Hurricane Francine Could Produce Life-Threatening Storm Surge: Report

Photo: Getty Images Hurricane Francine is approaching landfall in Louisiana. On Wednesday (Sept. 11) evening, Hurricane Francine is expected to hit Louisiana landfall as a Category 1 with winds of 90 mph, CNN reports. The hurricane’s strong winds and rainfall began hitting the coastline on Wednesday morning. “Some of the outer bands of Francine are starting to move onshore! Conditions will only deteriorate throughout the day! Stay sheltered in place through tomorrow morning!” the National Weather Service in New Orleans said in a warning. Hurricane Francine is expected to bring dangerous flooding, storm surge and wind damage. The hurricane winds may push several feet of water onto normally dry land, causing storm surge. Storm surge warnings, including some labeled as life-threatening, are in effect through the Louisiana and Mississippi coastlines. Multiple communities along the Gulf Coast were also ordered to evacuate as storm surge levels could reach up to 10 feet. Coastal locations in the greater Houston-Galveston area and the western portion of the Florida Panhandle could also experience a few feet of surge. Hurricane Francine marks the third hurricane to hit the U.S. this season, the most since 2020. etwork is your source for Black News! Get the latest...