Harvey has strengthened as it moves over the Gulf along the Texas coast. John Cangialosi with the National Hurricane Center says tropical storm force winds are likely, especially along the western and central Louisiana coast.
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He says the Bayou State could see between 10 and 20 inches of rain in some areas. Harvey is currently forecast to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana state line likely somewhere near Lake Charles late Wednesday morning.

The Cajun Navy 2016 crew is in a flooded area north of Houston, helping to rescue people who are trapped due to high water. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves was on hand when they left and says they are accepting donations…:
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Twelve years ago today Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana, and many Texans are facing a similar catastrophe today. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Kathleen Blanco was governor during Hurricane Katrina. She says 1500 people died in Louisiana due to the storm, even though they evacuated more than one million people from the New Orleans area in a short period of time. Sadly some decided not to leave..:
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