Hurricane Laura, now Category 2, is moving north through Louisiana | Watch live coverage

HOUSTON — Residents in western Louisiana received the worst impacts from Hurricane Laura, which was a major hurricane at landfall late Wednesday night.

The hurricane brought with it a deadly storm surge and damaging winds.

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As of 5 a.m. Wednesday, the hurricane is now a Category 2 storm as it moves farther inland.

At this time, there are nearly 100,000 without power in the Beaumont area. But the good news from far Southeast Texas is that Texas appears to have been spared from the worst of the weather.

In Houston, we didn’t even get strong enough winds to knock out power, and our rain chances are decreasing as the storm kept far enough east.

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Watch Meteorologist Chita Craft’s 4 a.m. Thursday update:

There is no danger from this tropical system that it will loop back around to the coast and bring flooding rains, unlike in the past. Hurricane Laura is moving north fast, which means flooding (from the rain) will not be a widespread issue even in Louisiana.

In the tropical tracker below you can see Laura will continue to move north in Louisiana, just east of East Texas. Texas is on the “dry side” of the storm, but those near the border will still get gusty winds and rain, including in Lufkin and Nacagdoches.

The hurricane’s center will head north between Shreveport and Monroe before heading into Arkansas and continuing to lose intensity.

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Here is a list of important items you should have at home or take with you if you evacuate before a hurricane:

• Water – at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3-7 days; also fill bathtub and other containers; Gator Aid is good to fend off dehydration
• Food – at least enough for 3-7 days; non-perishable packaged or canned food; juices; foods for infants or elderly family members; snack foods; food for special diets
• Non-electric can opener
• Cooking tools, fuel
• Paper plates and cups, plastic utensils
• Bedding: Blankets, Pillows, etc.
• Clothing
• Rain gear
• Sturdy shoes
• First Aid Kit, Medicines, Prescription Drugs
• Toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags
• Toiletries, hand sanitizer, hygiene items, moisture wipes, dry shampoo
• Flashlight, batteries, lantern
• Radio: Battery operated and NOAA weather radio
• Telephones: Fully charged cell phone with extra battery; chargers; traditional (not cordless) telephone set
• Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards: Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periods
• Important documents: Place in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag: Should include insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, prescriptions, etc.
• Tools: Keep a set with you during the storm
• Gas: Fill up your vehicles several days before landfall is expected; Gas stations could lose power during a storm and supply trucks may not be able to reach the area
• Pet care items: Proper identification, immunization records, medications, ample supply of food and water; a carrier or cage; muzzle and/ or leash
• Bleach without lemon or any other additives
• Fire extinguisher
• Mosquito repellent
• Keys
• Toys, books and games for children
• Duct tape
• Cell Phone charging stations – locations where you can charge mobile devices