Hurricane Laura updates: ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge expected

Laura is hitting the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane with an "unsurvivable storm surge" expected in some areas, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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"Unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes," the NHC said in a statement. "This surge could penetrate up to 30 miles inland from the immediate coastline. Only a few hours remain to protect life and property and all actions should be rushed to completion."