Large hurricane "Laura" landing in the southern US Up to 6m high tide occurred August 28, 5:37
On July 27, a large hurricane "Laura" landed in the state of Louisiana in the southern United States. Meteorological authorities have warned that high tides of up to approximately 6 meters could cause serious damage even inland.
According to US weather officials, the hurricane “Laura” landed in southern Louisiana on the 27th.
Landing forces are the second-highest of the five stages, "Category 4," and local media say "one of the most powerful hurricanes that landed in the United States."
Meteorological officials called for caution as a storm surge of up to about 6 meters in Louisiana and about 4.5 meters in neighboring Texas could cause serious damage to inland more than 60 kilometers. I am.
According to local media, many residents have been instructed to evacuate in the two states, but as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus infection, it is mandatory for evacuees to wear masks and to evacuate one by one in the hotel room. It is taken.
The strength of the hurricane weakened to "Category 2" after landing, but it is expected that it will change course to the east after going north, and weather officials have called for continued caution against high tides, strong winds, and heavy rain. I will.
In August, three years ago, record heavy rains following a hurricane caused floods in Texas, which caused significant damage.