The powerful storm has sustained winds of 150 mph, just 7 mph shy of a Category 5 storm. It is expected to make landfall in Louisiana this afternoon.

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The powerful storm has sustained winds of 150 mph, just 7 mph shy of a Category 5 storm. It is expected to make landfall in Louisiana this afternoon.
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