Francine is now forecast to make landfall along the Louisiana Coast as a Category Two hurricane. Governor Landry is urging people not to panic, but to be prepared. At a news conference, Landry is urging people in the coastal parishes to start preparing now and to listen to their local officials.
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Lafayette is in the middle of Francine’s current path; and as such, Mayor-President Monique Boulet has declared a state of emergency. Boulet is urging people to start preparing now.
Boulet, along with other officials in the coastal parishes, are urging people to make plans to evacuate.
One of the major impacts from Francine is a potential storm surge of up to 10 feet from Cameron to St. Mary Parish. Vermillion Parish Emergency Preparedness Director Homer Stelly says a voluntary evacuation is in place for low-lying residents…
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The parish is expected to receive winds anywhere from 65 to 85 miles per hour, plus six to eight inches of rain.
As the Louisiana Gulf Coast braces for Francine’s arrival, all eyes will be glued to the TV tomorrow night for the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump. Louisiana-based political analyst Ron Faucheux (foe-SHAY) says with the race being a dead heat, this debate could make it or break it for either candidate.
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The debate will take place in Philadelphia and gets underway at eight p-m Central time.