf; severe storm threat in WNY

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:25:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

For several days, there was reasonable speculation on the potential for a double hurricane whammy in the Gulf, with Tropical Storm Marco quickly followed by Laura . For two such cyclones to be in close proximity within a 36-hour period would have been very rare, and for a while it appeared both Marco....

National Laura strengthens into hurricane Alex Hider 7:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:24:00 +0200wkbw (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Hurricane Laura . Just after 8 a.m.

La tempête Laura devient un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:24:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

L'ouragan devrait se renforcer encore davantage en s'approchant mercredi des côtes sud-ouest de la Louisiane et d'une partie du Texas. 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).

Laura now a hurricane in Gulf; warnings issued

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:24:00 +0200al (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

NEW ORLEANS – Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:24:00 +0200pressandjournal (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:24:00 +0200irishexaminer (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

Hurricane Laura poses biggest threat to U.S. oil in 15 years

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

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.

Laura expected to make landfall as major Category 3 hurricane Wednesday night in Eastern Texas

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:11:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

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 +0200eagletribune (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:09:00 +0200dailyecho (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

Hurricane Laura poses biggest threat to U.S. oil in 15 years

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:07:00 +02004-traders (en)

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 ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:07:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Evacuations Underway as Hurricane Laura Beelines for Louisiana and Texas

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:05:00 +0200gizmodo (en)

Laura brought heavy rain and flash floods to Jamaica , the Cayman Islands and parts of Cuba , and then to the Dominica n 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 +0200impartialreporter (en)

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts as Laura strengthened into a hurricane. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and more were ordered to evacuate Louisiana, where forecasters said more....

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

NEW ORLEANS — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Heavy rain, gusts possible from Hurricane Laura in Arkansas

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

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 +02004-traders (en)

Aug 25 (Reuters) - Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening fierce winds and storm surge from San Luis Pass, Texas to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and prompting thousands to evacuate before an expected Thursday landfall.

Gulf storms: Laura upgraded to hurricane as it heads towards US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Storm Laura has already brought rough seas and high winds in the Caribbean. Forecasters are warning of "life-threatening" storm surges along the US Gulf Coast as tropical storm Laura strengthens into a hurricane. Hurricane Laura is expected to move northwest....

Laura moving across Gulf of Mexico, prompting hurricane and storm surge warnings

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Laura is forecast to reach the northwestern Gulf Coast as a hurricane late Wednesday and early Thursday with impacts including strong winds, storm surge, high surf and heavy rainfall expected,” the National Weather Service said in a statement . “Hurricane, Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches [have been] issued.

Le débrief du jour: Incendie d’un presbytère | Tempête Laura | Sélection des Diables

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

Deux corps sans vie retrouvés, un incendie ravage le presbytère de Bouillon, Roberto Martinez annonce la sélection des Diables pour la Ligue des nations: voici ce qui a fait l’actualité ce mardi 25 août. La nuit de dimanche à lundi, le corps sans vie d’un homme a été découvert dans une habitation située à Romsée.

Gulf storms: Laura upgraded to hurricane as it heads towards US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Forecasters are warning of "life-threatening" storm surges along the US Gulf Coast as tropical storm Laura strengthens into a hurricane. Hurricane Laura is expected to move northwest from Cuba and hit the states of Texas and Louisiana on Wednesday. It's on the tail of another storm, Marco, which has brought strong winds and rain to Louisiana.

Evacuation ordes issued as Hurricane Laura aimed at Gulf Coast in U.S.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200CBC (en)

Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont,....

School closures: Galveston, Brazosport, Huffman ISD cancel classes due to Hurricane Laura threat

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200cleveland (en)

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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200hjnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Le pétrole bondit, l'ouragan Laura dans le golfe du Mexique inquiète

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:51:00 +0200capital-FR (fr)

Le prix du pétrole bondit. Le passage de l'ouragan Laura sur le golfe du Mexique va peser sur la production et donc l'offre, ce qui fait bondir les barils de référence Brent et WTI. D'un point de vue fondamental, Moody's vient de publier une étude sur le secteur pétrolier et gazier expliquant....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:51:00 +0200news-herald (en)

NEW ORLEANS — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Hurricane Laura to make landfall in NW Gulf early Thurs.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:51:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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....

Hurricane Laura is forecast to hit the Gulf Coast this week. Its sibling cyclone, Marco, already made landfall.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Neighbors help Lafaille Katia (left) pick up a mattress at her flooded house the day after the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti , August 24, 2020. Laura is generating surf swells in parts of Cuba , the central Bahamas , and the Florida Keys.

SCHOOL CLOSURES: All the Houston-area schools, districts and colleges that will be closed because of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Along with evacuation orders and other storm preparations, some Houston-area schools, districts and colleges will remain closed in the coming days with the looming threat of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco. Here’s a list of educational institutions that have announced....

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Gasoline Rises to Five-Month High on U.S. Gulf Hurricane Threat

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is poised to become a roof-ripping Category 3 storm when it comes ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast, threatening to inflict as much as $12 billion of damage on the region and potentially shutting 12% of U.S. refining capacity for months.

Here’s Where Hurricane Laura Could Hit Hardest

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Parts of Louisiana and Texas are bracing for a hit from a major hurricane. Storm Laura became a hurricane on Tuesday morning and is expected to gain strength as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico. Forecast track and wind probabilities. This updating map shows the best predicted track and forecast winds from the storm.

Laura, now a hurricane, forecast to hit Gulf Coast as 'major' Category 3 - USA TODAY

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:49:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 "major" hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Port Houston to close as Hurricane Laura nears

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:48:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

The shooting. Police were responding to a routine disturbance call Friday when they attempted to arrest Pellerin at a gas station in Lafayette. He walked away from them, and they followed him on foot for almost half a mile to another gas station. Officers even tasered Pellerin, who continued to walk away.

Laura now a hurricane, forecast to rapidly strengthen

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:44:00 +0200wbtv (en)

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 +0200inquirer-com (en)

NEW ORLEANS — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Hurricane Laura poses biggest threat to U.S. oil in 15 years

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:40:00 +0200zawya-palestine (en)

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 +0200vindy (en)

More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and still more were ordered to evacuate low-lying southwestern Louisiana, where forecasters said more than 11 feet of storm surge topped by waves could submerge entire towns.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:34:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

August 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:34:00 +0200heraldguide (en)

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.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

Champaign, IL (61820) Today. Plenty of sunshine. High 92F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight. Clear skies. Low around 70F. Winds light and variable. Updated: August 25, 2020 @ 10:08 am; NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura ....

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 +02004-traders (en)

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.

Historical hurricanes that may compare to Laura at landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

Hurricane Laura poses a major threat to the Gulf coast of Texas and Louisiana in the middle of this week. The storm is over very warm water in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, and there is little in its way to prevent it from strengthening into a large, powerful storm in the next 24-36 hours.

Laura expected to approach Louisiana, Texas coast as major hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

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 17:26:00 +0200thegrio (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Hurricane Laura Forces Evacuations as It Barrels Toward Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200courthousenews (en)

Counties on the southeast Texas coast are ordering their residents to evacuate Tuesday as forecasters say Tropical Storm Laura is now a hurricane that will lash the area with driving winds and rain when it makes landfall Wednesday. The post Hurricane Laura Forces Evacuations as It Barrels Toward Gulf Coast appeared first on .

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 +0200wsau (en)

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 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

WASHINGTON, D.C .—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends to discuss the side of President Trump that the mainstream media fails to portray the caring side of President Trump who fights every day to deliver on his promises for the forgotten men and women of this country.

Hurricane Laura: Hurricane warnings issued as storm heads for Louisiana/Texas line

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:24:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200denverpost (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Storm Laura Set to Slam U.S. Energy Coast as a Major Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:21:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

On its current track, Laura will likely cause about $5 billion in losses, but if the intensity or track shifts for the worse, the total could run as high as $12 billion, according to Chuck Watson, a disaster modeler with Enki Research. About 10% to 12% of U.S. refining capacity could be shut for more than six months, he said.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:21:00 +0200wsaw (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Laura expected to move across southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday - U.S. NHC

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:21:00 +0200trust (en)

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....

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:20:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 25, 2020 at 10:09 am CDT By By REBECCA SANTANA and JEFF MARTIN NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding.

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

La tempête Laura , désormais ouragan, menace les côtes américaines après avoir touché les Caraïbes.

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Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200upi (en)

Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Laura strengthened into a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, forecasters said. The National Hurricane Center said in an update Tuesday that Laura was located about 145 miles northwest of the western tip of Cuba and 625 miles southeast of Lake Charles, La.

Gulf school districts close ahead of Laura's arrival

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:17:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200digitaljournal (en)

" Laura has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts," the US National Hurricane Center reported. "Significant strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Laura is expected to be a major hurricane at landfall," it added, warning of storm surges, flooding and torrential rain.

Gulf storms: Marco and Laura head towards US after ravaging Caribbean

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Louisiana residents are preparing for the arrival of two big storms. Two tropical storms are bearing down on the US Gulf Coast, with one weakening but the other expected to strengthen into a hurricane. Tropical storm Marco is forecast to bring dangerous winds and rain to the US state of Louisiana on Monday night.

Hurricane Laura poses biggest threat to U.S. oil in 15 years

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Hurricane Laura Tracks Toward US Gulf Coast After Slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on Tuesday and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, after earlier causing 20 deaths in Haiti . "Laura has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts," the US National Hurricane Center reported.

16:08 | OURAGAN La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:12:00 +020020minutes (fr)

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 +0200leparisien (fr)

Une double menace. Alors que « Marco », un ouragan finalement rétrogradé en tempête, s'apprête à frapper la Louisane, la tempête « Laura », qui le suivait dans le Golfe du Mexique , vient de prendre de l'ampleur. Avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menaçant là encore la côte américaine, elle....

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:10:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Hurricane Laura tracks toward US Gulf Coast after slamming Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:10:00 +0200pulse (en)

" Laura has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts," the US National Hurricane Center reported. "Significant strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Laura is expected to be a major hurricane at landfall," it added, warning of storm surges, flooding and torrential rain.

Laura 10 a.m. forecast update - Tuesday, Aug. 25

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:06:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200news-herald (en)

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 +0200fox19 (en)

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Other than the slight chance of a showers Tuesday afternoon and evening in the northeast corner of the FOX19 NOW viewing area the weather will be mainly dry until late in the week.Thursday. The dry weather will also be hot and humid with low 90s for high temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday.

Breaking News Here’s Where Hurricane Laura Could Hit Hardest Follow these forecasts from the National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service. Peter Aldhous

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:03:00 +0200buzzfeednews (en)

Parts of Louisiana and Texas are bracing for a hit from a major hurricane. Storm Laura became a hurricane on Tuesday morning and is expected to gain strength as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico. Forecast track and wind probabilities. This updating map shows the best predicted track and forecast winds from the storm.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:03:00 +0200cnbc (en)

Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont,....

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0200startribune (en)

More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and still more were ordered to evacuate low-lying southwestern Louisiana, where forecasters said more than 11 feet (3.35 meters) of storm surge topped by waves could submerge entire towns.

Laura declared hurricane as it moves toward Gulf coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

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....

Photos: Gulf Coast prepares as Hurricane Laura closes in

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns. Tropical Weather A kite surfer enjoys the wind in Lauderdale, Fla.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:58:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS -- Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

Delaware may see rain, wind from Hurricane Laura this weekend

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:57:00 +0200delawareonline (en)

Delaware and other neighboring Northeast states may see wind and rain this weekend from Hurricane Laura , which strengthened from a tropical storm to a hurricane Tuesday morning. According to National Hurricane Center models, the storm is supposed to reach the Northeast late on Saturday.

États-Unis: une convention républicaine sous de sombres auspices

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200rfi-fr (fr)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – Here are some of the most powerful images coming out of areas already impacted by Laura , from Haiti to Florida. MORE PHOTOS: Laura heads toward Texas Street vendors wade a flooded street during the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.

With the Gulf as a runway, Hurricane Laura could hit Louisiana and Texas as Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:45:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Laura has formed and could strike the central Gulf Coast this week as a category 3 hurricane, bringing 115 mph winds and up to 11 feet of storm surge in some places. The storm appeared poised to strike the border of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday morning and officials ordered evacuations....

Tropical Storm Laura upgraded to hurricane as it takes aim at Texas, Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:44:00 +0200nypost (en)

Tropical Storm Laura was upgraded to a hurricane Tuesday morning, as the storm swirled closer to the Gulf Coast, packing maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. Laura was traveling west-northwest at 17 mph and about 625 miles from Lake Charles, Louisiana of 8:15 a.m. local time, the National Hurricane Center said.

Laura Strengthens to a Hurricane Over Gulf of Mexico, Could Become ‘Major’ Storm

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:44:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

A girl wades towards her flooded home the day after the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti , on Aug. 24, 2020. (Dieu Nalio Chery via AP Photo) Laura formed on Tuesday morning and is expected to become a major hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, said the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in its latest update.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Laura aims at U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:42:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

NEW ORLEANS - Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane that forecasters said could slam into land as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding. More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas....

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:41:00 +0200dna-france (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco, rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

AFP - US-weather-Haiti-Cuba

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:37:00 +0200nampa (en)

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 +0200tennessean (en)

The Gulf Coast is preparing to take a hit from Hurricane Laura late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 "major" hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Hurricane Laura forms, bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:35:00 +0200wsaw (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

La tempête Laura reclassée ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:33:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

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....

Hurricane Laura takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:33:00 +0200syracuse (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Jennifer Reynolds/The Galveston County Daily News via AP.

Gulf Of Mexico Drillers Shut In More Than 82% Of Oil Production Platform shut-ins in the Gulf of Mexico have reached 82.4 percent of oil production, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement reported

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:29:00 +0200oilprice (en)

Platform shut-ins in the Gulf of Mexico have reached 82.4 percent of oil production, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement reported , with 56.92 percent of gas production also shut in ahead of two tropical storms heading that way. Some 281 offshore platforms have been evacuated as storms Marco and Laura make their way through the Gulf.

Laura is now a hurricane and is forecast to strengthen more before hitting the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:28:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

Hurricane Laura currently has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, according to data from an NOAA hurricane hunter plane, and is likely to become a major Category 3 storm or higher over the next day or so. The center of the storm is located 625 miles from Lake Charles, Louisiana.

American Red Cross North Texas Deploys Volunteers Ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:28:00 +0200nbcdfw (en)

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 +0200missoulian (en)

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 +0200ekonominyheter (en)

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 +0200msn-uk (en)

© Provided by The Independent. Storm Laura , that has damaged parts of Cuba and Haiti , has now been upgraded to a hurricane as it is scheduled to hit Texas and Louisiana in the coming days. Coastal states in the Gulf Coast were hit by storm Marco on monday, but are now having to prepare for the hurricane, which is strengthening on its way to the US.

Laura strengthens to hurricane as it barrels toward U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:18:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

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 +0200news_com_au (en)

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 +0200dailymail (en)

People planning on entering official shelters can bring just one bag of personal belongings each, and must 'have a mask' to reduce the spread of coronavirus, the order said. 'If you decide to stay, you're staying on your own,' Bartie said. Officials in Houston asked residents to prepare supplies in....

Galveston ISD closes ahead of Hurricane Laura's arrival

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:16:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

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.

Storm Laura upgraded to hurricane, to hit US Gulf Coast: meteorologists

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:16:00 +0200bssnews (en)

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.

Hurricane Laura tracks toward Gulf Coast. N.J. could get drenching rain from remnants this weekend.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:15:00 +0200nj (en)

Tropical Storm Laura has made it into the Gulf of Mexico as of Tuesday morning and strengthened. Forecasters say 'significant' strengthening will be possible before Laura makes landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday along the northwest Gulf Coast. officially upgraded Hurricane Laura on Tuesday....

Lafayette mayor apologizes for his response to police shooting of Trayford Pellerin: 'I recognize the pain'

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:13:00 +0200azcentral (en)

The shooting. Police were responding to a routine disturbance call Friday when they attempted to arrest Pellerin at a gas station in Lafayette. He walked away from them, and they followed him on foot for almost half a mile to another gas station. Officers even tasered Pellerin, who continued to walk away.

Multiple Benefits Suggest Steel Construction’s Time Has Arrived

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:13:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

A custom, steel-fabricated FEMA Flood Zone and hurricane-resistant main home, guest house and garage on the waterfront near Kiawah Island in Charleston County, S.C. showcase the possibilities of steel constructon. Tripp Smith Did you catch the news over the weekend? Hurricanes Marco and Laura were....

Les Etats-Unis touchés par un ouragan et une tempête tropicale en 48 heures, "un phénomène très rare"

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:12:00 +0200metrofrance (fr)

ATLANTIQUE - Devenue un ouragan, la dépression Laura doit frapper le sud des Etats-Unis dans la soirée ce mardi 25 août, moins de 24 heures après l'arrivée d'une tempête tropicale, Marco. Pour en savoir plus sur ce phénomène extrêmement rare dans le Golfe du Mexique, LCI a interrogé Thierry Dupont, de Météo-France.

Les Etats-Unis touchés par un ouragan et une tempête tropicale en 48 heures, "un phénomène très rare"

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:06:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

ATLANTIQUE - Devenue un ouragan, la dépression Laura doit frapper le sud des Etats-Unis dans la soirée ce mardi 25 août, moins de 24 heures après l'arrivée d'une tempête tropicale, Marco. Pour en savoir plus sur ce phénomène extrêmement rare dans le Golfe du Mexique, LCI a interrogé Thierry Dupont, de Météo-France.

5 things to know about Hurricane Laura, Marco and Cincinnati weather this week Moisture from Marco and Laura, two storm systems bearing down on the Gulf Coast is expected to make its way to the Cincinnati region this week. Weather | 6 mins ago

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:06:00 +0200cincinnati (en)

Yes, moisture from Marco and Laura , two storm systems bearing down on the Gulf Coast, is expected to make its way to the Cincinnati region by the end of the week. Summer heat will have us sweltering and dodging storms Tuesday and Wednesday before a cold front moves in lowering temperatures.

Laura, now a hurricane, forecast to hit Gulf Coast as 'major' Category 3 - USA TODAY

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:04:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 "major" hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Laura is now a hurricane and is forecast to strengthen more before hitting the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:03:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Hurricane Laura currently has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, according to data from a NOAA hurricane hunter plane, and is likely to become a major Category 3 storm or higher over the next day or so. The center of the storm is located 625 miles from Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Laura now forecast to become a major hurricane over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:02:00 +0200jis (en)

The Meteorological Service has: Discontinued the Flash Flood Warning for St. Catherine, Clarendon, Manchester, St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Hanover, St. James and Trelawny. Effective 5:00 a.m. today. Satellite imagery indicates that the showers and thunderstorms associated with Laura has drifted farther west away from the island.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

The decapitating cross winds that killed Marco are not present, so there is little to keep Laura from turbocharging. Nearly all the computer simulations that forecasters rely on show rapid strengthening at some point in the next couple of days. Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut....

Photos: Gulf Coast prepares as Hurricane Laura closes in

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:56:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns. Tropical Weather A kite surfer enjoys the wind in Lauderdale, Fla.

Golfe du Mexique : La tempête Laura est devenue un ouragan

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:55:00 +020024heures (fr)

La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine, 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.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:53:00 +0200washtimes (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

L’ouragan Laura s’approche des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:52:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

Une maison s’effondre dans une rue de Saint-Domingue, en République dominicaine, le 23 août 2020. ERIKA SANTELICES / AFP. Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine , la tempête Laura , devenue ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et prend la direction des....

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:51:00 +0200journaldemontreal (fr)

La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine, 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.

Galveston issues mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:50:00 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200thehill (en)

The tropical storm Laura has strengthened to a hurricane and is expected to grow stronger before making landfall in upper Texas and the southwest coasts of Louisiana later this week, according to new forecasts. The National Hurricane Center said in an updated advisory on Tuesday that aircraft data....

Nation Laura, now a hurricane, to hit Gulf as major Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:46:00 +0200usaToday (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 "major" hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Galveston orders mandatory evacuation

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:45:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

The Houston Chronicle’s Live Updates blog documents the latest updates regarding Laura and Marco , as the storms near Houston and Southeast Texas. The Houston Chronicle’s ongoing coverage is available to subscribers. Subscribe now for full access and to support our work.

Laura live updates: Tropical storm has become a hurricane, forecasters say

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:45:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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 15:45:00 +0200gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Aug. 25: Track the path of Tropical Storm Laura through images

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:42:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

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Laura, now a hurricane, forecast to hit Gulf Coast as 'major' Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:42:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 "major" hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:41:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

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 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(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.

Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Storm Strengthens to Category 1

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:39:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Laura could become a major Category 3 hurricane. Laura strengthened from a tropical storm into a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday morning as it cut through the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast, where officials have ordered evacuations.

Météo : la tempête Laura se renforce et devient un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

Après un passage meurtrier par la République Dominica ine et Haïti, la tempête s’accentue et s’approche des côtes de la Lousiane et du Texas. La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine, a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

The decapitating cross winds that killed Marco are not present, so there is little to keep Laura from turbocharging. Nearly all the computer simulations that forecasters rely on show rapid strengthening at some point in the next couple of days. Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Laura strengthens a hurricane in Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:38:00 +0200al (en)

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.

Golfe du Mexique : La tempête Laura est devenue un ouragan

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:37:00 +0200tdg (fr)

La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine, 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.

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:33:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

La conjointe de Donald Trump Jr et ex-animatrice au réseau FOX, Kimberly Guilfoyle, a livré un discours lourd et gras lors de la première soirée de la convention républicaine. (Charlotte) Deux mois après avoir mis en joue des manifestants qui protestaient contre le racisme et les brutalités....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:33:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

The decapitating cross winds that killed Marco are not present, so there is little to keep Laura from turbocharging. Nearly all the computer simulations that forecasters rely on show rapid strengthening at some point in the next couple of days. Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:33:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

La tempête Laura est désormais un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:29:00 +0200laprovince (fr)

La tempête Laura est devenue mardi un ouragan dans le Golfe du Mexique avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h et menace la côte américaine, 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 +0200nbcnews (en)

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 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

ATLANTA The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking Laura , which became a hurricane Tuesday morning shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm. Expected to strengthen until landfall, Laura has been upgraded to a category 1 hurricane as of 8:15 a.

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 +0200newsok (en)

. 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 +0200npr (en)

"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 +0200vindy (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings Monday at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand in Galveston, Texas. Ginger Herter, who manages the shop, was erring on the side of caution....

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:24:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:24:00 +0200missoulian (en)

The decapitating cross winds that killed Marco are not present, so there is little to keep Laura from turbocharging. Nearly all the computer simulations that forecasters rely on show rapid strengthening at some point in the next couple of days. Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut....

Tropical Storm Laura Intensifies into a Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:19:00 +0200voanews (en)

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 +0200dailynews (en)

The decapitating cross winds that killed Marco are not present, so there is little to keep Laura from turbocharging. Nearly all the computer simulations that forecasters rely on show rapid strengthening at some point in the next couple of days. “The waters are warm enough everywhere there to support a major hurricane, Category 3 or even higher.

Hurricane Laura: The latest on storm’s impact on Houston

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:14:00 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200azcentral (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 "major" hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

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 +0200azcentral (en)

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/ ....

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Strengthening hurricane Laura headed for Texas/Louisiana... Marco dissipates

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Laura is - as expected - is the big story coming out of the Gulf as the storm now has plenty of warm water to cross under favorable (atmospheric) conditions to strengthen through midweek before reaching the Western Gulf Coast Wed. night-Thu. Models have been pretty stable with a landfall pretty....

Laura live updates: Tropical storm has become a hurricane, forecasters say

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 15:12:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Martin reported from Marietta, Georgia. Associated Press contributors include Seth Borenstein in Kensington, Maryland, Melinda Deslatte in Baton Rouge; Kevin McGill in New Orleans; Jay Reeves in Birmingham, Alabama; Evens Sanon in Port-au-Prince, Haiti , and Juan Lozano in Houston.

Anticipating deadly winds, rains and storm surges, the governor of Louisiana told citizens that Laura could rival 2005's Hurricane Rita, one of the fiercest...

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

Curious residents in Key West, Florida, flock to the Edward B. Knight Pier on August 24 to witness the wind and wave action of tropical storm Laura as it passes well to the west of the Florida Keys. As tropical storm Marco made landfall, the Gulf Coast turned its attention to Laura, another system....

Storm Laura Set to Slam U.S. Energy Coast as a Major Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:10:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is poised to strengthen rapidly and come ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast as a tree-snapping Category 3 storm, forcing residents to flee their homes despite the threat of Covid-19. Laura’s winds will likely peak at 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour as it comes....

Tropical Storm Laura projected to become Category 3 hurricane near Gulf Coast Still a tropical storm for now, Laura passed Cuba after killing at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, where it knocked out power and caused flooding . 56 mins Weather

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:09:00 +0200cknw (en)

NEW ORLEANS — a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura May Strengthen to Category 3 Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

After some good fortune, the Gulf Coast warily watches an approaching storm. Tropical Storm Marco significantly weakened before making landfall on Monday night, largely sparing the Gulf Coast the “one-two punch” of back-to-back hurricanes that meteorologists had warned might pummel Louisiana and Texas.

Tropical Storm Laura forecast to be a major hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:05:00 +0200masslive (en)

Tropical Storm Laura has made it into the Gulf of Mexico as of Tuesday morning and strengthened. Forecasters say 'significant' strengthening will be possible before Laura makes landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday along the northwest Gulf Coast. By Leigh Morgan Tropical Storm Laura has made it....

Kimberly Guilfoyle livre un discours enflammé à la convention républicaine

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(Charlotte) Deux mois après avoir mis en joue des manifestants qui protestaient contre le racisme et les brutalités policières, un couple d’Américains a été lundi l’invité d’honneur de la convention nationale républicaine. (Charlotte) Officiellement investi par le parti républicain, Donald Trump a....

Laura becomes hurricane, expected to strengthen into major hurricane upon landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

Martin reported from Marietta, Georgia. Associated Press contributors include Seth Borenstein in Kensington, Maryland, Melinda Deslatte in Baton Rouge; Kevin McGill in New Orleans; Jay Reeves in Birmingham, Alabama; Evens Sanon in Port-au-Prince, Haiti , and Juan Lozano in Houston.

Laura live updates: Tropical storm has become a hurricane, forecasters say

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200krmg (en)

Update 2:09 a.m. EDT Aug. 25 : Tropical Storm Laura is becoming better organized over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a hurricane later today, , the agency said the storm, which had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph, was about 50 miles north of the western tip of Cuba and 765 miles southeast of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 25, 2020 at 7:30 am CDT By By REBECCA SANTANA and JEFF MARTIN NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of....

National Laura strengthens into hurricane Alex Hider

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200kxxv (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Hurricane Laura . Just after 8 a.m.

National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Laura has formed

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200msnbc (en)

03:05 NBC News' Bill Karins tracks the paths of Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura . Aug.

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 +0200kxxv (en)

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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 +0200buzzfeednews (en)

Parts of Louisiana and Texas are bracing for a hit from a major hurricane. Storm Laura became a hurricane on Tuesday morning and is expected to gain strength as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico. Forecast track and wind probabilities. This updating map shows the best predicted tracks and forecast winds from the storm.

Morning headlines: Rising stars open GOP convention; clashes in Wisconsin; Jerry Falwell Jr.'s whirlwind day

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

The southeastern Wisconsin city became the nation's latest flashpoint in a summer of racial unrest after cellphone footage of police shooting Jacob Blake — apparently in the back, as he leaned into his SUV while his three children sat in the vehicle — circulated widely on social media Sunday. The 29-year-old was hospitalized in serious condition.

Laura Becomes A Hurricane, Taking Aim At U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0200cnbc (en)

Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:59:00 +0200startribune (en)

The National Hurricane Center projected that Laura will become a Category 3 hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph (185 kph), capable of devastating damage. "The main point is that we're going to have a significant hurricane make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday," National....

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura May Strengthen to Category 3 Hurricane - The New York Times

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:59:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

After some good fortune, the Gulf Coast warily watches an approaching storm. Tropical Storm Marco significantly weakened before making landfall on Monday night, largely sparing the Gulf Coast the “one-two punch” of back-to-back hurricanes that meteorologists had warned might pummel Louisiana and Texas.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:59:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

NEW ORLEANS – Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200whittierdailynews (en)

The decapitating cross winds that killed Marco are not present, so there is little to keep Laura from turbocharging. Nearly all the computer simulations that forecasters rely on show rapid strengthening at some point in the next couple of days. “The waters are warm enough everywhere there to support a major hurricane, Category 3 or even higher.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:58:00 +0200tribtown (en)

NEW ORLEANS Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Tropical Weather FPL sending help to LA and TX as Tropical Storm Laura approaches Kamrel Eppinger 8:09 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:57:00 +0200wptv (en)

More than 300 FPL crews will be deployed from several stations in Florida to restore power to those impacted by Hurricane Marco and those who will be affected by Tropical Storm Laura . Once they arrive, they will assist the utility companies in restoring power to local businesses and families.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200dailybreeze (en)

The decapitating cross winds that killed Marco are not present, so there is little to keep Laura from turbocharging. Nearly all the computer simulations that forecasters rely on show rapid strengthening at some point in the next couple of days. “The waters are warm enough everywhere there to support a major hurricane, Category 3 or even higher.

Laura, now at hurricane strength, barrels toward U.S. coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200globalnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS — a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

NEW ORLEANS Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:54:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS -- Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

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 +0200ABCnews (en)

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 +0200qnewshub (en)

Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Monday that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours.

Forecast Models Agree – Laura To Become A Major Hurricane On Approach To The...

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

A very intelligent friend of mine asked me a reasonable question. Is Laura the most difficult storm ever to forecast? My response was not really, but I knew why the question was asked. For someone paying close attention to the storm, the hyper-awareness or “need to know” urgency may reveal aspects....

National News Laura strengthens into hurricane Alex Hider 4:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:52:00 +0200ksby (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Hurricane Laura . Just after 8 a.m.

Hurricane Laura forms, expected to make landfall as Category 3 hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:52:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

Hurricane Laura formed on Tuesday morning. Forecasters expect the system to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, making it our first major hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic season. As of Tuesday, the system is off the coast of Western Cuba and is forecast to enter the Gulf later this morning.

National Laura strengthens into hurricane Alex Hider 6:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Hurricane Laura . Just after 8 a.m.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200apnews (en)

The decapitating cross winds that killed Marco are not present, so there is little to keep Laura from turbocharging. Nearly all the computer simulations that forecasters rely on show rapid strengthening at some point in the next couple of days. “The waters are warm enough everywhere there to support a major hurricane, Category 3 or even higher.

Texas, Louisiana brace for Storm Laura as it threatens to reach 110 mph

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

As the threat of one storm subsided on Monday, another gathered pace, as the US Gulf Coast braced itself for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds in excess of 110 mph (177 kph). Laura is expected to crash into the US coastal region in the next 48 hours,....

Tropical Storm Laura emerges as biggest threat while Marco weakens

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:50:00 +0200foxnews (en)

is now the biggest threat as the system is forecast to become a major hurricane in the next 24 to 48 hours before it makes landfall Wednesday night or Thursday morning, with significant impacts expected from Southeast Texas into Southwest Louisiana. Life-threatening storm surge, hurricane-force....

Hurricane tracker, Wisconsin protests continue, coronavirus updates & more: What’s trending today

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:50:00 +0200cleveland (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Laura strengthens to hurricane status over Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:50:00 +0200foxnews (en)

strengthened from tropical storm to hurricane status Tuesday morning and is expected to become a major hurricane over the Northwestern Gulf of Mexico Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center reported. "NOAA Hurricane Hunter reports that # Laura has become a hurricane," tweeted the National Hurricane Center Tuesday morning.

Forecast Models Agree - Laura To Become A Major Hurricane On Approach To The U.S.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:50:00 +0200forbes (en)

A very intelligent friend of mine asked me a reasonable question. Is Laura the most difficult storm ever to forecast? My response was not really, but I knew why the question was asked. For someone paying close attention to the storm, the hyper-awareness or “need to know” urgency may reveal aspects....

Laura has become a hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:49:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200therepublic (en)

NEW ORLEANS Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:48:00 +0200hjnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:47:00 +0200news4jax (en)

NEW ORLEANS – Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

NOAA Plane Flies Over Storm Laura Churning in Caribbean

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:47:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

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 +0200wsoctv (en)

Martin reported from Marietta, Georgia. Associated Press contributors include Seth Borenstein in Kensington, Maryland, Melinda Deslatte in Baton Rouge; Kevin McGill in New Orleans; Jay Reeves in Birmingham, Alabama; Evens Sanon in Port-au-Prince, Haiti , and Juan Lozano in Houston.

Hurricane Laura forms, expected to become Cat. 3 later this week

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:46:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Marco is gone, but Hurricane Laura formed Tuesday morning and is expected to develop into a Category 3 hurricane and impact the Gulf Coast this week. Marco, which made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River on Monday night, is starting to dissipate, according to the 5 a.

Live Hurricane Tracker: See Latest Path, Max Winds for Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:45:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

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 +0200wxow (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

The Houston Chronicle’s Live Updates blog documents the latest updates regarding Laura and Marco , as the storms near Houston and Southeast Texas. The Houston Chronicle’s ongoing coverage is available to subscribers. Subscribe now for full access and to support our work.

Nation Laura, now a hurricane, to hit Gulf Coast as 'major' Category 3

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:44:00 +0200usaToday (en)

With Tropical Storm Marco out of the way , the stage is now set for Hurricane Laura to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 "major" hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:43:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

Martin reported from Marietta, Georgia. Associated Press contributors include Seth Borenstein in Kensington, Maryland, Melinda Deslatte in Baton Rouge; Kevin McGill in New Orleans; Jay Reeves in Birmingham, Alabama; Evens Sanon in Port-au-Prince, Haiti , and Juan Lozano in Houston.

Tropical Storm Laura, the 'main attraction,' looms after weakened Marco makes landfall in Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:42:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to become a hurricane Tuesday after rain from a weakening Marco soaked portions of the Gulf Coast on Monday. Marco was downgraded to a tropical depression late Monday night after making landfall about 6 p.m. near the mouth of the Mississippi River according to the National Hurricane Center .

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:42:00 +0200click2houston (en)

NEW ORLEANS – Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:41:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura strengthens into hurricane, expected to make landfall near Louisiana/Texas line

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:41:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:32:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

NEW ORLEANS - Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:31:00 +0200sfgate (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Hurricane Laura tracker: Deadly Laura to strengthen to Category 2 - latest updates

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:29:00 +0200express (en)

Tropical storm Marco has already made landfall in the USA near the mouth of the Mississippi river, but storm Laura is now predicted to be the strongest storm since 2005's Hurricane Rita - ranked as the most intense tropical cyclone on record to hit the Gulf of Mexico.

Les ouragans Laura et Marco se suivent de près dans le golfe du Mexique, un phénomène rare Monde - Publié il y a 14 minutes

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:29:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

Un phénomène rarissime. Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts sur son passage en Haïti et en République dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan ce mardi 25 août, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba . Elle devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco, passé, lui, d’ouragan à tempête.

U.S. Gulf Coast battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura will land as a severe hurricane - CNBC

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:24:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region. Officials urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours. Laura comes on the heels of Tropical Storm Marco,....

Morning headlines: Rising stars open GOP convention; clashes in Wisconsin; Jerry Falwell Jr.'s whirlwind day

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200missoulian (en)

As Tropical Storm Marco made landfall, the Gulf Coast turned its attention Monday to Laura , another system following just behind that could grow into a supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph and a storm surge that could swamp entire towns.

Tropical Storm Laura projected to become Category 3 hurricane near Gulf Coast 10 mins Weather

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200cknw (en)

entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday....

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:22:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

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 +0200wausaudailyherald (en)

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/....

First Alert Forecast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:19:00 +0200kswo (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

1 of 41 This RAMMB/NOAA satellite image obtained on August 24, 2020, shows Tropical Storm Laura moving west-northwesward south of Cuba (R) and Hurricane Marco in the US Gulf Coast(above)at 11:50 UTC on August 24, 2020 - Tropical Storm Marco strengthened into a hurricane with winds of 75 miles (120....

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:10:00 +0200egyptindependent (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the US coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

National/World News Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 5:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:09:00 +0200koaa (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Tropical Storm Laura . In it's 5 a.m.

National News Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 4:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200ksby (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Tropical Storm Laura . In it's 5 a.m.

Tropical Storm Laura forecast to be a major hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200al (en)

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 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

As Tropical Storm Marco made landfall, the Gulf Coast turned its attention Monday to Laura , another system following just behind that could grow into a supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph and a storm surge that could swamp entire towns.

National Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 6:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:03:00 +0200kxxv (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Tropical Storm Laura . In it's 5 a.m.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:03:00 +0200therepublic (en)

NEW ORLEANS Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Morning headlines: Rising stars open GOP convention; clashes in Wisconsin; Jerry Falwell Jr.'s whirlwind day

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:03:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

As Tropical Storm Marco made landfall, the Gulf Coast turned its attention Monday to Laura , another system following just behind that could grow into a supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph and a storm surge that could swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:02:00 +0200wftv (en)

In Waveland, Mississippi, a coastal town devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2015, Jeremy Burke said “our biggest threat down here is the storm surge.” When Katrina struck, “the wind did do damage, but the thing that put the nail in the coffin was the storm surge,” said Burke, who owns Bay Books in nearby Bay St.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:02:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

In Waveland, Mississippi, a coastal town devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2015, Jeremy Burke said “our biggest threat down here is the storm surge.” When Katrina struck, “the wind did do damage, but the thing that put the nail in the coffin was the storm surge,” said Burke, who owns Bay Books in nearby Bay St.

FOX 5 Storm Team: Laura Forecast to be a Major Hurricane at Landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:59:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

ATLANTA Marco has been downgraded to a remnant low Tuesday morning after making landfall around 6 p.m. Eastern on Monday near the mouth of the Mississippi River. The low pressure system continues to move further into Louisiana dumping heavy rain across the area.

Tropical Storm Laura to be a major hurricane at landfall on the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:59:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura projected to become Category 3 hurricane near Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:54:00 +0200globalnews (en)

entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns. The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday....

Laura to make landfall as major Category 3 hurricane Wednesday night in Eastern Texas

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:52:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

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 +0200tribtown (en)

NEW ORLEANS Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

National Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 7:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:49:00 +0200wkbw (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Tropical Storm Laura . In it's 5 a.m.

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura May Strengthen to Category 3 Hurricane - The New York Times

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

After some good fortune, the Gulf Coast warily watches an approaching storm. Tropical Storm Marco significantly weakened before making landfall on Monday night, largely sparing the Gulf Coast the “one-two punch” of back-to-back hurricanes that meteorologists had warned might pummel Louisiana and Texas.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200news4jax (en)

NEW ORLEANS – Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200wxow (en)

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.

Less rain, more sun and hotter temps ahead!

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:43:00 +0200live5news (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

In Waveland, Mississippi, a coastal town devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2015, Jeremy Burke said “our biggest threat down here is the storm surge.” When Katrina struck, “the wind did do damage, but the thing that put the nail in the coffin was the storm surge,” said Burke, who owns Bay Books in nearby Bay St.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:42:00 +0200gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Heat index forecast to hit 105 today on Treasure Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:41:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

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 +0200fox13memphis (en)

In Waveland, Mississippi, a coastal town devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2015, Jeremy Burke said “our biggest threat down here is the storm surge.” When Katrina struck, “the wind did do damage, but the thing that put the nail in the coffin was the storm surge,” said Burke, who owns Bay Books in nearby Bay St.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:41:00 +0200click2houston (en)

NEW ORLEANS – Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

National Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 6:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:35:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Tropical Storm Laura . In it's 5 a.m.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura May Strengthen to Category 3 Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:34:00 +0200nytimes (en)

After some good fortune, the Gulf Coast warily watches an approaching storm. Tropical Storm Marco significantly weakened before making landfall on Monday night, largely sparing the Gulf Coast the “one-two punch” of back-to-back hurricanes that meteorologists had warned might pummel Louisiana and Texas.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:33:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 25, 2020 at 6:13 am CDT By By REBECCA SANTANA and JEFF MARTIN NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of....

National Laura nears hurricane status Alex Hider 7:20 AM, Aug 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:31:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

The Gulf Coast appears to have dodged a bullet after Marco — once a tropical storm — collapsed into a post-tropical cyclone as it neared the Louisiana coast. But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that the region faces a more substantial threat in Tropical Storm Laura . In it's 5 a.m.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:29:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:29:00 +0200startribune (en)

The National Hurricane Center projected Tuesday morning that Laura will become a Category 3 hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph (185 kph), capable of devastating damage. "This storm is going to be intensifying all the way up until landfall ...

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:28:00 +0200sfgate (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:28:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

NEW ORLEANS – Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:26:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200dailyjournal (en)

NEW ORLEANS Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:23:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

NEW ORLEANS - Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:22:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Cesar Reyes, right, carries a sheet of plywood to cut to size as he and Robert Aparicio, left, and Manuel Sepulveda, not pictured, install window coverings at Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand, 2115 Strand St., in Galveston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Tropical Storm Laura expected to make landfall as Category 3 hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:22:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. Tropical Storm Laura will take center stage over the next couple of days, gradually gaining strength through the Central Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters expect the system to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, making it our first major hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic season.

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura Poses Bigger Threat Than Marco - The New York Times

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

After some good fortune, the Gulf Coast warily watches an approaching storm. Tropical Storm Marco significantly weakened before making landfall on Monday night, largely sparing the Gulf Coast the “one-two punch” of back-to-back hurricanes that meteorologists had warned might pummel Louisiana and Texas.

Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:20:00 +0200apnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.

U.S. Gulf Coast battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura will land as a severe hurricane - CNBC

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:16:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region. Officials urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours. Laura comes on the heels of Tropical Storm Marco,....

Weakened Marco makes landfall in Gulf Coast; Laura next in line

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:13:00 +0200upi (en)

A greater threat looms, however, in Tropical Storm Laura -- which is expected to be a hurricane by the time it arrives on the Gulf Coast early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center said in its 4 a.m. update that Laura was located about 85 miles northwest of the western tip of Cuba and 680 miles southeast of Lake Charles, La.

The Commodities Feed: Further hurricane related shut-ins

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:11:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

Energy. Oil markets edged higher yesterday with concerns over the impact from Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura in the US Gulf of Mexico (GOM). According to the latest data from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), a little over 82% of offshore oil production in GOM has been shut in, which is equivalent to around 1.

US Gulf of Mexico operators shut in more oil, gas as twin storms race toward coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:11:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

US Gulf of Mexico upstream operators have shut more production, the US’ Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said Aug. 24, as twin storms expected to make landfall virtually back to back raced toward the Gulf Coast. Domestic offshore operators have shut about 1.

Live Tropical Storm Tracker: See Latest Path, Max Winds for Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:43:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

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.

Incendie en Provence, Alexeï Navalny bien empoisonné, Ronaldinho libéré... Les 5 infos du Midi pile

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:38:00 +0200lepopulaire (fr)

Feu fixé dans les Bouches-du-Rhône, 300 hectares brûlés. Le violent incendie qui a éclaté lundi à une cinquantaine de kilomètres de Marseille, brûlant plusieurs centaines d'hectares de végétation, est fixé, ont indiqué mardi les services de secours. Neuf cents pompiers --contre 1.

Feu fixé dans les Bouches-du-Rhône, l’Allemagne confirme l’empoisonnement d’Alexeï Navalny... Les 5 infos du Midi pile

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:38:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

Feu fixé dans les Bouches-du-Rhône, 300 hectares brûlés. Le violent incendie qui a éclaté lundi à une cinquantaine de kilomètres de Marseille, brûlant plusieurs centaines d'hectares de végétation, est fixé, ont indiqué mardi les services de secours. Neuf cents pompiers --contre 1.

Gulf Coast Refineries Shutter Ahead of Storm, Gasoline Soars

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:32:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil and chemical facilities located along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast are shuttering, securing equipment or running through emergency protocols ahead of a strong hurricane set to rip through the region this week. Some of the largest U.S.

Only remnants left of Marco, but Laura expected to become Cat. 3 hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:15:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Marco is disappearing, but Tropical Storm Laura is expected to develop into a Category 3 hurricane and impact the Gulf Coast this week. Marco, which made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River on Monday night, is starting to dissipate, according to the 5 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center.

L'opposant russe Navalny empoisonné selon l'Allemagne, nouvelle bavure policière aux Etats-Unis... Les cinq infos du Midi pile

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:09:00 +0200lyonne-republicaine (fr)

Feu fixé dans les Bouches-du-Rhône, 300 hectares brûlés. Le violent incendie qui a éclaté lundi à une cinquantaine de kilomètres de Marseille, brûlant plusieurs centaines d'hectares de végétation, est fixé, ont indiqué mardi les services de secours. Neuf cents pompiers - contre 1.

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Laura Poses Bigger Threat Than Marco

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:01:00 +0200nytimes (en)

After some good fortune, the Gulf Coast warily watches an approaching storm. Tropical Storm Marco significantly weakened before making landfall on Monday night, largely sparing the Gulf Coast the “one-two punch” of back-to-back hurricanes that meteorologists had warned might pummel Louisiana and Texas.

Hurricane NHC: Laura to become 'major' Category 3 hurricane at landfall Emily McCain

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:01:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Laura is poised to become a Category 3 hurricane before making landfall Thursday, posing a threat to oil and natural gas infrastructure across the Gulf Coast. A hurricane watch has been posted from Port Bolivar, Texas, to west of Morgan City, Louisiana, in anticipation....

Tropical Storm Laura to be a major hurricane at landfall on the Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:56:00 +0200cnn-special (en)

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 +0200wptv (en)

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 Laura Expected to Intensify into a Hurricane Threatening Parts of the US Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:44:00 +0200voanews (en)

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.

Le Brent maintient le cap

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:34:00 +0200liberte-algerie (fr)

Les cours pétroliers mondiaux maintenaient le cap dans la journée d’hier, évoluant plutôt à la hausse sous l’effet notamment de facteurs climatiques nouveaux et de la faiblesse du billet vert, la monnaie de paiement essentielle sur le marché pétrolier.

U.S. Gulf battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura to land as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:30:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Jonathan Allen and Brad Brooks. (Reuters) - Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Monday that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours.

Marco collapses after making landfall, but threat looms from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:30:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Tropical Storm Marco weakened to a tropical depression Monday night after making landfall near the Mississippi River — but officials along the Gulf of Mexico were bracing for another storm, Laura , that is expected to become a hurricane. Marco made landfall around 6 p.m. local time as a tropical storm, and just before 10 p.

U.S. Gulf Coast battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura will land as a severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:27:00 +0200cnbc (en)

Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region. Officials urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours. Laura comes on the heels of Tropical Storm Marco,....

Only remnants left of Marco, but Laura expected to become Cat. 3 hurricane on Tuesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:15:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Marco is disappearing but Tropical Storm Laura is expected to develop into a Category 3 hurricane Tuesday and impact the Gulf Coast. Marco, which made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River on Monday night, is starting to dissipate, according to the 5 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:11:00 +0200lecourrier (fr)

Le fait que deux ouragans, ou phénomènes météorologiques proches, se suivent d'aussi près dans le Golfe du Mexique est extrêmement rare, selon les spécialistes. Se déplaçant d'est en ouest le long de la côte sud de Cuba , la tempête Laura a provoqué de fortes pluies et des submersions côtières à....

Heat & humidity on the rise for your Tuesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0200fox19 (en)

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Other than the slight chance of a showers Tuesday afternoon and evening in the northeast corner of the FOX19 NOW viewing area the weather will be mainly dry until late in the week.Thursday. The dry weather will also be hot and humid with low 90s for high temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Laura moving toward Gulf of Mexico, expected to strengthen into hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:59:00 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

for Tuesday, August 25, 2020. NATIONAL SUMMARY. As rain from Marco continues to drench the central Gulf. Coast states today, Laura will be gaining strength over the. warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Laura is expected to make. landfall as a hurricane along the Louisiana or southeastern. Texas coast at midweek.

Oil: Disruptive events and mixed data cloud outlook for oil

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:44:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

A jump last week in the US rig count and mixed data on Covid-19 infections (with the US appearing to stabilize while parts of Europe and Asia trend up) are having a muted negative effect on oil this week, thanks in part to possible disruption from two separate hurricanes moving into the US Gulf Coast region.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Rain chances increase Tuesday, but drier weather towards mid-week.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:41:00 +0200live5news (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The rain chance increases again Tuesday morning and in the afternoon. Have the umbrella handy once again although it shouldn’t be as wet as Monday. The clouds should hold the temperatures down to start Tuesday. The morning’s temps will range from them mid to upper 70s. Highs should peak in the upper 80s.

Marco collapses after making landfall, but threat looms from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:25:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Tropical Storm Marco weakened to a tropical depression Monday night after making landfall near the Mississippi River — but officials along the Gulf of Mexico were bracing for another storm, Laura , that is expected to become a hurricane. Marco made landfall around 6 p.m. local time as a tropical storm, and just before 10 p.

Laura prepares to become a hurricane as it heads toward the US but Marco gets downgraded

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:15:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

Laura had winds of 65 mph overnight as it impacted Western Cuba as a tropical storm, but it is expected to become a hurricane Tuesday as it moves west northwest at 20 mph. Parts of Louisiana and Texas are on alert for the arrival of the storm that could reach the states as a Category […] The post....

European stocks climb as China, US signal progress on trade deal

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:54:00 +0200irishtimes (en)

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 +0200wsau (en)

(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,....

08:16 La tempête Laura traverse Cuba vers les États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:47:00 +0200lesoirdalgerie (fr)

Déjà menacé par Marco, le sud des États-Unis doit aussi se préparer pour le passage de Laura , qui a déjà fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine. Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un....

Gulf of Mexico operators evacuating workers due to storm Marco. Awaiting storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:27:00 +0200offshore-energy (en)

Oil and gas operators in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico have evacuated over 40 per cent of production platforms as a result of Tropical Storm Marco and ahead of the arrival of a second storm – Tropical Storm Laura . The post Gulf of Mexico operators evacuating workers due to storm Marco. Awaiting storm Laura appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis Paris Match

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:20:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l'ouest de Cuba . © REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini. Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête....

PHOTOS | Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:09:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco, rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

Hurricane NHC: Laura could strengthen into hurricane Tuesday Emily McCain

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:59:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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.

Règle, Britannia … sans les mots

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:41:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

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.

Tuesday morning news briefing: Rule, Britannia... without the words

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:40:00 +0200telegraph (en)

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.

La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:34:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

Danger La tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a atteint Cuba dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi, sans provoquer de dommages importants. Elle devrait ensuite prendre la direction des États-Unis, qui attendent aussi l’ouragan Marco.

Immigration: 22 bodies recovered off the coast of Zwara, Libya

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:28:00 +0200tvm (en)

The International Organization for Migration said that the bodies of 22 immigrants were recovered and brought onto land in Zwara, Libya. Reportedly, these immigrants were probably on board a boat that sank last week. On Wednesday, the United Nations refugee agency said that at least 45 immigrants,....

La tempête tropicale Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:12:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

Une maison s’effondre dans une rue de Saint-Domingue, en République dominicaine, le 23 août 2020. ERIKA SANTELICES / AFP. Après avoir fait au moins vingt-quatre morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine , la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé, lundi 24 août,....

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0200parismatch (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l'ouest de Cuba . Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura, qui devrait devenir un....

National Hurricane watch issued for Gulf Coast ahead of Laura The Associated Press & Scripps National

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0200kxxv (en)

The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for sections of the Gulf Coast as Louisiana and Texas prepares for a second tropical system this week. Tropical Storm Laura , which had top winds of 65 MPH as of 11 p.m. ET Monday, is expected to turn into the Gulf of Mexico and strengthen into a hurricane.

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:52:00 +0200leprogres (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco, rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:48:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l'ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco, rétrogradé d'ouragan à tempête.

La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba après avoir fait douze morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:48:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

RICARDO ROJAS / REUTERS. Le fait que deux ouragans, ou phénomènes météorologiques proches, se suivent d'aussi près dans le Golfe du Mexique est extrêmement rare, selon les médias américains. La tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan dimanche 23 août avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h qui sont....

Tropical Storm Marco brings rough surf, no flooding, to Dauphin Island

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:48:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

DAUPHIN ISLAND, ALA. (WALA)- As Tropical Storm Marco fizzled out, Dauphin Island stood strong. The barrier island, known for taking a bunch of tropical poundings, doing just fine Monday night. The big surf from the storm brought in spectators and thrill seekers, like surfers riding the waves.

Léogâne : les 510 ans de la Sainte-Rose célébrés sous les eaux

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:35:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

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 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

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 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HOUSTON, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- All tropical storm warnings for the Gulf Coast have been discontinued as Tropical Storm Marco continued to weaken Monday afternoon, while Tropical Storm Laura is set to strengthen as it moved toward the area. Marco is forecast to approach the Louisiana coast Monday....

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:31:00 +0200estrepublicain (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco, rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:17:00 +0200vosgesmatin (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco, rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

U.S. Gulf Coast Faces Hurricane Hit as Laura Gains Power

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:16:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Laura is poised to become a powerful hurricane before making landfall Thursday, posing a threat to oil and natural gas infrastructure across the Gulf Coast. A hurricane watch has been posted from Port Bolivar, Texas, to west of Morgan City, Louisiana, in anticipation of....

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:13:00 +0200LeBien (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco, rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

La tempête Laura qui pourrait se transformer en ouragan prend la direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:09:00 +0200ledauphine (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco, rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

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Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:05:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 07:01:00 +0200republicain-lorrain (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco, rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Marco makes landfall while weakening.... Laura has found the Gulf & is strengthening

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:54:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Laura will be the big story coming out of the Gulf as the storm will have plenty of warm water to cross under favorable (atmospheric) conditions to strengthen through midweek before reaching the Western Gulf Coast Wed. night-Thu. Models have been pretty stable with a landfall pretty close to where....

FOX 5 Storm Team: Marco now a depression; tracking Laura's progress

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:27:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

ATLANTA Marco has been downgraded to a tropical depression after making landfall around 6 p.m. Eastern on Monday near the mouth of the Mississippi River. The low pressure system continues ot move further into Louisiana dumping heavy rain across the area.

Tuesday PM storms, and watching Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:25:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

Temperatures heat up this week, as all eyes remain on the Gulf of Mexico. We could see some rain by Friday into Saturday from tropical moisture associated with Laura . Scattered showers will remain for overnight, but lessen for the AM commute. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy to start with scattered showers and t-storms possible.

One-two punch: Tropical Storm Laura could batter Louisiana and Texas as a category THREE hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:18:00 +0200dailymail (en)

'It’s just a matter of putting up some meats, making sure that’s secure, best I can, anyway, and get the heck out of here,' he added. In some districts in-person classes and virtual school sessions were cancelled. In Port Arthur Texas, Mayor Thurman Bartie said he’ll ask the city’s more than 54,000....

Haïti: premier bilan meurtrier de la tempête tropicale Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:14:00 +0200rfi-fr (fr)

Un bébé, un petit garçon de huit ans, huit femmes et dix hommes. Toutes ces personnes sont décédées dimanche lors du passage de la tempête Laura sur Haïti qui a particulièrement affecté les départements du Sud-Est, du Sud et de l’Ouest où se trouve la capitale Port-au-Prince.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:08:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l'ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis , déjà menacés par Marco, rétrogradé d'ouragan à tempête.

'Here we go again': Area leaders deal with latest calamity for 2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:07:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

On its current track, the worst of the storm would pass east of Houston, but officials warned even a slight change in direction could place the nation’s fourth-largest city in Laura ’s path. “A difference of 50 miles for a storm that traveled 2,000 is not that big of a job and that would make all the....

‘In the bullseye:’ Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200wxow (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Gulf Coast is now preparing for what could be a major hurricane to hit later this week. With Tropical Storm Marco largely collapsing before it made landfall Monday evening near the mouth of the Mississippi, attention has shifted to Laura . Laura is expected to arrive Wednesday evening near the Louisiana-Texas border.

Laura live updates: Strengthening tropical storm could be near major hurricane strength at landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 24, 2020 at 10:17 pm CDT By Cox Media Group National Content Desk A tropical depression reported near the northern Leeward Islands on Friday morning strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura , according to officials with the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center. Here are the latest updates: Update 11:15 p.

Marco downgraded to tropical depression; Laura forecast to become hurricane on Tuesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:54:00 +0200wftv (en)

Laura will likely continue to become better organized and once it emerges over the Gulf there is a chance that this system could go through rapid intensification as there will be plenty of fuel (warm waters) and very low wind shear. Laura will likely make landfall somewhere along the Texas and Louisiana border late Wednesday night.

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become...

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:51:00 +0200dhakatribune (en)

Waves splash at the seafront Malecon during the passage of the Tropical Storm Laura in Havana, Cuba , August 24, 2020 Reuters. Cuban authorities had evacuated at least 160,000 people in the provinces of Guantanamo, Santiago de Cuba, Granma and Camaguey.

Marco weakens to depression after landfall in Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:43:00 +0200al (en)

The National Hurricane Center said Marco made landfall around 6 p.m. Monday near the mouth of the Mississippi River with 40 mph winds. But there’s potentially more trouble on the way for Louisiana. Tropical Storm Laura , which had 65 mph winds as it tracked south of Cuba on Monday night, is expected....

Laura expected to strengthen into Category 2 hurricane, Marco now tropical depression

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:43:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. The FOX 35 Weather team is tracking Marco and Laura as they set their eyes on the Louisiana coast. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) says that both Laura and Marco are expected to impact the Louisana-Texas coast, including the land between Houston, Texas, and coastal Louisana in its cone.

Marco collapses after making landfall, but threat looms from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Tropical Storm Marco weakened to a tropical depression Monday night after making landfall near the Mississippi River — but officials along the Gulf Coast were bracing for another storm, Laura , that is expected to become a hurricane. Marco made landfall around 6 p.m. local time as a tropical storm, and just before 10 p.

Crude prices mixed on supply risk from impending USGC tropical storms

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:40:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Singapore — 0230 GMT: Crude oil futures were mixed in midmorning trade in Asia on Aug. 25 as WTI gave up more of its previously priced-in gains on a weaker-than-expected Tropical Storm Marco over the US Gulf Coast, even as rising supply issues from two separate tropical storms supported the global crude complex.

TS Laura poses 'increasing risk' of dangerous storm surge, winds

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:37:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is expected to pummel the northwest Gulf coast late Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane with 105-mph winds, but the storm’s exact trajectory remains unclear. The most recent forecast showed the storm's center making landfall along the Texas-Louisiana border.

Hurricane Laura to form in the Gulf soon, and Marco is now a depression; See tracks

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:33:00 +0200nola (en)

weakened into a tropical depression on Monday night just hours after it made landfall in Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center. In contrast, Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to form into a hurricane on Tuesday and continue to strengthen on Wednesday as it makes its way toward the Louisiana-Texas border.

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:32:00 +0200bssnews (en)

HAVANA, Aug 25, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Tropical Storm Laura pounded Cuba with heavy rains Monday as it barrelled toward the US, where forecasters predicted it would strengthen to a hurricane after leaving 24 people dead and a swath of destruction in the Caribbean.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:31:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l'ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco, rétrogradé d'ouragan à tempête.

Tropical Storm Laura to strengthen as it heads to Gulf Coast, Marco downgraded to depression

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:31:00 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is expected to make landfall as a hurricane Tuesday, and could become a major hurricane as it approaches the Gulf Coast Wednesday, The National Weather Service forecasts Laura's impact further west than Marco's expected path. The USA TODAY Network - Louisiana is covering the storm from approach to landfall and beyond.

Marco live updates: Weakened tropical storm makes landfall with minimal winds

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 24, 2020 at 9:47 pm CDT By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk The Atlantic hurricane season continued to remain active as Tropical Storm Marco swirled to life in the northwestern Caribbean Sea late Friday night. Here are the latest updates: Update 10:47 p.m. EDT Aug.

403rd Wing evacuates aircraft, continues to fly Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200globalsecurity (en)

. By Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo, 403rd Wing Public Affairs / Published August 24, 2020. KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (AFNS) -- The Air Force Reserve's 403rd Wing relocated its 20 aircraft Aug. 23 as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura continued their path toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Le pétrole porté par la production menacée dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

À lire aussi La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba après avoir fait douze morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine A Londres, le baril de Brent de la mer du Nord pour livraison en octobre s'est apprécié de 78 cents, ou 1,8%, pour finir à 45,13 dollars.

Le pétrole en hausse, la production menacée dans le Golfe du Mexique

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Les cours du pétrole commençaient la semaine dans le vert lundi, portés par le souffle de l'ouragan Marco et de la tempête tropicale Laura qui ont mis à l'arrêt plus de la moitié de la production de pétrole dans le Golfe du Mexique. Vers 10H05 GMT (12H05 à Paris), le baril de Brent de la mer du Nord....

Weakened Marco makes landfall on Gulf Coast with Laura next in line

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:22:00 +0200upi (en)

Wind gusts of 40-60 mph are expected from along the Mississippi coast into southeastern Louisiana, including New Orleans. This can lead to some localized damage to trees, power lines and a few weaker structures. Loose objects can also be thrown about by the wind.

Marco weakens to tropical depression, Laura expected to become hurricane on Tuesday

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:20:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Two tropical storms are headed for the Gulf states, but they will have very different impacts. Just before 7 p.m. on Monday, Tropical Storm Marco made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River. The storm currently has sustained winds at 40 mph. The 11 p.m.

Tropical Storm Laura, the 'main attraction,' looms after weakened Marco makes landfall in Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:19:00 +0200azcentral (en)

As rain from a weakening Tropical Storm Marco soaked portions of the Gulf Coast on Monday, forecasters feared Laura , which is close behind, could deliver a much more serious blow to the area. Marco made landfall about 6 p.m. Monday near the mouth of the Mississippi River and is forecast to weaken....

Nashville weather: Tuesday should be sunny before rain from Tropical Storm Laura hits region

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:19:00 +0200tennessean (en)

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.

Hurricane Watch Is Issued for Texas-Louisiana Border Region

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:16:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

The storm is expected to arrive Wednesday or Thursday, on the heels of Tropical Storm Marco , which began bringing high winds and rainfall to eastern Louisiana beginning late Monday. Marco is weakening; it is expected to become a tropical depression beginning Monday night and to further degenerate....

Oil Companies Brace for Twin Gulf Coast Storms

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:16:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

Oil companies have shut in roughly 82% of offshore oil production in the Gulf of Mexico and are securing refineries and petrochemical plants as two tropical storms barrel toward Louisiana and Texas. Tropical Storm Marco approached the Louisiana coast Monday afternoon, while Tropical Storm Laura is....

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:14:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

A kite surfer enjoys the wind in Lauderdale, Fla., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph).

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:10:00 +0200missoulian (en)

A kite surfer enjoys the wind in Lauderdale, Fla., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph).

Laura 10 p.m. forecast update - Monday, Aug. 24

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:07:00 +0200wafb (en)

RELATED>>> As Marco weakens, all eyes turn towards Laura , which could make landfall as major hurricane At 10 p.m., the center of Tropical Storm Laura was located near latitude 22.7 North, longitude 84.0 West. Laura is moving toward the west-northwest near 20 mph (31 km/h) and this general motion....

Tropical Storm Laura kills at least 11 in Caribbean as one of two storms closing in on Louisiana coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:07:00 +0200tvnz (en)

Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico for most of Sunday but weakened back to a tropical storm as it closed in on the Louisiana coast during the night, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti .

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200trust (en)

At least 10 people have already died in the storms. By Jennifer Hiller and Ernest Scheyder. HOUSTON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura tore through the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico on Sunday, forcing thousands of coastal residents in Louisiana and Cuba to flee, and flooding....

Tropical Storm Marco continues to weaken; Laura aims at the Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200nola (en)

is continuing to weaken Monday morning on its approach towards the Louisiana coast, while Tropical Storm Laura is set to strengthen as forecasters projected a landfall near the Louisiana-Texas border late Wednesday or early Thursday. Marco could still bring heavy rain and high winds to parts of....

Hurricane Center

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200nola (en)

The disorganized center of Tropical Storm Marco made landfall at the mouth of the Mississippi River on Monday evening, as Tropical Storm Laura continued to churn near Cuba as it makes its way to the Gulf of Mexico. Even as Marco was downgraded to a Tropical Storm and Laura shifted west, medical....

As Katrina anniversary looms, threat of next big hurricane tests Louisiana's nerves

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200nola (en)

There was a time when the primary hurricane prep for New Orleans native Mark Bologna was procuring beer and Popeyes fried chicken before landfall. That kind of preparation before storms abruptly ended with Hurricane Katrina, which claimed his family’s Gentilly home and their longtime business, Teddy’s Grill.

Tropical Storm Marco weakens as it approaches Louisiana; Laura expected to strengthen

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200nola (en)

is "significantly" weaker Monday morning as it approaches the coast of Louisiana, forecasters said. UPDATE: Tropical Storm Marco continues to weaken; Laura aims towards the Gulf Hurricane watches and warnings related to Marco have ended in Louisiana. However, a tropical storm warning remains in effect for part of Louisiana, including New Orleans.

Tempête Laura : Haïti et la République dominicaine dévastées

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:04:00 +0200parismatch (fr)

Haïti et la République dominicaine ont subi de plein fouet la tempête tropicale Laura . 12 personnes sont mortes et de nombreuses maisons ont été détruites. De Port-au-Prince à Azua, c’est la désolation depuis dimanche 23 août en République dominicaine.

NASA Tracking Tropical Storm Laura Near Cuba

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200enn (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

A girl wades towards her flooded home the day after the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti , Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Laura battered the Dominica n Republic and Haiti on it's way to the U.S. Gulf Coast, where forecaster fear it could become a major hurricane.

Fears Laura to hit US as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:57:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

Leaders on the US Gulf Coast have warned that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours. Anticipating deadly winds, rains and storm surges,....

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:56:00 +0200lameuse (fr)

La tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, balayait Cuba lundi avec des vents de 95 km/h après avoir fait au moins 13 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine et avant de viser le sud des Etats-Unis, tout comme Marco, rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête. Découvrez tous nos articles en clair pour seulement 1€ sans engagement.

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

A kite surfer enjoys the wind in Lauderdale, Fla., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph).

President of Cuba urges for unity and talent against storm 'Laura'

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200plenglish (en)

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 +0200plenglish (en)

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.

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms move energy giants to deep production cuts

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:53:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies moved to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries on Monday after shutting half the area’s offshore crude oil output as back-to-back storms took aim at the coast. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura , a rare double-team assault on key U.S.

Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura Target U.S. Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:52:00 +0200patch (en)

In what's shaping up to be an unprecedented weather event, Tropical Storm Laura and Hurricane Marco are expected to churn through the Gulf of Mexico over the coming days before making landfall and bringing a one-two punch to areas on the northern U.S. Gulf Coast, putting Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Texas in jeopardy.

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:47:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

A kite surfer enjoys the wind in Lauderdale, Fla., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph).

Storm Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:47:00 +0200malaymail (en)

Workers protect the windows of a bar in anticipation of the Tropical Storm Laura arrival, in Havana, Cuba August 24, 2020. ― Reuters pic. HAVANA, Aug 25 ― Tropical Storm Laura pounded Cuba with heavy rains yesterday as it barrelled toward the US, where forecasters predicted it would strengthen to a....

Tropical Storm Laura Now South of Havana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200havanatimes (en)

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 Cuba n 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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Borenstein reported from Kensington, Maryland. Associated Press writers Melinda Deslatte in Baton Rouge; Jeff Martin in Marietta, Georgia; Rebecca Santana in New Orleans; Jay Reeves in Birmingham, Alabama; Evens Sanon in Port-au-Prince, Haiti , and Juan Lozano in Houston contributed to this report.

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Marco Nears Louisiana as Laura Rakes Cuba

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Shell also said it would screen all of its workers for the coronavirus before they returned to work after the storms had passed. Louisiana officials suspended coronavirus testing on Monday as the state prepared for the two tropical storms. Though tests remain available through hospitals and urgent....

Oil companies evacuate Gulf of Mexico workers ahead of Hurricane Marco

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:39:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Offshore companies have started to evacuate workers from production platforms and drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura . Workers have been evacuated from 114 offshore production platforms, about a fifth of the 643 platforms in operation in the Gulf of Mexico.

Blog posts from August 2012

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200rand (en)

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 +0200wptv (en)

Tropical Storm Marco is expected to make landfall sometime Monday across southern Louisiana as a tropical storm. They could see up to 3 to 5 inches of rainfall with localized amounts up to 10 inches possible, isolated tornadoes and up to 6 feet of storm surge.

Local officials from Brazoria to Jefferson Counties warned residents to prepare for a hurricane to make landfall as Tropical Storm Laura strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

On its current track, the worst of the storm would pass east of Houston, but officials warned even a slight change in direction could place the nation’s fourth-largest city in Laura ’s path. “A difference of 50 miles for a storm that traveled 2,000 is not that big of a job and that would make all the....

Forecast maps show what we can expect from TS Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

As Marco fizzles, Laura takes the spotlight. Check out the latest National Weather Service forecast track and rainfall and storm surge estimates. The forecast track for Laura has changed very little since the last advisory. Confidence is increasing in its track into eastern portions of the upper Texas coast or southwest Louisiana.

Tropical Storm Laura poses 'increasing risk' of dangerous storm surge,...

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is expected to pummel the northwest Gulf coast late Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane with 105-mph winds, but the storm’s exact trajectory remains unclear. The most recent forecast showed the storm's center making landfall along the western Louisiana coast.

Here's what food you should buy before a storm or hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

Workers protect the windows of a bar in anticipation of the Tropical Storm Laura arrival, in Havana, Cuba August 24, 2020. ― Reuters pic. HAVANA, Aug 25 ― Tropical Storm Laura pounded Cuba with heavy rains yesterday as it barrelled toward the US, where forecasters predicted it would strengthen to a....

WATCH LIVE: Galveston County Judge provides update on county’s storm preparations

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:34:00 +0200click2houston (en)

. HOUSTON – Galveston County Judge Mark Henry will hold a press conference Sunday to provide an update on the county’s storm preparations. Hurricane Marco is forecast to make landfall along the Southeast Louisiana coast Monday afternoon as a Category 1 Hurricane and will rapidly weaken as it makes its way inland.

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:34:00 +0200click2houston (en)

SAN JUAN – PORT-AU-Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico for most of Sunday but weakened back to a tropical storm as it closed in on the Louisiana coast during the night, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti .

84 ºF

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:34:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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.

Fears Laura to hit US as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200illawarramercury (en)

Leaders on the US Gulf Coast have warned that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours. Anticipating deadly winds, rains and storm surges,....

Texas, Louisiana brace as Tropical Storm Laura pegged to gather force

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (REUTERS) - Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to gain strength rapidly as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico late Monday (Aug 24), and is expected to become a hurricane before hitting the Texas or Louisiana coast within 48 hours, forecasters said.

Laura unwavering on a path to the Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:27:00 +0200news4jax (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

As rain from a weakening Tropical Storm Marco soaked portions of the Gulf Coast on Monday, forecasters feared Laura , which is close behind, could deliver a much more serious blow to the area. Marco made landfall about 6 p.m. Monday near the mouth of the Mississippi River and is forecast to weaken....

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:26:00 +0200lacapitale (fr)

La tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, balayait Cuba lundi avec des vents de 95 km/h après avoir fait au moins 13 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine et avant de viser le sud des Etats-Unis, tout comme Marco, rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête. Découvrez tous nos articles en clair pour seulement 1€ sans engagement.

Marco Spares Gulf Coast, Which Is Bracing for Tropical Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:17:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Shell also said it would screen all of its workers for the coronavirus before they returned to work after the storms had passed. Louisiana officials suspended coronavirus testing on Monday as the state prepared for the two tropical storms. Though tests remain available through hospitals and urgent....

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms move energy giants to deep production cuts

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:17:00 +0200reuters (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies moved to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries on Monday after shutting half the area’s offshore crude oil output as back-to-back storms took aim at the coast. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura , a rare double-team assault on key U.S.

Marco makes landfall in Louisiana with 40 mph winds

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:12:00 +0200al (en)

The National Hurricane Center said Marco made landfall around 6 p.m. Monday near the mouth of the Mississippi River with 40 mph winds. Marco is forecast to move close to the coast of Louisiana tonight while weakening more and could become a tropical depression tonight. But there’s potentially more trouble on the way for Louisiana.

‘In the bullseye:’ Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:12:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Gulf Coast is now preparing for what could be a major hurricane to hit later this week. With Tropical Storm Marco largely collapsing before it made landfall Monday evening near the mouth of the Mississippi, attention has shifted to Laura . Laura is expected to arrive Wednesday evening near the Louisiana-Texas border.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200lemauricien (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l'ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco, rétrogradé d'ouragan à tempête.

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Women walk in a flooded street during the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti , Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominica n Republic and Haiti and is heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane, along with Tropical Storm Marco.

Fears Laura to hit US as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:08:00 +0200dailyadvertiser (en)

Leaders on the US Gulf Coast have warned that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours. Anticipating deadly winds, rains and storm surges,....

'In the bullseye:' Gulf preps for Laura to slam as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:08:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

Borenstein reported from Kensington, Maryland. Associated Press writers Melinda Deslatte in Baton Rouge; Jeff Martin in Marietta, Georgia; Rebecca Santana in New Orleans; Jay Reeves in Birmingham, Alabama; Evens Sanon in Port-au-Prince, Haiti , and Juan Lozano in Houston contributed to this report.

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to hit US as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:08:00 +0200dailysabah (en)

Tropical Storm Laura brushed Cuba 's southern coast Monday on its way to the U.S., where officials predicted it would worsen to a hurricane ahead of its landfall after leaving 13 people dead as it ripped through the Caribbean. "Gradual strengthening is expected, and Laura is forecast to become a hurricane by early Tuesday," the U.

Fears Laura to hit US as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:01:00 +0200bordermail (en)

Leaders on the US Gulf Coast have warned that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours. Anticipating deadly winds, rains and storm surges,....

Hot and Humid Tomorrow Heat Index Middle and Upper 90s

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:55:00 +0200fox19 (en)

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The low and high temperatures Monday were 66 and 87 with a few spots reaching 90° and heat index values as high as 99°. Other than the slight chance of a showers tomorrow afternoon and evening in the northeast corner of the FOX19 NOW viewing area the weather will be dry until Thursday.

Météo: Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:53:00 +020024heures (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco, rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

Hurricane Watch Is Issued for Texas-Louisiana Border Region

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:52:00 +0200ekonominyheter (en)

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 +0200foxcarolina (en)

FLASH FLOOD WARNING. The National Weather Service issues a flash flood warning for the Buck Creek, Locust Cove Road, and Sunnyvale areas of McDowell County. The NWS reported more than four inches of rainfall in those areas. FORECAST. Temperatures heat up this week, as all eyes remain on the Gulf of Mexico.

U.S. Gulf battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura to land as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:49:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

Anticipating deadly winds, rains and storm surges, the governor of Louisiana told citizens that Laura could rival 2005’s Hurricane Rita, one of the fiercest recorded in the Gulf. Laura comes on the heels of Tropical Storm Marco, which weakened sooner than expected and made landfall on Monday in Louisiana.

Weather Hurricane expert weighs in on Laura and Marco outlook

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:46:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane expert weighs in on Laura and Marco outlook. Resident hurricane expert Dan Kottlowski sits down with Brittany Boyer to discuss the outlook of storms Laura and Marco on Aug. 24.

Fears Laura to hit US as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:43:00 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

Leaders on the US Gulf Coast have warned that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours. Anticipating deadly winds, rains and storm surges,....

Weakening Marco makes landfall, as Gulf Coast eyes threat from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Tropical Storm Marco, which has weakened but was still producing tropical-storm-force winds, made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River on Monday evening, while another storm expected to become a hurricane churned near Cuba . The National Hurricane Center said that Marco made landfall around 6 p.

The Commodities Feed: Further hurricane related shut-ins

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:35:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Energy. Oil markets edged higher yesterday with concerns over the impact from Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura in the US Gulf of Mexico (GOM). According to the latest data from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), a little over 82% of offshore oil production in GOM has been shut in, which is equivalent to around 1.

EPA Responds to Tropic Storm Marco, Prepares for Tropical Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:30:00 +0200epa (en)

WASHINGTON (August 24, 2020) — With Tropical Storm Marco impacting the Gulf Coast and Tropical Storm Laura projected to follow a similar path, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking the necessary steps to help communities in the Gulf Coast area stay prepared and stands ready to....

Météo: Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:29:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Après avoir fait au moins 24 morts en Haïti et en Républicaine dominicaine, la tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, a balayé lundi l’ouest de Cuba et devrait prendre la direction des États-Unis, déjà menacés par Marco, rétrogradé d’ouragan à tempête.

U.S. Gulf Battens Down Amid Fears Tropical Storm Laura To Land As Severe Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:28:00 +0200news18 (en)

Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Monday that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours.

La tempête Laura traverse Cuba et se dirige vers les États-Unis

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:26:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Moises AVILA, avec Amélie BARON à Port-au-Prince Agence France-Presse. Le fait que deux ouragans, ou phénomènes météorologiques proches, se suivent d’aussi près dans le golfe du Mexique est extrêmement rare, selon les spécialistes. Se déplaçant d’est en ouest le long de la côte sud de Cuba , la....

U.S. Gulf battens down amid fears Tropical Storm Laura to land as severe hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:24:00 +0200financialpost (en)

Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Monday that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours.

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 +0200nampa (en)

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 +0200theunionjournal (en)

Given the uncertainties of the impact of Tropical Storm Laura and the possible threat of inclement weather, Jefferson Parish Schools has decided to push back the first day of school for 1-12th grade students to Monday, August 31. “We were excited and ready to welcome students back to school this week,” said Dr.

Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to hit the Gulf Coast as a hurricane this week. Its sibling cyclone, Marco, already made landfall.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

On Monday evening, the NHC issued a hurricane watch for the coastal area from Port Bolivar, Texas, to Morgan City, Louisiana. A tropical storm watch extends from Port Bolivar to San Luis Pass, Texas, and from Morgan City to the mouth of the Mississippi River.

Texas, Louisiana brace as Tropical Storm Laura pegged to gather force

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Jonathan Allen and Brad Brooks. (Reuters) - Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Monday that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before landfall in Texas or Louisiana expected in the next 48 hours.

Marco makes landfall, Laura could become powerful hurricane as it moves into Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

near the mouth of the Mississippi River Monday evening, around 7 p.m. ET, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tropical storm-level winds are expected to subside as Marco moves along the coast of Louisiana over the course of the evening Monday, though....

New Orleans to distribute sandbags ahead of Tropical Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:13:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200trust (en)

(Adds Louisiana governor quote, latest NHC forecast) By Jonathan Allen and Brad Brooks. Aug 24 (Reuters) - Leaders on the U.S. Gulf Coast warned Monday that Tropical Storm Laura could rapidly intensify into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region and urged residents to prepare before....

Marco makes landfall, Laura could become strong hurricane as it moves into Gulf

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:06:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Tropical storm-level winds are expected to subside as Marco moves along the coast of Louisiana over the course of the evening Monday, though heavy rain is forecast along portions of the north-central Gulf Coast through the night. Hurricane warnings were discontinued for the Louisiana coast as the storm continued to weaken.

Texas, Louisiana brace as Tropical Storm Laura pegged to gather force

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Reuters) – Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to gain strength rapidly as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico late Monday, and is expected to become a hurricane before hitting the Texas or Louisiana coast within 48 hours, forecasters said. Residents along the U.S. Gulf Coast prepared for what could be deadly winds, rains, and storm surges.

US Gulf Coast braces as Laura set to become category 3 hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Tropical Storm Laura has strengthened in the Caribbean and is poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco has weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10 per cent....

Oil Edges Lower With One U.S. Storm Easing While Another Builds

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil edged lower in Asian trading as one of two storm fronts menacing the U.S. Gulf of Mexico was downgraded, reducing the risk of a prolonged disruption to crude production in the region. Futures in New York traded around $42.50 a barrel after rising 0.7% on Monday.

As Marco fizzles, attention shifts to TS Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:49:00 +0200heraldguide (en)

Laura projection as of Monday evening, as per the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center. While Tropical Storm Marco weakened as it approached Louisiana’s coast and made landfall Monday, forecasters predict the second of the two approaching storms this week, Tropical Storm Laura,....

Weather Laura expected to develop into powerful hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:44:00 +0200usaToday (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

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 .

Oil Edges Lower With One U.S. Storm Easing While Another Builds

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil edged lower in Asian trading as one of two storm fronts menacing the U.S. Gulf of Mexico was downgraded, reducing the risk of a prolonged disruption to crude production in the region. Futures in New York traded around $42.50 a barrel after rising 0.7% on Monday.

Montgomery: Tropical Storm Laura to strengthen for days as it heads to Gulf Coast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:33:00 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is expected to make landfall as a hurricane Tuesday, before becoming a major hurricane as it approaches the Gulf Coast, according to the latest National Hurricane Center update. The National Weather Service forecasts Laura's impact further west than Marco's expected path.

Après Haïti, Cuba frappée par une tempête tropicale

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:33:00 +0200lnc (fr)

CUBA. La tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mercredi, a atteint Cuba dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi après avoir fait au moins 12 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine, alors que l’ouragan Marco se dirige vers le sud des Etats-Unis.

Marco Makes Landfall; Laura To Hit Gulf Coast As Hurricane: NHC

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:33:00 +0200patch (en)

A weakened tropical storm Marco made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River Monday evening, bringing tropical storm force winds and heavy rain that is expected to continue along portions of the north-central Gulf Coast through Monday night. Meanwhile, weather officials are warning that....

Tropical Storm Live Updates: Marco Makes Landfall in Louisiana

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:31:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Marco makes landfall in Louisiana, which is bracing for another storm. Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana said on Monday that the weakening of Tropical Storm Marco, which made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River around 6 p.m. local time, had eased concerns about the state being walloped....

Gulf Coast Refineries Shutter Ahead of Storm, Gasoline Soars

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil and chemical facilities located along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast are shuttering, securing equipment or running through emergency protocols ahead of a strong hurricane set to rip through the region this week. Some of the largest U.S.

Marco makes landfall in Louisiana; Parts of Gulf Coast issue storm watches ahead of Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:12:00 +0200nola (en)

Tropical Storm Marco made landfall at the mouth of the Mississippi River on Monday evening, with Tropical Storm Laura following close behind as forecasters predict landfall in just a couple of days. The National Hurricane Center said in a 6 p.m. update that Marco made its way to Louisiana at the Mississippi River and continues to weaken.

FOX 5 Storm Team: Marco makes landfall; tracking Laura's progress

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:09:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

ATLANTA Tropical Storm Marco has made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River around 6 p.m. Eastern on Monday. The storm is expected to weaken to a tropical depression later Monday night. Hurricane, tropical storm, and storm surge Watches have been issued for parts of southeast Texas as....

US Gulf Coast Takes Hit from Weakened Marco, Also Under Threat from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:00:00 +0200laht (en)

MIAMI – Marco was downgraded to a tropical storm overnight and is slowly approaching the coast of the state of Louisiana, while Tropical Storm Laura is passing over Cuba on Monday and is projected to strengthen further and make landfall midweek along the United States Gulf coast.

Marco makes landfall as tropical storm, Laura expected 48 hours later as a Cat. 2 hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:00:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Two tropical storms are headed for the Gulf states, but they will have very different impacts. Just before 7 p.m. on Monday, Tropical Storm Marco made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River. The storm currently has sustained winds at 40 mph.

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward U.S.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:56:00 +0200thehindu (en)

Tropical Storm Laura strengthened in the Caribbean on Monday and was poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the U.S. Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10% of....

Laura to become hurricane on way to US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:48:00 +0200illawarramercury (en)

Tropical Storm Laura has strengthened in the Caribbean and is poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco has weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10 per cent....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:47:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

A kite surfer enjoys the wind in Lauderdale, Fla., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph).

Tropical storm Laura grazes south Cuba as it heads west

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:45:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

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....

Gulf storms: Marco and Laura head towards US after ravaging Caribbean

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Louisiana residents are preparing for the arrival of two big storms. Two tropical storms are bearing down on the US Gulf Coast, with one weakening but the other expected to strengthen into a hurricane. Tropical storm Marco is forecast to bring dangerous winds and rain to the US state of Louisiana on Monday night.

US STORMS - US Gulf coast takes hit from weakened Marco, also under threat from Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:41:00 +0200efe (en)

Jerry Bruce stands on his fishing boat in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana, USA, on 24 August 2020. Southern Louisiana is making preparations for two storms in the same week: Tropical Storm Marco, which already is bringing heavy rains and gusty winds to parts of the northern Gulf coast of the United States ;....

Tropical storm Laura grazes south Cuba as it heads west

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:39:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

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....

Mississippi lawmakers resolve budget for Marine Resources

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:37:00 +0200sfgate (en)

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) The Mississippi Legislature returned to the Capitol on Monday and adopted a budget for the state Department of Marine Resources, nearly two months after the July 1 start of the state fiscal year. The department had been run under executive powers, but its leaders warned that all....

Laura live updates: Strengthened tropical storm prompts revised hurricane, storm surge watches

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:37:00 +0200krmg (en)

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.

Texas, Louisiana brace as Tropical Storm Laura pegged to gather force

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:32:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

Residents along the U.S. Gulf Coast prepared for what could be deadly winds, rains, and storm surges. Laura comes on the heels of Tropical Storm Marco, which weakened sooner than expected. The rare threat of two possible hurricanes in the Gulf at once, however, took nearly 10% of the United States ’....

Coastal officials brace for Marco and Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:30:00 +0200al (en)

But aside from the typical precautionary actions taken ahead of tropical weather, this week’s unusual arrival of two storms into the Gulf of Mexico will have minimal effects on Alabama. In fact, the National Weather Service in Mobile reports that Tropical Storm Marco will bring more rain to coastal....

Gulf storms: Marco and Laura head towards US after ravaging Caribbean

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:27:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright EPA Image caption Louisiana residents are preparing for the arrival of two big storms. Two tropical storms are bearing down on the US Gulf Coast, with one weakening but the other expected to strengthen into a hurricane. Tropical storm Marco is forecast to bring dangerous winds and rain to the US state of Louisiana on Monday night.

Tropical Storm Laura is set to strike the US Gulf Coast as a hurricane just days after its sibling cyclone, Marco

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The US Gulf Coast is bracing for an unprecedented twin cyclone strike that could include a devastating hurricane. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura are both churning in the Gulf of Mexico and forecast to hit Louisiana and Texas this week. The former is weakening, the National Hurricane Center reported....

Texas, Louisiana brace as Tropical Storm Laura pegged to gather force

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Jonathan Allen and Brad Brooks. (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to gain strength rapidly as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico late Monday, and is expected to become a hurricane before hitting the Texas or Louisiana coast within 48 hours, forecasters said. Residents along the U.S.

Tropical Storm Warning issued for Sister Islands

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:06:00 +0200caycompass (en)

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 +0200patch (en)

A weakened tropical storm Marco is expected to bring gusty winds, heavy rain and and lingering coastal flooding to portions of the Gulf Coast through Monday evening, while weather officials are warning that Laura is on track to become a hurricane when it reaches the northwestern Gulf Coast.

5 things to know about Tropical Storm Laura's forecast

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:56:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200krmg (en)

August 24, 2020 at 5:40 pm CDT By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk The Atlantic hurricane season continued to remain active as Tropical Storm Marco swirled to life in the northwestern Caribbean Sea late Friday night. Here are the latest updates: Update 6:40 p.m. EDT Aug.

Haiti: Tropical Storm Laura and Marco - Information Bulletin no. 1

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:49:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

HIGHLIGHTS. • Tropical Storm Laura seems to have mainly impacted the southern areas of the Dominica n Republic and Haiti . • The Dominican Red Cross is assessing the situation in Uvilla, Barahona, where the local branch has reported important floods. The level of several rivers is closely monitored,....

Marco weakens, Laura to strengthen

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:39:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

Hi, I’m Chief Meteorologist Jason Smith with an update on you forecast on this. Monday. Tropical Storm Marco continues to weaken as it tracks to the west into Louisiana tonight. We will still have pockets of heavy rain near the coast, rough surf, and higher than normal tides through the night. Marco should become a remnant low by tomorrow.

Laura to become hurricane on way to US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:38:00 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

Tropical Storm Laura has strengthened in the Caribbean and is poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco has weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10 per cent....

Tropical Storm Laura on Track to be Powerful Hurricane

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:36:00 +0200voanews (en)

Parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast are under a hurricane watch as forecasters predict Tropical Storm Laura could build into a powerful hurricane by late Tuesday. Some models show Laura becoming a dangerous Category 3 storm after moving across western Cuba on Monday night and picking up strength in the warm Gulf waters.

Laura to become hurricane on way to US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:33:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

Tropical Storm Laura has strengthened in the Caribbean and is poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco has weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10 per cent....

Watch Now: Lightning could spark more wildfires in California, and more of today's top videos

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:33:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

Erratic winds and lightning may spark new fires in California after Hurricane Genevieve, residents on Grand Isle, Louisiana, are evacuating and boarding up their homes in preparation for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura , massive flooding has hit the streets in Haiti after Tropical Storm....

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms move energy giants to deep production cuts

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies moved to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries on Monday after shutting half the area’s offshore crude oil output as back-to-back storms took aim at the coast. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura , a rare double-team assault on key U.S.

Oil prices rise amid fuel shortage concerns

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(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.

Rare Gulf storm duo could prolong outages

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Laura is poised to become a hurricane before making landfall Thursday, posing a threat to oil and gas infrastructure on the Gulf Coast. Another storm, Marco, lost so much power as it approached Louisiana Monday that watches and warnings along the U.S.

La crise climatique rattrape les républicains

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:30:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(Washington) Le changement climatique, une question reléguée au second plan avec la pandémie de COVID-19 et la crise économique qui en a résulté aux États-Unis, revient sur le devant de la scène alors que les républicains de Donald Trump entament leur dernier sprint vers l’élection présidentielle de novembre.

At least 11 dead as Laura sweeps past Dominican Republic, Haiti

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:27:00 +0200wsvn (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico for most of Sunday but weakened back to a tropical storm as it closed in on the Louisiana coast during the night, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti.

Laura to become hurricane on way to US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:26:00 +0200dailyadvertiser (en)

Tropical Storm Laura has strengthened in the Caribbean and is poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco has weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10 per cent....

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care for Members Affected by Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:26:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

. BOSTON Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura , the governors of Alabama Florida Louisiana Georgia Mississippi and Texas have declared states of emergency and , Inc. ("Blue Cross") is expediting access to care for affected members.

Laura to become hurricane on way to US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:25:00 +0200bordermail (en)

Tropical Storm Laura has strengthened in the Caribbean and is poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco has weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10 per cent....

Port Arthur mayor issues evacuation order before Laura hits

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:23:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

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 +0200mb-com-ph (en)

Two storms are expected to hit the US Gulf Coast in the coming days, forecasters said Monday, though the threat of both being hurricanes receded as Hurricane Marco weakened sharply. Tropical Storm Laura , which killed at least 13 people when it struck Haiti and the Dominica n Republic , was set to track just south of Cuba on Monday.

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward US

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:22:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Tropical Storm Laura strengthened in the Caribbean on Monday and was poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. T he dual storms have taken offline nearly 10% of....

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 +0200click2houston (en)

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....

Las Tunas Awaits Tropical Storm Laura’s Scourge in Cyclonic Alarm Phase

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:17:00 +0200periodico26 (en)

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....

World 11 mins ago Twin storms loom

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:13:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — Two hurricanes are expected to slam into the US Gulf Coast in the coming days, forecasters said Sunday, as Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 12 people when it struck Haiti and the Dominica n Republic . US media said twin hurricanes were unprecedented in the Gulf of Mexico since records began 150 years ago.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care for Members Affected by Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Blue Cross has more than 85,000 members living in the affected states. The company is working to ensure those members can access health services and medications quickly and in locations convenient to them. Effective immediately and for the next 90 days, Blue....

Oil, Natural Gas and LNG Threatened by Strengthening Storm Laura

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Laura is poised to become a hurricane before making landfall Thursday, posing a threat to oil and gas infrastructure on the Gulf Coast. A hurricane watch has been posted from Port Bolivar, Texas, to west of Morgan City, Louisiana, in anticipation of Laura’s arrival, the....

Texas Oil Refineries Shutter Ahead of Storm, Gasoline Soars

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil and chemical facilities located along the Texas Gulf Coast are shuttering, securing equipment or running through emergency protocols ahead of a strong hurricane set to rip through the region this week. Some of the largest U.S. refineries are winding down in advance of Laura , which....

Low-category storms can still be life-threatening, medical experts say

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:10:00 +0200nola (en)

Even as Marco was downgraded to a Tropical Storm and Laura shifted west, medical experts warned that fallout from the two storms could still create life-threatening situations for the most vulnerable. Categories that classify storms and trigger evacuations take into account wind, but what emergency....

JPSO opens Metairie drop box for property tax payments before Wednesday deadline

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:10:00 +0200nola (en)

Jefferson Parish shut down all of its government buildings Monday and Tuesday in the face of the threat posed by Tropical Storms Marco and Laura , leaving property owners who owed property taxes ahead of Wednesday’s annual tax sale in a bind. But Sheriff’s Office Capt.

FEMA administrator on Gulf's one-two storm punch: 'Never had this circumstance before in recent history'

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:04:00 +0200foxnews (en)

FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor told " Your World " Monday that he can't recall a situation like the one facing the Gulf Coast, which is set to be hit in quick succession by a pair of "We have never had this circumstance before in recent history, not in my memory," Gaynor told host Neil Cavuto.

Watch Now: Lightning could spark more wildfires in California, and more of today's top videos

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:02:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Erratic winds and lightning may spark new fires in California after Hurricane Genevieve, residents on Grand Isle, Louisiana, are evacuating and boarding up their homes in preparation for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura , massive flooding has hit the streets in Haiti after Tropical Storm....

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

HAVANA: Tropical Storm Laura brushed Cuba 's southern coast on Monday (Aug 24) on its way to the United States , where officials predicted it would worsen to a hurricane ahead of its landfall after leaving 13 people dead as it ripped through the Caribbean.

Video: Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it...

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:46:00 +0200khaleejtimes (en)

Tropical Storm Laura strengthened in the Caribbean on Monday and was poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10 per....

Santo Domingo Streets Flooded by Tropical Storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:46:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Streets in Santo Domingo, Dominica n 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.

Marco and Laura take aim at stretch of coast from Louisiana to Texas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200smh (en)

Washington: Tropical Storm Marco fell apart on Monday as it approached the southeast coast of Louisiana, turning attention to Tropical Storm Laura , which poses a serious threat to the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. Computer models suggest that Laura could tap the exceptionally warm waters of the....

Abbott declares state of disaster in 23 counties ahead of Marco, Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

Park board crews move the lifeguard towers off the beach near 19th Street in Galveston, Texas on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, as they prepare for a possible impact from Tropical Storms Marco and Laura . (Jennifer Reynolds/The Galveston County Daily News via AP) By Mitchell Ferman, Texas Tribune.

News Another Black man shot by police

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0200usaToday (en)

As Tropical Storm Marco approaches, Laura is lurking As heavy rain from Tropical Storm Marco began to soak portions of the Gulf Coast on Monday, forecasters feared Laura, which is close behind, could deliver a much more serious blow to the Gulf Coast. Marco is expected to make landfall Monday in Louisiana as a tropical storm, forecasters said.

Hurricane, storm surge watches issued for Laura as forecasters warn of 'rapid strengthening'

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:39:00 +0200nola (en)

Hurricane and storm surge watches were issued Monday afternoon for areas along the Louisiana coast as Tropical Storm Laura continues on its forecast track toward the Gulf of Mexico. Laura is expected to reach the southwestern Louisiana coast as a hurricane late Wednesday or early Thursday, possibly....

Port of New Orleans to reopen Tuesday but still on watch for storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:39:00 +0200nola (en)

The Port of New Orleans will reopen most of its operations on Tuesday but it might again shut down later in the week, depending on the severity of storms expected to hit the southeast Louisiana coast during the week. The port said had shut all of its operations from Sunday night through Monday, after the U.

MIL-OSI Video: Tropical Storm Laura From Space on August 23, 2019

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:37:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

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 +0200wafb (en)

President McInnis is urging all Parish citizens to begin their personal preparations for potential threats with regards to Tropical Storm Laura and Marco. (Source: WVUE FOX 8) CHALMETTE (WVUE) -St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis and parish leaders will be holding a press conference at 4 p.m. in the St.

NYMEX RBOB jumps ahead of Gulf Coast storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:31:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now Tropical Storm Marco was downgraded from a hurricane before making a Louisiana landfall, but the more ominous Tropical Storm Laura is expected to strengthen into a powerful hurricane.

Texas oil refineries shutter ahead of double storm set to pummel

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:31:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil and chemical facilities located along the Texas Gulf Coast are shuttering, securing equipment or running through emergency protocols ahead of a rare double storm set to rip through the region this week. Some of the largest U.S. refineries are winding down in advance of Tropical....

Oil Prices Spike On Gulf Hurricane Prospects

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:31:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Oil prices jumped on Monday as the threat of hurricanes in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico brought oil production to a halt. Prices were also supported by hopes for a treatment as well as signs of a thaw in U.S.-China tensions. Benchmark Brent crude rose 76 cents or 1.72 percent to $45.

Marco and Laura take aim at stretch of coast from Louisiana to Texas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:25:00 +0200theage (en)

Washington: Tropical Storm Marco fell apart on Monday as it approached the southeast coast of Louisiana, turning attention to Tropical Storm Laura , which poses a serious threat to the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. Computer models suggest that Laura could tap the exceptionally warm waters of the....

Trump, Abbott move to aid Texas as storms Marco and Laura brew in gulf

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:19:00 +0200elpasotimes (en)

AUSTIN — With two storms barreling toward the Gulf Coast, President Donald Trump on Monday issued an emergency declaration for several South Texas counties and Gov. Greg Abbott mobilized several National Guard units for rapid response. "As the situation develops, it is imperative that Texans who....

Tropical Storm Laura hits Cuba before threatening to hit the US as a hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:18:00 +0200cna (en)

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Marco and Laura take aim at stretch of coast from Louisiana to Texas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:18:00 +0200watoday (en)

Washington: Tropical Storm Marco fell apart on Monday as it approached the southeast coast of Louisiana, turning attention to Tropical Storm Laura , which poses a serious threat to the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. Computer models suggest that Laura could tap the exceptionally warm waters of the....

Tropical Storm Laura likely to become hurricane by Tuesday

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:17:00 +0200nypost (en)

One of the two storms set to smack the southern U.S. coast will likely turn into a hurricane Tuesday, forecasters warned as the storm’s partner in crime appeared to weaken. could possibly become a Category 3 hurricane and see winds top 110 mph in the Gulf of Mexico, with the storm set to make....

Twin threats: Marco weakens as Laura gains strength

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Twin tropical storms Marco and Laura launched a week of tropical storm conditions on the Gulf Coast and the Florida Keys, with the former weakening and the latter gaining strength on Monday. Even as Marco finishes up its tour along the Gulf Coast, authorities fear that Laura will pack the powerful punch that its predecessor didn't.

Marco and Laura take aim at stretch of coast from Louisiana to Texas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

Washington: Tropical Storm Marco fell apart on Monday as it approached the southeast coast of Louisiana, turning attention to Tropical Storm Laura , which poses a serious threat to the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. Computer models suggest that Laura could tap the exceptionally warm waters of the....

Tropical storms Marco, Laura approach U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:09:00 +0200globalnews (en)

Tropical Storm Marco is approaching the Louisiana shore Monday afternoon, threatening potentially deadly storm surges in multiple states after it weakened from a hurricane overnight. Laura , meanwhile, moved over Cuba late Sunday afternoon after killing at least 11 in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti .

FOX 5 Storm Team tracking 2 tropical systems in the Gulf

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:08:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

ATLANTA The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking two tropical storms to our south. Tropical Storm Marco will continue to weaken and provide areas of the Mississippi and Louisiana along the Gulf coast some heavy rainfall. There should be no impact to north Georgia, but there is rich tropical moisture in place that will produce heavy rainfall at times.

Tropical Storm Laura - 4 P.M. Forecast Monday, Aug. 24

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:06:00 +0200wafb (en)

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.

Pay Close Attention To Tropical Storm Laura’s Cone Of Uncertainty

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:05:00 +0200forbes (en)

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....

BC-Tropical Weather 13t, 1040

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:02:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane <<br /> Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but Laura is just behind it, and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane <<br /> AP Photo....

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Tropical Storm Laura brushed Cuba 's southern coast Monday on its way to the United States , where officials predicted it would worsen to a hurricane ahead of its landfall after leaving 13 people dead as it ripped through the Caribbean. "Gradual strengthening is expected, and Laura is forecast to....

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:56:00 +0200wsvn (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Laura Looms Large as Marco Nears Louisiana: Tropical Storm Live Updates

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:54:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Louisiana prepares for two storms less than 48 hours apart. Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana said on Monday that the weakening of Tropical Storm Marco had eased concerns about the state being walloped by a pair of tropical storms in rapid succession, but he urged residents to maintain their....

Metro Detroit weather: Rain possible for the next few days

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:54:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

DETROIT – After a long dry spell for most of us, we have multiple chances of rain in the next several days. That’s including strong storms, too. While summer continues to sizzle here, we’re keeping close tabs on Marco and Laura in the Gulf. Rain Returns. Finally, we have more than one significant chance of rain in the forecast.

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward U.S.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:53:00 +0200financialpost (en)

Tropical Storm Laura strengthened in the Caribbean on Monday and was poised to accelerate into a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the U.S. Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes that had been forecast. The dual storms have taken offline nearly 10% of....

Editorial: Get prepared for Laura, Marco

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:49:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Making sure you have medication, drinking water and imperishables in the event that you are stuck at home or stranded by floodwaters or lose power for an extended period. Having a plan for where you can evacuate safely. If you are staying with friends or family, take precautions for COVID-19,....

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Oil Gains as U.S. Gulf Output and Refineries Halted Before Storm

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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.

Hurricane Marco update: Where is Marco? When will it make landfall in Louisiana? HURRICANE MARCO is lingering on the brink of hurricane and tropical status and is getting closer...

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:36:00 +0200express (en)

Hurricane Marco is one of two dangerous weather systems tracking towards the Unite States right now, with Hurricane Laura not far behind. Severe winds and storm surges are already impacting parts of the coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle. Marco strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane on....

Gulf Coast braces for 2 dangerous storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:34:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

States along the U.S. Gulf Coast are bracing for the impact of Tropical Storm Marco and then Laura , which could become a major hurricane. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss the impact both storms could have.

BC-Tropical Weather 12t, 1040

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:31:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane <<br /> Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but Laura is just behind it, and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane <<br /> AP Photo....

Tropical storms Marco, Laura head for the Gulf of Mexico, spark Fujiwhara effect scare

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:31:00 +0200downtoearth (en)

Two tropical storms, formed in the western Atlantic Ocean at nearly the same time, are likely to impact the Gulf of Mexico, sparking concerns of the rare Fujiwhara effect that occurs when two hurricanes combine to form a mega hurricane. The last time two tropical storms formed at the same time and struck the region was in 1933.

Storms Tuesday, watching Laura for local impacts late week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

Temperatures heat up this week, as all eyes remain on the Gulf of Mexico. We could see some rain by Friday into Saturday from tropical moisture associated with Laura . Tonight will bring a chance for showers with lows down to 70 in the Upstate and 64 for the mountains.

Louisiana faces an unprecedented ‘one-two punch’ of tropical cyclones

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

The US Gulf Coast is bracing for back-to-back tropical cyclones forecast to batter the same communities. Tropical storms Marco and Laura are both on track to slam into Louisiana. “These storms are not to be taken lightly, especially because there are two of them and they’re going to impact so much....

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms move energy giants to deep production cuts

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:29:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies moved to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries on Monday after shutting half the area’s offshore crude oil output as back-to-back storms took aim at the coast. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura , a rare double-team assault on key U.S.

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

Tropical Storm Laura brushed Cuba ’s southern coast Monday on its way to the United States , where officials predicted it would worsen to a hurricane ahead of its landfall after leaving 13 people dead as it ripped through the Caribbean. “Gradual strengthening is expected, and Laura is forecast to....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:17:00 +0200hammondstar (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart today, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Storm not expected to delay $300 jobless checks in Louisiana

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:15:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

“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 +0200accesswdun (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Tropical Storm Marco was falling apart Monday but setting a messy stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Laura was just south of Cuba and not expected to weaken over land on Monday before moving into “very warm and deep” southeastern Gulf waters.

Oil, Natural Gas and LNG Threatened by Strengthening Storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Laura is poised to become a hurricane before making landfall Thursday, posing a threat to oil and gas infrastructure on the Gulf Coast. Another storm, Marco, lost so much power as it approached Louisiana Monday that watches and warnings along the U.S.

Six ‘water tornadoes’ spotted in Gulf of Mexico as tropical storms approach US mainland

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Frank Leday/Facebook. Six water sprouts were spotted swirling simultaneously in the Gulf of Mexico last week, as two headed for the US mainland. Video captured by Frank Leday shows towering columns of seawater being sucked into the air off the coast of “Wow!! Ever see 6 water spouts at once?” Mr Leday wrote on Facebook.

Storm Clouds and High Winds Reported in Clermont, Florida

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:10:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

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.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:08:00 +0200dcourier (en)

Park board crews move the lifeguard towers off the beach near 19th Street in Galveston, Texas on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, as they prepare for a possible impact from Tropical Storms Marco and Laura . (Jennifer Reynolds/The Galveston County Daily News via AP) REBECCA SANTANA and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press.

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms stir deep production cuts by energy giants

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200oann (en)

August 24, 2020. By Erwin Seba. HOUSTON (Reuters) – Energy companies moved to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries on Monday after shutting half the area’s offshore crude oil output as back-to-back storms took aim at the coast. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura , a rare double-team assault on key U.

Forecasters Warn Tropical Storm Laura Will Become Hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:52:00 +0200voanews (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is likely to become a hurricane Tuesday as it heads into the warm waters of the Caribbean, forecasters warn, while its twin storm Marco is losing strength but will still produce heavy and high winds as it approaches the Gulf Coast of the southern United States .

Gulf Coast braces for two dangerous storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:49:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

States along the U.S. Gulf Coast are bracing for the impact of Tropical Storm Marco and then Laura , which could become a major hurricane. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss the impact both storms could have.

Louisiana faces an unprecedented ‘one-two punch’ of tropical cyclones - The Verge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:49:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

The US Gulf Coast is bracing for back-to-back tropical cyclones forecast to batter the same communities. Tropical storms Marco and Laura are both on track to slam into Louisiana. “These storms are not to be taken lightly, especially because there are two of them and they’re going to impact so much....

Texas Oil Refineries Shutter Ahead of Double Storm Set to Pummel

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:42:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Oil and chemical facilities located along the Texas Gulf Coast are shuttering, securing equipment or running through emergency protocols ahead of a rare double storm set to rip through the region this week. Some of the largest U.S. refineries are winding down in advance of Tropical Storms Marco and....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:38:00 +0200wxow (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but Laura is just behind it, and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane. Marco weakened from a hurricane, but the system is causing flooding and setting the stage for a supercharged Laura to hit the coast as a possible Category 3 storm.

Oil Prices Spike On Gulf Hurricane Prospects

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

(RTTNews) - Oil prices jumped on Monday as the threat of hurricanes in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico brought oil production to a halt. Prices were also supported by hopes for a coronavirus treatment as well as signs of a thaw in U.S.-China tensions. Benchmark Brent crude rose 76 cents or 1.72 percent to $45.

Pétrole : Le Brent en hausse à plus de 44,5 dollars

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200elmoudjahid (fr)

Les cours du pétrole commençaient la semaine dans le vert hier, portés par le souffle de l'ouragan Marco et de la tempête tropicale Laura qui ont mis à l'arrêt plus de la moitié de la production de pétrole dans le Golfe du Mexique. Ce lundi matin, le baril de Brent de la mer du Nord pour livraison....

Southeast Texas schools cancel classes, delay start dates ahead of storms Laura, Marco

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200chron (en)

Ahead of storms Laura and Marco possibly striking Texas, several schools in Southeast Texas have closed for the week or delayed start dates. Schools have already had to adapt to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Tropical storms have thrown yet another curve in the fall semester.

Le pétrole porté par la production menacée dans le golfe du Mexique

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:27:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(New York) Les cours du pétrole ont terminé en hausse lundi, soutenus par les tempêtes Marco et Laura qui ont mis à l’arrêt plus de la moitié de la production de pétrole dans le golfe du Mexique. Agence France-Presse. À Londres, le baril de Brent de la mer du Nord pour livraison en octobre s’est....

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Marco continues to quickly weaken.... Laura pouring on Cuba, soon into the Gulf followed by likely strengthening

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:24:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Laura will be the true “problem child” as the storm will have plenty of warm water to cross under favorable (atmospheric) conditions to strengthen in the coming days before reaching the Gulf Coast mid to late week. Models have been trending west recently & Texas may end being landfall though it’s....

Marco weakening but Laura threat increasing

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Tropical Storm Laura is expected to strengthen into a strong category 2 hurricane before making landfall along hte Gulf Coast later this week. Marco has weakened and no longer poses much of a threat. The biggest impact from Marco along the Gulf Coast will be heavy rain with a low threat for tornadoes.

Tropical storms Marco and Laura are about to deliver a one-two punch to the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:20:00 +0200wfsb (en)

(CNN) - As one storm heading toward the US Gulf Coast is weakening, another is growing stronger. Louisiana is likely to be spared from back-to-back hurricanes this week as Marco was downgraded to a tropical storm Sunday night. But the state is still in the path of Tropical Storm Laura , which is....

Weakening Marco moves closer to Gulf Coast as Laura, the 'main attraction,' lurks

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

As rain from a weakening Tropical Storm Marco soaked portions of the Gulf Coast on Monday, forecasters feared Laura , which is close behind, could deliver a much more serious blow to the area. Marco was likely to make landfall Monday evening in Louisiana as a weak tropical storm or tropical depression, forecasters said.

Weakening Marco moves closer to Gulf Coast as Laura, the 'main attraction,' lurks

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200azcentral (en)

As rain from a weakening Tropical Storm Marco soaked portions of the Gulf Coast on Monday, forecasters feared Laura , which is close behind, could deliver a much more serious blow to the area. Marco was likely to make landfall Monday evening in Louisiana as a weak tropical storm or tropical depression, forecasters said.

Why Tropical Storms Laura, Marco won't cause gasoline prices to surge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:13:00 +0200foxbusiness (en)

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Hidalgo, Turner urge Harris County to prepare for hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Marco

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200wn (en)

Hurricane Marco. The name Marco has been used for three tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean. , hugged west coast of Florida, making landfall as a tropical depression, causing heavy rain and moderate damage; , formed in the Caribbean Sea and, while never making landfall, was large enough to drop....

Hot and Humid then Wet and Sultry Tropical Weather

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:06:00 +0200fox19 (en)

CINCINNATI (FOX19) -Other than the slight chance of a showers tomorrow afternoon and evening in the northeast corner of the FOX19 NOW viewing area the weather will be dry until Thursday. The dry weather will also be hot and humid with low 90s for high temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday.

Ports Closed As Tropical Cyclones Approach U.S. (With Forecast Video)

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:05:00 +0200benzinga (en)

For the first time in more than 60 years, Tropical Storm Marco, which was a Category 1 hurricane for a brief time, ran into some wind shear Sunday night. It's back to a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph as of 8 a.m. EDT Monday. Marco probably won't become a hurricane again,....

Cantrell asks New Orleans to stay vigilant as Laura heads towards Gulf

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200nola (en)

New Orleans' government offices will reopen on Tuesday as Tropical Storm Marco is expected to be less threatening to the city than expected, but officials warned residents to remain vigilant as Tropical Storm Laura takes aim at the Gulf Coast. During a press conference, Mayor LaToya Cantrell said....

All tropical storm warnings discontinued for Marco; Laura continues path toward Gulf

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:04:00 +0200nola (en)

Mayor David Camardelle, Sr. checks on the super sand sacks placed in front of the exposed 'burrito' levee as rain bands from tropical storm Marco approach Grand Isle, La., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. The 'burrito' levee was exposed to the elements after tropical storm Cristobal hit the island in June.

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:02:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

"Gradual strengthening is expected, and Laura is forecast to become a hurricane by early Tuesday," the US National Hurricane Center said, predicting it would make landfall in the US state of Louisiana later in the week. Meanwhile Storm Marco -- also headed to the Gulf of Mexico -- was downgraded....

USA travel advice

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:02:00 +0200gov-uk (en)

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office currently advises British nationals against all but essential international travel. This advice is being kept under constant review. Travel disruption is still possible and national control measures may be brought in with little notice, so check our Addition of....

Map: Track Tropical Storms Laura and Marco

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:02:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Tropical Storms Marco and Laura are on track to make landfall along the Gulf Coast within the next 48 hours. Marco, nearing Louisiana and headed toward Texas, is expected to lose strength and dissipate in the next three days. Laura, passing over Cuba on its way into the Gulf of Mexico, will likely make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Laura, Marco Evacuations: Louisiana Residents Told to Leave

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Update: 2:47 p.m. EDT— Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie announced a mandatory city-wide evacuation order to begin at 6 a.m. Tuesday. The Cameron Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness also issued a mandatory evacuation beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday for the Intracoastal Waterway of Johnson Bayou,....

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward U.S

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Reuters) - Tropical Storm Laura was strengthening in the Caribbean and poised to accelerate into a hurricane by Tuesday while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the U.S. Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes, as had been forecast.

Tropical Storm Laura Forecast Advisory Number 19

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

The threat of a rare double storm blow looms for the U.S. Gulf Coast despite a weaker Tropical Storm Marco, with more than half of offshore oil production already shut and forecasts showing the potential for Laura to become a major hurricane before landfall Thursday.

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms stir deep production cuts by energy giants

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:56:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies are moving to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries after shutting half the area’s offshore crude oil output ahead of back-to-back storms aiming for the coast this week. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura , a rare double-team approach to the U.S.

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms stir deep production cuts by energy giants By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies are moving to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries after shutting half the area's offshore crude oil output ahead of back-to-back storms aiming for the coast this week. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, a rare double-team approach to the U.S. Gulf Coast, thr... 38m ago

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200wsau (en)

By Erwin Seba. HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies are moving to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries after shutting half the area's offshore crude oil output ahead of back-to-back storms aiming for the coast this week. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura , a rare double-team approach to the U.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Scattered storms this evening, drier mid-week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200live5news (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Another round of energy should move through later this evening and increase the chance for some scattered downpours and a few storms. This activity will diminish overnight before the rain chance increases again tomorrow morning and in the afternoon.

Marco Nears Louisiana as Laura Rakes Cuba: Tropical Storm Live Updates

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:49:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Louisiana prepares for two storms less than 48 hours apart. Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana said on Monday that the weakening of Tropical Storm Marco had eased concerns about the state being walloped by a pair of tropical storms in rapid succession, but he urged residents to maintain their....

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:47:00 +0200pulse (en)

"Gradual strengthening is expected, and Laura is forecast to become a hurricane by early Tuesday," the US National Hurricane Center said, predicting it would make landfall in the US state of Louisiana later in the week. Meanwhile Storm Marco -- also headed to the Gulf of Mexico -- was downgraded....

Tropical Storm Laura Could Become Hurricane, Forecasters Say

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:47:00 +0200ekonominyheter (en)

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 +0200reliefWeb (en)

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.

Weakening Marco moves closer to Gulf Coast as Laura, the 'main attraction,' lurks

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:43:00 +0200usaToday (en)

As rain from a weakening Tropical Storm Marco soaked portions of the Gulf Coast on Monday, forecasters feared Laura , which is close behind, could deliver a much more serious blow to the area. Marco was likely to make landfall Monday evening in Louisiana as a weak tropical storm or tropical depression, forecasters said.

Storms Marco and Laura plough through Caribbean, killing 12

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

People in the Dominica n Republic tried to save their animals from the flash floods. At least 12 people have been killed as two storms tore through the Caribbean on Sunday. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura brought high winds and rough seas leaving at least nine people dead in Haiti and another three in the Dominican Republic.

As Laura intensifies, NWS not ruling out a Category 3 hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:40:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is expected to pummel the northwest Gulf coast late Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane with 105-mph winds, but the storm’s exact trajectory remains unclear. It’s possible, said National Weather Service forecasters, that Houston could take a direct hit.

Weather live updates: Hidalgo warns of Laura's unpredictability

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:40:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

The Houston Chronicle’s Live Updates blog documents the latest updates regarding Laura and Marco , as the storms near Houston and Southeast Texas. The Houston Chronicle’s ongoing coverage is available to subscribers. Subscribe now for full access and to support our work.

Laura Lashes Cuba, Expected To Become Hurricane By US Landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:39:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Tropical Storm Laura brushed Cuba 's southern coast Monday on its way to the United States , where officials predicted it would worsen to a hurricane ahead of its landfall after leaving 13 people dead as it ripped through the Caribbean. "Gradual strengthening is expected, and Laura is forecast to....

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:36:00 +0200startribune (en)

Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Laura into a powerful hurricane. Laura's center was remaining just off Cuba 's shore, and was not expected to weaken over land before entering the gulf.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:34:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but Laura is just behind it, and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane. Marco weakened from a hurricane, but the system is causing flooding and setting the stage for a supercharged Laura to hit the coast as a possible Category 3 storm.

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms stir deep production cuts by energy giants

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:33:00 +0200oann (en)

Tropical Storm Marco arrives at the coast of Louisiana as Tropical Storm Laura follows (bottom right) in an image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-East satellite August 24, 2020. CIRA/NOAA/Handout via REUTERS. August 24, 2020. By Erwin Seba. HOUSTON (Reuters) – Energy companies are moving to cut production at U.

Live Updates: Tropical Storm Marco approaches Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:29:00 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

Louisiana is bracing for the possibility of two tropical storms bringing potential severe weather to the state within a few days of one another. Tropical Storm Marco is expected to make landfall Monday, and within days Tropical Storm Laura is expected to intensify and make landfall along Louisiana's....

AP - BC-Tropical Weather 8th, 1002

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:25:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane <<br /> Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but Laura is just behind it and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane <<br /> AP Photo....

403RD WING EVACUATES AIRCRAFT, CONTINUES TO FLY HURRICANE MARCO, TROPICAL STORM LAURA

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200agenparl (en)

(AGENPARL) – AIR, SPACE AND CYBERSPACE (USA), lun 24 agosto 2020 The wing’s 815th Airlift Squadron, a tactical airlift unit, flew their C-130J Super Hercules to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, and the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, or Hurricane Hunters, relocated their WC-130Js and operations....

Marco Collapses, Sets Stage for Laura to Hit US as Hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:24:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making onslaught of wind and....

Marco live updates: Tropical storm warnings canceled as Marco weakens

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 24, 2020 at 1:16 pm CDT By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk The Atlantic hurricane season continued to remain active as Tropical Storm Marco swirled to life in the northwestern Caribbean Sea late Friday night. Here are the latest updates: Update 2:15 p.m. EDT Aug.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit U.S. as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:19:00 +0200triblive (en)

Several hours away from the Louisiana coast, a lopsided Marco continued to collapse. By late Monday morning, meteorologists could no longer find tropical storm-force winds within its ragged center. It stayed a tropical storm only because of stronger winds to the northeast.

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward U.S.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:18:00 +02004-traders (en)

Aug 24 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Laura was strengthening in the Caribbean and poised to accelerate into a hurricane by Tuesday while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the U.S. Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes, as had been forecast.

Laura lashes Cuba, expected to become hurricane by US landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:13:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Tropical Storm Laura brushed Cuba 's southern coast Monday on its way to the United States , where officials predicted it would worsen to a hurricane ahead of its landfall after leaving 13 people dead as it ripped through the Caribbean. "Gradual strengthening is expected, and Laura is forecast to....

Entergy : Storm Team Ready to Respond in Louisiana Ahead of Marco and Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:10:00 +02004-traders (en)

> Storm Team Ready to Respond in Louisiana Ahead of Marco and Laura Storm Team Ready to Respond in Louisiana Ahead of Marco and Laura. By: Louisiana Editorial Team, New Orleans Editorial Team. 08/24/2020. Entergy is enlarging its storm team to respond to any impacts across Louisiana from tropical storms Marco and Laura.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:07:00 +0200cleveland (en)

A girl wades towards her flooded home the day after the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti , Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Laura battered the Dominica n 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.

Tempête tropicale Laura : au moins 12 morts en Haïti et République...

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:04:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

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.

Climate change rears ugly head as Republicans rally re-election effort

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:03:00 +0200citynews-ca (en)

Flames from the LNU Lightning Complex fires leap above Butts Canyon Road on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, as firefighters work to contain the blaze in unincorporated Lake County, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) WASHINGTON — Climate change, an issue all but forgotten in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is....

New Orleans airport operates as normal, though Southwest cancels most Monday flights

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:03:00 +0200nola (en)

A flight lands at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Southwest Airlines has canceled most flights Monday because of incoming storms. Southwest is the airport's largest operator and accounts for around a third of the passengers arriving and departing from New Orleans.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Still a tropical storm for now, Laura churned just south of Cuba after killing at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti , where it knocked out power and caused flooding in the two nations that share the island of Hispaniola. The deaths reportedly included a 10-year-old girl whose home....

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:57:00 +0200laprovince (fr)

Le fait que deux ouragans, ou phénomènes météorologiques proches, se suivent d’aussi près dans le Golfe du Mexique est extrêmement rare, selon les spécialistes. Lundi, la tempête Laura se déplaçait d’est en ouest, le long de la côte sud de Cuba , provoquant de fortes pluies et des submersion côtières....

Les Etats-Unis touchés par deux tempêtes tropicales en 48 heures, "un phénomène très rare"

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:57:00 +0200metrofrance (fr)

Pas une mais deux tempêtes tropicales, dont l'une devrait passer bientôt au stade d'ouragan, font actuellement route vers les côtes américaines du Golfe du Mexique. Se trouvant actuellement à moins 150 kilomètres des terres, Marco, rétrogradé d'ouragan à tempête, va frapper le sud de la Louisiane....

Tropical Storm Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit U.S. as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:54:00 +0200cnbc (en)

Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making onslaught of wind and....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:49:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Les Etats-Unis touchés par deux tempêtes tropicales en 48h, &quot;un phénomène très rare&quot;

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:48:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

Pas une mais deux tempêtes tropicales, dont l'une devrait passer bientôt au stade d'ouragan, font actuellement route vers les côtes américaines du Golfe du Mexique. Se trouvant actuellement à moins 150 kilomètres des terres, Marco, rétrogradé d'ouragan à tempête, va frapper le sud de la Louisiane....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:43:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Still a tropical storm for now, Laura churned just south of Cuba after killing at least 11 people in the Dominica n 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....

Weather The history of L-named storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200usaToday (en)

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.

Storms Marco and Laura head for southern US states as thousands evacuated

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Boarding up windows in New Orleans's French Quarter in anticipation of Tropical Storms Marco and Laura : Getty Images. Two major tropical storms moving through the Caribbean and into the Gulf of Mexico have spurred mass evacuations, as southern US states received urgent warnings to prepare for a “life-threatening situation”.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:39:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Still a tropical storm for now, Laura churned just south of Cuba after killing at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti , where it knocked out power and caused flooding in the two nations that share the island of Hispaniola. The deaths reportedly included a 10-year-old girl whose home....

Tropical Storm Laura poses an increasing risk to southeast Texas as forecasters predict the area could be struck with heavy rain, wind and storm surge beginning Wednesday.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Laura is expected to pass over Cuba on Monday before emerging into the Gulf of Mexico late Monday or early Tuesday. Warm waters there will help the storm intensify into a hurricane as it barrels west and northwest toward the Texas and Louisiana border, according to a 10 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center.

As Laura looms, Turner urges Houstonians to get tested

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 .

Louisiana faces an unprecedented ‘one-two punch’ of tropical cyclones

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:35:00 +0200theverge (en)

The US Gulf Coast is bracing for back-to-back tropical cyclones forecast to batter the same communities. Tropical storms Marco and Laura are both on track to slam into Louisiana. “These storms are not to be taken lightly, especially because there are two of them and they’re going to impact so much....

Rare double storm blow menaces U.S. Gulf with stronger Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:34:00 +0200bnnbloomberg (en)

The threat of a rare double storm blow looms for the U.S. Gulf Coast despite a weaker Tropical Storm Marco, with more than half of offshore oil production already shut and forecasts showing the potential for Laura to become a major hurricane before landfall Thursday.

Don't let your guard down, St. Tammany officials urge as dual storms approach

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200nola (en)

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper gives an update on parish readiness for Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Sgtorm Laura on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. rualaurthanResi SARA PAGONES St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper urged residents not to let their guard down as Tropical Storm Marco....

River Parishes officials urge residents to 'remain vigilant' even as hurricane watch canceled

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +0200nola (en)

Hurricane watches and warnings related to Tropical Storm Marco have ended in Louisiana, including metro New Orleans. However, the area remains under a tropical storm warning. Here's the track as of 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (Image via National Hurricane Center) Hurricane watches and warnings....

Mississippi lawmakers try to finish Marine Resources budget

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:30:00 +0200missoulian (en)

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Legislature is returning to the Capitol to try to set a spending plan for the state Department of Marine Resources, weeks after the budget year started. The House and Senate convene at 4 p.m. Monday, and Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said he expects members to quickly adopt the agency's budget.

Twin threats: Marco weakens as Laura gains strength

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:29:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Twin tropical storms Marco and Laura launched a week of tropical storm conditions on the Gulf Coast and the Florida Keys. The region is braced. Marco, which reached hurricane strength over the weekend, began to weaken Monday morning after strong wind shear shredded it to pieces overnight.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:27:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

Still a tropical storm for now, Laura churned just south of Cuba after killing at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti , where it knocked out power and caused flooding in the two nations that share the island of Hispaniola. The deaths reportedly included a 10-year-old girl whose home....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:24:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

Laura was not expected to weaken over land before moving into warm, deep Gulf waters that forecasters said could bring rapid intensification. "What we know is there's going to be storm surge from Marco. We know that that water is not going to recede hardly at all before Laura hits, and so we've not seen this before.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:24:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit U.S. as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:21:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS -- Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making onslaught....

Climate change rears ugly head as Republicans rally re-election effort 0

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:20:00 +0200kitchenertoday (en)

WASHINGTON — Climate change, an issue all but forgotten in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is roaring back to the forefront just as Donald Trump's Republicans begin their sprint to the November presidential election. Wildfires are ravaging California and twin storms are threatening the U.S.

Tropical Storm Laura to Become a Hurricane as it Heads toward US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:19:00 +0200aawsat (en)

Tropical Storm Laura was strengthening in the Caribbean and poised to accelerate into a hurricane by Tuesday while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the US Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes, as had been forecast. Laura traced the southern coast of Cuba on Monday....

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward U.S 31m ago

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:19:00 +0200wsau (en)

(Reuters) - Tropical Storm Laura was strengthening in the Caribbean and poised to accelerate into a hurricane by Tuesday while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the U.S. Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes, as had been forecast.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:16:00 +0200tampabay (en)

NEW ORLEANS — Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph. The two-storm combination could bring a history-making onslaught of wind....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:16:00 +0200hjnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:16:00 +0200apnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Marco Nears Louisiana as Laura Rakes Cuba: Live Updates

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:15:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Louisiana prepares for two storms less than 48 hours apart. Officials in Louisiana urged residents to prepare for a rare “one-two punch” from Tropical Storms Marco and Laura , which are expected to pound the state this week within about 48 hours of each other.

Mississippi lawmakers try to finish Marine Resources budget

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:13:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Legislature is returning to the Capitol to try to set a spending plan for the state Department of Marine Resources, weeks after the budget year started. The House and Senate convene at 4 p.m. Monday, and Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said he expects members to quickly adopt the agency's budget.

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward U.S

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Tropical Storm Laura was strengthening in the Caribbean and poised to accelerate into a hurricane by Tuesday while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the U.S. Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes, as had been forecast.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:09:00 +0200click2houston (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE – Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE – Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Still a tropical storm for now, Laura churned just south of Cuba after killing at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti , where it knocked out power and caused flooding in the two nations that share the island of Hispaniola. The deaths reportedly included a 10-year-old girl whose home....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:05:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

Still a tropical storm for now, Laura churned just south of Cuba after killing at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti , where it knocked out power and caused flooding in the two nations that share the island of Hispaniola. The deaths reportedly included a 10-year-old girl whose home....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:05:00 +0200gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane with winds topping 110 mph (177 kph). The two-storm combination could bring a history-making....

As Laura looms, Turner urges Houstonians to get tested for COVID

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:03:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

WASHINGTON Gov. Greg Abbott said on Monday that the federal government had approved his request for emergency assistance as two tropical storms barrel toward the Gulf Coast. President Donald Trump granted the request for protective measures, authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to....

Tropical Storm Laura To Become A Hurricane As It Heads Toward U.S

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:01:00 +0200news18 (en)

Tropical Storm Laura was strengthening in the Caribbean and poised to accelerate into a hurricane by Tuesday while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the U.S. Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes, as had been forecast. Laura traced the southern coast of Cuba on Monday....

Tropical Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:59:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

Tropical Storm Marco was falling apart Monday but setting a messy stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Laura was just south of Cuba and not expected to weaken over land on Monday before moving into “very warm and deep” southeastern Gulf waters.

2 storms in Louisiana in same year not unusual, but Marco & Laura in 72 hours would break record

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:57:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – About a week ago it was forecast that two large hurricanes would be entering the Gulf of Mexico about the same time. This scenario did not play out and those living along the northern Gulf Coast are thankful. As on Monday morning, Tropical Storm Marco is a weak lopsided storm....

Rare Double Storm Blow Menaces U.S. Gulf With Stronger Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200claimsjournal (en)

The threat of a rare double storm blow looms for the U.S. Gulf Coast despite a weaker Tropical Storm Marco, with more than half of offshore oil production already shut and forecasts showing the potential for Laura to become a major hurricane before landfall Thursday.

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms stir deep production cuts by energy giants

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +02004-traders (en)

HOUSTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Energy companies are moving to cut production at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries after shutting half the area's offshore crude oil output ahead of back-to-back storms aiming for the coast this week. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura , a rare double-team approach to the U.S.

12:49 President of Cuba urges for unity and talent against storm 'Laura'

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +0200plenglish (en)

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 +0200timescolonist (en)

WASHINGTON — Climate change, an issue all but forgotten in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is roaring back to the forefront just as Donald Trump's Republicans begin their sprint to the November presidential election. Wildfires are ravaging California and twin storms are threatening the U.S.

Tropical Storm Laura to become a hurricane as it heads toward U.S.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +02004-traders (en)

Aug 24 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Laura was strengthening in the Caribbean and poised to accelerate into a hurricane by Tuesday while Tropical Storm Marco weakened sooner than expected, sparing the U.S. Gulf Coast from two simultaneous hurricanes, as had been forecast.

Oil Price Pops on Storm-Related Shutdowns

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:53:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Oil prices rose on Monday as two storms moved across the Gulf of Mexico , forcing more than half of the offshore oil and gas production in the area to be shut down. Tropical Storm Marco was making landfall in Louisiana on Monday, with Tropical Storm Laura close behind.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:50:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS -- As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and -force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:48:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:46:00 +0200wftv (en)

Still a tropical storm for now, Laura churned just south of Cuba after killing at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti , where it knocked out power and caused flooding in the two nations that share the island of Hispaniola. The deaths reportedly included a 10-year-old girl whose home....

Marco collapses, sets stage for Laura to hit US as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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AAA: Gas prices remain below $2 a gallon, Gainesville prices hold steady at $1.93

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200accesswdun (en)

Gasoline prices in the Gainesville area are among the lowest in the state this week, according to the latest fuel price report from AAA-The Auto Club Group. Gainesville motorists are paying an average of $1.93 per gallon. Monday's state average of $1.99 a gallon is a penny more than a week ago, a....

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:43:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Laura into a powerful hurricane. Laura's center was remaining just off Cuba 's shore, and was not expected to weaken over land before entering the gulf.

Tracking Marco and Laura: Amy Freeze's update

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:41:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Tropical Storm Marco is weakening but setting a messy stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:38:00 +0200therepublic (en)

NEW ORLEANS As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:33:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

La tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, balayait Cuba lundi avec des vents de 95 km/h après avoir fait au moins 13 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine et avant de viser le sud des Etats-Unis, tout comme Marco,...

Oil Price Pops on Storm-Related Shutdowns

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:32:00 +0200barrons (en)

Oil prices rose on Monday as two storms moved across the Gulf of Mexico , forcing more than half of the offshore oil and gas production in the area to be shut down. Tropical Storm Marco was making landfall in Louisiana on Monday, with Tropical Storm Laura close behind.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:32:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

NEW ORLEANS As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Offshore oil companies evacuate workers ahead of Marco, Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

A helicopter lands aboard a Transocean drill ship in the Gulf of Mexico in this August 2007 file photo. Offshore companies have started to evacuate workers from production platforms and drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura .

Mississippi lawmakers try to finish Marine Resources budget

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200sfgate (en)

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) The Mississippi Legislature is returning to the Capitol to try to set a spending plan for the state Department of Marine Resources, weeks after the budget year started. The House and Senate convene at 4 p.m. Monday, and Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said he expects members to quickly adopt the agency's budget.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200sfgate (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Storm warnings issued as Gulf Coast prepares for back-to-back strikes from Marco and Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200sentinelsource (en)

The northern Gulf Coast is bracing for a rare one-two punch as tropical storms Laura and Marco head toward Louisiana and East Texas. Marco, upgraded to a hurricane Sunday, is predicted to scrape the Louisiana coastline Monday and is the most immediate threat.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:29:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

NEW ORLEANS - As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Wisconsin: manifestations et enquête après des tirs de la police sur un homme noir

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:28:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(Washington) Deux policiers de l’État américain du Wisconsin ont été suspendus de leurs fonctions et une enquête a été ouverte lundi après qu’un homme noir a été grièvement blessé de plusieurs balles dans le dos, une apparente bavure policière qui a déclenché des manifestations et l’imposition d’un couvre-feu local.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200tribtown (en)

NEW ORLEANS As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des Etats-Unis

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:21:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

La tempête tropicale Laura , qui devrait devenir un ouragan mardi, balayait Cuba lundi avec des vents de 95 km/h après avoir fait au moins 13 morts en Haïti et en République dominicaine et avant de viser le sud des Etats-Unis, tout comme Marco, rétrogradé d'ouragan à tempête.

Louisiana braces for two Atlantic storms in one week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:17:00 +0200cna (en)

Επιπλέον 9 κρούσματα του ιού SARS-CoV-2, συνολικά ανακοινώθηκαν 39 κρούσματα τη Δευτέρα Υποβαθμίζονται 10 χώρες λόγω επιδημιολογικού κινδύνου, η Σουηδία αναβαθμίζεται στην Κατηγορία Β’ Σημαντικός ο έγκαιρος εντοπισμός των 30 νέων περιστατικών, δήλωσε στο ΚΥΠΕ η Μ.

Marco weakens as hurricane warning dropped, Laura could become powerful hurricane as it moves into the Gulf

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:12:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

ABC News By MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News. (NEW YORK) — Marco has weakened even more as of 5 a.m. Monday morning and winds are now down to 60 mph. Marco is expected to continue weakening and Hurricane Warnings have been discontinued for the Louisiana coast. Here are all the Watches and Warnings for the....

Rare Double Storm Blow Menaces U.S. Gulf With Stronger Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:04:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

The threat of a rare double storm blow looms for the U.S. Gulf Coast despite a weaker Tropical Storm Marco, with more than half of offshore oil production already shut and forecasts showing the potential for Laura to become a major hurricane before landfall Thursday.

Tracking Laura and Marco in the Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- ATropical Storm Marco is weakening but setting a messy stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Tropical Storm....

Bientôt ouragan, la tempête Laura traverse Cuba en direction des États-Unis

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:58:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

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.

Marco expected to make landfall as tropical storm, Laura 48 hours later as a Cat. 2 hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:57:00 +0200wral (en)

By WRAL Severe Weather Center. Two tropical systems are expected to make landfall along Louisiana's coast hours about 48 apart this week, one as a Category 2 hurricane. Tropical Storm Marco was briefly a hurricane but weakened overnight. At 11 a.m. Monday, Marco had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and was moving north-northwest at 8 mph.

Storm surge from Laura could force evacuations in Galveston, county judge warns

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200chron (en)

All residents of Southeast Texas are holding their breath, watching and waiting for the next shift in Laura 's projected path. Back-to-back tropical threats from Marco and then Laura are expected to hit the Gulf Coast this week. Although Marco may not be a significant concern for Texas at this point,....

Laura forecasted to strengthen into Category 2 hurricane, Marco expected to weaken into a depression

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:54:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. The FOX 35 Weather team is tracking Marco and Laura as they set their eyes on the Louisiana coast. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) says that both Laura and Marco are expected to impact the Louisana-Texas coast, including the land between Houston, Texas and coastal Louisana in its cone.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:46:00 +0200pri (en)

Tropical Storm Marco brought a surge of high water to the Louisiana coast on Monday as a second storm, Tropical Storm Laura , enter the Gulf of Mexico with a trajectory toward the same stretch of US coast later in the week. People along the Gulf Coast braced for a history-making onslaught from the....

News TS Laura could bring 2-4 inches of rain, storms to Tenn. Lelan Statom 10:31 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:45:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tropical Storm Laura could bring several inches of rain and a few strong storms to Middle Tennessee later this week. Laura is near Cuba as a Tropical Storm right now, but the National Hurricane Center is forecasting it to become a Category 2 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico.

Verizon stands ready as storms approach the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:44:00 +0200globenewswire (en)

Mobile Network assets used following the Midwest Derecho being positioned in the South for possible deployment. The Verizon Response Team (VRT) stands at the ready 24/7 365 days a year to support first responders. NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Tropical Storms Laura and Marco make....

Twin U.S. Gulf Coast storms stir deep production cuts by energy giants

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:43:00 +02004-traders (en)

HOUSTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Energy companies are weighing production cuts at U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries after shutting half the area's offshore crude oil output ahead of back-to-back storms aiming for the coast this week. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura , a rare double-team approach to the U.S.

Verizon stands ready as storms approach the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:43:00 +02004-traders (en)

Mobile Network assets used following the Midwest Derecho being positioned in the South for possible deployment. The Verizon Response Team (VRT) stands at the ready 24/7 365 days a year to support first responders. NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Tropical Storms Laura and Marco make....

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 +0200nj (en)

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 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

Mobile Network assets used following the Midwest Derecho being positioned in the South for possible deployment. The Verizon Response Team (VRT) stands at the ready 24/7 365 days a year to support first responders. NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Tropical Storms Laura and Marco make....

Twin storms track toward US as 13 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:36:00 +0200citizen (en)

Two storms are expected to hit the US Gulf Coast in the coming days, forecasters said Monday, though the threat of both being hurricanes receded as Hurricane Marco weakened sharply. Tropical Storm Laura , which killed at least 13 people when it struck Haiti and the Dominica n Republic , was set to track just south of Cuba on Monday.

Traverse City Coast Guard crew heads to Gulf region as hurricane approaches

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:32:00 +0200mlive (en)

A helicopter crew from Air Station Traverse City landed in the Gulf region over the weekend, according to a Facebook post by the USCG training center in Mobile, Alabama. U.S. Coast Guard. By Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.com TRAVERSE CITY, MI – A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Michigan is....

MIL-OSI USA: 403rd Wing evacuates aircraft, continues to fly Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:30:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: United States Air Force. Headline: 403rd Wing evacuates aircraft, continues to fly Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura . The wing’s 815th Airlift Squadron, a tactical airlift unit, flew their C-130J Super Hercules to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, and the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance....

Tropical Storm Marco continues to weaken; Laura aims towards the Gulf

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200nola (en)

Ahead of Hurricane Marco, from left, Angel Luin, Paul Khong and Lam Thach load a family shrimp vessel with food in Venice, La., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Some of the family are prepared to ride out the storms on the boat. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Tropical Storm Laura was just south of Cuba and not expected to weaken over land on Monday before moving into “very warm and deep” southeastern Gulf waters. Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that this “could trigger a brief period of rapid intensification,” potentially reaching winds of more than 110 mph (177 kph).

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0200gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco was falling apart Monday but setting a messy stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Laura was just south of Cuba and not expected to weaken over land on Monday before moving into “very warm and deep” southeastern Gulf waters.

Hurricane Marco weakens back to storm; Laura begins moving through Cuba 11 hours

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200cknw (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Storm Marco Closes in on Louisiana as Laura Buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:18:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

Tropical Storm Marco was falling apart Monday but setting a messy stage for the arrival of Laura as a potentially supercharged Category 3 hurricane along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Laura was just south of Cuba and not expected to weaken over land on Monday before moving into “very warm and deep” southeastern Gulf waters.

Laura continues to move just offshore the southern coast of Cuba…Flash Flood Warning in effect for all parishes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:17:00 +0200jis (en)

The Meteorological Service has: Continued the Flash Flood Warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Westmoreland, Hanover, St. James, Trelawny, St. Ann, St. Mary, Portland, St. Thomas, Kingston and St. Andrew. Upgraded the Flash Flood Watch to a Flash Flood Warning for low lying and flood prone areas of all other parishes.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:16:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Tropical Storm Marco, no longer hurricane, producing heavy rain and winds along Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200foxnews (en)

is producing heavy rainfall and gusty winds along portions of the U.S. Gulf Coast Monday as the system is moving closer to Louisiana, the National Hurricane Center says. Marco, which has weakened from hurricane strength, is currently about 55 miles south-southeast from the mouth of the Mississippi....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:12:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Tropical Storm Laura , which was remaining just off Cuba ’s southern shore Monday and was not expected to weaken over land before moving into “very warm and deep” southeastern Gulf waters, "which could....

2 storms threaten Louisiana

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:11:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico : Tropical Storm Marco is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Laura knocked utilities out as it battered Hispaniola early Sunday, following a track forecast to take it to the same part of the US coast, also as a hurricane.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:56:00 +0200bna-en (en)

New Orleans, Aug. 24 (BNA): As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds, the Associated Press (AP) reported.

With loads of uncertainty surrounding Tropical Storm Laura, Harris County officials are preparing for the worst and urging residents to follow suit.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:55:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

“Unfortunately the forecast changed yesterday, it’s changing today and it will change tomorrow so we’re going to be prepared for whatever scenario it brings,” Francisco Sanchez, spokesman for the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, said Monday morning.

Texas resources placed on standby ahead of Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:54:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

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 +0200capitalfm (en)

Port-au-Prince, Haiti , Aug 24 – Two storms are expected to hit the US Gulf Coast in the coming days, forecasters said Monday, though the threat of both being hurricanes receded as Hurricane Marco weakened sharply. Tropical Storm Laura , which killed at least 13 people when it struck Haiti and the....

U.S. natgas futures jump to 9-month high on Gulf of Mexico storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:50:00 +0200financialpost (en)

U.S. natural gas futures climbed to their highest in nine months on Monday as tropical storms in the Gulf of Mexico curbed output, even as liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports continued to rise. Front-month gas futures rose 5.3 cents, or 2.2%, to $2.501 per million British thermal units at 10:19 a.m.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:47:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but Laura is just behind it and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane. Marco weakened from a hurricane overnight and has become so messy that most of the storm’s fury is along the Florida....

Tropical Storm Laura, Hurricane Marco barrel toward Gulf Coast - CBS News

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:44:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S.

10:10 Storm Laura gains intensity in its journey through southern Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:38:00 +0200plenglish (en)

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 +0200minnesota-publicradio (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is on the cusp of becoming a hurricane as it nears the Gulf of Mexico, but Tropical Storm Marco is weakening as it approaches Louisiana, easing coastal communities' worst fears of a potential one-two punch by powerful hurricanes. The storms had been seen as a rare chance for two....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:35:00 +0200wxow (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but Laura is just behind it and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane. Marco weakened from a hurricane overnight and has become so messy that most of the storm’s fury is along the Florida....

BC-Tropical Weather 4th, 0945

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:35:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba <<br /> Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but Laura is just behind it and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane <<br /> AP Photo transref:LAGH101,....

Capital FM: Twin storms track toward US as 13 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:33:00 +0200kenyamoja (en)

Port-au-Prince, Haiti , Aug 24 – Two storms are expected to hit the US Gulf Coast in the coming days, forecasters said Monday, though the threat of both being hurricanes receded as Hurricane Marco weakened sharply. Tropical Storm Laura , which killed at least 13 people when it struck Haiti and the....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:33:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about permissions/licensing, please go to: NEW ORLEANS - Tropical Storm Marco was falling apart Monday but setting a....

Trump Approves State of Emergency for Louisiana Ahead of Tropical Storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:32:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

President Donald Trump on Sunday declared an emergency in Louisiana and ordered federal assistance to help the state head of Tropical Storms Laura and Marco. The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Marco is about 85 miles south-southeast from the Mississippi River in Louisiana.

Tropical Storms Laura And Marco Lash Different Parts Of Florida

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:30:00 +0200patch (en)

MIAMI, FL — Tropical Storm Laura lashed out at the southern end of Florida with strong winds and bands of rain Monday while Tropical storm Marco wreaked havoc in the northwestern end of the state on the anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, the storm by which all others are still measured in the Sunshine State.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:29:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Laura into a powerful hurricane. Laura's center was remaining just off Cuba 's shore, and was not expected to weaken over land before entering the gulf.

Gov. Edwards doesn't want Louisianans to get 'complacent' as Marco weakens, calls Laura the 'greater threat'

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:26:00 +0200nola (en)

Ahead of Hurricane Marco, Plaquemines Parish Council member Mark Cognevich places huge sandbags to shore up a levee low spot on La. 23 in Venice, La. Sunday Aug 23, 2020. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate) Ahead of Hurricane Marco, Plaquemines Parish....

Gulf storms: The latest on Marco and Laura’s impact on Houston

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:24:00 +0200chron (en)

Good morning, Houston. Here’s the latest on Marco and Laura : The forecast for tropical storms Marco and Laura the two systems spinning in the Gulf of Mexico changed dramatically since Friday. Tropical Storm Laura is now expected to be the main threat to Houston, whereas Tropical Storm Marco should....

Storm Updates: Marco Fizzles As It Nears Gulf Coast; Laura Still To Become Hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:21:00 +0200npr (en)

The storms had been seen as a rare chance for two hurricanes to occupy the Gulf of Mexico at the same time. That won't happen — but they'll both hit Louisiana's coast.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:21:00 +0200gazette (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Tropical Storm Laura, Hurricane Marco barrel toward Gulf Coast - CBS News

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S.

Here's Why Oil Prices Are Rising

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

are on the rise because of shut-ins. Not COVID-19 shut-ins, but production shut-ins due to Tropical Storm Marco and Laura . The two storms have shut down 58% of the US Gulf of Mexico oil output and are driving oil prices higher. Not as high as these types of storms used to, because of more onshore production.

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of twin storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:19:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:17:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:16:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Oil Rallies As Twin Storms Force Shut-Ins In Gulf Of Mexico Oil and gas companies active in the Gulf of Mexico have shut in almost 58 percent of oil production on Monday as two tropical storms threaten operations

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:16:00 +0200oilprice (en)

Oil and gas companies active in the Gulf of Mexico have shut in almost 58 percent of oil production on Monday as two tropical storms threaten operations. Oil and gas companies active in the Gulf of Mexico have shut in almost 58 percent of oil production and 44.6 percent of gas production as a hurricane and a tropical storm are approaching the area.

Here they come: Marco with Laura on its heels

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:15:00 +0200hammondstar (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday today, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:11:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Laura into a powerful hurricane. Laura's center was remaining just off Cuba 's shore, and was not expected to weaken over land before entering the gulf.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200accesswdun (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Weakened TS Marco and a strengthening TS Laura are heading for the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:07:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

Louisiana is likely to be spared from the one-two punch of back-to-back hurricanes this week as Marco was downgraded to a tropical storm Sunday night. But the state is still in the path of Tropical Storm Laura , which is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall in the US.

Twin storms track toward US as 13 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:59:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

By Amelie BARON (AFP) 33 mins ago in World Two storms are expected to hit the US Gulf Coast in the coming days, forecasters said Monday, though the threat of both being hurricanes receded as Hurricane Marco weakened sharply. Tropical Storm Laura , which killed at least 13 people when it struck Haiti ....

Louisiana residents flee as the state braces for back-to-back Tropical Storms Marco and Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:56:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Marco was centered about 115 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River land heading northwest at 10mph Monday morning. Despite Marco's weakening, a storm surge warning remained in place from Morgan City, Louisiana, to Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:56:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Laura into a powerful hurricane. Laura's center was remaining just off Cuba 's shore, and was not expected to weaken over land before entering the gulf.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:56:00 +0200news4jax (en)

NEW ORLEANS – As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

US Gulf Coast braces for back-to-back hurricanes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:55:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

The US Gulf Coast was bracing itself on Monday for back-to-back hurricanes expected to bring fierce winds and heavy rainfall to the area. Hurricane Marco, which was upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday, is forecast to hit Louisiana and parts of Mississippi on Monday....

A judge's warning as erratic storms draw closer: 'It’s going to be bad somewhere'

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:50:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

“We’re not anticipating many impacts from Marco because it will be weakening,” said Jimmy Fowler, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Houston/Galveston office. “Right now, Laura is the main concern.” He emphasized there is still uncertainty in both forecasts, but particularly with Laura.

Weather live updates: Hidalgo, Turner to detail plan for storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:50:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

The Houston Chronicle’s Live Updates blog documents the latest updates regarding Laura and Marco , as the storms near Houston and Southeast Texas. The Houston Chronicle’s ongoing coverage is available to subscribers. Subscribe now for full access and to support our work.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:49:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI -- After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco brought a surge of high water to the Louisiana coast on Monday, setting the stage for Tropical Storm Laura to enter the Gulf of Mexico and move toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Tropical Storms Marco, Laura put US coastlines on alert - Fox News

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:49:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is south of Cuba and will move into the Gulf of Mexico tonight. Unlike Marco, where conditions weren’t favorable for the storm to strengthen, Laura is going to move into very favorable conditions for strengthening and will become a very dangerous hurricane. Across the West, wildfire danger is still a big problem.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:47:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

NEW ORLEANS — (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:47:00 +0200krmg (en)

August 24, 2020 at 8:11 am CDT By By REBECCA SANTANA NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

15h44 Deux ouragans vont frapper le Golfe du Mexique

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:46:00 +0200RTLFrance (fr)

Le fait que deux ouragans se suivent d'aussi près dans le Golfe du Mexique est extrêmement rare , selon les médias américains. La tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan dimanche avec des vents soufflant à 120 km/h qui sont attendus "le long d'une partie de la côte américaine du Golfe" du Mexique,....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:46:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco brought a surge of high water to the Louisiana coast on Monday, setting the stage for Tropical Storm Laura to enter the Gulf of Mexico and move toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Tropical Storms Marco, Laura put US coastlines on alert - Fox News

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:44:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is south of Cuba and will move into the Gulf of Mexico tonight. Unlike Marco, where conditions weren’t favorable for the storm to strengthen, Laura is going to move into very favorable conditions for strengthening and will become a very dangerous hurricane. Across the West, wildfire danger is still a big problem.

Wet start to the week as we track two tropical systems!

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:43:00 +0200live5news (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Unsettled weather will continue at times today as we slowly transition back to sunshine and drier weather over the next couple days. Be prepared for scattered downpours at any time today. Ample moisture flowing in from the south could keep the threat of heavy rain around today from time to time.

Marco strengthens into hurricane, Laura also tracking toward Gulf coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:40:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Marco strengthened into a hurricane as it swirls over the Gulf of Mexico, heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast, while Tropical Storm Laura knocked utilities out as it battered Hispaniola early Sunday, following a track forecast to take it to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a hurricane.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:40:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:39:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

NEW ORLEANS — (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:37:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Laura into a powerful hurricane. Laura's center was remaining just off Cuba 's shore, and was not expected to weaken over land before entering the gulf.

Météo : après un passage meurtrier en Haïti, la tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:36:00 +0200linfo (fr)

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 Dominica ine. Les services de la météorologie ont affirmé qu’elle est entrée par l’est du pays avec des vents soufflant à 146 km/h.

Twin Storms Track Toward US As 13 Killed In Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Two storms are expected to hit the US Gulf Coast in the coming days, forecasters said Monday, though the threat of both being hurricanes receded as Hurricane Marco weakened sharply. Tropical Storm Laura , which killed at least 13 people when it struck Haiti and the Dominica n Republic , was set to track just south of Cuba on Monday.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200click2houston (en)

NEW ORLEANS – As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:34:00 +0200wxow (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but its mirror image, Laura , is just behind it and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane. Marco weakened from a hurricane overnight and has become so messy that most of the storm’s fury is....

Storms Marco and Laura plough through Caribbean, killing 12

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:33:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright Reuters Image caption People in the Dominica n Republic tried to save their animals from the flash floods. At least 12 people have been killed as two storms tore through the Caribbean on Sunday. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura brought high winds and rough seas leaving at....

Twin storms track toward US as 13 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:30:00 +0200pulse (en)

Tropical Storm Laura , which killed at least 13 people when it struck Haiti and the Dominica n Republic , was set to track just south of Cuba on Monday. "Gradual strengthening is expected, and Laura is forecast to become a hurricane by early Tuesday," the US National Hurricane Center said, predicting....

Hurricane Marco eyes upper Gulf Coast with Laura right behind

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:29:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

By Karen Graham 18 hours ago in Environment The Gulf Coast braced Sunday for a potentially devastating hit from twin hurricanes as two strong storms swirled toward the U.S from the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, bringing with them life-threatening high surf and flooding rains. Tropical Storm Marco was upgraded to hurricane status as of the 1 p.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:29:00 +0200sfgate (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:28:00 +0200wftv (en)

NEW ORLEANS — (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Tropical Storm Laura, Marco Evacuations: Louisiana Residents Told to Leave

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:28:00 +0200newsweek (en)

Two different tropical storms could bring heavy rainfall and wind to the gulf coast of Louisiana, prompting officials to tell residents to leave or be ready to leave their homes. Tropical Storm Marco is forecast to move along the coast of Louisiana on Monday afternoon, bringing with it the possibility of dangerous storm surges and flooding.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:25:00 +0200startribune (en)

Forecasters raised the ominous possibility that warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico could super-charge Laura into a powerful hurricane. Laura's center was remaining just off Cuba 's shore, and was not expected to weaken over land before entering the gulf.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:23:00 +0200apnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:23:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

NEW ORLEANS - As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:20:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

NEW ORLEANS – As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:19:00 +0200impartialreporter (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Marco falling apart... Laura: the main “attraction”

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:18:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Strong tropical wave ’98-L’ was upgraded to tropical depression #13 Wed. then to tropical storm “ Laura ” Fri. while steadily moving west & across or near Puerto Rico , Hispaniola & Cuba . This is the fastest to the 12th storm breaking the record of “Luis” on Aug. 29, 1995.

Tropical Storm Marco weakens as it approaches Louisiana; Laura expected to strengthen - NOLA.com

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:18:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Hurricane watches and warnings related to Tropical Storm Marco have ended in Louisiana, including metro New Orleans, forecasters said Monday morning. However, the area remains under a tropical storm warning. A dangerous storm surge still is expected, the National Hurricane Center said, along with strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Oil prices could get lift as Gulf storms shut-in production

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:18:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Besides storms in the Gulf of Mexico, analysts are looking at trouble in Libya as an oil market factor this week. In the broader view, however, the price of oil looks to be stuck in a holding pattern. The National Hurricane Center downgraded Marco to a tropical storm, though warned of life-threatening floods in southern Louisiana.

Weather live updates: Laura likely to be bigger threat to Houston

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:18:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

1 of 12 Wind blows the flags on a life guard station near the Pleasure Pier on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer 2 of 12 Laurence Wall wipes away sweat as he works to prepare his sailboat for a possible hurricane and its accompanying storm surge, Sunday, Aug.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:18:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

NEW ORLEANS — (AP) — As two powerful storms menaced the Gulf Coast Monday, forecasters feared Marco would drive sea water onto the shore and unleash torrential rains just two days before Laura lashes the same region with potentially more powerful storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

Oil prices could get lift as Gulf storms shut-in production

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:18:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Besides storms in the Gulf of Mexico, analysts are looking at trouble in Libya as an oil market factor this week. In the broader view, however, the price of oil looks to be stuck in a holding pattern. The National Hurricane Center downgraded Marco to a tropical storm, though warned of life-threatening floods in southern Louisiana.

A weakened Tropical Storm Marco and a strengthening Tropical Storm Laura are heading for the Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:17:00 +0200wfsb (en)

(CNN) - As one storm heading toward the US Gulf Coast is weakening, another is growing stronger. Louisiana is likely to be spared from the one-two punch of back-to-back hurricanes this week as Marco was downgraded to a tropical storm Sunday night. But the state is still in the path of Tropical Storm....

Marco moves closer to La., one of two storms threatening historic hit on Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:16:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

“They are all packing up and leaving,” she said. “My house was built in 1938, so I think we’re good.” Louisiana State University canceled all classes, activities and COVID-19 testing centers on campus Monday due to Marco, the university announced Sunday. As of 8 a.m.

As 2 storms menace Gulf Coast, residents brace for deluge

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:16:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is falling apart as it nears the Louisiana coast, but its mirror image, Laura , is just behind it and forecasters now fear it could become a major hurricane. Marco weakened from a hurricane overnight and has become so messy that most of the storm’s fury is....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:14:00 +0200theargus (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week PA Media

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:13:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© Gerald Herbert A motorist fills up on petrol in advance of Marco’s arrival in Lousiana (AP/Gerald Herbert) After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering....

Marco hurricane warning dropped, Laura now in Gulf and could become strong hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

As you can see on the path map below, Marco should make landfall somewhere south of Morgan City, Louisiana, late tonight as a weak Tropical Storm. Wind will not be an issue but a storm surge of 2 to 4 feet south of Morgan City is still expected. Some heavy rain is also expected with, locally, more....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:11:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Marco moves closer to La., one of two storms threatening historic hit on Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200azcentral (en)

“They are all packing up and leaving,” she said. “My house was built in 1938, so I think we’re good.” Louisiana State University canceled all classes, activities and COVID-19 testing centers on campus Monday due to Marco, the university announced Sunday. As of 8 a.m.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200irishexaminer (en)

Tropical Weather. After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Tropical storms Marco and Laura: Updates on impact to Alabama Monday

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

Tropical Storm Marco is expected to make landfall Monday afternoon along Louisiana's eastern coastline, according to the National Hurricane Center forecasts. Tropical Storm Laura is expected to make landfall as a hurricane Wednesday or Thursday in Louisiana.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0200pressandjournal (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200wxow (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco brought a surge of high water to the Louisiana coast on Monday, setting the state for Tropical Storm Laura to enter the Gulf of Mexico and approach the same stretch of U.S. coast as a hurricane. Forecasters say Marco is slowing and weakening, and will remain just off the Louisiana shore.

Heat index could reach 112 this afternoon as advisory issued for Tampa Bay area

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:02:00 +0200tampabay (en)

The Tampa Bay area will be under a heat advisory from noon to 6 p.m. Monday as heat index values are expected to reach 108 to 112 degrees, the National Weather Service said. The advisory was issued for portions of southwest and west-central Florida. High temperatures were expected to reach the low to mid 90s.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0200thecourier (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:57:00 +0200chesterfirst (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200sfgate (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco brought a surge of high water to the Louisiana coast on Monday, setting the stage for Tropical Storm Laura to enter the Gulf of Mexico and move toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Marco weakens more; Laura gets into the Gulf tonight

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200al (en)

By Leigh Morgan Tropical Storm Marco has continued to weaken as of Monday morning and had 50 mph winds as it closed in on the Louisiana coast. Marco will approach the coast later today, according to the National Hurricane Center, and then could turn left and move near or over the coast through Tuesday.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:53:00 +0200dailyecho (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

As storms near U.S., Wright-Patterson offers haven for Eglin F-22s

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:52:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

At least eight Air Force F-22 Raptors from Eglin Air Force Base landed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on Sunday, seeking a temporary haven from dual tropical storms bearing down on the Southeastern United States . With Tropical Storms Laura and Marco tracking straight for the Gulf Coast, the planes made Wright-Patterson their stop.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200eveningtelegraph (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Twin storms threaten US as 12 killed in Haiti, Dominican Republic 28 mins ago World

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:50:00 +0200guardian-ng (en)

A flooded garage area is viewed in the neighborhood of Pétion ville, Haiti , on August 23, 2020 during the passage of Tropical Storm Laura . – Tropical Storm Laura hammered Haiti with heavy rain, killing at least five people, and was set to become a hurricane on August 25, 2020 that could hit the same US coastal region on Wednesday.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana with Laura expected later this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:49:00 +0200yourlocalguardian (en)

After a day as a hurricane, tropical storm Marco is approaching Louisiana in the United States . Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Tropical storm Marco approaches Louisiana for expected landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:46:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of US coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Tropical Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:45:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:44:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco brought a surge of high water to the Louisiana coast on Monday, setting the stage for Tropical Storm Laura to enter the Gulf of Mexico and move toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

2 hurricane-season storms show climate crisis is now

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:41:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The Louisiana coast is staring down the double barrel of a hurricane-season shotgun. It could be about to experience something that has never happened before — two Atlantic hurricanes or tropical storms making landfall within hours and miles of one another.

Nation Marco moves closer to La., one of two storms threatening historic hit on Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:41:00 +0200usaToday (en)

“They are all packing up and leaving,” she said. “My house was built in 1938, so I think we’re good.” Louisiana State University canceled all classes, activities and COVID-19 testing centers on campus Monday due to Marco, the university announced Sunday. As of 8 a.m.

Gov. Edwards planning two storm-related press conferences Monday

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:41:00 +0200wafb (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Governor John Bel Edwards is expected to address the public during two press conferences Monday as Tropical Storms Marco and Laura take aim at Louisiana. The first press conference is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. A second one is planned for 6 p.m. You can watch both press conferences and in the 9News app .

Dominican Rep.: The Caribbean, USA - Tropical Cyclone LAURA (ECHO Daily Flash of 24 August 2020)

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:33:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Tropical Cyclone LAURA passed over parts of Puerto Rico , the Dominica n 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).

Tropical Storm Laura kills 10 year old in Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:33:00 +0200jamaica-star (en)

(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.

Tropical Storm Laura bringing torrential rains, life-threatening floods to Haiti and Dominican Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:33:00 +0200jamaica-star (en)

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Aug. 23, CMC – Tropical Storm Laura has been pounding sections of the Dominica n 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....

Here's What To Expect From Tropical Storms Marco and Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:32:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

KEY POINTS Tropical Storm Marco is forecast to weaken while it skirts the coasts of Louisiana and Texas as the week goes on; Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to strengthen to a category two hurricane and make landfall along the state border of Louisiana and Texas; Storm warnings have been issued for....

Marine Accident Investigation Branch: current investigations

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:27:00 +0200gov-uk (en)

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....

National/World News Gulf storms: Marco downgraded, Laura thrashes Haiti, DR The Associated Press & Scripps National 5:15 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:24:00 +0200koaa (en)

Two tropical storms, Laura and Marco, are continuing to churn in the Gulf of Mexico and according to the National Hurricane Center's Monday morning projections, both are expected to make landfall within miles of each other just 48 hours apart. According to the National Hurricane Center, Marco is....

Motiva may shut largest U.S. refinery during storms Marco, Laura -sources

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200trust (en)

(Adds details, background) HOUSTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Motiva Enterprises may shut the largest crude oil refinery in the United States for the passage of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura later this week, said sources familiar with plant operations.

8:15 Dawns in Santiago de Cuba after storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:21:00 +0200plenglish (en)

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.

Health care facility closures ahead of Marco, Laura; see list of clinics

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:19:00 +0200nola (en)

UMC, University Medical Center New Orleans, photographed Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com , The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate) UMC, University Medical Center New Orleans, photographed Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:16:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

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 +0200news-24 (fr)

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....

Live Tropical Storm Tracker: See Latest Paths, Max Winds for Marco and Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:14:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

Monday afternoon, still threatening potentially deadly storm surges after it weakened from a hurricane overnight. Then it moves toward Texas. Laura , meanwhile, began moving over Cuba late Sunday afternoon after killing at least 11 in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti . It is following a path forecast to take it to the same part of the U.

Entire Tri-State ‘Likely' at Risk for Severe Weather Tuesday After Isolated Storms Today

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:14:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

More heat and humidity return to the tri-state area this week as well as some potentially severe thunderstorms, Storm Team 4 says. Monday's temperatures should top out just under 90 degrees, but oppressive humidity will make it feel much warmer. That weather pattern should stick around much of the week.

Laura expected to become hurricane while Marco weakens

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:14:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Houston will likely be spared from Marco after it weakened early Monday into a tropical storm, but weather officials say they could issue a hurricane watch for the area by Monday evening as Tropical Storm Laura strengthens and nears. Tropical Storm Laura is expected to become a hurricane early....

LOOP shuts operations at Marine Terminal due to storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:13:00 +0200zawya-palestine (en)

. Marco, which weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday, is set to approach the coast of Louisiana on Monday afternoon The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP), the largest privately owned crude terminal in the United States , on Sunday shut its Marine Terminal operations due to the threat of Tropical Storms Marco and Laura in the Gulf of Mexico.

Tropical Storms Marco, Laura put US coastlines on alert

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Tropical Storm Laura is south of Cuba and will move into the Gulf of Mexico tonight. Unlike Marco, where conditions weren’t favorable for the storm to strengthen, Laura is going to move into very favorable conditions for strengthening and will become a very dangerous hurricane. Across the West, wildfire danger is still a big problem.

Tropical Storm Marco, no longer hurricane, set to make landfall in Louisiana

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Liz Mcalpine pulls a flag from down her boat in Lake Pontchartrain as she prepares for Tropical storm Marco and Tropical storm Laura on August 23, 2020, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other.

How can Trump ignore climate crisis with twin hurricane-season storms barreling toward us?

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0200azcentral (en)

The Louisiana coast is staring down the double barrel of a hurricane-season shotgun. It could be about to experience something that has never happened before — two Atlantic hurricanes or tropical storms making landfall within hours and miles of one another.

Thousands evacuated as two tropical storms barrel towards southern US and Caribbean Evening Standard

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

It would be the first time two hurricanes form in the Gulf of Mexico simultaneously, according to records dating to at least 1900, said Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach. Hurricane Marco is expected to hit the US state of Louisiana on Monday with storm Laura making landfall in by Thursday.

National Gulf storms: Marco downgraded, Laura thrashes Haiti, DR The Associated Press & Scripps National 7:15 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

Two tropical storms, Laura and Marco, are continuing to churn in the Gulf of Mexico and according to the National Hurricane Center's Monday morning projections, both are expected to make landfall within miles of each other just 48 hours apart. According to the National Hurricane Center, Marco is....

Storm Marco Closes In On Louisiana As Laura Buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

National Gulf storms: Marco downgraded, Laura thrashes Haiti, DR The Associated Press & Scripps National 6:15 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:06:00 +0200kxxv (en)

Two tropical storms, Laura and Marco, are continuing to churn in the Gulf of Mexico and according to the National Hurricane Center's Monday morning projections, both are expected to make landfall within miles of each other just 48 hours apart. According to the National Hurricane Center, Marco is....

Louisiana Offshore Oil Port Shut Due to Double Storm Threat

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:04:00 +0200marinelink (en)

The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP), the largest privately-owned crude terminal in the United States , on Sunday shut its Marine Terminal operations due to the threat of Tropical Storms Marco and Laura in the Gulf of Mexico. Clovelly Hub deliveries remain normal, LOOP said on its website, adding it is executing an inclement weather plan.

Thousands evacuated as two tropical storms barrel towards southern US and Caribbean

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:58:00 +0200standard (en)

Thousands have been evacuated from their homes across the southern US and some parts of the Caribbean as two tropical storms barrelling towards the region develop into potential hurricanes. Tropical and Haiti over the weekend and has strengthened as it bears down on the Louisiana and Texas coasts.

National Gulf storms: Marco downgraded, Laura thrashes Haiti, DR The Associated Press & Scripps National 7:15 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:52:00 +0200wkbw (en)

Two tropical storms, Laura and Marco, are continuing to churn in the Gulf of Mexico and according to the National Hurricane Center's Monday morning projections, both are expected to make landfall within miles of each other just 48 hours apart. According to the National Hurricane Center, Marco is....

Marco heads to U.S. as hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:50:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast as Tropical Storm Laura killed at least seven people in the Dominica n 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 +0200newsok (en)

Street vendors wade a flooded street during the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti , Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Laura battered the Dominica n Republic and Haiti and is heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast at or close to hurricane force as a hurricane, along with Tropical Storm Marco.

Tropical Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba - CNBC

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday. Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Twin storms threaten US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200enca (en)

Tropical Storm Marco strengthened into a hurricane, the US National Hurricane Center said, and is predicted to hit the state of Louisiana on Monday. MIAMI - Two hurricanes are expected to slam into the US Gulf Coast in the coming days as Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 12 people when it struck Haiti and the Dominica n Republic .

Tropical Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba - CNBC

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:42:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday. Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territory) travel advice

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:41:00 +0200gov-uk (en)

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 +0200upi (en)

Puerto Rico was one of the first Caribbean islands to feel the effects of Laura earlier this past weekend. Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez declared a state of emergency and warned residents to stay inside as downpours and gusty winds drenched the island early this weekend. Nearly 6 inches of rain fell in some areas, prompting flood warnings.

Deadly storms Marco and Laura plough through Caribbean killing 12

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:40:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

People in the Dominica n Republic tried to save their animals from the flash floods. At least 12 people have been killed as two storms tore through the Caribbean on Sunday. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura brought high winds and rough seas leaving at least nine people dead in Haiti and another three in the Dominican Republic.

Marco weakening but Laura still a threat

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:37:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

Laura is likely to strengthen into a category 2 storm before it makes landfall along the coast of Louisiana or Texas Wednesday afternoon. (Source: WWBT) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast early this week.

Deadly storms Marco and Laura plough through Caribbean killing 12

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:32:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright Reuters Image caption People in the Dominica n Republic tried to save their animals from the flash floods. At least 12 people have been killed as two storms tore through the Caribbean on Sunday. Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura brought high winds and rough seas leaving at....

National News Gulf storms: Marco downgraded, Laura thrashes Haiti, DR The Associated Press & Scripps National 4:15 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:28:00 +0200ksby (en)

Two tropical storms, Laura and Marco, are continuing to churn in the Gulf of Mexico and according to the National Hurricane Center's Monday morning projections, both are expected to make landfall within miles of each other just 48 hours apart. According to the National Hurricane Center, Marco is....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:25:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:24:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

National Gulf storms: Marco downgraded, Laura thrashes Haiti, DR The Associated Press & Scripps National 6:15 AM, Aug 24, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:19:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Two tropical storms, Laura and Marco, are continuing to churn in the Gulf of Mexico and according to the National Hurricane Center's Monday morning projections, both are expected to make landfall within miles of each other just 48 hours apart. According to the National Hurricane Center, Marco is....

Back-to-back storms barrel toward Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:15:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S.

Tropical storm Laura likely to become hurricane by Tuesday ...

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:13:00 +0200thetimes-za (en)

Members of the Civil Defence help a woman in a flooded street after the passage of Storm Laura , in Azua, Dominica n 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 +0200dallasnews (en)

Sunny and hot weather today across North Texas with highs close to normal for late August. Continued dry weather into Tuesday before a chance of rain arrives Wednesday and Thursday. These rain chances will be dependent on the tracks of Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura . A shift in these tracks could alter our rain chances.

U.S. Gulf Coast Faces Threat From Pair of Tropical Storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:10:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Back-to-back tropical storms pose a combined threat to the U.S. Gulf Coast this week, where more than half of offshore oil production is already shut and residents from Texas to Florida are warily watching the skies. From the south, Tropical Storm Marco is weakening but still rushing toward a Monday landfall in Louisiana.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:08:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:07:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Twin storms Marco And Laura Hitting the Gulf Coast this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:59:00 +0200israelnationalnews (en)

Hurricane Marco is expected to make U.S. landfall tomorrow, while Tropical Storm Laura follows closely behind. Hurricane Marco is expected to make U.S. landfall tomorrow, while Tropical Storm Laura follows closely behind, NBC reports.

Marco and Laura approach Gulf Coast as western fires rage

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:57:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:53:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

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....

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 +0200lyonne-republicaine (fr)

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.

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 +0200lepopulaire (fr)

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.

The Commodities Feed: US Gulf production shut-ins

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:41:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

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.

Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:40:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 Dominica n Republic . Heavy rains have also battered the US territory of Puerto Rico .

Marco weakening as it approaches La.; Laura enters Gulf Tuesday

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:36:00 +0200wafb (en)

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.

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 +0200lamontagne (fr)

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.

Météo : la tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan qui menace la Louisiane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:35:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

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....

Laura strengthening and could make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane, Marco continues to weaken

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:34:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

ORLANDO, Fla. The FOX 35 Weather team is tracking Marco and Laura as they set their eyes on the Louisiana coast. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) says that both Laura and Marco are expected to impact the Louisana-Texas coast, including the land between Houston, Texas and coastal Louisana in its cone.

La tempête Laura frappe Cuba, après un passage meurtrier en Haïti Le Parisien

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:33:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

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.

Monday Sunrise Briefing: Gulf Coast braces for twin storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:31:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

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 +0200ibtimes (en)

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 Dominica n Republic . US media said twin hurricanes were unprecedented in the Gulf of Mexico since records began 150 years ago.

Back-to-back storms barrel toward Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:29:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S.

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 +0200msn-uk (en)

(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 +0200accesswdun (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Tropical Storms Marco and Laura Path, Tracker as Hurricane Likely to Hit

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:25:00 +0200newsweek (en)

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 +0200qnewshub (en)

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 Laura likely to become hurricane by Tuesday: U.S. NHC 53m ago

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:22:00 +0200wsau (en)

(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.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:17:00 +0200lecourrier (fr)

Le fait que deux ouragans, ou phénomènes météorologiques proches, se suivent d'aussi près dans le Golfe du Mexique est extrêmement rare, selon les 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 +0200wfsb (en)

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 +0200eagletribune (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

U.S. Gulf Coast Faces Double Impact From Tropical Storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:10:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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.

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 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

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 +0200abc7ny (en)

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.

Marco expected to make landfall near Louisiana Monday, Laura 48 hours later as a Cat. 2 storm

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:53:00 +0200wral (en)

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

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:42:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

Members of the Civil Defence help a woman in a flooded street after the passage of Storm Laura , in Azua, Dominica n 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 +0200wptv (en)

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....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:31:00 +0200newsok (en)

Street vendors wade a flooded street during the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti , Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Laura battered the Dominica n 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 11:30:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200abc7ny (en)

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 +0200wxow (en)

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.

Marco and Laura expected to make landfall along Gulf Coast hours apart

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:23:00 +0200wral (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Tropical Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:21:00 +0200cnbc (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday. Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Une ville de République dominicaine complètement sous les eaux après le passage de la tempête Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:20:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

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.

WATCH: People climb on to roofs of buildings to avoid being swept away by floods in Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:17:00 +0200tvm (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 downgraded to tropical storm; Laura strengthens slightly as storms eye Louisiana coast - FOX 35 Orlando

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:10:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

Scattered Storms in Tri-State Monday Precede Potentially Severe Storms on Tuesday

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:10:00 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

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 +0200foxcarolina (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura continues to strengthen, Marco downgraded to tropical storm

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:59:00 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200patch (en)

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....

Des tempêtes tropicales destructrices frappent le Golfe du Mexique

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:51:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

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,....

Tropical Storm Laura Hits Cuba; Bringing Heavy Rains, Gusty Winds Across Island Nation

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:41:00 +0200weather-en-IN (en)

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 +0200ecns (en)

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,"....

Deux ouragans frappent le golfe du Mexique

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:26:00 +0200letemps (fr)

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.

Deadly Laura Gaining Strength, Heading for Cuba, Marco Nearing US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:20:00 +0200laht (en)

MIAMI – Tropical Storm Laura hit on Sunday the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominica n 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 +0200cnn-special (en)

Louisiana is likely to be spared from the one-two punch of back-to-back hurricanes this week as Marco was downgraded to a tropical storm Sunday night. But the state is still in the path of Tropical Storm Laura , which is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall in the US.

Oil prices steady as ‘double trouble’ storms bear down on Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:17:00 +0200sunnewsonline (en)

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.

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 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© 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 +0200msn-fr (fr)

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.

Tropical storm Laura hits Cuba amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:13:00 +0200world-news-monitor (en)

by Yosley Carrero. HAVANA, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Cuba ns 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.

Oil prices steady as storms bear down on Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:11:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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.

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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

(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 Sunday. Also, 44.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:06:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200azcentral (en)

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,....

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:45:00 +0200bna-en (en)

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.

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 +0200tvnz (en)

Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico for most of Sunday but weakened back to a tropical storm as it closed in on the Louisiana coast during the night, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti .

Opinion Climate crisis undeniable with 2 hurricanes coming

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:40:00 +0200usaToday (en)

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 +0200chillreport (en)

It’s a horror scenario: within days, two hurricanes hit the mainland on the US Gulf Coast. US President Donald Trump believes this scenario is “somewhat unprecedented.” With two hurricanes approaching, President Donald Trump has warned of significant damage to the US coast on the Gulf of Mexico.

La tempête Laura frappe Cuba, après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:29:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

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 +0200msn-fr (fr)

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 +0200capital-FR (fr)

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 +0200news-az (en)

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.

Storm Marco expected to make landfall in Louisiana today; 'Laura' kills 11 in Dominican Republic, Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:14:00 +0200firstpost (en)

Port-au-Prince, Haiti : After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same....

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

(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 Sunday. Also, 44.

Gulf Coast of U.S. Facing Double Hammer Blow From Hurricanes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:08:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(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....

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast - Fox Business

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:07:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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Texas Declares State of Disaster as Hurricane, Tropical Storm Approach

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0200ibtimes-sg (en)

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....

Les États-Unis menacés par l'ouragan Marco et la tempête tropicale Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:57:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

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.

Hurricane double act: Thousands evacuate as storms take aim

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:48:00 +0200smh (en)

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.

Hurricane double act: Thousands evacuate as storms take aim

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:48:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

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.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:47:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

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 +020020minutes (fr)

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....

La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba, l'ouragan Marco menace la côte américaine BFMTV

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:44:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

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 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Marco weakens into a tropical storm; Tropical Storm Laura grows stronger: see latest track - NOLA.com

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:38:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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.

Marco weakens into a tropical storm; Tropical Storm Laura grows stronger: see latest track - NOLA.com

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:36:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at US, Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:22:00 +0200dhakatribune (en)

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.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba, une autre menace les Etats-Unis

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:20:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

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,....

Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:09:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

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 Dominica n Republic . Heavy rains have also battered the US territory of Puerto Rico .

Marco live updates: Tropical storm continues churning toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:08:00 +0200krmg (en)

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 +0200theage (en)

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 +0200businessday (en)

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 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

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.

Texas Guv declares state of disaster as hurricane, tropical storm approach

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:05:00 +0200business-standard (en)

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....

La tempête tropicale Laura frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:49:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

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 +0200TelegrammeDeBrest (fr)

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 evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:43:00 +0200standardmedia (en)

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 +0200indiatoday (en)

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 +0200thesundaily (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200news-gazette (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Tropical Storm Laura drenches Jamaica

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:35:00 +0200stabroeknews (en)

(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.

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:27:00 +0200cyprus-mail (en)

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.

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Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:24:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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....

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:22:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

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....

PSG, Mali, Pérou et ouragans : les informations de la nuit

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:20:00 +0200courrierinternational (fr)

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 +0200parismatch (fr)

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 +0200bfmtv (fr)

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 +0200therepublic (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:14:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:11:00 +0200tribtown (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Twin storms threaten US as 12 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:10:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200hammondstar (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:10:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:07:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Gulf Coast braces for 'unprecedented' challenge as Tropical Storms Marco and Laura surge toward landfall

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:01:00 +0200azcentral (en)

People stand in long lines before entering Costo to pick up supplies as they prepare for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other.

Marco weakens back to Tropical Storm while Laura batters Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:59:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

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 +0200clickondetroit (en)

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.

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 +0200msn-uk (en)

© 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 Dominica n 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 +0200apnews (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Marco headed for Gulf Coast... Laura: stronger & not far behind

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:55:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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....

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:55:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Deux ouragans frappent le Golfe du Mexique

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:53:00 +0200letemps (fr)

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.

Deadly Tropical Storm Laura Leaves Streets Flooded in Santo Domingo Este

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:51:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Four people were reportedly killed in the Dominica n 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 +0200news4jax (en)

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.

Après son passage meurtrier en Haïti, la tempête Laura frappe Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:47:00 +0200rfi-fr (fr)

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.

Marco Heads for Louisiana; Tropical Storm Laura Kills 11 in Dominican Republic, Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:47:00 +0200voanews (en)

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 06:41:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Hurricane Marco weakens back to storm; Laura begins moving through Cuba 37 mins Weather

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:40:00 +0200cknw (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:39:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:37:00 +0200krmg (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:33:00 +0200wftv (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — (AP) — After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:33:00 +0200wftv (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico for most of Sunday but weakened back to a tropical storm as it closed in on the Louisiana coast during the night, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti.

Marco a Tropical Storm once again

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:27:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

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.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti Ouest-France

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:26:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

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....

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:25:00 +0200hjnews (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico for most of Sunday but weakened back to a tropical storm as it closed in on the Louisiana coast during the night, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:24:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

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 06:23:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200china.org.cn (en)

by Yosley Carrero. HAVANA, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Cuba ns 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.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:21:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:21:00 +0200wxow (en)

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 06:19:00 +0200sfgate (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba 's southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.

Oil prices steady as ‘double trouble’ storms bear down on Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:16:00 +0200financialpost (en)

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 +0200tcpalm (en)

People stand in long lines before entering Costo to pick up supplies as they prepare for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other.

Hurricane Marco weakens back to storm; Laura begins moving through Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:14:00 +0200globalnews (en)

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba ’s southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the same stretch of U.S. coast later in the week, most likely as a hurricane.

Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration Tropical Storms Marco, Laura Head for Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:10:00 +0200nbcdfw (en)

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.

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:10:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico for most of Sunday but weakened back to a tropical storm as it closed in on the Louisiana coast during the night, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti.

Tropical storm Laura hits Cuba amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:09:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

by Yosley Carrero. HAVANA, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Cuba ns 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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico for most of Sunday but weakened back to a tropical storm as it closed in on the Louisiana coast during the night, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti.

Marco weakens to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:09:00 +0200wsaw (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico for most of Sunday but weakened back to a tropical storm as it closed in on the Louisiana coast during the night, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti.

Oil edges up as storms take aim at Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:09:00 +0200zawya-palestine (en)

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 weakens to tropical storm as it nears Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:07:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico for most of Sunday but weakened back to a tropical storm as it closed in on the Louisiana coast during the night, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti.

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:06:00 +0200oann (en)

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 down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:06:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti.

Marco weakens to tropical storm as it nears Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:58:00 +0200wsvn (en)

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 twin storms take aim at US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:58:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

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.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:57:00 +0200Europe1 (fr)

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 +0200lameuse (fr)

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.

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:53:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico for most of Sunday but weakened back to a tropical storm as it closed in on the Louisiana coast during the night, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti.

Tropical Storm Laura strengthening slowly; rains battering Cuba, Jamaica

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:52:00 +0200krmg (en)

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.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:51:00 +0200lemainelibre (fr)

Le fait que deux ouragans, ou phénomènes météorologiques proches, se suivent d'aussi près dans le Golfe du Mexique est extrêmement rare, selon les 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....

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:51:00 +0200wxow (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200daytondailynews (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico for most of Sunday but weakened back to a tropical storm as it closed in on the Louisiana coast during the night, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti.

US Texas governor declares state of disaster as hurricane, tropical storm approach

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:50:00 +0200globaltimes (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico for most of Sunday but weakened back to a tropical storm as it closed in on the Louisiana coast during the night, while Tropical Storm Laura killed at least 11 people in the Dominica n Republic and Haiti.

Marco weakens while Laura gets stronger

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:48:00 +0200al (en)

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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:45:00 +0200therepublic (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti.

Marco down to tropical storm near Louisiana, Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:44:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti.

Dauphin Island beachgoers squeeze in day on the sand with rain from Marco just hours away

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:42:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

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 +0200reuters-in (en)

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.

La tempête Laura aborde Cuba après avoir frappé Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:39:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

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 weakens into a tropical storm; Tropical Storm Laura grows stronger: see latest track

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:39:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200havanatimes (en)

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 +0200tribtown (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti.

Oil prices steady as &#39;double trouble&#39; storms bear down on Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:37:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200oann (en)

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 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:28:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

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....

Marco weakens to tropical storm as it nears Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:28:00 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 +0200apnews (en)

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 +0200JakartaPost (en)

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 05:25:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200daytondailynews (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Marco weakens to tropical storm as it nears Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200sfgate (en)

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 +0200wral (en)

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 +0200ABCnews (en)

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....

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana; Tropical Storm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:19:00 +0200bendbulletin (en)

Street vendors wade a flooded street during the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti , Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Laura battered the Dominica n 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.

BIÉLORUSSIE La pression des opposants ne faiblit pas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:18:00 +0200centre-presse (fr)

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.

Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration as Hurricane Marco, TS Laura Head for Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:18:00 +0200nbcdfw (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:14:00 +0200courrierdelouest (fr)

Le fait que deux ouragans, ou phénomènes météorologiques proches, se suivent d'aussi près dans le Golfe du Mexique est extrêmement rare, selon les 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....

Overnight storms possible!

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:13:00 +0200live5news (en)

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 +0200news-herald (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 Dominica n Republic .

Oil edges up as storms take aim at Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:12:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:12:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti [PHOTOS]

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

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,....

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 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

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.

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:04:00 +0200therepublic (en)

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.

Florida Keys Under Tropical Storm Watch As Laura Heads Toward U.S

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:02:00 +0200patch (en)

"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 +0200digitaljournal (en)

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 Dominica n Republic .

Thousands evacuate as deadly duelling storms hit US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:01:00 +0200freemalaysiatoday (en)

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 +0200ibtimes (en)

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 Dominica n Republic . US media said twin hurricanes were unprecedented in the Gulf of Mexico since records began 150 years ago.

Hurricane Marco Heads for Louisiana as Tropical Storm Laura Kills 11 in Haiti and Dominican Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:59:00 +0200time (en)

(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 Dominica n 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 +0200pulse (en)

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.

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:57:00 +0200challenges (fr)

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....

Twin storms threaten US as 12 killed in Haiti, D.Republic

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:57:00 +0200manilastandard-ph (en)

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.

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:56:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti earlier on Sunday, killing at least 10 people before striking Cuba on Sunday evening, is....

Ouragan Marco - La tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:55:00 +0200skynet (fr)

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 +0200skynet (fr)

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 +0200lacapitale (fr)

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.

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

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Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200news4jax (en)

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 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

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.

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:51:00 +0200thehindu (en)

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 +0200msn-uk (en)

© 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 Dominica n 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 +0200thedailyherald (en)

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....

Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:49:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

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.

Energy firms shut 58% of US Gulf of Mexico oil output due to storm threat

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:49:00 +0200business-standard (en)

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.

20h45 Une tempête tropicale frappe Cuba après un passage meurtrier en Haïti AFP

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:48:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

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....

Thousands evacuate as duelling storms take aim

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:48:00 +0200bdnews24 (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti earlier on Sunday, killing at least 10 people before striking Cuba on Sunday evening, is....

Tropical storms Marco, Laura headed to the Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:48:00 +0200bdnews24 (en)

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 +0200france24-en (en)

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 +0200cknw (en)

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 evacuate as duelling storms take aim at US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

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 +0200wsau (en)

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.

Forecasts continue to evolve for Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200wboc (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200apnews (en)

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 Dominica n 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 04:42:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Nation Double trouble: Hurricane Marco barrels toward Gulf Coast, with Laura not far behind

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200usaToday (en)

People stand in long lines before entering Costo to pick up supplies as they prepare for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other.

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Louisiana should prepare for delayed power restoration during Marco and Laura, Entergy says

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200wsaw (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Après des inondations meurtrières aux Caraïbes, deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200france24 (fr)

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.

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Oil edges up as storms take aim at Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:38:00 +0200dhakatribune (en)

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 +0200inquirer (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200whig (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:35:00 +0200whig (en)

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.

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:34:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

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.

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 +0200reuters-uk (en)

(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 Sunday. Also, 44.

Latest 23 mins ago 2 storms threaten US as 12 killed in Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:33:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

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 Dominica n Republic . US media said twin hurricanes were unprecedented in the Gulf of Mexico since records began 150 years ago.

Marco grows into hurricane en route to US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:32:00 +0200dailysabah (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Two Tropical Storms Pose Double Threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:28:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

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 +0200wsj-en (en)

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 +0200wsj-en (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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 Dominica n 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 04:20:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

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.

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:19:00 +0200lemauricien (fr)

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 04:19:00 +0200reuters (en)

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 04:19:00 +0200reuters (en)

(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 Sunday. Also, 44.

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:19:00 +0200reuters (en)

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.

Tropical storm watch for Alabama; surge watch dropped

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:18:00 +0200al (en)

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 +0200news-herald (en)

(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.

Tropical Storms Laura and Marco both aiming at Louisiana: What we know

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:15:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

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 +0200wsoctv (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200therepublic (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Marco Now a Hurricane

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:12:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

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.

La tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

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 +0200lefigaro (fr)

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....

Hurricane Marco heads for Louisiana, TStorm Laura over Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:10:00 +0200hjnews (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Storms Marco and Laura Are Poised To Give The Gulf Coast A Deadly One-Two Punch

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200buzzfeednews (en)

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.

Haïti: la tempête Laura fait quatre victimes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

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....

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 +0200news18 (en)

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 +0200news18 (en)

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 +0200dailyjournal (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Oil edges up as storms take aim at Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Thousands Evacuate as Dueling Storms Take Aim at US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:53:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200yahoo-au (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200theherald-au (en)

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.

State disaster declared as storms headed for Gulf; Valley to be spared

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:42:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200tribtown (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200mycouriertribune (en)

(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.

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:33:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

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 +0200reuters-in (en)

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 +0200oann (en)

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.

Storm Laura hits Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:30:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

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.

Could the US and Caribbean be heading for their worst hurricane season?

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:26:00 +0200repeatingislands (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

Gulf Coast braces for impact of back-to-back hurricanes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:23:00 +0200hiawathaworldonline (en)

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 +0200accesswdun (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200trust (en)

(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....

Tropical Storm Laura not forecast to be hurricane until well away from Bahamas

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:16:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

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 +0200reliefWeb (en)

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 +0200reliefWeb (en)

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.

Thousands evacuate as storms Marco, Laura prepare to tear through U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:08:00 +0200globalnews (en)

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 +0200nampa (en)

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 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms <<br /> 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 +0200ABCnews (en)

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.

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:06:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

Dans une rue de Santo Domingo, en République Dominica ine, 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 evacuated as two storms head for southern US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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 +0200oann (en)

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 +0200oann (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Tropical storm Marco has become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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....

Twin Caribbean storms kill seven as they head towards US coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

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 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200wsvn (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200nola (en)

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....

US Gulf Coast braces for dual storm threat

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:45:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

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....

Marco forecast to make landfall in Louisiana Monday night

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:43:00 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

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 +0200timesofindia (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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....

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:30:00 +0200oann (en)

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.

20h45 Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba, inondations meurtrières en Haïti AFP

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:28:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

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.

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 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

The US Gulf Coast was bracing itself on Monday for back-to-back hurricanes expected to bring fierce winds and heavy rainfall to the area. Hurricane Marco, which was upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday, is forecast to hit Louisiana and parts of Mississippi on Monday....

Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:26:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200malaymail (en)

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....

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba, inondations meurtrières en Haïti Le Point

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:20:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© 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 +0200wxow (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:09:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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.

More T-Storms and Summer Heat This Week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:03:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

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 +0200bbc (en)

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 Dominica n Republic .

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:00:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

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,....

First ever double hurricane could hit the Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:58:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 It might not go that way. Only one of the storm systems has yet....

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

Duel tropical systems to impact Gulf of Mexico at same time

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:58:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:47:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

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.

Twin storms Marco and Laura hitting the Gulf coast this week

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:42:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

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 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

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 +0200thesun (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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.

Trump working with Gavin Newsom on California wildfires

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:36:00 +0200washtimes (en)

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 +0200tribtown (en)

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.

AP - BC-US--Tropical Weather-, 0276

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:35:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms <<br /> 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 <<br....

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:33:00 +0200nordeclair (fr)

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.

Gulf Coast ordering mandatory evacuations in anticipation of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:33:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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.

Oil rigs call halt as hurricanes loom

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:28:00 +0200thetimes (en)

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....

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:23:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

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....

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 +0200wkbw (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and is headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

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 +0200wkbw (en)

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....

Oil rigs call halt as hurricanes loom

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:15:00 +0200thesundaytimes (en)

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....

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:12:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

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.

Caribbean on Alert as Two Tropical Storms Move Towards US

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:12:00 +0200laht (en)

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 +0200reliefWeb (en)

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....

Hurricane watches issued along Gulf Coast as Marco strengthens

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:08:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

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 +0200globalnews (en)

. 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 +0200nampa (en)

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 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and is headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine, un autre Cuba, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:02:00 +0200challenges (fr)

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 Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +0200wishtv (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti. Laura was headed over Cuba before its path likely takes it to the same part of the U.S.

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 +0200kxxv (en)

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....

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 +0200kxxv (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and is headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Louisiana, Cuba residents evacuate as twin storms take aim at U.S. coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:57:00 +0200oann (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura bearing down on US Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:54:00 +0200itv (en)

Tropical storm Marco has become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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....

U.S. Texas governor declares state of disaster as hurricane, tropical storm approach

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:52:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

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....

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 +0200ksby (en)

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....

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 +0200ksby (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and is headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and is headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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....

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:49:00 +0200accesswdun (en)

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 Dominica n 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

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:48:00 +0200hjnews (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti. Laura was headed over Cuba before its path likely takes it to the same part of the U.S.

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 +0200forbes (en)

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....

Marco Heads for Louisiana; Tropical Storm Laura Kills 5 in Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:40:00 +0200voanews (en)

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.

Intempéries: Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:38:00 +020024heures (fr)

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....

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:38:00 +0200financialpost (en)

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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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.

Lousiana Braces for Unprecedented Back-to-Back Hurricane Strikes

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:34:00 +0200gizmodo (en)

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.

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 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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....

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:33:00 +0200wsaw (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti. Laura was headed over Cuba before its path likely takes it to the same part of the U.S.

Santo Domingo Mayor Wades Through Floodwaters From Tropical Storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Carolina Mejia, the mayor of Santo Domingo, Dominica n 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 +0200foxcarolina (en)

(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.

Thousands evacuate as dueling storms take aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:31:00 +02004-traders (en)

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.

Intempéries: Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:28:00 +0200tdg (fr)

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....

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:27:00 +0200wftv (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti. Laura was headed over Cuba before its path likely takes it to the same part of the U.

Twin hurricanes threaten US as deadly floods hit Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:27:00 +0200mb-com-ph (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200cbs46 (en)

(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.

Marco strengthens to a hurricane with Laura close behind

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:21:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

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.

Hurricane forecast: Florida appears in the clear; Laura may be major for La., Texas | WeatherTiger

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:17:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

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 +0200wishtv (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Twin hurricanes threaten U.S. as deadly floods hit Haiti

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:12:00 +0200japantoday (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200news-gazette (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti. Laura was headed over Cuba before its path likely takes it to the same part of the U.S.

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:08:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti. Laura was headed over Cuba before its path likely takes it to the same part of the U.S.

Wind, storm surge are main concerns with Tropical Storm Laura

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:03:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

continued to swirl Sunday afternoon in the Gulf of Mexico, battering Haiti and the Dominica n 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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti Le Point

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:01:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© 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 .

Quiet in North Texas, but active in the tropics

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:01:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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....

Lousiana braces for unprecedented back-to-back hurricane strikes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:56:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Abbott requests federal emergency response ahead of storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:54:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

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 +0200wacotrib (en)

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 Dominica n 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 23:53:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

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U.S. Texas governor declares state of disaster as hurricane, tropical storm approach

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:52:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

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 +0200oregonlive (en)

Women walk in a flooded street during the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti , Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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 +0200azcentral (en)

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 +0200azcentral (en)

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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200wxow (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and is headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Marco strengthens to a hurricane with Laura close behind

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:48:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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.

Marco now forecast to skirt along LA coast; No change in Laura’s track

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:47:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

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.

Nation New Orleans residents prepare for tropical storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:47:00 +0200usaToday (en)

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.

Twin Caribbean storms kill seven as they head towards US coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:46:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

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.

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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's latest track shifts west, NHC says; Tropical Storm Laura slightly strengthens

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200wsoctv (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti. Laura was headed over Cuba before its path likely takes it to the same part of the U.

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 +0200fox10tv (en)

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 +0200fox10tv (en)

(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 +0200startribune (en)

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 +0200newsok (en)

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.

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:32:00 +0200apnews (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200apnews (en)

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.

Marco strengthens to a hurricane with Laura close behind

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:30:00 +0200news-herald (en)

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.

Hurricane Marco heading over Gulf toward Louisiana coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:30:00 +0200sfgate (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Offshore Oil And Gas Production Is Crimped By Gulf Storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:29:00 +0200news18 (en)

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.

Marco continues moving across Gulf of Mexico, warnings expanded

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:28:00 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

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 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

| 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 +0200ABCnews (en)

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.

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 +0200laprovince (fr)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200ksby (en)

MIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Storm Laura is bringing heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding over portions of the Dominica n 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 +0200wxow (en)

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....

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:17:00 +0200wral (en)

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 +0200forbes (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

. 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 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200mynews13 (en)

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.

Photos: Oyster growers brace for severe weather in Grand Isle as Hurricane Marco; TS Laura approaches

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:12:00 +0200nola (en)

Scott Maurer, an oyster grower, prepares beds as on the bay side of Grand Isle, La., as as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura approach Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER Oyster growers Scott Maurer and Earl Dupre ride to their oyster beds to prepare them as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura approach Grand Isle, La.

Will Marco and Laura affect Tennessee? Expect 'tropical' weather from Gulf storms, forecasters say

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:09:00 +0200tennessean (en)

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 +0200indystar (en)

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.

Deux ouragans pourraient frapper le sud des États-Unis en début de semaine

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:08:00 +0200TelegrammeDeBrest (fr)

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.

Hurricane Marco Prompts ‘Life-Threatening Storm Surge’ Warning

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:07:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

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 +0200live5news (en)

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 +0200globalnews (en)

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 +0200thedailystarBD (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:03:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200wsvn (en)

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 +0200newsweek (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 declares state of disaster in 23 counties ahead of storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:47:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura prompts Florida Keys flood watch - Fox News

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:32:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

“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.

Double Hurricane Warning Issued for The Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:31:00 +0200world-news-monitor (en)

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.

Etats-Unis : la tempête tropicale Marco s'est transformée en ouragan L'Express

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

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 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© 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.

US Gulf coast braces for hurricane double hit

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200scmp (en)

This satellite image shows Tropical Storm Laura moving over Haiti and the Dominica n 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 hurricane double hit.

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 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200jamaica-gleaner (en)

(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.

Tropical Storm Laura could bring rain to Atlanta

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:22:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

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.

MIL-OSI Security: UPDATE: Coast Guard adjusts port conditions, preps, urges safety precautions in Gulf...

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

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 +0200tcpalm (en)

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 USATODAY.com: https://www.

Texas governor declares state of emergency in 23 counties

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:16:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200foxcarolina (en)

(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.

Hurricane Marco eyes upper Gulf Coast with Laura right behind

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:07:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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....

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 +0200wsau (en)

(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.

Louisiana Braces For 'One-Two Punch' Of Storms As Marco And Laura Approach Shore

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:55:00 +0200npr (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti , is also expected to develop into a hurricane and is headed toward the U.

Marco gains hurricane status, Laura right behind; Gulf Coast braces for 'challenge we have not seen before"

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:51:00 +0200azcentral (en)

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 +0200nbcdfw (en)

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.

These Baton Rouge area schools are closed ahead of storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:46:00 +0200wafb (en)

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.

Gov. Abbott speaks as Gulf Coast braces for two tropical systems this week

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:34:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti , is also expected to develop into a hurricane and is headed toward the U.

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:31:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

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 .

Two dangerous storms head toward Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:31:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

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....

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

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....

Louisiana, Texas brace for back-to-back hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200mycouriertribune (en)

(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 expected to do so before making landfall on Wednesday.

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

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....

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:29:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

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 +0200lemauricien (fr)

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....

Tropical Storm Laura strengthens near Puerto Rico, Marco becomes hurricane

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:28:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Tropical Storm Marco is still forecast to become a hurricane later today. Hurricane and Storms Surge Warnings activated for portions of the Northern Gulf Of Mexico. According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Laura continued to dump heavy rains as it moved over the Dominica n Republic .

2 storms barreling toward Gulf Coast: Marco now a hurricane; Laura not far behind

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:26:00 +0200cincinnati (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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.

Texas, Louisiana prepare for back-to-back hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

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 +0200jamaica-gleaner (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200cbs46 (en)

(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 +0200fox10tv (en)

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 +0200fox10tv (en)

(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.

Twin Hurricanes Threaten US As Deadly Floods Hit Haiti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:20:00 +0200ndtvnews (en)

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.

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Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:17:00 +0200elmanana-mx (es)

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Twin hurricanes threaten US as deadly floods hit Haiti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:16:00 +0200antiguaobserver (en)

(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.

Météo : la tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan qui menace la Louisiane

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:12:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

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 +0200tv5 (fr)

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....

Hurricane Marco moves into the Gulf with 75 mph winds, Tropical Storm Laura heads for Cuba

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200wftv (en)

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.

Louisiana, Texas brace for back-to-back hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:09:00 +0200hiawathaworldonline (en)

(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....

Deux ouragans menacent la côte américaine, inondations meurtrières en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:08:00 +0200sciencesetavenir (fr)

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 +0200la-croix (fr)

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 +0200nordeclair (fr)

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 +0200rtbf (fr)

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 +0200news-24 (fr)

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 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

(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.

US Gulf coast braces for unprecedented hurricane double hit

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:59:00 +0200scmp (en)

This satellite image shows Tropical Storm Laura moving over Haiti and the Dominica n 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.

Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:57:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

Street vendors wade a flooded street during the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti , Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Laura battered the Dominica n 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.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:57:00 +0200sfgate (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Golfe du Mexique : la tempête «Laura» tue, «Marco» devient un ouragan

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:51:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

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.

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 +0200oann (en)

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 +0200news4jax (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

La tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:46:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

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 20:46:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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.

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 +0200reuters-in (en)

(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.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:41:00 +0200wsaw (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Tropical Storm Marco becomes a hurricane and heads toward U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:39:00 +0200cnbc (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200theargus (en)

Tropical storm Marco has become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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 20:36:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

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 Dominica n 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 strengthens into hurricane, Laura also tracking toward Gulf coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:36:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

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.

Baldwin EMA director: No need for state of emergency

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:35:00 +0200al (en)

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....

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:31:00 +0200irishexaminer (en)

Tropical storm Marco has become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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....

Caraïbes: La tempête Laura a fait quatre victimes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +020024heures (fr)

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 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

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,....

Double tropical storms bear down on US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:28:00 +0200businessday (en)

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....

Caraïbes: La tempête Laura a fait quatre victimes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:26:00 +0200tdg (fr)

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....

Hurricane Marco barrels toward Louisiana, with Tropical Storm Laura expected to follow suit

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:26:00 +0200nypost (en)

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 +0200ynetnews (en)

Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

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 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

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 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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 U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:21:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Marco Becomes Hurricane; Evacuation Order Rescinded In FL Keys

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:20:00 +0200patch (en)

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 +0200theepochtimes (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200daytondailynews (en)

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 +0200buffalonews (en)

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 becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:18:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

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 Dominica n 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 headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:17:00 +0200hjnews (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Two hurricanes set to descend on US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:17:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Watch live: Texas governor speaks ahead of dual storm threat

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:16:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200syracuse (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

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 +0200news-24 (fr)

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.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast PA Media

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:14:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© 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 +0200thecourier (en)

Tropical storm Marco has become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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....

Haïti: la tempête Laura fait une première victime Le Parisien

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:12:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© 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 +0200tv5 (fr)

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 US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200impartialreporter (en)

Tropical storm Marco has become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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 a hurricane as the Gulf Coast braces for 2 cyclones this week

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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....

Gulf Coast Threatened by Tropical Storms Marco and Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:09:00 +0200nytimes (en)

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 +0200voanews (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200eagletribune (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200yorkdispatch (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200wftv (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti. Laura was headed over Cuba before its path likely took it to the same part of the U.S.

Etats-Unis : la tempête tropicale Marco s'est transformée en ouragan

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:02:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

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.

CT volunteers to travel south for tropical storm response aid

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:01:00 +0200ctpost (en)

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.

AP - BC-Tropical Weather 8th, 0603

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200nampa (en)

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Marco becomes hurricane headed for U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200barrie (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200news-gazette (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

La tempête Laura fait ses premières victimes en Haïti et en République dominicaine

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:59:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

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....

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:59:00 +0200pressandjournal (en)

Tropical storm Marco has become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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 19:59:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

It was the first reported death from the storm. Hundreds of thousands were without power in the Dominica n 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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti. Laura was headed over Cuba before its path likely took it to the same part of the U.S.

Two hurricanes set to descend on US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:57:00 +02009news (en)

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 19:57:00 +0200yourlocalguardian (en)

Tropical storm Marco has become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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 19:56:00 +0200eveningtimes (en)

Tropical storm Marco has become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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....

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 +0200kxxv (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:55:00 +0200eveningtelegraph (en)

Tropical storm Marco has become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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 19:54:00 +0200timesfreepress (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200wsvn (en)

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 Dominica n Republic . It was the first reported death from the storm.

Etats-Unis: la tempête Marco est devenue un ouragan et se dirige vers la Louisiane

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

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.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:51:00 +0200dailyecho (en)

Tropical storm Marco has become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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 now a hurricane; landfall expected Monday

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:50:00 +0200al (en)

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.

La tempête Marco devient un ouragan

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:48:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(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 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

(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.

Marco gains hurricane status, Gulf Coast braces for a possible double hit as Laura also looms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:48:00 +0200azcentral (en)

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.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:47:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

Tropical storm Marco has become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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....

The Gulf Coast will likely get walloped by 2 hurricanes this week as Marco and Laura intensify

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:46:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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 +0200CBC (en)

Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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....

Cuba Sounds the Alarm over Tropical Storm Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:41:00 +0200havanatimes (en)

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 +0200yorkpress (en)

Tropical storm Marco has become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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 +0200worcesternews (en)

Tropical storm Marco has become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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....

Storm Marco becomes a hurricane over Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:39:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

Tropical Storm Laura moving over Haiti and the Dominica n 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 +0200courthousenews (en)

Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico Sunday on a path toward the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominica n 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 +0200nytimes (en)

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 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

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 Gulf Coast with Laura close behind

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:36:00 +0200tampabay (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200wsoctv (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

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 +0200ksby (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.

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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.

Hurricane Marco forms off the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Laura is close behind

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:30:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

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 +0200msnbc (en)

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 +0200foxnews (en)

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 +0200foxnews (en)

“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.

Haïti : une fillette de 10 ans victime de la tempête Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:24:00 +0200linfo (fr)

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 becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:24:00 +0200krmg (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200finanzen-at (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200finanzen-ch (en)

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 Upgraded To Hurricane As Storms Target U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:20:00 +0200patch (en)

In what's shaping up to be an unprecedented weather event, Tropical Storm Laura and Hurricane Marco are expected to churn through the Gulf of Mexico over the coming days before making landfall and bringing a one-two punch to areas on the northern U.S. Gulf Coast, putting Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Texas in jeopardy.

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 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200yorkdispatch (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200tcpalm (en)

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 +0200wral (en)

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 +0200wkbw (en)

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 Dominica n 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 19:14:00 +0200wxow (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Louisiana orders evacuations as twin storms head for US coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:14:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Double trouble: Two storms could hit US in once-in-a-century event

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:14:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

Storms Marco and Laura are poised to give the Gulf Coast a deadly one-two punch

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:14:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:13:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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Storm Marco becomes a hurricane over Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:12:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Marco strengthens into hurricane, Laura tracks toward Gulf coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:06:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

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 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

What do you need in an emergency kit?

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:04:00 +0200al (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200tribtown (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.

Marco strengthens to Category 1 hurricane: See its track toward Louisiana

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

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 +0200express (en)

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 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© 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....

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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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,....

Tropical storms Marco and Laura set to smash US – first dual hurricane in over 100 years

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:28:00 +0200express (en)

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.

National Tropical Storm Laura brings life-threatening flash flooding WFTS Staff 11:43 AM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:13:00 +0200wkbw (en)

MIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Storm Laura is sending heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding over portions of the Dominica n 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.

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 +0200wkbw (en)

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.

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:10:00 +0200wxow (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti on Sunday and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

TS Laura’s track shifts; Houston now in the cone

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200ABCnews (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Louisiana Battens Down The Hatches For 2 Tropical Storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

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 +0200ksby (en)

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.

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 +0200ksby (en)

MIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Storm Laura is sending heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding over portions of the Dominica n 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.

National Tropical Storm Laura brings life-threatening flash flooding WFTS Staff 10:43 AM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:58:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

MIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Storm Laura is sending heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding over portions of the Dominica n 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.

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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.

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Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:57:00 +0200nampa (en)

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TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200kxxv (en)

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.

National Tropical Storm Laura brings life-threatening flash flooding WFTS Staff 10:43 AM, Aug 23, 2020

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200kxxv (en)

MIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Storm Laura is sending heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding over portions of the Dominica n 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.

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti and headed to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a potential hurricane.

Tropical storms Marco and Laura herald 'crazy' few days in the Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200foxnews (en)

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.

Marco and Laura both forecast to hit US as hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:55:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Storm Laura hits Haiti, with Marco forecast to slam US as hurricane

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:53:00 +0200alarabiya-en (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200trust (en)

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 +0200azcentral (en)

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.

Nation 'Unlike anything we have seen': Gulf Coast braces for possible hurricane double hit

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:44:00 +0200usaToday (en)

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 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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.

Louisiana orders evacuations as twin storms take aim at U.S....

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:31:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

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....

The Gulf Coast will likely get walloped by 2 hurricanes this week

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:30:00 +0200newsdio (en)

“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 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200nampa (en)

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 +0200wsau (en)

(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....

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 +0200buzzfeednews (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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, Dominica n Republic , early Sunday morning, after knocking out utilities in....

La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200lemainelibre (fr)

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....

Haïti : la tempête Laura a fait sa première victime

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

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....

Hurricane Tropical Storm Laura brings life-threatening flash flooding Emily McCain

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:13:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

MIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Storm Laura is sending heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding over portions of the Dominica n 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.

Suivez les tempêtes Marco et Laura avec ces cartes mises à jour

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:12:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

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.

Louisiana orders evacuations as twin storms take aim at U.S. coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:11:00 +0200zawya-palestine (en)

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....

Haïti : la tempête Laura a fait sa première victime

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:05:00 +0200metrofrance (fr)

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 +0200TelegrammeDeBrest (fr)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura could follow Marco toward Louisiana

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:03:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:02:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

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 16:58:00 +0200lemauricien (fr)

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,....

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:58:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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.

Two tropical storms headed for gulf coastline

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:57:00 +0200ctpost (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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.

Haïti : une fillette tuée lors du passage de la tempête Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:51:00 +0200estrepublicain (fr)

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 16:50:00 +0200leprogres (fr)

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.

Tracking a dual threat to the Gulf Coast with Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:45:00 +0200wsfa (en)

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 +0200interestingengineering (en)

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.

La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:26:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

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,....

Haïti : une fillette tuée lors du passage de la tempête Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:24:00 +0200LeBien (fr)

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.

Tropical storms Marco, Laura expected to strengthen into hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:24:00 +0200nypost (en)

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....

Haïti : une fillette tuée lors du passage de la tempête Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:21:00 +0200ledauphine (fr)

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.

Texas likely to dodge tropical storms, but Louisiana could be set for back-to-back hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:17:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

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 Dominica n Republic , Haiti and parts of Cuba during the day on its westward course.

Haïti : une fillette tuée lors du passage de la tempête Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:13:00 +0200vosgesmatin (fr)

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.

Tropical Storm Marco in Gulf Aiming at Louisiana, Tropical Storm Laura Also on the Way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:08:00 +0200voanews (en)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - Tropical Storm Marco is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Laura knocked utilities out as it battered Hispaniola early Sunday, following a track forecast to take it to the same part of the U.S.

Haïti : une fillette tuée lors du passage de la tempête Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:02:00 +0200republicain-lorrain (fr)

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 +0200lalsace (fr)

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.

Tropical Storm Marco nearing hurricane strength in Gulf with Laura close behind

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:57:00 +0200tampabay (en)

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.

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:47:00 +0200hjnews (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Marco in Gulf Aiming at Louisiana, Laura Also on Way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:45:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

Crews armed with megaphones in the Dominica n 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....

La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:43:00 +0200courrierdelouest (fr)

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....

Gov. Edwards to hold two news conferences on Tropical Storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:43:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200upi (en)

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 +0200upi (en)

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 +0200upi (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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....

12h53 La tempête Laura fait une première victime en Haïti AFP

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:35:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

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,....

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:32:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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 15:31:00 +0200sciencesetavenir (fr)

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 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

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 +0200LePoint (fr)

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,....

Tropical Storms Marco, Laura both taking aim at Louisiana

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:16:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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.

Marco and Laura both forecast to hit the US as hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

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 +0200wxow (en)

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.

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 +0200en-finance-yahoo (en)

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.

2 Tropical Storms Heading for Double Blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

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 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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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 storm Marco sparks hurricane watch as it heads toward Louisiana, Laura also on its way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:52:00 +0200foxnews (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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 +0200nampa (en)

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Tropical Storms Laura and Marco strengthening, likely to hit Louisiana coast as hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:46:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Tropical impacts begin Monday

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:42:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200abc7ny (en)

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 storms Marco, Laura forecast to strengthen

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:32:00 +0200al (en)

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 +0200live5news (en)

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 +0200wsvn (en)

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.

Covid-19 Updates: Latest News and Analysis

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:26:00 +0200nytimes (en)

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....

Tropical storms Marco and Laura both heading to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:01:00 +0200CBC (en)

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.

Marco and Laura both forecast to hit the US as hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:46:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

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 Storm Laura causes heavy rains throughout the Dominican Republic

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200dominicantoday (en)

The center of the storm made landfall in the Dominica n 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 +0200guardian (en)

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....

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:16:00 +0200washtimes (en)

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.

Two tropical storms headed toward Gulf are expected to become hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:12:00 +0200wral (en)

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 Dominica n Republic .

Chevron stock price likely to plunge on Monday after being forced to shut production ahead of storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:07:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:54:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

. 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 +0200onlinenigeria (en)

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 +0200arkansasonline (en)

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 .

Tropical storms Marco, Laura near Gulf, expected to strengthen into hurricanes

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:36:00 +0200foxnews (en)

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, Dominica n Republic , early Sunday morning, where it left many residents without power.

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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.

Double hurricane bound for US Gulf, Louisiana: First in 60 years

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:28:00 +0200Stuff (en)

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 +0200newsweek (en)

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).

Ahead of Marco, hurricane warning issued for much of coastal Louisiana; see latest forecasts

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:21:00 +0200nola (en)

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.

HURRICANES ATLANTIC - Gulf Coast on alert as two tropical storms move towards US

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 11:59:00 +0200efe (en)

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)....

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 11:48:00 +0200sfgate (en)

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 11:16:00 +0200phys (en)

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 .

Southern US braces for impact as rare twin storms set to make landdfall

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:37:00 +0200vanguardngr (en)

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....

Tropical storms Marco and Laura both headed to the Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:19:00 +0200expressindia (en)

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....

TS Marco dans le Golfe visant la Louisiane, TS Laura également sur la route

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 09:32:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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.

Tropical Storms Laura, Marco likely to hit Louisiana within days of each other - WOGX

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 09:24:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 09:05:00 +0200wftv (en)

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 Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 09:03:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

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 Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:58:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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.

Tropical Storms Marco and Laura eyeing the Central Gulf - KBTX

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:56:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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 08:51:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

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 Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:50:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

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 Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:45:00 +0200news4jax (en)

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 Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:42:00 +0200krmg (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:34:00 +0200therepublic (en)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Tropical Storm Marco is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Laura knocked utilities out as it battered Hispaniola early Sunday, following a track forecast to take it to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a hurricane.

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:30:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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.

Two tropical storms advance across Caribbean for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:28:00 +0200firstpost (en)

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 +0200dailyjournal (en)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Tropical Storm Marco is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Laura knocked utilities out as it battered Hispaniola early Sunday, following a track forecast to take it to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a hurricane.

Tropical Storms Laura, Marco likely to hit Louisiana within days of each other - WOGX

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:25:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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.

As the Puerto Rican town of Guánica braces for a tropical storm, the earth shakes again

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

“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 08:18:00 +0200thehimalayantimes (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200apnews (en)

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.

AP - BC-Tropical Weather 1st, 0655

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:11:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way <<br /> Tropical Storm Marco is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane Monday <<br /> AP Photo transref:CGPR106, transref:CGPR103,....

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:11:00 +0200tribtown (en)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Tropical Storm Marco is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Laura knocked utilities out as it battered Hispaniola early Sunday, following a track forecast to take it to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a hurricane.

TS Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:09:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 Marco in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:08:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

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 dans le Golfe visant la Louisiane, TS Laura également en route

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

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....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:52:00 +0200indiatoday (en)

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 .

Two tropical storms developing into hurricanes as they aim for U.S.

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:38:00 +0200cnbc (en)

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 +0200hammondstar (en)

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.

Wind and Rain From Tropical Storm Laura Whip Caguas, Puerto Rico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:35:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

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 Dominica n Republic during the night.

Haiti warns residents to prepare as Tropical Storm Laura nears

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:32:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

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.

TS Laura May Reach Eastern Cuba within 24 Hours

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:20:00 +0200havanatimes (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:15:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

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 07:14:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

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.

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:06:00 +0200whig (en)

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 06:57:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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 06:50:00 +0200wftv (en)

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.

Two tropical storms to hit US coast two days apart with hurricane force

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:48:00 +0200trtworld (en)

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

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:45:00 +0200news4jax (en)

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 06:45:00 +0200sfgate (en)

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.

Louisiana braces for Laura, Marco: Here's how you should prepare for both storms this weekend

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:44:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200apnews (en)

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.

Map: Tracking Tropical Storms Laura and Marco

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:39:00 +0200nytimes (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200tribtown (en)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Tropical Storm Marco is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Laura knocked utilities out as it battered Hispaniola early Sunday, following a track forecast to take it to the same part of the U.S. coast, also as a hurricane.

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:37:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Marco and Laura could impact Gulf Coast next week; Hurricane Watch issued

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:34:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

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 06:33:00 +0200wxow (en)

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 +0200gazette (en)

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 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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 06:27:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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 06:25:00 +0200krmg (en)

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....

Florida Keys under tropical storm watch. Laura’s track moves south, Marco sees ‘big changes’

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:23:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 .

TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:23:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200wsoctv (en)

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 06:19:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:19:00 +0200therepublic (en)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Tropical Storm Marco is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Laura knocked utilities out as it battered Hispaniola early Sunday, following a track forecast to take it to the same part of the 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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 06:14:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Tropical Storms Laura and Marco both aiming at Louisiana: What we know

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:14:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

| 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....

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of twin storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:06:00 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200timesofindia (en)

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 +0200tvnz (en)

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.

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 +0200wsau (en)

(Reuters) - Tropical storm Laura was producing heavy rains over the Dominica n 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 05:45:00 +0200foxbusiness (en)

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2 Tropical storms a potential blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:44:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 .

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:43:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 Storms Laura, Marco likely to hit Louisiana within days of each other

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:41:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200krmg (en)

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 +0200azcentral (en)

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 05:34:00 +0200therepublic (en)

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 05:32:00 +0200wxow (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

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 +0200dailyjournal (en)

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 .

Double hurricane threat as Tropical Storms Laura and Marco advance towards US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:25:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 05:21:00 +0200sfgate (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:18:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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 +0200wboc (en)

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 +0200tribtown (en)

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 +0200tampabay (en)

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, Tropical Storm....

Peak 2020: Two hurricanes could reach the Gulf of Mexico at the same time

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:11:00 +0200tampabay (en)

[ 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 +0200whig (en)

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 .

Oil Firms Evacuate Staff, Curb Offshore Production Ahead Of Twin Storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:03:00 +0200news18 (en)

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 +0200digitaljournal (en)

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 +0200highlandstoday (en)

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 +0200wsj-en (en)

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 +0200reuters (en)

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 Storm Laura heading for Dominican Republic

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200krmg (en)

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 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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 .

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:57:00 +0200ksl (en)

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 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:57:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

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.

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Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:56:00 +0200en-finance-yahoo (en)

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 threatening the Gulf Coast could make history

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:55:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Tracks for Tropical Storm Marco, Tropical Storm Laura shift away from Texas

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:54:00 +0200chron (en)

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.

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 +0200bostonglobe (en)

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.

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 +0200kxxv (en)

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 .

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of twin storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:52:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

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.

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 +0200wkbw (en)

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 .

Tropical Storm Laura strengthens near Puerto Rico, Tropical Storm Marco forecast to become hurricane

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:46:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura forecast to become hurricane this week

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:44:00 +0200news4jax (en)

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....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:43:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

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.

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore...

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:43:00 +0200dhakatribune (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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....

Tropical Storm Marco forms; joins Tropical Storm Laura as both make their way to Gulf

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200nola (en)

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....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200wishtv (en)

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 .

Could Louisiana get hit by 2 hurricanes in 3 days?

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0200al (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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.

Galveston County Judge prepares residents for potential tropical weather

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:31:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

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 +0200daytondailynews (en)

“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 04:13:00 +0200inquirer (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Watch Issued For Florida Keys

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:11:00 +0200patch (en)

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 +0200palestinewater (en)

Hurricane Marco. The name Marco has been used for three tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean. , hugged west coast of Florida, making landfall as a tropical depression, causing heavy rain and moderate damage; , formed in the Caribbean Sea and, while never making landfall, was large enough to drop....

Deux tempêtes tropicales se dirigent vers un double coup au large de la côte américaine du golfe

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:56:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

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.

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 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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 .

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:38:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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 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 +0200ksby (en)

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 +0200nbcnews (en)

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.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Last minute storm preps good to go Sunday

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:19:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200patch (en)

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 +0200courthousenews (en)

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 .

City of New Orleans to lift parking restrictions at 6 p.m. Sunday as Marco, Laura approach

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:09:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200theepochtimes (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Trump ridiculed for RNC speakers: ‘Nobody wants to be associated with this historic disaster’

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:08:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:05:00 +0200wbtv (en)

Tropical Storm # Laura Advisory 12A: Laura Near the Eastern Portion of the Dominica n 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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:53:00 +0200accesswdun (en)

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

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:52:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 gap between Cuba and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The latest projection from the U.

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of twin storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:51:00 +0200oann (en)

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....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:44:00 +0200wbrc (en)

Tropical Storm # Laura Advisory 12A: Laura Near the Eastern Portion of the Dominica n 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.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:43:00 +0200fox19 (en)

Tropical Storm # Laura Advisory 12A: Laura Near the Eastern Portion of the Dominica n 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.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:40:00 +0200wsaw (en)

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 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

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 .

WATCH: Eric Trump demonstrates the problem Republicans face in making their case against Joe Biden

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:35:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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 02:32:00 +0200wsfa (en)

Tropical Storm # Laura Advisory 12A: Laura Near the Eastern Portion of the Dominica n 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.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:30:00 +0200live5news (en)

Tropical Storm # Laura Advisory 12A: Laura Near the Eastern Portion of the Dominica n 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.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:29:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

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 +0200nbc12 (en)

Tropical Storm # Laura Advisory 12A: Laura Near the Eastern Portion of the Dominica n 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.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:28:00 +0200kswo (en)

Tropical Storm # Laura Advisory 12A: Laura Near the Eastern Portion of the Dominica n 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.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:19:00 +0200wafb (en)

Tropical Storm # Laura Advisory 12A: Laura Near the Eastern Portion of the Dominica n 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 +0200fox10tv (en)

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 +0200newschannel6now (en)

Tropical Storm # Laura Advisory 12A: Laura Near the Eastern Portion of the Dominica n 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.

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of twin storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:12:00 +0200financialpost (en)

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....

Saints monitoring Tropical Storms Laura, Marco; plans in place for a possible evacuation

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:08:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200caycompass (en)

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.

Bahamas Power &amp; Light | SKYGuard Tropical Cyclone Weather Alert ( #9)

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:00:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

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.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:00:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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 .

Tropical Storms Marco, Laura Target U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:44:00 +0200patch (en)

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.

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Ante is “upped” for Gulf Coast: Marco & Laura are twin threats

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:41:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Strong tropical wave ’98-L’ was upgraded to tropical depression #13 Wed. then to tropical storm “ Laura ” Fri. while steadily moving west & approaching the NE Caribbean. This is the fastest to the 12th storm breaking the record of “Luis” on Aug. 29, 1995.

Two tropical storms heading for double blow to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:40:00 +0200thehindu (en)

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 .

Florida Keys under tropical storm watch. Laura’s track moves south, Marco sees ‘big changes’

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:37:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 tropical storms threatening the Gulf Coast could make history

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:37:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

Oil firms evacuate staff, curb offshore production ahead of twin storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:33:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

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.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:33:00 +0200sfgate (en)

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 .

Tropical Storms Laura, Marco moving toward history — and hurricane landfalls

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:31:00 +0200tampabay (en)

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 +0200cna (en)

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 Dominica n Republic and Haiti , while on the other side of the Caribbean the Marco storm....

NOAA Hurricane Hunter Measurements Influence the National Hurricane Center’s Decision to Upgrade Now Tropical Storm Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:22:00 +0200aoml (en)

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 01:17:00 +02004-traders (en)

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.

'Unlucky zone:' Updates show corridor which has potential to be hit by two tropical storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:06:00 +0200wral (en)

. 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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

TS Marco appears headed east. Now, Houston braces for TS Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:52:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200fox10tv (en)

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 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

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.

Marco forecast to become hurricane as governors urge residents to brace for storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:43:00 +0200financialpost (en)

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 50 miles (80 km) west of....

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:43:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

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.

As the Puerto Rican town of Guánica braces for a tropical storm, the earth shakes again

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:37:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

“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 +0200mercurynews (en)

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.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200gazette (en)

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

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

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

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:30:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:26:00 +0200wsvn (en)

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 +0200upi (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura gains strength, Marco could become hurricane on Saturday

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:16:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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....

Hurricane forecast: Marco, Laura lining up for possible one-two punch on Gulf Coast | WeatherTiger

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:15:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

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....

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 +0200tcpalm (en)

| 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,....

Haïti dans l'attente du cyclone Laura

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:10:00 +0200metropolehaiti (fr)

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, Marco head toward Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:10:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

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 +0200tribtown (en)

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 .

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:10:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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.

Marco forecast to become hurricane as governors urge residents to brace for storms

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:07:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:06:00 +0200apnews (en)

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 .

Dual hurricane landfall in Louisiana becoming more likely

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:02:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200dailyjournal (en)

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 .

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:55:00 +0200news-herald (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 gap between Cuba and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The latest projection from the U.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200newsok (en)

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 +0200krmg (en)

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 +0200wsoctv (en)

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 +0200trust (en)

(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 +0200nypost (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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 .

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0200therepublic (en)

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 +02004-traders (en)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:36:00 +0200wxow (en)

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 gap between Cuba and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The latest projection from the U.

VIDEO: Two Tropical Storms Could Hit the Gulf Coast in Double Threat

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:35:00 +0200breitbart-com (en)

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 +0200nola (en)

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 23:28:00 +0200sfgate (en)

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 .

Haiti: Bulletin Special de Cyclone Tropical #4 samedi 22 Aout 2020 Vigilance orange

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 23:21:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

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 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

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 +0200globalnews (en)

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 +0200msn-uk (en)

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....

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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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....

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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....

MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard sets Port Condition X-Ray for St. Petersburg

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:48:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

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.

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 +0200thesun (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Marco Expected to Become a Hurricane - The New York Times

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:31:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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....

Tropical Storm Marco Expected to Become a Hurricane - The New York Times

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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....

Oil Companies Halt Gulf of Mexico Offshore Output Ahead of Storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:28:00 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200eagletribune (en)

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 .

Tropical Storm Marco could shift away from Houston, while Tropical Storm Laura strengthens

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:25:00 +0200chron (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura pounds Puerto Rico; Marco to become hurricane: What we know

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:15:00 +0200azcentral (en)

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, strengthened quickly and is now forecast to....

Energy firms shut 13% of offshore oil production in U.S. Gulf due to storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:14:00 +0200oann (en)

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 <RDSa.

Tropical Storm Laura Strengthens As Marco Aims For Texas

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:13:00 +0200patch (en)

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....

A strengthening Tropical Storm Laura tracks away from Florida. Marco also near Cuba’s tip

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Energy firms shut 13% of offshore oil production in U.S. Gulf due to storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:06:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 <RDSa.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:57:00 +0200sfgate (en)

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 21:54:00 +0200accesswdun (en)

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 .

Energy firms shut 13% of offshore oil production in U.S. Gulf due to storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:46:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

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.

Marco forecast to become hurricane as governors urge residents to take precautions 1h ago

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:42:00 +0200wsau (en)

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.

Energy firms shut 13% of offshore oil production in U.S. Gulf due to storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:41:00 +0200financialpost (en)

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 +0200financialpost (en)

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 Laura could intensify to major hurricane status on approach to US Gulf Coast - Yale Climate Connections

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:30:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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....

Puerto Rico Residents Prepare for Tropical Storm Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

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....

Puerto Rico Surfers Enjoy Large Waves Ahead of Tropical Storm Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:23:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

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....

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 +0200reliefWeb (en)

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 +0200theunionjournal (en)

© 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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200oann (en)

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 <RDSa.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:10:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

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 pose potential double threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:08:00 +0200CBC (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Les tempêtes tropicales Marco et Laura se sont dirigées toutes les deux vers le golfe du Mexique

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:05:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

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....

Tropical Storm Marco strengthens, and threat to Louisiana increases: See its and Laura's track - NOLA.com

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

U.S. energy firms shutting down offshore Gulf of Mexico production as storms loom

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:59:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

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 +0200wsau (en)

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 +0200eagletribune (en)

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 .

U.S. Energy Firms Accelerate Offshore Evacuations As Twin Storms Loom

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:53:00 +0200news18 (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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 20:50:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

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 gap between Cuba and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

Marco forecast to become hurricane as governors urge residents to take precautions

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:36:00 +0200trust (en)

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 +02004-traders (en)

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 +02004-traders (en)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:31:00 +0200wxow (en)

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 gap between Cuba and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

NWS: Tropical Storm Laura poses stronger threat to Texas than Marco - Chron

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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 .

Tropical Storm Marco Expected to Become a Hurricane

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:18:00 +0200nytimes (en)

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 +0200accesswdun (en)

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.

U.S. energy firms shutting down offshore Gulf of Mexico production as storms loom

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:11:00 +0200financialpost (en)

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 +0200msn-uk (en)

© 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 pose a potential double hurricane threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:39:00 +0200cnbc (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

U.S. energy firms shutting down offshore Gulf of Mexico production as storms loom

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:32:00 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

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.

Tropical storms pose double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:21:00 +0200jamaica-gleaner (en)

(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 +0200livemint (en)

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

Haïti : Bulletin special de cyclone tropical #3, 22 aout 2020

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:17:00 +0200humanitarianresponse (fr)

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-....

2 tropical storms threatening the Gulf Coast could make history

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

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 +0200noaa (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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 .

Tropical Storms Laura, Marco form potential double threat to Gulf Coast: What we know - USA TODAY

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:54:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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....

Could hurricanes collide? Here's what may happen if Laura and Marco meet up in the Gulf

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:43:00 +0200freep (en)

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, Marco head toward Gulf states

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:43:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

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 +0200financialpost (en)

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 +0200benzinga (en)

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 Storm Marco strengthens, and threat to Louisiana increases: See its and Laura's track - NOLA.com

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura pounds Puerto Rico; Tropical Storm Marco to become hurricane: What we know

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:14:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

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....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:03:00 +0200wbtv (en)

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....

Cynthia Lee Sheng tells Jefferson Parish to brace for Laura, Marco, but says forecasts are uncertain

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200nola (en)

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....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:56:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:48:00 +0200accesswdun (en)

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 .

MS governor declaring a state emergency due to the anticipation of the tropical storms in the gulf

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:40:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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 +02004-traders (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

Forecast uncertainty remains as Louisiana stays in the cross-hairs

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:30:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200wafb (en)

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....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:29:00 +0200wxow (en)

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 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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 +0200wsfa (en)

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....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:22:00 +0200live5news (en)

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....

Double threat to Gulf Coast as two tropical storms move in

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:15:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

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 +0200wbrc (en)

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 +0200wrcbtv (en)

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 ....

Hurricane Tropical Storm Laura bringing heavy rains to portions of Puerto Rico Emily McCain

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:03:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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 .

A ‘disorganized’ Tropical Storm Laura tracks away from Florida. Marco gains strength

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:36:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200news_com_au (en)

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 +0200nj (en)

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.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Decent weekend weather; eyes remain on the tropics for work week

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:30:00 +0200wafb (en)

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....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:15:00 +0200newsok (en)

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 +0200barrie (en)

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.

Two tropical storms are set to hit the Gulf Coast in a double threat next week

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:04:00 +0200dailymail (en)

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.

Double Tropical Punch to Hit Gulf as Offshore Workers Evacuated

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:02:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

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 15:55:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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.

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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.

2 Tropical Storms Pose Historic Double Threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:43:00 +0200time (en)

(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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:27:00 +0200wxow (en)

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 &amp; Light Tropical Storm Projected Track &amp; Intensity ( Bulletin #8)

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:26:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

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 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200ctvnews (en)

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.

Tropical Storms Laura, Marco form potential double threat to Gulf Coast: What we know

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:14:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

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 +0200nbcnewyork (en)

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 +0200wsvn (en)

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 +0200azcentral (en)

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....

A ‘disorganized’ Tropical Storm Laura tracks away from Florida. Marco gains strength

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura shifts south, leaving most of Florida outside the projected path

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200wsaw (en)

(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 still on path for the Gulf

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:51:00 +0200al (en)

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 --....

Two tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:41:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

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.

What we know about Tropical Storms Laura, Marco

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:37:00 +0200usaToday (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Disorganized Tropical Storm Laura continues westward track

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:36:00 +0200krmg (en)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:26:00 +0200wsvn (en)

“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....

Deux tempêtes tropicales frapperont simultanément dans le golfe du Mexique

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:25:00 +0200journaldemontreal (fr)

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....

Tropical storms Marco and Laura march toward Gulf of Mexico, rain chances to increase in Central Florida

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:25:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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....

Tropical Storms Laura, Marco form potential double threat to Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:14:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

| 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 +0200tcpalm (en)

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.

Could hurricanes collide? Here's what may happen if Laura and Marco meet up in the Gulf

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:10:00 +0200azcentral (en)

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 storms pose rare double threat to Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +0200foxnews (en)

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 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

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.

Dominican Republic under red, yellow and green alerts for 22 provinces by Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:05:00 +0200dominicantoday (en)

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....

Pair of tropical storms expected to hit Gulf Coast states within days

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:05:00 +0200thehill (en)

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....

Atlantic Hurricane Season Tropical storms Laura and Marco form

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:49:00 +0200boston (en)

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.

Nation Could Laura and Marco form a 'super hurricane' in the Gulf?

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:37:00 +0200usaToday (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura, Marco simultaneously heading toward Gulf states

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:33:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

Leeward Islands urged to pay close attention to Tropical Storm Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:12:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

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....

Double tropical storm threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:03:00 +0200Stuff (en)

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 +0200wral (en)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:55:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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.

In Rare Hurricane Season Event, 2 Storms Head Towards US Gulf

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:53:00 +0200ibtimes-sg (en)

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 Scenarios for Tropical Storm Laura As It Moves Toward the Gulf of Mexico - The Weather Channel

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:45:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 +0200patch (en)

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 +0200patch (en)

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....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:23:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:18:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

“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....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 11:49:00 +0200sfgate (en)

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.

Gulf Coast on alert for simultaneous tropical storms

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 11:46:00 +0200newsdio (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura forms, threatens to impact Florida

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 11:24:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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....

2 Tropical Storms a Potential Double Threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 11:07:00 +0200aawsat (en)

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.

Could the US and Caribbean be heading for their worst hurricane season?

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 11:02:00 +0200guardian (en)

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.

As Laura bulks up, second storm lurks

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 10:57:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

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.

News 5 things you need to know this weekend

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 10:36:00 +0200usaToday (en)

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.

2 newly formed tropical storms pose a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 10:35:00 +0200asianage (en)

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.

US Postal Service, Indy 500, California wildfires: 5 things to know this weekend

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 10:08:00 +0200azcentral (en)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:51:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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.

Two hurricanes could reach the Gulf of Mexico at the same time

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:50:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Marco Forms in the Northwestern Caribbean; A Likely Texas Threat Next Week - The Weather Channel

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:39:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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.

U.S. could see two tropical systems make landfall on same day

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:34:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Marco Forms in the Northwestern Caribbean; A Likely Texas Threat Next Week - The Weather Channel

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:22:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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 +0200highlandstoday (en)

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.

2 storms head for US Gulf in rare hurricane...

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:06:00 +0200dhakatribune (en)

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....

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:47:00 +0200sfgate (en)

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.

Peak 2020: Two hurricanes could reach the Gulf of Mexico at the same time - Tampa Bay Times

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:37:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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.

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Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:31:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. 2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast <<br /> Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters say it could pose a hurricane threat to the U.S. Gulf Coast <<br /> AP Photo transref:XLAT162 <<br /> Eds: UPDATES:....

Tropical Storm Marco forms; joins Tropical Storm Laura as both make their way to Gulf - NOLA.com

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:21:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf...

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:15:00 +0200dailymail (en)

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.

Twin storms head to Gulf of Mexico; oil workers evacuated

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:12:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

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).

Tropical Storm Marco forms; joins Tropical Storm Laura as both make their way to Gulf - NOLA.com

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:06:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 +0200financialpost (en)

(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....

Two tropical systems could threaten the Gulf Coast at the same time

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:03:00 +0200buffalonews (en)

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 storms head for US Gulf in rare hurricane season event

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:53:00 +0200GulfDailyNews (en)

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 +0200hammondstar (en)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:44:00 +0200kswo (en)

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

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:41:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

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 +0200fox19 (en)

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

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:27:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:26:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

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

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:26:00 +0200gazette (en)

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 07:23:00 +0200newschannel6now (en)

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

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:20:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:18:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

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 07:13:00 +0200wftv (en)

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

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:09:00 +0200news4jax (en)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:06:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:04:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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.

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 +0200msn-uk (en)

© 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 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:49:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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 06:45:00 +0200greaterkashmir (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Marco forms in Caribbean, targeting Texas

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:43:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:43:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 +0200news-24 (fr)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:39:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:39:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:38:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

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 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:37:00 +0200hjnews (en)

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 06:32:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:32:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 06:29:00 +0200apnews (en)

“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 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. 2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast <<br /> Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters say it could pose a hurricane threat to the U.S. Gulf Coast <<br /> AP Photo transref:XLAT162 <<br /> Eds: UPDATES: This story also moved Friday night.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:27:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

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 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:20:00 +0200wxow (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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 +0200news18 (en)

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 06:15:00 +0200krmg (en)

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.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:12:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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.

Police investigating reported road rage shooting in Georgetown

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:09:00 +0200live5news (en)

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 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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 Storm Marco forms, while Tropical Storm Laura shifts further away from Florida

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:06:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200wsfa (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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.

Puerto Rico prepares for Laura as it deals with pandemic, quakes and prior storm damage

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Monroe County issues mandatory evacuations for mobile homes, live-aboard vessels ahead of Tropical Storm Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:01:00 +0200wsvn (en)

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.

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Marco forms, joins Tropical Storm Laura in Atlantic

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

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 +0200wxow (en)

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 +0200nytimes (en)

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 +0200abc7ny (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:44:00 +0200sfgate (en)

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 Storm Marco forms over northwestern Caribbean; see latest forecast, track

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:40:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200live5news (en)

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 +0200tribtown (en)

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:34:00 +0200therepublic (en)

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 Storm Laura shifts south, leaving most of Florida outside the projected path

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:34:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

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 +0200wkbw (en)

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 +0200ksby (en)

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.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:32:00 +0200krmg (en)

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 +0200wral (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

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 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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.

Peak 2020: Two hurricanes could reach the Gulf of Mexico at the same time - Tampa Bay Times

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:26:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

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 +0200kxxv (en)

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.

South Floridians shop for essentials as Tropical Storm Laura churns in Caribbean

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:24:00 +0200wsvn (en)

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....

Tropical Storm Laura expected to slowly strengthen into hurricane over the next few days

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:20:00 +0200live5news (en)

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.

What would happen if two storms met in the Gulf of Mexico?

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:18:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 Marco forms in Caribbean, targeting Texas

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:18:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200triblive (en)

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 +0200al (en)

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.

Two hurricanes forecast to hit US Gulf at same time in unprecedented weather event - Sky News

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

"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".

2 tropical systems pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:06:00 +0200wbtv (en)

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.

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 +0200thesun (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:03:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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....

Haiti: Bulletin Special de Cyclone Tropical #2 vendredi 21 août 2020 - Vigilance orange

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:02:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

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 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0200ksl (en)

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....

2 tropical systems pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:58:00 +0200newschannel6now (en)

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.

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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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 +0200wsoctv (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura continues westward track with potential to impact US over weekend

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:49:00 +0200krmg (en)

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 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:43:00 +0200indiatoday (en)

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....

For The First Time, Two Hurricanes May Hit The Gulf of Mexico at The Same Time

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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.

2 tropical systems pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200live5news (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura track shifts west, now taking aim at New Orleans area; see latest forecast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200nola (en)

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.

2 tropical systems pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200wbrc (en)

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.

2 tropical systems pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:37:00 +0200fox19 (en)

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.

Cyclone tropical Laura, Haïti placée en vigilance orange

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:35:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

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.

Puerto Rico prepares for Laura as it deals with pandemic, quakes and prior storm damage

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:34:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200wsfa (en)

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.

Live Updates on Tropical Storm Laura; Latest on Tropical Depression 14

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:28:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:27:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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.

2 tropical systems pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:21:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

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.

NASA Photo Shows Spectacular, Swirling Storm Genevieve

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:18:00 +0200newsweek-USA (en)

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.

Tropical Depression 13 Forecast to Become Hurricane As It Nears Florida

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:18:00 +0200newsweek-USA (en)

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.

Tampa Bay just out of Tropical Storm Laura’s ‘cone of uncertainty,’ though threat remains

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:15:00 +0200tampabay (en)

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 +0200wboc (en)

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 +0200apnews (en)

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....

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:11:00 +0200whig (en)

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....

2 tropical systems pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:11:00 +0200wafb (en)

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.

As Hurricane Genevieve weaken, 2 storms pose double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:11:00 +0200business-standard (en)

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 +0200kswo (en)

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.

Hurricane Center

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200nola (en)

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 on. The latest forecast for Tropical Storm Laura has....

Some Florida Evacuations Ordered For Laura; TX and LA Await Marco

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:09:00 +0200patch (en)

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.

System headed toward Florida Keys gets a name: Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:08:00 +0200news4jax (en)

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 .

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:46:00 +0200hjnews (en)

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....

2 tropical systems may make landfall - and history - next week

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:41:00 +0200news4jax (en)

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.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:41:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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 forecast to form soon, could approach Florida as Cat 1 hurricane

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:32:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:32:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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....

Forecasters tracking two storms as potential threat to Texas

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:28:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

2 simultaneous hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico have not happened, NOAA says

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:19:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura in Route to Cuba

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:01:00 +0200havanatimes (en)

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 Dominica n 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 +0200krmg (en)

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 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:50:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:43:00 +0200wxow (en)

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 +0200cnn-special (en)

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 +0200thegardenisland (en)

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....

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Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:36:00 +0200nampa (en)

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Tropical Storm Laura forms: What we know on Friday, Aug 21

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:32:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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....

Dual storms set to hit the Gulf Coast early next week, with Laura aiming at New Orleans

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:22:00 +0200nola (en)

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.

Two storms head for US Gulf in rare hurricane season event

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:17:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

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....

Peak 2020: Two hurricanes could reach the Gulf of Mexico at the same time

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:11:00 +0200tampabay (en)

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.

Galveston County OEM tracking storms, says having plan in place is critical

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:06:00 +0200click2houston (en)

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 02:01:00 +0200malaymail (en)

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....

Two hurricanes forecast to hit US Gulf at same time in unprecedented weather event

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:34:00 +0200heart (en)

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....

Tropical Storm Laura shifts south, leaving most of Florida outside the projected path

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:34:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

Tropical Storm Laura and another storm could threaten the Gulf coast next week

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:19:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

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 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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.

Could the two tropical systems merge into one large storm next week?

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:08:00 +0200wbrc (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 .

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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.

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 +0200dallasnews (en)

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.

Inagua, Ragged Island projected to feel strongest winds of Tropical Storm Laura

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:30:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

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 +0200breitbart-com (en)

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.

Two hurricanes forecast to hit US Gulf at same time in unprecedented weather event Sky News

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:25:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

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.

Gov. Ivey closely watching tropical weather

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:25:00 +0200wsfa (en)

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 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

Two storms head for U.S. Gulf in rare hurricane season event

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:16:00 +0200trust (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura shifts west, moves further away from Florida

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:07:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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....

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:07:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Ivey cautions Alabamians ahead of tropical weather next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:58:00 +0200al (en)

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....

Tropical Storm Laura shifts west, moves further away from Florida - FOX 35 Orlando

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:56:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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....

Haïti : Bulletin special de cyclone tropical #2, 21 aout 2020

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:53:00 +0200humanitarianresponse (fr)

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 23:52:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 track shifts west, now taking aim at New Orleans area; see latest forecast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:49:00 +0200nola (en)

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.

Two storms head for U.S. Gulf in rare hurricane season event

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:47:00 +0200financialpost (en)

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.

Hurricane Tropical Storm Laura just hours from reaching Puerto Rico Emily McCain

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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.

Track of tropical depression takes westward shift

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200wsvn (en)

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....

Tropical Depression 14 tracks toward Texas coast in latest forecast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:39:00 +0200chron (en)

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.

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 +0200people-com (en)

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 Dominica n 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.

Two hurricanes forecast to hit US Gulf at same time in unprecedented weather event

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:14:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

"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".

Potential hurricane threat to US as twin storms approach

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:14:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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.

In a first, 2 hurricanes could hit Gulf of Mexico next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:14:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

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,....

Could Tropical Storm Laura delay coastal Alabama’s municipal elections?

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:13:00 +0200al (en)

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 +0200wishtv (en)

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.

Two hurricanes forecast to hit US Gulf at same time in unprecedented weather event

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:10:00 +0200piratefm (en)

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....

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: All eyes remain on the tropics

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:04:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200ABCnews (en)

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.

Gulf Coast on alert as two tropical systems could threaten at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:56:00 +0200wsvn (en)

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 +0200click2houston (en)

. 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 .

Two hurricanes forecast to hit US Gulf at same time in unprecedented weather event

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:51:00 +0200skynews (en)

"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".

What you need to know about the two tropical storms heading to the Gulf

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:35:00 +0200annistonstar (en)

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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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 .

Urgent update on passage of Tropical Storm Laura

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200sunstkitts (en)

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).

Two storms head for U.S. Gulf in rare hurricane season event

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:26:00 +02004-traders (en)

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.

New Orleans residents should prepare to shelter in place when storms hit next week, officials say

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0200nola (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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.

NASA nighttime imagery finds Tropical Storm Laura developing

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:16:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

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....

In a First, 2 Hurricanes Could Hit Gulf of Mexico Next Week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:07:00 +0200voanews (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

Haiti-weather

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:00:00 +0200nampa (en)

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.

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:54:00 +0200accesswdun (en)

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 +0200nbcnews (en)

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.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:42:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

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.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:42:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

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.

Two Storms Head for US Gulf in Rare Hurricane Season Event

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:41:00 +0200marinelink (en)

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.

Two tropical storms could threaten Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:40:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

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 21:40:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:38:00 +0200gazette (en)

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 21:38:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

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.

A tropical storm and hurricane could hit US simultaneously next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:37:00 +0200nypost (en)

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....

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

NASA Nighttime Imagery Finds Tropical Storm Laura Developing

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:35:00 +0200enn (en)

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 storms pose possible double threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:33:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

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....

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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.

NASA nighttime imagery finds Tropical Storm Laura developing

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:27:00 +0200eurekalert (en)

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 US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:25:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:24:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

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 21:09:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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.

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 +0200wsau (en)

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.

2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:07:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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.

Two storms head for U.S. Gulf in rare hurricane season event

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:03:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 tropical storms could threaten Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:02:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

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.

Haïti en alerte orange à l’approche de la tempête tropicale Laura

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:55:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

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 +0200trtworld (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200nypost (en)

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 +0200wxow (en)

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 Caribbean Storms Pose Potential Hurricane Threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:31:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

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 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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 +0200wsoctv (en)

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.

Effects of Tropical Storm Laura bring high winds, rain

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:15:00 +0200sunstkitts (en)

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 +0200wral (en)

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....

Tropical storm forecast to form soon, could approach Florida as Cat 1 hurricane

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:02:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

Two new tropical weather systems could threaten the U.S.

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:02:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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.

2 Storms threaten to hit U.S. at hurricane strength

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:44:00 +0200cknw (en)

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.

58 minutes ago

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:39:00 +0200news4jax (en)

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.

Genevieve Loses Punch as 2 New Storms Aim for the Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:38:00 +0200claimsjournal (en)

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 +0200nytimes (en)

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 +0200gizmodo (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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....

Two hurricanes in Gulf at same time? Could it be a battle between Laura and Marco?

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:31:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

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 +0200wtva (en)

. 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 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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 +0200CBSnews (en)

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.

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 +0200reliefWeb (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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 +0200fox13memphis (en)

Up first: Tropical Storm Laura . This storm is expected to skirt past Puerto Rico , the Dominica n 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.

South Floridians shop for essentials as Tropical Storm Laura churns in Atlantic

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:05:00 +0200wsvn (en)

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 +0200globalnews (en)

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 Possible Hurricanes Heading For Gulf Coast Early Next Week, Weather Service Says

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:49:00 +0200npr (en)

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.

Recipe for a Busy Hurricane Season: Warmer Water, Cleaner Air

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:47:00 +0200scientificamerican (en)

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.

Laura - Atlantic Ocean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200nasa (en)

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 +0200gov-uk (en)

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 +0200wacotrib (en)

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 forms; still forecast to enter Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:40:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

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 +0200news4jax (en)

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.

Storm watch: Two hurricanes expected in Gulf; Florida still in path of Tropical Storm Laura

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

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.

British Virgin Islands (British Overseas Territory) travel advice

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:29:00 +0200gov-uk (en)

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 +0200gov-uk (en)

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.

Biggest single day spike of cases in WB

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:28:00 +0200economictimes (en)

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 +0200eagletribune (en)

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.

What’s in Wildfire Smoke, and How Bad Is It for Your Lungs?

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:26:00 +0200ecowatch (en)

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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 18:24:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

Storm headed for Texas expected to become hurricane

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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.

New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:16:00 +0200gazette (en)

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 and May Threaten Florida, Gulf Coast Next Week; Watches Issued for Puerto Rico - The Weather Channel

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:15:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura shifts, remains a threat to parts of Florida

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:06:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 18:06:00 +0200therepublic (en)

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 U.S.

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:05:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

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 forms and tracks toward South Florida as islands put under warning

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:02:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

2 tropical systems headed for Gulf, uncertainty remains high

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200apnews (en)

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.

NOAA Proceeds with Aircraft Reconnaissance for Tropical Storm Laura

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:59:00 +0200aoml (en)

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.

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:58:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

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 17:50:00 +0200sfgate (en)

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 +0200wsiltv (en)

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.

Hurricane Tropical storm warning in effect for Puerto Rico ahead of Laura Emily McCain

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:39:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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 +0200timesdaily (en)

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.

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:37:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

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 17:35:00 +0200wxow (en)

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.

Two tropical systems could threaten the Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:34:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

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....

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:32:00 +0200tribtown (en)

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.

Unprecedented: Two hurricanes expected in Gulf; Florida still in path of Tropical Storm Laura

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:31:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

| 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.

2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:30:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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.

Florida Catches Break From Laura; TX, LA Await Marco

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:27:00 +0200patch (en)

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....

Tropical Storm Laura and another depression in Caribbean could pose potential hurricane threat to southern US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:24:00 +0200tennessean (en)

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.

Two tropical systems could threaten the Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:23:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura forms - Threatens Florida and Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:23:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

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 +0200wptv (en)

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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200antiguaobserver (en)

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 +0200wafb (en)

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 +0200al (en)

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,....

Two tropical systems could threaten the Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:09:00 +0200missoulian (en)

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 +0200wcfcourier (en)

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....

Tropical Storm Laura could bring rain to Atlanta

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:06:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

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.

Tropical depression 14 could be a hurricane when it hits Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:03:00 +0200chron (en)

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 +0200timesofindia (en)

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 +0200globalnews (en)

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 +0200wacotrib (en)

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.

Two tropical systems could threaten the Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:50:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

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....

Tropical Storm Laura could become a hurricane near Florida

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:49:00 +0200cknw (en)

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....

What would happen if two storms met in the Gulf of Mexico?

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:47:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

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 +0200newsdio (en)

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 +0200guardian (en)

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 +0200nj (en)

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 +0200nj (en)

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New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:26:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

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.

Unprecedented: Two hurricanes expected in Gulf; Florida still in path of Tropical Storm Laura - Palm Beach Post

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:24:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura forms in Caribbean, heads for U.S.

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:22:00 +0200upi (en)

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 +0200wsoctv (en)

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 +0200krmg (en)

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 +0200wftv (en)

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 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

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 +0200dailyjournal (en)

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 +0200kiro7 (en)

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 +0200wxow (en)

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 +0200wsvn (en)

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 +0200wsvn (en)

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 +0200tribtown (en)

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 +0200caycompass (en)

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....

Two hurricanes expected in Gulf of Mexico; Florida still in path of one - USA TODAY

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:53:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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.

New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:50:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

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 +0200therepublic (en)

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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200sfgate (en)

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 +0200abc7ny (en)

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 +0200live5news (en)

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 +0200apnews (en)

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.

Two hurricanes expected in Gulf of Mexico; Florida still in path of one - USA TODAY

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:42:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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....

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Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:42:00 +0200nampa (en)

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New tropical storm poses potential hurricane threat to US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:41:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

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 +0200wral (en)

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 +0200news4jax (en)

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 +0200nola (en)

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, threatens South Florida

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:32:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

| 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.

Tropical Storm Laura forms in Atlantic Ocean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:30:00 +0200wafb (en)

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.

Florida Braces For Hurricane Laura Or Marco; TX, LA Await Other

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:28:00 +0200patch (en)

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.

Latest NWS forecast predicts two hurricanes in Gulf of Mexico at same time next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:26:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

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.

Hurricane Tropical Storm Laura forms, located east of Leeward Islands Emily McCain

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:22:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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.

Tropical Depression 13 Forecast to Become Hurricane As It Nears Florida

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200newsweek (en)

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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:47:00 +0200wbtv (en)

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....

Latest NHC forecast predicts 2 hurricanes in Gulf of Mexico at same time next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:36:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

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.

Two hurricanes expected in Gulf of Mexico; Florida still in path of one

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:35:00 +0200azcentral (en)

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....

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:34:00 +0200wsfa (en)

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....

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:32:00 +0200fox19 (en)

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....

Unprecedented: Two hurricanes expected in Gulf of Mexico with Florida still in path of one

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:31:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

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 +0200usaToday (en)

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....

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:14:00 +0200live5news (en)

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....

Two storms may be headed for the Gulf next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +0200al (en)

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....

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0200newschannel6now (en)

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....

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:05:00 +0200wbrc (en)

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....

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:58:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

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....

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:58:00 +0200wafb (en)

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....

2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:57:00 +0200kswo (en)

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 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

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 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

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.

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 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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.

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 +0200reliefWeb (en)

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 - WTVD-TV

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:51:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

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.

Two hurricanes expected in Gulf of Mexico with Florida still in path of one

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:31:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

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....

Tropical Depression 13 forecast to become Category 1 hurricane as it heads toward Florida

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:57:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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....

Florida Braces For Hurricane Laura Or Marco; TX, LA Awaits Other

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:56:00 +0200patch (en)

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 tropical storms could form today, both expected to impact US

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:06:00 +0200wral (en)

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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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.

Depression forecast to become a hurricane by Monday

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 06:34:00 +0200al (en)

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....

Tropical Depression 13 still headed toward Tampa Bay. The panhandle should also be worried.

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200tampabay (en)

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.

Tropical Depression 14 close to becoming a tropical storm

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:36:00 +0200news4jax (en)

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 +0200tampabay (en)

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.

Two Potential Tropical Storms headed to mainland US by Monday

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

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.

Simultaneous waterspouts reported offshore Louisiana over Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 02:55:00 +0200foxnews (en)

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.

Hurricane Tropical Depression Thirteen expected to become tropical storm Friday: NHC Emily McCain

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 02:25:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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 storms in the Gulf? At once?

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 01:09:00 +0200al (en)

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....

2 tropical systems could threaten the Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 01:03:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

(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.

Two tropical systems could threaten the Gulf Coast at the same time

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:46:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

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.

Double trouble: Pair of tropical systems could near US as powerful storms early next week

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:40:00 +0200azcentral (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Forecast says hurricane could threaten Florida next week

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:42:00 +0200wsvn (en)

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.

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 +0200azcentral (en)

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 forecast to take aim at U.S., could make landfall early next week

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:40:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Tropical Depression 13 still headed toward Tampa Bay. The panhandle should also be worried

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:37:00 +0200tampabay (en)

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....

Topical systems threaten the Gulf Coast

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:33:00 +0200newsdio (en)

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.

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 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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....

2 Tropical Systems Could Threaten the Gulf Coast at the Same Time

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:14:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura forecast to form soon, could approach Florida as Cat 1 hurricane

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:39:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200wafb (en)

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.

Rare Double Storm Threat: There Could Be 2 Hurricanes In The Gulf Of Mexico Next Week

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:25:00 +0200forbes (en)

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.

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 +0200nola (en)

, 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.

Depression to become a topical storm today

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200al (en)

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.

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

British Virgin Islands (British Overseas Territory) travel advice

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:41:00 +0200gov-uk (en)

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.

Tropical depression to become a hurricane as it eyes Florida

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:30:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

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 +0200gov-uk (en)

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 +0200forbes (en)

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.

The Atlantic hurricane season entering its most active phase, scientist explains

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:19:00 +0200foxnews (en)

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....

Another tropical depression forms; headed for Gulf

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200al (en)

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 Storm Laura forecast to form soon, could approach Florida as Cat 1 hurricane

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

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.

National Another tropical depression forms in Atlantic WFTS Staff 9:27 AM, Aug 20, 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:34:00 +0200kxxv (en)

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.

Hurricane Tropical Depression Thirteen expected to become tropical storm Thursday: NHC Emily McCain

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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 +0200wkbw (en)

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.

Tropical Storm Laura forecast to form soon in Atlantic, could track toward South Florida

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:07:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

National Another tropical depression forms in Atlantic WFTS Staff 9:27 AM, Aug 20, 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:37:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

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 +0200ksby (en)

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.

First Alert: Why it’s time to pay close attention to the tropics

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:21:00 +0200wsfa (en)

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....

Tropical Storm Laura forecast to form soon in Atlantic, could track toward South Florida

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:36:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Florida in path of potential high-end tropical storm, which could form into named storm Laura

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:33:00 +0200azcentral (en)

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....

Hurricane Forecasters begin advisories on Tropical Depression Thirteen

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200wsvn (en)

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.

Nation Florida in path of potential high-end tropical storm

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:22:00 +0200usaToday (en)

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....

Depression to become Tropical Storm Laura today

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200al (en)

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 Tropical Depression Thirteen expected to become Laura: NHC Emily McCain 5:13 AM, Aug 20, 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:59:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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.

New tropical depression forms in central Atlantic

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:27:00 +0200al (en)

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.

A third wave has appeared in the Atlantic, and two are forecast to turn into depressions

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 08:32:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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 +0200news4jax (en)

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.

Hurricane T.D. Thirteen forms in the Atlantic, could become a tropical storm Thursday Emily McCain

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:51:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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.

Hurricane Center: Tropical Depression 13 forms in Atlantic; likely to become tropical storm

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:41:00 +0200nola (en)

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 .

Tropical depression No. 13 forms in Atlantic as NHC tracks 2 other waves

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:36:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200digitaljournal (en)

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 +0200digitaljournal (en)

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 +0200tampabay (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

NHC: 'High' chance for 2 systems to develop in Atlantic, third system being watch

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:04:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200news-yahoo (en)

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.

Hurricane National Hurricane Center tracking 3 tropical waves that could develop Emily McCain

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:20:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

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 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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 +0200digitaljournal (en)

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.

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