HURRICANE LAURA: THOUSANDS WITHOUT POWER ACROSS MID-SOUTH

By Staff |

Aug 27, 2020

This satellite image released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Laura in the North Atlantic Ocean, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also may hit the U.S. after running into Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. (NOAA via AP)

More than 10,000 MLGW customers are without power tonight after strong winds knocked down power lines. Click here for a map of power outages across Memphis.

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Here’s the latest update on power outages across the mid-south. ‼️? pic.twitter.com/wtOiQHLZ10

— Weather Geeks of Memphis (@wxgeeksofmem) August 28, 2020

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This outer rain band from tropical storm Laura is about to affect Memphis Tennessee with strong gusty winds of 40mph and with the possibility of a tornado pic.twitter.com/5boDVhwWdp

— Tennessee Weather Center (@TNWeatherCenter) August 28, 2020

More than 13,000 restoration workers from 27 states are helping to restore power for Entergy customers affected by #HurricaneLaura. The storm’s outer bands may further affect portions of our service area as Laura continues its course. Learn more: https://t.co/RCfzuaUzXh

— Entergy Mississippi (@EntergyMS) August 27, 2020

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