The National Hurricane Center says little change is expected in the strength of Category One Hurricane Francine before she makes landfall. Maximum sustained winds are at 90 and the latest track shows a path running between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemine says we’re fortunate that Francine is fast moving. Cut 29 (12) …Weaken Rapidly
St. John the Baptist Parish has seen its fair share of damage from previous hurricanes. Parish president Jaclyn Hotard says her biggest concern with Francine is flooding…
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Officials in New Orleans have ordered a shelter in place that began at eleven o’clock this morning. They are asking the public to stay off the roads for their safety and to leave roadways clear for emergency and storm responders.
Hurricane Francine started to develop over the weekend and officially became a named storm on Monday. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele believes most residents along the coast are prepared…
Francine is expected to make landfall in southeast Louisiana late this afternoon. Governor Jeff Landry urges the public not to relax, because it’s just a Cat 1 storm. A category one storm can have maximum sustained winds up to 95 miles per hour.
Attorney Liz Murrill is reminding everyone that price gouging is a crime and she says Louisiana takes it seriously…