SUMMARY
Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, leaving over 221,000 homes and businesses without power. Hitting Morgan City at 5:00 p.m. local time with winds of 100 mph, the storm is expected to weaken as it moves inland, though it continues to pose risks of flash flooding, tornadoes, and dangerous storm surges in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. The National Hurricane Center has warned of life-threatening conditions, with rainfall ranging from 4 to 12 inches, and storm surges potentially reaching up to 10 feet in some areas. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry urged residents to stay home, as emergency preparations, including evacuations and rescue teams, were mobilized across the region. New Orleans, which faced heavy rain and flight cancellations, also reported disruptions to emergency services.
