Hurricane Laura is expected to intensify over the Gulf of Mexico and become a major hurricane prior to striking the upper Texas or southwestern Louisiana coasts late Wednesday or early Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will batter the coast, and a threat of flooding rain and strong winds will extend well inland.

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Below, you can find maps that show the hurricane forecast, as well as the biggest threats to expect from the storm.

Projected Path

Watches and Warnings

Storm Surge

Rainfall Forecast

Tropical-Storm-Force Winds

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