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NHC 4:00pm Hurricane Laura Update
Hurricane Laura is a very strong Category 4 storm heading for the Louisiana/Texas border.
The storm has grown to 145mph maximum sustained winds and is moving NW at 15mph.
National Hurricane Center
Laura is expected to make landfall later tonight. If you are hunkering down in SWLA, our thoughts are with you and your family. We will be here for you with all the latest information on the storm and recovery.
Stay safe, SWLA.
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