Category-4 Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana as authorities warn of ‘catastrophic’ destruction
RT-USA News
Hurricane Laura, declared a category-4 storm, has reached the shores of Louisiana. With winds of up to 150mph, the National Weather Service has urged nearby residents to seek shelter immediately.
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The storm made landfall early on Thursday, bringing torrential rain and violent winds to coastline communities. Videos show huge gusts pushing against trees and sending debris flying through the air.
12:45 am. In a distinct moat. It’s a final reprieve before the inner ring of violent winds gets here. I better get inside and hunker down. #Hurricane #LAURA in Sulphur #Louisiana pic.twitter.com/aZrzKIOF64
— Josh Morgerman (@iCyclone) August 27, 2020
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Residents have been ordered to find a safe place to sit out the storm.
“TAKE COVER NOW! Treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado was approaching. Move immediately to a safe room in your shelter. Take action now to protect your life!” The National Weather Service tweeted.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported 150mph winds and warned of “potentially catastrophic impacts” on the region.
In one video, huge balls of light, believed to be explosions, can be seen in the distance as powerful, whistling winds bend nearby trees. Another eyewitness shared a video of the terrifying gusts while taking shelter under a porch awning.
1:23 am. Whistling. Explosions. #Hurricane #LAURA in Sulphur #Louisiana pic.twitter.com/7kU3DZjhyn
— Josh Morgerman (@iCyclone) August 27, 2020
EXTREME winds in the eyewall of #Laura here in Lake Charles WELL in excess of 100 mph. #lawx pic.twitter.com/og06tSSje9
— Cory Smith (@wxcory) August 27, 2020
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This is what an ‘unsurvivable surge’ looks like: 😲 #Laura #HurricaneLaura #hurricane pic.twitter.com/epUUohzBh8
— Alexander Verbeek 🌍 (@Alex_Verbeek) August 27, 2020
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