The powerful storm is now a Category 2 as it continues to push inland. Daylight will soon reveal damage left in its wake.

As Hurricane Laura continues to move inland, the weakening trend has continued. Winds are now 110 mph, which makes Laura a strong Category 2 hurricane.

The center, known as the eye of the storm, is located about 45 miles north of Lake Charles.

Further weakening will continue, and Laura will likely become a tropical storm later today as it tracks from Louisiana into Arkansas.