Hurricane Nicole Approaches Morgan City, Louisiana, Bringing High Winds and Power Outages

High Winds Cause Power Outage in Morgan City, Louisiana

The National Weather Service has issued a hurricane warning for Morgan City, Louisiana, as Hurricane Nicole approaches the Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday, bringing with it high winds, heavy rain, and possible flooding.

Winds have already begun to pick up in Morgan City, and at least one neighborhood is reporting power outages. The city has opened a shelter at the Morgan City Civic Center for residents who need a place to stay during the storm.

Hurricane Nicole Expected to Make Landfall Late Sunday or Early Monday

Hurricane Nicole is a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. The storm is expected to strengthen as it moves over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane warning for the Louisiana coast from Morgan City to the mouth of the Mississippi River. The warning means that hurricane conditions are expected within the next 36 hours.

Residents Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Nicole

Residents in the path of Hurricane Nicole are urged to prepare for the storm by:

• Having a hurricane plan in place
• Gathering supplies, such as food, water, and batteries
• Securing loose objects around their homes
• Staying informed about the storm's progress

The Morgan City Police Department is urging residents to stay off the roads during the storm. The department says that downed power lines and debris could make driving dangerous.