Hurricane Delta Weakens But Flooding Threatens Mississippi, Tennessee

Hurricane Delta Weakens But Flooding Threatens Mississippi, Tennessee

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Hurricane Delta made landfall near Creole, Louisiana, affecting 5 million people with wind speeds over 100 mph. The storm caused significant rainfall, with some areas receiving up to 17 inches, and led to over 780,000 power outages across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Delta was downgraded to a tropical storm and is expected to weaken further, but it continues to pose threats as it moves northeast. The storm set a record as the 10th hurricane or tropical storm to make landfall this season, breaking a century-old record.

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Where did Hurricane Delta make landfall in relation to Hurricane Laura?

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What record did Hurricane Delta break this season?

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