Tropical Storm Francine is in the Western Gulf of Mexico trying to get more organized. As of the 10 AM update, Francine has maximum sustained winds at 65 miles per hour and LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says Francine should reach hurricane strength today…
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Keim says the biggest update at ten o’clock is that the path has shifted to the east, with a possible landfall near Morgan City and putting more of the New Orleans metro area, including Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes on the bad side of the storm. Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng says preparations for the storm should be completed this afternoon…
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Sheng has called for a mandatory evacuation for coastal residents and those outside of the levee system.
Entergy is gearing up for the impact of Hurricane Francine, which could bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and widespread power outages. Vice President of Customer Service Michelle Bourg (berg) says Entergy is closely monitoring the storm’s path and preparing its crews and resources to respond quickly to any damage caused by the hurricane.
Cleco is preparing for potential widespread power outages as Francine approaches southern Louisiana. With the forecast expected to bring heavy rains, strong winds, and potential flooding, Spokesperson Jenifer Cahill says Cleco has ramped up its emergency response efforts to ensure rapid power restoration.
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And again with Francine we are anticipating a landfall sometime Wednesday afternoon, Wednesday night, possibly near Morgan City as a Category one or two storm.