NHC 4:00pm Hurricane Laura UpdateNHC 4:00pm Hurricane Laura UpdateHurricane Laura is a very strong Category 4 storm heading for the Louisiana/Texas border.Mikey OMikey O
NHC 10:00am Hurricane Laura UpdateNHC 10:00am Hurricane Laura UpdateForecasters are saying Laura could reach Category 4 strength before making landfall.Mikey OMikey O
City of Lake Charles Opens Recreation Centers for EvacuationsCity of Lake Charles Opens Recreation Centers for EvacuationsAs Hurricane Laura gets closer to Southwest Louisiana, the City Of Lake Charles has opened up local recreation centers for evacuees.Mike SoileauMike Soileau
CPSO 24 Hour Non Emergency Help Line Set UpCPSO 24 Hour Non Emergency Help Line Set UpThe Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has opened up a 24 hour call center for non-emergencies due to Hurricane Laura. Mikey OMikey O
Hurricane Laura Is Now a Category 3: 7:00am NHC UpdateHurricane Laura Is Now a Category 3: 7:00am NHC UpdateHurricane Laura is now a Category 3 storm and is expected to increase to Category 4 by landfall.Mikey OMikey O
Gator 99.5 on the Air the Entire Time During Hurricane LauraGator 99.5 on the Air the Entire Time During Hurricane LauraGator 99.5 will be broadcasting 24/7 starting Wednesday afternoon, with the latest and most accurate information before, during, and after the storm.Mike SoileauMike Soileau
Jim Cantore Spotted All Around Lake CharlesJim Cantore Spotted All Around Lake CharlesThe man himself has decided to grace us with his presence in Lake Charles.Buddy RussBuddy Russ
Lake Charles Transportation Dept Helping Evacuate Area ResidentsLake Charles Transportation Dept Helping Evacuate Area ResidentsWith the mandatory evacuation in place, some Calcasieu Parish residents are finding it hard to evacuate due to not having transportation or anywhere to go.Buddy RussBuddy Russ
Calcasieu Parish Issues Mandatory EvacuationCalcasieu Parish Issues Mandatory EvacuationCalcasieu Parish officials have issued a mandatory evacuation order, effective immediately.Gina CookGina Cook
Hurricane Laura Update With Wade Hampton of KPLCHurricane Laura Update With Wade Hampton of KPLCKPLC Chief Meteorologist Wade Hampton joined Mikey O this morning to talk about the latest details on Hurricane Laura and SWLA.Mikey OMikey O
Storm-Related Closures in Lake CharlesStorm-Related Closures in Lake CharlesHere are some closures of city businesses that could be affected due to the storm.Erik TeeErik Tee
Tropical Storm Laura 7:00am NHC UpdateTropical Storm Laura 7:00am NHC UpdateTropical Storm Laura is expected to become a hurricane later today deep in the Gulf and is tracking to make landfall as a major hurricane.Mikey OMikey O