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Hurricane Laura

Laura Now Forecast To Be A Catastrophic Category 4 Hurricane

Jeff Martin, AP / JOHN L. MONE, AP

Posted on August 26, 2020 · The National Hurricane Center says Laura's top sustained winds are near 115 mph with higher gusts.

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As Galveston Evacuates Before Hurricane Laura, Some Choose To Weather The Storm

Florian Martin

Posted on August 25, 2020 · The northbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway were already seeing heavier than usual traffic and some gas stations were well occupied Tuesday, as the evacuation order took effect at noon.

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