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Hurricane Laura August 28, 2020

Hurricane Laura leaves nearly 700K without power, officials warn recovery could take weeks

Nearly 700,000 people are estimated to be without power across Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas Friday as leaders in some communities battered by Hurricane Laura are warning it could take weeks for life to return to anything resembling normal.

Arkansas August 28, 2020

Arkansas church damaged in tornado spun off from Hurricane Laura

The roof of the Refuge Baptist Church in Arkansas was ripped off and debris was strewn on the property after Hurricane Laura rolled through the state, bringing heavy rains and winds and causing power outages for thousands of people. 

Hurricane Laura August 28, 2020

Hurricane Laura aftermath: Before-and-after satellite images capture extent of damage

Before and after satellite images are capturing the extent of the damage Hurricane Laura has inflicted on in the Louisiana city of Lake Charles. 

2020 Presidential Election August 28, 2020

Robert Jeffress shares moments with Trump before RNC speech, message to Hurricane Laura victims

Pastor Robert Jeffress shared a message of hope with victims hit hard by Hurricane Laura, now a tropical depression, after responding to the "historic speech" delivered by President Trump at the close of the Republican National Convention (RNC) Thursday night.

Weather August 28, 2020

Tropical Depression Laura to bring more heavy rain, strong winds

Tropical Depression Laura is weakening as it moves through the Mid-Mississippi Valley, Tennessee Valley and into the Ohio Valley on Friday.   

Hurricane Laura August 28, 2020

Hurricane Laura reportedly caused the Mississippi River to flow backward

Hurricane Laura has weakened to a depression, but not before causing the Mighty Mississippi River to flow backward in Louisiana earlier this week, according to a report.

Hurricane Laura August 27, 2020

Hurricane Laura shatters windows of Lake Charles’ iconic glass-paneled Capital One Tower

Video shows Hurricane Laura’s overwhelming winds ripping the windows off of the Capital One Tower – an all-glass office building that dominates the skyline in Lake Charles, La., which saw massive damage during the storm.

Hurricane Laura August 27, 2020

Laura downgraded to tropical depression as rainfall, flooding continues in Arkansas

After storm surges rushed into parts of southwest Louisiana with less depth than expected, the brunt of Hurricane Laura’s landfall may have actually been from its overwhelming winds.

Hurricane Laura August 27, 2020

Hurricane Laura scatters rocks across coastal Texas highway: See the video

Hurricane Laura dumped a payload of rocks on a coastal Texas highway when she arrived early Thursday morning, according to local reports and video.

Hurricane Laura August 27, 2020

Hurricane Laura toppled Louisiana Confederate statue that local officials had voted to keep

Hurricane Laura toppled a Confederate monument in Lake Charles, La., — just two weeks after local officials voted to keep it in place.

Weather August 27, 2020

US adapts to climate threats with drastic shift in flood strategy

As hurricane season kicks into full swing, the U.S. strategy to tackle severe flooding is markedly shifting, using tax dollars to move entire communities out of harm's way.