a powerful storm is approaching the Gulf Coast with communities in Louisiana already taking action floodgates are closing and some areas are evacuating ahead of the storm's anticipated landfall on Wednesday this storm is expected to intensify into a category 2 hurricane bringing powerful winds heavy rainfall and dangerous storm surges with sustained winds currently at 65 mph it's only 9 mph short of Hurricane status more than 5 million people across the Gulf Coast are under flood watches with potential rainfall total reaching up to 12 in in some areas mandatory and voluntary evacuations are already underway especially in places like Jefferson Parish and Grand is which are still recovering from previous storms Governor Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency and federal assistance has been requested schools are closing floodgates are being secured and sandbags are being distributed in preparation for what could be a significant weather event residents are urged to stay informed and be prepared as the full impact of the storm may last well into the week like And subscribe for more information