Strong winds and rain recorded in Lafayette, Louisiana shortly before Hurricane Laura landfall
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Strong winds and rain recorded in Lafayette, Louisiana shortly before Hurricane Laura landfall
Footage recorded in Lafayette, Louisiana around 11:50 pm on Wednesday (August 26) shows strong winds and rain as Hurricane Laura prepares to make landfall.
The filmer, @TaylortheMann, said: "This is what happens when a Cat4 makes landfall." The category 4 Hurricane made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana around 1 am.
Additional footage filmed by @j6wass and @CajunDunn shows heavy rain in New Orleans and Iberville Parish.