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.

What category was Hurricane Laura classified as when it made landfall?

• Category 1

• Category 2

• Category 3

• Category 4

What was the maximum sustained wind speed of Hurricane Laura?

• 100 mph

• 120 mph

• 150 mph

• 180 mph

What impact did Hurricane Laura have on power supply?

• No impact

• Power restored

• Outage to hundreds of thousands

• Localized outages only

Which state issued flash flood warnings due to Hurricane Laura?

• Louisiana

• Arkansas

• Missouri

• Kentucky

In which states is heavy rainfall predicted later in the week following Hurricane Laura?

• Texas and Louisiana

• Missouri, Tennessee, and Kentucky

• Arkansas and Mississippi

• Florida and Alabama