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Tropical storm Laura to hit Texas on Wednesday as category 3 hurricane

Washington, Aug 25 (Sputnik) Tropical Storm Laura is expected to make landfall in the US state of Texas as a category 3 hurricane but could strengthen into a category 4, Governor Greg Abbott said in a press conference on Tuesday.
"As many people know is anticipated to be a category three hurricane, we need to be prepared for the possibility that it could increase to be a category 4 hurricane," Abbott said.
Abbott said the hurricane will be a fast-moving storm and substantial damage is expected along its path. The governor also said that tornado's are expected to spawn because of the hurricane.
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