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Residents Evacuate as Hurricane Laura is on a Collision Course | Category 4 Storm

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Residents Evacuate as Hurricane Laura is on a Collision Course

Residents Evacuate as Hurricane Laura is on a Collision Course – Hurricane Laura is now forecast to accentuate to a catastrophic Category 4 because it nears U.S. Gulf Coast This tropical squall just slammed Key West with SE winds 32 gusting to 47 MPH as Laura moves 215 miles south of us. We’re live as we watch #Laura head into the Gulf and intensify. Be prepared TX & LA for a likely hurricane landfall mid-week. Non-stop coverage on @weatherchannel pic.twitter.com/joSuRwtAja — Mike Seidel (@mikeseidel) August 24, 2020 Hurricane Laura is…

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Worst Floods in 50 Years Brings Venice to a Standstill | Mayor Declares State of Emergency

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Mayor Declares State of Emergency

After “apocalyptic” floods swept through the lagoon city Venice’s mayor declared a state of emergency on Wednesday. Enjoyed this video? SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE Incessant rains have led to the flooding of its historic basilica, squares and centuries-old structures. Streets were turned into raging torrents, stone barriers were shattered, boats tossed ashore and gondolas shattered against their anchorages as the lagoon tide peaked at 6 feet 2 inches shortly before midnight. It was the highest level since the 1966 epic floods. Over the years the rising water levels is becoming…

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