Hurricane Laura continues to get stronger as it churns towards the Lousiana-Texas state line. Its maximum sustained winds are at 115 miles per hour, which makes it a Category 3 storm and the National Hurricane Center expects Laura will strengthen into a dangerous Category 4 storm before it makes landfall early Thursday morning.

Calcasieu Parish officials say 70 percent of areas south of I-10 may flood…
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The Cajun Navy is mobilizing crews as water rescues will likely be needed in southwest Louisiana. Founder of Cajun Navy Relief Colleen Udell says for those who need assistance, she recommends calling 9-1-1 first, then reach out to the organization…
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Udell says those interested in contributing time or other resources to the mission can find information on how to do so at their website, cajunnavyrelief.com.

Laura is also expected to produce storm damage in northwest Louisiana as the center of the storm will move past the Shreveport-Bossier area tomorrow afternoon. A hurricane warning is posted as far north as Desoto, Red River and Natchitoches parishes. Caddo Emergency Preparedness Deputy Director Robert Jump says they could see up to eight inches of rain in isolated areas….
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