ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) - 1:00 p.m. CTHurricane Delta is a Category 3 storm spinning off the Gulf Coast near Louisiana.
Its outer bands have already begun lashing the coastal areas of the state.Delta's center is currently located about 95 miles south-southwest of Cameron, Louisiana, moving north at 13 mph.
The hurricane is expected to make landfall Friday evening east of Lake Charles.Delta has weakened slightly, but is still packing winds of 115 mph.
Winds have already started gusting over 50 mph in Lake Charles.Unlike Laura, Delta is moving much quicker. The system will move through Louisiana Friday and will continue to move northeastward.