Laura Weakens As It Moves Inland

Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a Category 4 storm with winds of 150 mph, marking it as the strongest hurricane to hit the US this year. The storm caused widespread power outages and damage, with road signs bending and vehicles flipping over. Flash flood warnings were issued in Arkansas, and heavy rainfall was predicted for Missouri, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

Where did Hurricane Laura make landfall?

• Western Mississippi

• Southwestern Louisiana

• Eastern Texas

• Northern Florida

What category was Hurricane Laura when it hit the US?

• Category 5

• Category 4

• Category 2

• Category 3

What was the maximum sustained wind speed of Hurricane Laura?

• 150 mph

• 140 mph

• 130 mph

• 120 mph

Which state experienced significant power outages due to Hurricane Laura?

• Texas

• Georgia

• Louisiana

• Florida

Which states were issued flash flood warnings after the hurricane?

• Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina

• Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee

• Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia

• Mississippi, Texas, Florida