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Alert: Louisiana coast experiencing hurricane-force gusts as Laura approaches; a string of tornado warnings has been issued


CALCASIEU PASS, La. (AP) — Louisiana coast experiencing hurricane-force gusts as Laura approaches; a string of tornado warnings has been issued.