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LIVE: Gov Edwards Speaks On Effort To Prepare For Two Hurricanes
Governor Edwards will speak about the state's response to tropical storms Marco and Laura today at 11:30 am. We'll carry the speech live on KPEL and online at KPEL965.com. The National Hurricane Center updated the forecast tracks at 10:00 AM CDT. Take a look at the forecast tracks below.
Landfall for #Marco is now expected Monday evening near Grand Isle.
National Hurricane Center
#Laura is now expected to make landfall in the early morning hours of Thursday over Cameron Parish.
National Hurricane Center
Another reminder that these are models that have changed often. The forecast tracks for both storms could (and likely will) change before these storms make their impact. Local authorities says now is the time to prepare.
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