Laura becomes a Hurricane

Laura forecast to make landfall as a major storm at a Category 3
August 25, 2020
Port Fourchon remains in GLPC Storm Phase 4: Mandatory Evacuation
August 25, 2020
Laura forecast to make landfall as a major storm at a Category 3
August 25, 2020
Port Fourchon remains in GLPC Storm Phase 4: Mandatory Evacuation
August 25, 2020

NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft data indicate that Laura has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts.

 

Hurricane Laura is forecast to strengthen to a Category 3 before making landfall.