Drone footage shows aftermath of Hurricane Laura

Updated: Aug 28, 2020 / 06:37 AM CDT

LAKE CHARLES, L.A. (NewsNation) — New drone footage gives an inside look at the destruction caused by Hurricane Laura.

The drone shows a high rise building with majority of its windows broken. Damage can be seen inside of the building as well.

The video slowly pans to show power lines and fallen trees on the street of a residential area in Lake Charles. Debris can also be seen scattered among the ground.

Hurricane Laura, now a tropical storm in southern Arkansas, made landfall just after midnight Wednesday in Texas and Louisiana. It’s one of the strongest storms to ever hit Louisiana, joining the ranks of the hard-hitting 1957 Hurricane Audrey.

President Donald Trump is expected to visit the Gulf Coast this weekend to survey the damage caused by Laura.

(2/3): Additionally, a Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect across all coastal areas of southeastern LA and southern MS. Higher than normal water levels are ongoing this morning, but will steadily lower as we go through late AM and into the afternoon. 🌊 #lawx #mswx pic.twitter.com/WyIrA9u2q5
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) August 28, 2020

(3/3): We dry out some tonight, except for a few scattered showers along coastal areas. Another round of shower/storms on Sat. The heat returns this weekend! Afternoon heat indices in the 98-105ºF range on Saturday, before lowering some on Sunday 🌡️ Have a great day! #lawx #mswx pic.twitter.com/QnFq4tRG7i
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) August 28, 2020