Laura Now Strongest August Hurricane in Gulf of Mexico Since Katrina

Hurricane Laura has strengthened to a Category 4 Hurricane. This is the strongest August hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico since Katrina. 

3 years apart — #Laura vs Harvey.

Laura is the strongest August hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico since Katrina. pic.twitter.com/xv0CnkXTXz

— Ben Noll (@BenNollWeather) August 26, 2020

Other recent updates include a 175-mile distance off the Texas-Louisiana coast.

DEVELOPING: Cat. 4 Hurricane Laura now 175 miles off the Texas-Louisiana coast, NHC says.

• 140 mph sustained max winds
• NHC expects “unsurvivable storm surge” in areas
• NHC: "Water levels are beginning to rise along the coast of Texas."

Live blog: https://t.co/DoxLmRzXot pic.twitter.com/Hyg5dWbY9H

— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 26, 2020

3 PM CDT #Laura update: Water levels rising along the coast of southeast Texas and Louisiana https://t.co/tW4KeFW0gB pic.twitter.com/pDxBaSTbar

— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 26, 2020

We, at Outkick, are sending our thoughts and prayers to all involved.