Hurricane Francine Approaches Louisiana Coast

Hurricane Francine is projected to make landfall in Louisiana today as a Category 2 storm, with winds expected to reach New Orleans by this afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a hurricane watch and tropical storm warning for New Orleans, predicting winds of up to 60 mph, heavy rainfall, and a chance of tornadoes. A parish-wide curfew has been enacted in Terrebonne Parish, starting at 8 a.m. to ensure public safety as the storm approaches. Lafayette County is also bracing for heavy rain and strong winds, with a Flood Watch in effect for Thursday. As the storm progresses northward, it is anticipated to weaken to a tropical storm with significant rainfall and wind gusts potentially causing power outages. Residents are actively preparing for the storm's impact across the affected areas.