HurricaneLaura LATEST: - Now a Category 4 storm. - Texas governor says to 'get out of harm's way.' - Major airlines issue waivers as storm cancels flights. - Louisiana officials expect catastrophic events.
Ginger Zee is tracking the storm which is forecast to strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane with 130 mph winds today.
Parts of eastern Texas and western Louisiana are forecast to see"catastrophic wind damage," especially in places where the storm's eyewall makes landfall, the NWS said. Residents are urged to brace for"widespread damaging wind gusts" that will spread well inland across parts of those areas early Thursday morning.
"I urge anyone in harm’s way to get out of harm’s way," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said at a briefing."Because of the power of this storm, if you are unable or do not get out of harm's way ... for almost a 24-hour time period there will be no ability for rescuers and aiders to get in and assist you in any way."
The storm will bring catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds, and flash flooding to the Gulf Coast tonight, the National Hurricane Center says.12:56 p.m.: Louisiana officials expect catastrophic events from stormIn their final briefing before Laura makes landfall, officials with Louisiana's Calcasieu Parish say they expect catastrophic events from the storm.
In addition to those leaving in their own vehicles, more than 800 people have been bused out of the area.Laura has winds of 125 mph and is forecast to reach 145 mph.
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