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Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the Atlantic

As of Friday morning, data from a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicates that Tropical Depression Thirteen has strengthened and is now Tropical Storm Laura. This storm has maximum sustained winds of around 45 mph (75 km/h). The aircraft also found that the center of Laura is located south of the previously estimated position. These changes […]

As of Friday morning, data from a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicates that Tropical Depression Thirteen has strengthened and is now Tropical Storm Laura.

This storm has maximum sustained winds of around 45 mph (75 km/h).

The aircraft also found that the center of Laura is located south of the previously estimated position. These changes will be reflected in the track and intensity forecasts with the upcoming advisory that will be issued at 10am CST.

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