USA: Tropical storm Cristobal hits Louisiana - 20 Minutes
Tropical storm Cristobal hit Sunday on the coast of Louisiana in the southeast of the United States.
Cristobal touched the southeast coast of this state, with winds of up to 80 km / h. Gusts reached 102 km / h on a nearby island off the coast of the Mississippi.
Strong winds and risk of flooding
US President Donald Trump has said he will sign an emergency declaration, a measure that frees up federal funds.
At the request of @SenJohnKennedy & @SenBillCassidy of the Great State of Louisiana, I will be approving & signing today an EMERGENCY DECLARATION which will help with all aspects of the big storm that is currently hitting your shores. FEMA is already there. God Bless You!
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 7, 2020The United States Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a warning regarding the risk of "life-threatening flooding" for the area from the mouth of the Mississippi to Ocean Springs. Strong winds and heavy rain are expected.
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