Video update from the Channel 7 Weather Center. Interesting forecast in terms of cloud cover Monday and some precipitation chances across the east. Stay connected on facebook Todd Yakoubian and twitter @katv_weather | KATV Channel 7 | Facebook

7.2K views · 21 reactions | Here is the latest update as of 7:00 p.m. on Hurrican Laura. Winds are now up to 85 mph with gust to 100 mph. The bigger story is the pressure drop of 7 mb since the last update, indicating a strengthening trend. It's still forecast to make landfall along the Louisiana and Texas border late Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning. Continue to finish your hurricane preparations this evening! | KPLC 7 Weather | Facebook