Hurricane Francine
Francine was a hurricane that brought heavy rain, gusty winds, and storm surge to Louisiana.
Francine formed on September 9, 2024 as a tropical storm in the southern Gulf of Mexico. Francine slowly strengthened over the 24 hours, becoming a hurricane late on September 10.
Francine made landfall on September 11, 2024 as a Category 2 hurricane with winds of 100 mph (161 km/hr). The storm made landfall in the Parrish of Terrebonne.
After landfall, Francine quickly weakened, becoming a tropical storm late on September 11.
Francine’s strong winds left nearly 500,000 customers without power in Louisiana while the storm’s heavy rain triggered numerous flash floods in the region.
More details and forecast information can be found via the National Hurricane Center.
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