Strong winds and rain recorded in Lafayette, Louisiana shortly before Hurricane Laura landfall
Strong winds and rain recorded in Lafayette, Louisiana shortly before Hurricane Laura landfall

Footage recorded in Lafayette, Louisiana around 11:50 pm on Wednesday (August 26) shows strong winds and rain as Hurricane Laura prepares to make landfall.

The filmer, @TaylortheMann, said: "This is what happens when a Cat4 makes landfall." The category 4 Hurricane made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana around 1 am.

Additional footage filmed by @j6wass and @CajunDunn shows heavy rain in New Orleans and Iberville Parish.