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It is- after his years in the Army- he is pretty calm about things like this. It's me and my Mama's heart that worries
Hurricane Laura - August 2020
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It is- after his years in the Army- he is pretty calm about things like this. It's me and my Mama's heart that worries
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Monday evening video update on Tropical Storm #Laura, a serious threat to #Texas and #Louisiana:
Laura a Serious Threat to Texas and Louisiana; Marco Quickly Decaying
Laura a Serious Threat to Texas and Louisiana; Marco Quickly Decaying
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Port Arthur under mandatory evacuation as threat of Laura nears
Port Arthur and Galveston - mandatory evacuation.
Others under voluntary for now.
Port Arthur and Galveston - mandatory evacuation.
Others under voluntary for now.
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When the NHC does an early update, you know it’s about to get real.
NHC Director Ken Graham with a live update at 8:30 a.m. EDT regarding Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura.
NHC Director Ken Graham with a live update at 8:30 a.m. EDT regarding Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura.
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I hope people evacuated. Get out. Don’t drown.
#Laura is now forecast to be a major, Category 3 hurricane at landfall late Wednesday. The track has nudged west toward the TX/LA border. Life-threatening impacts from storm surge, flash flooding, and wind are expected. The risk of these impacts squarely includes Houston/Galveston. Even if you're located down near Matagorda, TX or over in southeast Louisiana, make preparations for these impacts. For LA, storm surge and wind will extend well east of the landfall point. And for central TX coast, we can't guarantee the track won't nudge left further. Be ready.
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#Laura is now forecast to be a major, Category 3 hurricane at landfall late Wednesday. The track has nudged west toward the TX/LA border. Life-threatening impacts from storm surge, flash flooding, and wind are expected. The risk of these impacts squarely includes Houston/Galveston. Even if you're located down near Matagorda, TX or over in southeast Louisiana, make preparations for these impacts. For LA, storm surge and wind will extend well east of the landfall point. And for central TX coast, we can't guarantee the track won't nudge left further. Be ready.
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From FLHurricane Facebook post.
Flhurricane.com
Hurricane Laura has new Warning issued:
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect from San Luis Pass Texas to the Mouth of the Mississippi River, including areas inside the Port Arthur Hurricane Flood Protection system.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect from San Luis Pass Texas to Intracoastal City Louisiana.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Sargent Texas to San Luis Pass and from east of Intracoastal City to the Mouth of the Mississippi River.
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect from Freeport Texas to San Luis Pass.
Those in the warning area need to prepare for a major hurricane, if you live an evacuation area please consider doing so. Check local media and officials for more information for your local area.
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect from San Luis Pass Texas to the Mouth of the Mississippi River, including areas inside the Port Arthur Hurricane Flood Protection system.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect from San Luis Pass Texas to Intracoastal City Louisiana.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Sargent Texas to San Luis Pass and from east of Intracoastal City to the Mouth of the Mississippi River.
Recon is finding the hurricane gaining strength this morning and it expected to become a major hurricane tomorrow before landfall overnight Wednesday into Thursday,
Key Messages:
1. Laura is forecast to reach the northwestern Gulf Coast at or
near major hurricane intensity Wednesday night. Do not focus on the
details of the official forecast given the typical uncertainty in
NHC's track and intensity predictions. Storm surge, wind, and
rainfall hazards will extend well away from Laura's center along the
Gulf Coast.
2. There is the danger of life-threatening storm surge accompanied
by large and dangerous waves from San Luis Pass, Texas, to the Mouth
of the Mississippi River, including areas inside the Port Arthur
Hurricane Flood Protection system. A Storm Surge Warning is in
effect and residents should follow any advice given by local
officials. Actions to protect life and property should be rushed to
completion today, as water levels will begin to rise Wednesday.
3. Hurricane conditions are expected by Wednesday evening in the
area from San Luis Pass, Texas, to west of Morgan City, Louisiana,
and a Hurricane Warning is in effect. Tropical storm conditions are
expected to begin in the warning area Wednesday afternoon.
4. The threat of widespread flash and urban flooding along with
small streams overflowing their banks will be increasing Wednesday
night into Thursday from far eastern Texas, across Louisiana, and
Arkansas. This will also lead to minor to isolated moderate river
flooding. The heavy rainfall threat will spread northeastward into
the middle-Mississippi, lower Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys Friday and
Saturday.
STORM SURGE: The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the
tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by
rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could
reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated
areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide...
Sea Rim State Park TX to Intracoastal City LA including Sabine Lake
and Calcasieu Lake...9-13 ft
Intracoastal City to Morgan City including Vermilion Bay...7-11 ft
Port Bolivar TX to Sea Rim State Park...6-9 ft
Morgan City LA to Mouth of the Mississippi River...4-6 ft
San Luis Pass TX to Port Bolivar...3-5 ft
Galveston Bay...3-5 ft
Freeport TX to San Luis Pass...2-4 ft
Mouth of the Mississippi River to Ocean Springs MS including Lake
Borgne...3-5 ft
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas...2-4 ft
The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast near and to
the right of the landfall location, where the surge will be
accompanied by large and destructive waves. Surge-related
flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal
cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances. For information
specific to your area, please see products issued by your local
National Weather Service forecast office.
RAINFALL: Laura is expected to produce the following storm total
rainfall accumulations:
Western Cuba...Additional totals of 1 inch or less.
United States...From Wednesday night into Saturday, Laura is
expected to produce rainfall of 4 to 8 inches, with isolated maximum
amounts of 12 inches across portions of the west-central U.S. Gulf
Coast from western Louisiana into east Texas, and northward into
portions of the lower to middle Mississippi Valley, lower Ohio
Valley, and Tennessee Valley. This rainfall will cause widespread
flash and urban flooding, small streams to overflow their banks, and
minor to isolated moderate river flooding.
WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the hurricane warning
area Wednesday night and Thursday. Tropical Storm conditions are
expected to reach the coast in the hurricane warning area late
Wednesday or Wednesday night, and are expected in the tropical
storm warning area Wednesday night and Thursday.
SURF: Swells generated by Laura are affecting portions of Cuba, the
central Bahamas, and the Florida Keys. Swells are expected to spread
northward along portions of the west coast of Florida peninsula and
the coast of the Florida panhandle later today and tonight, and
reach the northern and northwest Gulf coast by Wednesday. These
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.
Flhurricane.com
Hurricane Laura has new Warning issued:
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect from San Luis Pass Texas to the Mouth of the Mississippi River, including areas inside the Port Arthur Hurricane Flood Protection system.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect from San Luis Pass Texas to Intracoastal City Louisiana.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Sargent Texas to San Luis Pass and from east of Intracoastal City to the Mouth of the Mississippi River.
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect from Freeport Texas to San Luis Pass.
Those in the warning area need to prepare for a major hurricane, if you live an evacuation area please consider doing so. Check local media and officials for more information for your local area.
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect from San Luis Pass Texas to the Mouth of the Mississippi River, including areas inside the Port Arthur Hurricane Flood Protection system.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect from San Luis Pass Texas to Intracoastal City Louisiana.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Sargent Texas to San Luis Pass and from east of Intracoastal City to the Mouth of the Mississippi River.
Recon is finding the hurricane gaining strength this morning and it expected to become a major hurricane tomorrow before landfall overnight Wednesday into Thursday,
Key Messages:
1. Laura is forecast to reach the northwestern Gulf Coast at or
near major hurricane intensity Wednesday night. Do not focus on the
details of the official forecast given the typical uncertainty in
NHC's track and intensity predictions. Storm surge, wind, and
rainfall hazards will extend well away from Laura's center along the
Gulf Coast.
2. There is the danger of life-threatening storm surge accompanied
by large and dangerous waves from San Luis Pass, Texas, to the Mouth
of the Mississippi River, including areas inside the Port Arthur
Hurricane Flood Protection system. A Storm Surge Warning is in
effect and residents should follow any advice given by local
officials. Actions to protect life and property should be rushed to
completion today, as water levels will begin to rise Wednesday.
3. Hurricane conditions are expected by Wednesday evening in the
area from San Luis Pass, Texas, to west of Morgan City, Louisiana,
and a Hurricane Warning is in effect. Tropical storm conditions are
expected to begin in the warning area Wednesday afternoon.
4. The threat of widespread flash and urban flooding along with
small streams overflowing their banks will be increasing Wednesday
night into Thursday from far eastern Texas, across Louisiana, and
Arkansas. This will also lead to minor to isolated moderate river
flooding. The heavy rainfall threat will spread northeastward into
the middle-Mississippi, lower Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys Friday and
Saturday.
STORM SURGE: The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the
tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by
rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could
reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated
areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide...
Sea Rim State Park TX to Intracoastal City LA including Sabine Lake
and Calcasieu Lake...9-13 ft
Intracoastal City to Morgan City including Vermilion Bay...7-11 ft
Port Bolivar TX to Sea Rim State Park...6-9 ft
Morgan City LA to Mouth of the Mississippi River...4-6 ft
San Luis Pass TX to Port Bolivar...3-5 ft
Galveston Bay...3-5 ft
Freeport TX to San Luis Pass...2-4 ft
Mouth of the Mississippi River to Ocean Springs MS including Lake
Borgne...3-5 ft
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas...2-4 ft
The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast near and to
the right of the landfall location, where the surge will be
accompanied by large and destructive waves. Surge-related
flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal
cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances. For information
specific to your area, please see products issued by your local
National Weather Service forecast office.
RAINFALL: Laura is expected to produce the following storm total
rainfall accumulations:
Western Cuba...Additional totals of 1 inch or less.
United States...From Wednesday night into Saturday, Laura is
expected to produce rainfall of 4 to 8 inches, with isolated maximum
amounts of 12 inches across portions of the west-central U.S. Gulf
Coast from western Louisiana into east Texas, and northward into
portions of the lower to middle Mississippi Valley, lower Ohio
Valley, and Tennessee Valley. This rainfall will cause widespread
flash and urban flooding, small streams to overflow their banks, and
minor to isolated moderate river flooding.
WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the hurricane warning
area Wednesday night and Thursday. Tropical Storm conditions are
expected to reach the coast in the hurricane warning area late
Wednesday or Wednesday night, and are expected in the tropical
storm warning area Wednesday night and Thursday.
SURF: Swells generated by Laura are affecting portions of Cuba, the
central Bahamas, and the Florida Keys. Swells are expected to spread
northward along portions of the west coast of Florida peninsula and
the coast of the Florida panhandle later today and tonight, and
reach the northern and northwest Gulf coast by Wednesday. These
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.
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Hurricane Laura path to hit Gulf Coast as 'major' Category 3 Wednesday
Hurricane warnings and storm surge warnings have been issued for portions of the Texas and Louisiana coasts.
Hundreds of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate as the storm approached, including the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur. “If you decide to stay, you’re staying on your own,” Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie said.
On top of the fierce winds, the hurricane is expected to bring a huge storm surge of Gulf sea water ashore, forecasters warned, potentially as high as 13 feet near the Texas/Louisiana border. "There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge over a large portion of the Gulf Coast from San Luis Pass, Texas, to the mouth of the Mississippi River, and a storm surge warning is in effect for this area," the Hurricane Center said.
In addition to the surge, up to 15 inches of rain could fall in some spots in Louisiana.
Hurricane warnings and storm surge warnings have been issued for portions of the Texas and Louisiana coasts.
Hundreds of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate as the storm approached, including the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur. “If you decide to stay, you’re staying on your own,” Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie said.
On top of the fierce winds, the hurricane is expected to bring a huge storm surge of Gulf sea water ashore, forecasters warned, potentially as high as 13 feet near the Texas/Louisiana border. "There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge over a large portion of the Gulf Coast from San Luis Pass, Texas, to the mouth of the Mississippi River, and a storm surge warning is in effect for this area," the Hurricane Center said.
In addition to the surge, up to 15 inches of rain could fall in some spots in Louisiana.
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U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)
Heads up! Today is the last day to prepare for Hurricane #Laura. Evacuation zones are based on potential storm surge. If an evacuation has been ordered, life-threatening storm surge is expected. Get your loved ones to a safe place...their life depends on it!
Contact local officials to find out if you live in an evacuation zone, & where to evacuate to if order is given. Know your zone!
Keep up with the latest forecast for Laura at hurricanes.gov
Heads up! Today is the last day to prepare for Hurricane #Laura. Evacuation zones are based on potential storm surge. If an evacuation has been ordered, life-threatening storm surge is expected. Get your loved ones to a safe place...their life depends on it!
Contact local officials to find out if you live in an evacuation zone, & where to evacuate to if order is given. Know your zone!
Keep up with the latest forecast for Laura at hurricanes.gov
Jeff Davis parish no second floor 1 mile from a Bayou can’t evacuate too many fur babies ;/ & too many dang windows. I could cheerfully strangle architect only he’s passed. And we just renewed our flood insurance yesterday. They didn’t pay for Rita so I doubt they’ll reimburse for Laura
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Exxon Mobil preps for Beaumont refinery, chemical plant shutdown ahead of Hurricane Laura
“Exxon Mobil will be joining other refining majors in the area like Motiva, Valero and Total in shutting down large Gulf Coast operations ahead of the storm.
Its 366,000 barrels per day capacity at the Beaumont refinery makes it one of the largest operations in North America, just below Motiva.”
Texas energy corridor shuttering plants as Hurricane Laura set sights on Gulf Coast
“Exxon Mobil will be joining other refining majors in the area like Motiva, Valero and Total in shutting down large Gulf Coast operations ahead of the storm.
Its 366,000 barrels per day capacity at the Beaumont refinery makes it one of the largest operations in North America, just below Motiva.”
Texas energy corridor shuttering plants as Hurricane Laura set sights on Gulf Coast
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Weather Service out of Lake Charles, LA. I cannot even imagine a 9’ wall of water.
Flhurricane.com
Cameron Parish is in the bullseye for storm surge. Below the Intracoastal Waterway will be devastating again. Even north near Grand Lake will likely see life threatening storm surge. Check out this map. -Roger
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Cameron Parish is in the bullseye for storm surge. Below the Intracoastal Waterway will be devastating again. Even north near Grand Lake will likely see life threatening storm surge. Check out this map. -Roger
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It’s really hard on people when the storm arrives overnight. It’s scary enough without the pitch black of night. Stay safe everyone!
Laura is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane along the Gulf Coast sometime between 11 pm Wednesday-3 am Thursday. Tropical storm force winds are possible as early as Wednesday afternoon, so you will want to complete your preparations by Wednesday at noon.
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...LAURA CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN... ...EXPECTED TO BE A MAJOR HURRICANE AT LANDFALL ALONG THE NORTHWESTERN GULF OF MEXICO COAST...
10:00 PM CDT Tue Aug 25
Location: 25.2°N 89.5°W
Moving: WNW at 17 mph
Min pressure: 978 mb
Max sustained: 90 mph
10:00 PM CDT Tue Aug 25
Location: 25.2°N 89.5°W
Moving: WNW at 17 mph
Min pressure: 978 mb
Max sustained: 90 mph
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Storm surge is the biggest threat.
Laura's Storm Surge Could be Deadly
Hurricane Laura's Storm Surge Could Move Well Inland - Videos from The Weather Channel | weather.com
From The Weather Channel iPhone App
Laura's Storm Surge Could be Deadly
Hurricane Laura's Storm Surge Could Move Well Inland - Videos from The Weather Channel | weather.com
From The Weather Channel iPhone App
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...LAURA RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING... ...EXPECTED TO PRODUCE A LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE, EXTREME WINDS, AND FLASH FLOODING OVER EASTERN TEXAS AND LOUISIANA LATER TODAY...
1:00 AM CDT Wed Aug 26
Location: 25.6°N 90.2°W
Moving: WNW at 17 mph
Min pressure: 978 mb
Max sustained: 105 mph
1:00 AM CDT Wed Aug 26
Location: 25.6°N 90.2°W
Moving: WNW at 17 mph
Min pressure: 978 mb
Max sustained: 105 mph
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