Prepare for the Potential Impact of Hurricane Francine in Louisiana

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Get Prepared for Hurricane Francine in Louisiana!

  • Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane and make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday.
  • The storm has been moving northward and is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge, heavy rainfall, and hurricane-force winds to southern Louisiana and the region.
  • Francine is forecasted to bring rainfall amounts of 4in to 8in, with local amounts up to 12in across central and eastern Louisiana and Mississippi through Friday morning.
  • Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for some areas, and residents are urged to complete preparations and shelter indoors during the storm.
  • Storm shelters have been set up in some regions in the path of Francine.

Stay safe and informed as Hurricane Francine approaches!

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