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Local Legacy Health Clinic closed at 3 p.m. today ahead of Hurricane Laura

Legacy Community Health announced Aug.

BREAKING: Laura has strengthened to a Category 4 storm

Hurricane recon hunters entering Laura found surface wind estimates of 130-135 mph, which would make Laura a Category 4 hurricane.

City of Beaumont on garbage containers and the landfill

The Landfill is now closed, according to a press release.  “Winds are picking up and we want to remind citizens that did not evacuate to secure your trash cans,” the release read. “You may need your trash containers after the storm to empty refrigerators and dispose of other debris.”

‘Please evacuate now.’

Urgent Alert to Jefferson County Residents:   “Hurricane Laura is approaching Southeast Texas and will land Wednesday evening.”   This storm “will continue to gain strength and cause catastrophic and life threatening conditions. Please evacuate now.

‘Extended power outages’ expected

From Entergy: “Based on Hurricane Laura's current forecast and track, (the Beaumont) area may see extended power outages. Given the intensity of this hurricane and the additional need for our crews to follow COVID-19 precautionary measures, hardest-hit areas may experience outages for weeks.” www.

NHC 10 a.m. update: Laura now a Cat 3

Laura has become a very powerful hurricane this morning. The satellite presentation has continued to improve with the eye becoming better defined, and cloud tops colder than -70C in the surrounding ring of deep convection.

Tyler County under mandatory evacuation

County Judge Jacques Blanchette has ordered a mandatory evacuation for Tyler County.  

County to close Highway 365

Ahead of the pending landfall of Hurricane Laura, Jefferson County has called for the early closure of Hwy 365 gates, shutting off access. County spokesperson Allison Getz advises that the gates will close at 11 a.m. on Aug, 26, one hour early.

Cities make last call for evacuees

Beaumont and Port Arthur mayors are asking for those who need transportation out of town to evacuate from the pending impact of Hurricane Harvey to make their way to staging stations and eating buses as soon as possible.

Update Wed. 4 a.m. LAURA EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY STRENGTHEN TO A CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE

...LAURA EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY STRENGTHEN TO A CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE... ...FORECAST TO PRODUCE A LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE, EXTREME WINDS, AND FLASH FLOODING OVER EASTERN TEXAS AND LOUISIANA LATER TODAY... ***A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...