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Returning to Beaumont

Southbound traffic on Hwy 69 is relatively clear between Beaumont and Lufkin.  Several cars with Beaumont-area license plates were traveling toward Jefferson County at 10:30 a.m. A heavy state trooper presence can be seen throughout the route.

Entergy link allows you to check your power status

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Evacuation canceled

After a harrowing night of anticipating Hurricane Laura’s landfall, Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick is calling off the area’s mandatory evacuation beginning at 10 a.m. on Aug. 27. The evacuation order has been in effect since Aug. 25. 

JSCO asks for patience amid residents planning to return

From the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office:  “We are getting many inquiries about citizens being able to immediately return home to Jefferson County,” the release reads.  As of 7:30 a.m. Aug. 27, first responders including JCSO Deputies, local law enforcement agencies, DPS, TXDOT, etc.

Mayor asks Beaumonters to remain off roadways

From the office of Mayor Becky Ames: “For your safety, please remain indoors and off the roadways until first responders have had a chance to do initial damage assessments,” the release reads.

Hurricane Laura makes landfall at 1 a.m. near Cameron, La. with 150 mph winds

At 1 am CDT, Hurricane Laura has made landfall in Southwestern Louisiana near Cameron as a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds at 150 mph (938 mb).

NHC 10 p.m. update on Hurricane Laura - max sustained winds at 150 mph

The 10 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center: Maximum sustained winds are near 150 mph with higher gusts. No significant change in strength is likely before landfall, which is expected just east of the Texas/Louisiana state line in a few hours as a Category 4 storm. 1.

BREAKING: I-10 east from Orange to Louisiana is now closed

From TXDOT and Louisiana DOTD: If you are trying to travel to or from Louisiana, please see the alternate routes in the graphic posted. http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration/announcements/Announcement.aspx?key=24171

NHC 7 p.m. update: Laura now with winds at 150 mph

7PM: Hurricane Laura continues to strengthen as it approaches land, now with maximum wind speeds of 150 mph. It remains on track to make landfall later this evening near the TX/LA border. 

4 p.m. Hurricane Laura Update

At 4:00 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Laura was located near latitude 27.9 North, longitude 92.8 West. Laura is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). A turn toward the north-northwest and north is expected tonight, and a northward motion should continue on Thursday.