Hurricane Francine Makes Landfall in Louisiana
Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, causing widespread power outages and flooding. The storm is expected to bring significant rainfall and has prompted emergency declarations and evacuations in affected areas.
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Scale | 8 |
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Highlights
- Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph.
- Over 221,000 customers lost power across Louisiana due to the hurricane.
- The storm is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 4 to 12 inches, leading to potential flash flooding.
- Mandatory evacuations were ordered in several Louisiana parishes, including Terrebonne and Lafourche.
- President Biden approved an emergency declaration for Louisiana to assist with disaster response efforts.
Perspectives
- Some residents expressed concern about the potential impact of Hurricane Francine, recalling previous hurricanes like Ida and Katrina, while others felt less worried about the storm's severity. [5][32][97]
- Officials emphasized the importance of preparedness and response, with Louisiana's governor urging residents to finalize their preparations and the National Guard being deployed to assist in affected areas. [20][108][142]