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I-10

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

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

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

Laura 7pm

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

Chad Cooper

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

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.

Hurricane Laura

4 p.m. Hurricane Laura Update

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

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.

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ COVID-19 update

Beaumont releases latest COVID-19 data

Scott McLendon

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

One new case was reported by the Beaumont Health Department Wednesday. Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SEARAC.COM) reported today Wednesday Aug. 26 COVID-19 patients in Jefferson County hospitals were down to 15 in ICU and 47 in general hospital beds.

City of Beaumont

Beaumont emergency operations to cease

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Beaumont’s emergency operations will cease once winds reach 35 mph, according to BPD Officer Haley Morrow. Wind speeds are predicted to exceed 100 mph, meaning the aforementioned scenario is quite likely. As of 4:30 p.m.

DPS will close Rainbow and Veterans bridges when winds reach 44 mph.

Prepare for bridge closures

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), with the assistance of the Texas Department of Transportation, will close the Rainbow and Veterans Bridges when sustained wind speeds reach 44 mph, reports DPS Sgt. Stephanie Davis.

Port Arthur police and fire department will not be able to respond during tropical force winds, the agencies report.

Port Arthur police, fire departments will not be able to respond during hurricane

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

The Port Arthur Police Department issued a statement Aug. 26 warning Port Arthur residents that police and fire units will not be able to respond to calls at the height of Hurricane Laura.