Hurricane Laura

Hurricane Laura

On August 27th 2020, Hurricane Laura made landfall in Southwest Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. Laura made the long journey through the Caribbean, into the Gulf of Mexico, making its eventual landfall on the Gulf Coast.


Satellite animations of this event:

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Sunset on Laura’s Powerful Eye

Description:

Just prior to landfall, the sun sets on Laura’s powerful eye.

Satellite: GOES-East


Product: Visible (band 2)


Timespan: 08/26/2020 20:57 - 08/27/2020 00:10 UTC

Hurricane Laura’s Rapid Intensification

Description:

Hurricane Laura undergoing rapid intensification in the Gulf of Mexico.

Satellite: GOES-East


Product: Visible (band 2)


Timespan: 08/26/2020 12:00 - 08/27/2020 00:10 UTC

Hurricane Laura’s Landfall

Description:

Hurricane Laura landfalling on the southwestern Louisiana coast.

Satellite: GOES-East


Product: GeoColor


Timespan: 08/26/2020 23:46 - 08/27/2020 19:25 UTC

A Close Up of Laura’s Journey

Description:

A zoomed-in view of Hurricane Laura’s journey across the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.

Satellite: GOES-East


Product: GeoColor, GLM Group Energy Density


Timespan: 08/22/2020 00:00 - 08/27/2020 18:10 UTC

A Broad view of Laura’s Journey

Description:

A broad view of Hurricane Laura’s journey across the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico

Satellite: GOES-East


Product: GeoColor, GLM Group Energy Density


Timespan: 08/22/2020 00:00 - 08/27/2020 18:10 UTC