The National Hurricane Center has classified Hurricane Laura as a 'Major Hurricane' with the potential for catastrophic storm surges, extreme winds, and flash flooding. The storm is currently a Category 3 hurricane with potential to reach a Category 4 before making landfall. Not only will this directly impact South Louisiana but could potentially cause damage in North Louisiana as well. The National Weather Storm predicts Laura could reach our area as a Category 1 hurricane and cause flash flooding, tornadoes and wind damage. Check back here for all updates on the storm.
Lake Charles Casino Riverboat Pushed Into I-10 Bridge
The destruction from Laura is jaw dropping.
Laura Leaves Wake Of Destruction as Storm Moves North
Natchitoches Parish is reporting hurricane winds and damage due to Laura.
Ochsner LSU Health is Closing Shreveport Clinics Due to Laura
Severe weather is causing Ochsner to close their locations today.
Watch These Amazing Flights into Eye of Hurricane Laura
Watch how massive Hurricane Laura is on these videos of flights into the eye of the storm.
Caddo Suspends Sandbag Operation for the Day
If you need sandbags, you're going to have to find them some where else.
Update: Bossier & Caddo Now Under Tropical Storm Warning
The Hurricane Warning has been canceled
Storm Surge Google Earth Model for Lake Charles is Eye-Opening
Hurricane Laura is heading straight for Lake Charles, and these prediction models look terrifying.
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B-52’s Have Evacuated Barksdale Air Force Base [VIDEO]
It seems like Hurricane Laura may be too powerful for our Barksdale Bubble.
Update: Hurricane Laura is Now a Cat 4 Major Hurricane
The National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service are anticipating the storm will maintain Hurricane strength as it reaches the Shreveport-Bossier area.
Laura Expected to Remain Hurricane All the Way Into Northwest Louisiana
As we are currently under a "Tropical Storm Warning," the NWS is projecting four to six inches of rain here in Shreveport, Natchitoches and Homer.
Several Area Schools & Business Closing as Hurricane Laura Approaches
Some schools and businesses are closing as the storm moves in our direction.
Sandbag Pickup Locations in Shreveport/Bossier
In the face of Hurricane Laura making a direct impact on Louisiana, our area could see substantial flooding, and area agencies are making sandbags available to residents to protect their property.