Recently, a FFA member sent me a link to her book "The Blue Jacket." It was a clever description of the "blue jacket's" journey and purpose. If you are a collector or all things "FFA," you'll want to add this read to your collection. https://t.co/exbbjNmoYZ
Wondering about a second stimulus check?
We were too. That's why we sat down with a Texas A&M economist to talk about when and if we should be expecting them. https://t.co/27FqzpR8Uz
Dangerous surf conditions will continue along our beaches through the weekend.
- There's a HIGH Risk of Rip Currents. If possible, stay out of the waters!
- A Storm Surge Watch is also in effect. Water has already started reaching the dunes.
Be safe out there! #Beta
Kajla, an explosive detection canine pup who works at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, has been named the Transportation Security Administration’s cutest canine for 2020. https://t.co/seVQ2FQYo7
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has evacuated their office and the graphic below, shows why
A storm surge of 9 ft or more could inundate their office.
We'll see how long the radar (white dome) will hold out
@NWSBrownsville is backing up their operations
If you are trying to travel to or from Louisiana, please see the alternate routes below. Please use caution as #Laura will be moving up the state line in the overnight hours.
#Laura has rapidly intensified by 55 mph in the past 24 hours (from 55 mph max winds to 110 mph max winds). This is the largest 24-hr intensification rate for an Atlantic #hurricane in August since Irma on August 31, 2017.
4 AM Update: TS #Laura is in the SE Gulf and will continue to move toward the northwestern Gulf through WED. Laura is expected to become a hurricane later today, becoming a Major Hurricane (Category 3) WED afternoon. Visit https://t.co/DaqPIVLH1z for more info. #stxwx#txwx
Mandatory evacuation order issued for ALL of Jefferson County in the Golden Triangle (far Southeast Texas). Jefferson county includes Beaumont, Nederland, and Port Arthur - population of over 250,000. #txwx