Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
Louisiana sheriff to residents: ‘Write your name... and next of kin and put it in a ziploc bag in your pocket’
The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation and grim warning to residents choosing to ride out Hurricane Laura rather than evacuate.
All hands on deck: Linemen, Cajun Navy volunteers prepare to assist as Hurricane Laura bears down
Hundreds of volunteers, from linemen to boat crews to chainsaw crews, were assisting local governments and first responders to prepare to provide relief in the wake of the hurricane’s destruction.
Hurricane Laura moving inland over Louisiana after making landfall as Cat 4
Hurricane Laura made landfall and brings unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves that will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana.
Dual disasters: Incredible satellite imagery captures Hurricane Laura, wildfires in California from space
Video from NOAA’s satellite Instagram account showed hurricane clouds and dust plumes on Aug. 25 as taken from the GOES-West satellite.
Hurricane Laura continues strengthening in Gulf of Mexico; forecast to become major hurricane
Hurricane Laura is moving across the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to strengthen as it approaches the upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts.
Oil industry responds to hurricane Laura in the Gulf of Mexico
There does not appear a run on gasoline, at local stations, with a lot of expectation that the hurricane will hit away from the city. That is not keeping the process from creeping up. West Texas Intermediate crude traded almost 2% higher, on the possibility that production could be affected.
What to do if your car takes in water
"Remember to pop your seatbelt first and get your children out from oldest to youngest," said Houston Fire Department Captain Beau Moreno. He adds the oldest children can sometimes help with younger children.
Shoppers buying up generators ahead of storm
A portable generator won't be able to run every appliance in your house. You'll want to run essential appliances, such as the refrigerator, some lights, a charger for your cell phone, or a window air conditioner.
Galveston under curfews for next three days due to Hurricane Laura
The City of Galveston has implemented a series of curfews over the next three nights in anticipation of Hurricane Laura. Anyone who violates curfew could face up to a $1,000 fine.
Port Arthur under mandatory evacuation as threat of Laura nears
As tropical systems Marco and Laura near the Texas coast, Jefferson County, including Port Arthur, will be under a mandatory evacuation beginning 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Nursing homes in Galveston under mandatory evacuation orders
Galveston's OEM has issued a mandatory evacuation of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities ahead of the storms.
Chambers County issues voluntary evacuation order
Resident in Chambers County are under a voluntary evacuation as Tropical Storms Marco and Laura approach the Texas coast.
Brazoria County issues Declaration of Disaster ahead of TS Laura
Brazoria County Judge Matt Sebesta signed a disaster declaration on August 24, 2020, for the potential tropical weather threat prompted by Tropical Storms Marco and Laura.
Houston leaders prepare for Tropical Storm Laura
Boats and high water rescue vehicles are ready and waiting at the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. Houston’s police and fire departments are also standing by for the possibility of the worst of weather.