Laura

Laura, on track to become a potential Cat. 3 hurricane

Laura, on track to become a potential Cat. 3 hurricane

PA calls state of disaster for Gulf storms

Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie issued a disaster declaration for the coastal city on Aug. 24, ahead of pending potential severe weather caused by tropical disturbances/storms/potential hurricanes Marco and Laura. According to the disaster declaration issued at 10 a.m.
Hurricane path as of Sunday morning, Aug. 23

Hurricane path as of Sunday morning, Aug. 23

County braces for disaster

Citing concerns of “eminent threat of suffering widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property,” Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick has declared a state of emergency for the area beginning Aug. 23.