As the sun rises over Lake Charles, Louisiana this morning, we’re getting a first look at the horrifying destruction of Hurricane Laura’s wrath overnight.
Texas And Louisiana Prepare For Direct Hit From Hurricane Laura
ShareAn aerial view from a drone shows clothing on racks of a businesses that's roof was ripped off as Hurricane Laura passed through the area on August 27, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Laura made landfall in low-lying Louisiana with a top wind speed of 150 mpg, putting it among the most powerful storms ever to strike the U.S. The expected catastrophic storm surge however wound up being 9-12 feet, far from the worst forecast of 15-20 feet, though still destructive.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareLatasha Myles and Howard Anderson stand in their living room where they were sitting when the roof blew off around 2:30am as Hurricane Laura passed by.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareA street is seen strewn with debris and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura passed through the area on August 27, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Texas And Louisiana Prepare For Direct Hit From Hurricane Laura
ShareKennie Gillander and her dog Duke search a building for possible casualties after Hurricane Laura passed through the area on August 27, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Laura made landfall in low-lying Louisiana with a top wind speed of 150 mpg, putting it among the most powerful storms ever to strike the U.S. The expected catastrophic storm surge however wound up being 9-12 feet, far from the worst forecast of 15-20 feet, though still destructive.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareDebris from Hurricane Laura lies in the streets on August 27, 2020 in Jamaica Beach, Galveston, Texas.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareA person is seen walking through a building with its windows blown out.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareReagan Cotten and Kate Cotten walk through the downtown area after Hurricane Laura passed through.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareA building with its windows blown out is seen in the downtown area.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareA street is seen strewn with debris and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura passed through the area.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
SharePeople stand next to a hotel that had parts of its roof blown off as Hurricane Laura passed through the area on August 27, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareA damaged home is seen after Hurricane Laura passed through the area.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareA Lake Charles police officer helps clear the streets.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareJames Sonya surveys what is left of his uncles barber shop.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareLake Charles police officers help clear the roads in the downtown area after Hurricane Laura passed through on August 27, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareA Lake Charles police officer helps clear the streets.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareAn aerial view from a drone shows a damaged hotel.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareMitch PIckering plays his guitar while walking through the downtown area after Hurricane Laura passed through.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareA person stands next to a hotel that had parts of its roof blown off.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareAn escalator is seen in a building that had its windows blown in the downtown area.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareKyana Myers looks into a room that had its roof blown off.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareA Lake Charles police officer helps clear the streets in the downtown area after Hurricane Laura passed through on August 27, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareA room that had its roof blown off is seen in a hotel after Hurricane Laura passed through the area.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareDonnie Rogers prepares to raise the American flag on a pole.
Texas And Louisiana Prepare For Direct Hit From Hurricane Laura
ShareTrees blow in the winds from Hurricane Laura near the Golden Nugget Hotel on August 27, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Hurricane Laura came ashore bringing rain and high winds to the South West region of the state. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Texas And Louisiana Prepare For Direct Hit From Hurricane Laura
ShareThe L'Auberge Casino Resort is seen after the lights went out with the arrival of Hurricane Laura on August 27, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Hurricane Laura came ashore bringing rain and high winds to the South West region of the state.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareDamaged homes sit among flood water.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareA damaged trailer is seen after Hurricane Laura passed through the area August 27, 2020 in Holly Beach, Louisiana. Hurricane Laura came ashore bringing rain and high winds to the South East region of the state causing extensive damage to the area.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareDamaged homes sit among flood water.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareDamaged homes sit among flood water.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareDamage and debris sit among flood water.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareDamaged homes sit among flood water.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareDamaged travel trailer sits among flood water after Hurricane Laura passed through the area.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall On US Gulf Coast
ShareTracy Lafleur and Herman Fruge salvage items from a store shelf after it was damaged as Hurricane Laura passed through the area on August 27, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana . The hurricane hit with powerful winds causing extensive damage to the city.