Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 storm
Winds of 150 mph, torrential rain, and storm surge batter the coast
More than 1 million people without power; widespread damage reported
Hurricane Laura, one of the most powerful storms to hit the U.S. in recent years, made landfall in Louisiana early Thursday morning as a Category 4 storm, bringing with it winds of 150 mph, torrential rain, and a potentially devastating storm surge.
The storm surge, which can reach as high as 15 feet in some areas, is expected to cause widespread flooding along the coast, and has already led to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people.
As of Thursday morning, more than 1 million people were without power in Louisiana and Texas, and widespread damage has been reported. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but it is clear that Hurricane Laura is a major disaster.
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