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.
Hurricane Laura
Inmates from Southwest Louisiana Being Moved to Shreveport
Because of a water outage at a lockup in southwest Louisiana, dozens of inmates are being moved to the Caddo Correctional Center in Shreveport.
SWEPCO: What’s the Plan and Timetable for Restoration [VIDEO]
SWEPCO's Michael Corbin talks about the extent of power outages across the ArkLaTex in the wake of Hurricane Laura and the plan and timetable for restoration.
Local Damage Caused By Hurricane Laura [GALLERY]
Some of the damage seen locally is nothing short of jaw dropping.
Here’s How Can You Help Hurricane Laura Victims
Would you like to help those in need? Here's how you can.
LSU Fan Interrupts Live Weather Broadcast in Shreveport
LSU fans shouts Go Tigers behind a Weather Channel reporter during a live shot from downtown Shreveport.
Heartbreaking Aerial View of Hurricane Laura’s Devastation of Holly Beach [Video]
To see Holly Beach in this state is honestly heartbreaking.
SPD Releases List of Road Closures Due to Laura
Hurricane Laura is beginning to shutdown roads in our area. Be safe if you HAVE to be out.
Tens of Thousands Without Power in Wake of Laura
Currently, SWEPCO is reporting over 91,000 customers with power outages
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.
Caddo Suspends Sandbag Operation for the Day
If you need sandbags, you're going to have to find them some where else.