On Wednesday night, Hurricane Francine descended from Louisiana as a Category 2 wind, cutting off electricity to roughly 190,000 users and inflicting severe flooding along the Gulf Coast. The wind made land in Terrebonne Parish, south of Morgan City, with gusts near 100 miles.
Francine’s vision made land at 5 pm Pet in Terrebonne Parish, driving hurricane-force breezes inland toward southeastern Louisiana near Baton Rouge.
According to Morgan City Fire key Alvin Cockerham, considerable harm including flooded streets, downed power lines, and broken trees limbs was reported in Louisiana. ” It’s a little bit worse than what I expected, to be honest with you”, he said. ” It’s also dangerous to be out there in this”.
Francine will eventually move northward, moving across southeastern Louisiana and southern and northern Mississippi on Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center ( NHC). The tide’s impacts was extend hundreds of miles upwards, even as its center moves inland.
Risk of hurricanes and severe storms
Francine quickly strengthened before making landfall as the seventh named wind of the Atlantic hurricane season. With the storm expected to continue into Friday night, the risk of storms and severe thunderstorms has grown.
Advisory issued
People were advised to stay inside as Francine moved inland, according to the National Hurricane Center. As it moves east through Mississippi, the surprise was forecast to move close to New Orleans, bringing heavy rain and possible flash flooding to a number of cities. Brad Reinhart, a top hurricane expert, warned that some places may see up to 12 inches of rain.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said the National Guard may help affected areas with meal, water, cars, boats, and planes for search and rescue.
President offers disaster charter
The administrators of Louisiana and Mississippi declared states of emergency after President Joe Biden made an emergency declaration for Louisiana.
The southern portion of the state was hit by the closure of some schools as a result of the state’s over 100, 000 sandbags.
Governor Landry remarked,” We have now determined that this wind is of such intensity that the state and local governments are unable to effectively respond. To protect lives and property, this provincial assistance is required.
Airlines canceled
Airlines canceled planes into and out of the Louis Armstrong International Airport through Thursday night.
Residents describe wind as being “little terrifying.”
Coastal areas faced higher tides, flooded roads, and strong winds. In south Louisiana, energy outages were frequent and affected southern parishes and nearby communities.
Laura Leftwich, sheltering at her mother’s house, saw birdhouses swept away by the wind and shared video footage of street flood with friends. ” It’s a little scary”, she said.
Tenant Luis Morfin sought shelter at a friend’s house, leaving his tent outside the river. ” We knew what we were expecting”, he said.
Next storms to hit the US this time
The western US has experienced three hurricanes this season, including Francine. Earlier in the season, Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Matagorda, Texas, on July 8 as a Category 1 wind. Hurricane Debby followed on August 5, even as a Category 1 wind, hitting near Steinhatchee, Florida.
Through Wednesday night, a Tornado Watch was in effect for much of southern Louisiana and southeastern Mississippi as wind songs migrated from the Gulf of Mexico.
