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Southern States Assessing The Damage From Laura As Storm Continues To Weaken

The storm pushed through much of Arkansas before heading to the Mid-Atlantic, bringing heavy rains, high winds and even tornadoes.
Lake Charles, La., was one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Laura earlier this week. Residents have just started returning to survey the damage.

After pummeling the Gulf Coast, Hurricane Laura has been downgraded several levels to what's called a , moving through Arkansas and into the Mid-Atlantic. But even in its weakened state, the storm continues to cause significant damage, with many areas now bracing for heavy rainfall as Laura makes its way

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