Hurricane Francine
Information about Hurricane Francine
This information focuses primarily on the impacts Hurricane Francine will have on Southwest Louisiana.
Louisiana Department of Insurance Offers Guidance to Policyholders After Hurricane Francine
Louisiana - Hurricane Francine has left a trail of destruction in Louisiana, and as the state begins to recover, the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) is providing essential guidance to policyholders navigating the claims process. Commissioner Tim Temple...
Louisiana DOTD Warns Motorists to Avoid Travel Amid Hazardous Road Conditions in Southeast Area of State
Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is warning motorists to exercise extreme caution as numerous roads in Southeast Louisiana remain blocked due to downed trees, debris, and power lines in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine....
City of Lake Charles Resumes Normal Operations After Disruption For Potential Threat of Hurricane Francine
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles is set to return to normalcy as administrative offices and services, including City Hall, will resume operations with regular business hours starting Thursday, September 12, 2024. The offices and services were closed...
Hurricane Francine Live Video Streams
Live Video Streams of Hurricane Francine As Hurricane Francine bears down on Southeast Louisiana, residents, and viewers from around the world can stay updated through various live video streams capturing the storm's impact in real-time. Expected to hit New Orleans...
Calcasieu Parish School Board Announces Reopening of Schools After Closure as Precaution for Hurricane Francine
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish School Board has announced that all schools and facilities will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, September 12, following an assessment today. This decision comes after the school board closed schools due to the possibility...
Hurricane Francine Intensifies to Category 2, as It Makes Landfall on Louisiana Coast
Louisiana - As of 5 PM, Hurricane Francine has strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph, as it makes landfall on the Louisiana coast. The storm's eye is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge and hurricane conditions to...
Louisiana Department of Insurance Issues Guidance on Additional Living Expenses Coverage for Hurricane Francine Evacuees
Louisiana - As Hurricane Francine bears down on Louisiana, homeowners who are evacuating or considering evacuation should be aware of the Additional Living Expenses (ALE) coverage included in their homeowners insurance policy. ALE coverage provides financial...
Louisiana Attorney General Warns of Potential Price Gouging Ahead of Hurricane Francine
Louisiana - As Louisiana prepares for the potential impact of Francine, Attorney General Liz Murrill is warning residents about the dangers of price gouging. Price gouging, which is illegal, occurs when businesses take advantage of a state of emergency to charge...
As Louisiana Braces for Hurricane Francine, Governor Calls for Federal Aid
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - On September 10, the Office of the Governor of Louisiana reported that Governor Jeff Landry had sent a formal request to President Joe Biden to declare a state of emergency for the State of Louisiana, effective September 9, 2024. This move...
Lake Charles Now Sees Expected Maximum Wind Gusts Reduced To 38 MPH as Forecast For Tropical Storm Francine Continues To Shift East
Shift in Forecast Cone for Tropical Storm Francine Places Center Storm Near Baton Rouge, Louisiana Lake Charles, Louisiana - A significant shift in the forecast cone for Tropical Storm Francine has placed the center of the storm near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with most...
Tropical Storm Francine Forecast Cone Shifts East, Southwest Louisiana Still Under Hurricane Warning
National Hurricane Center Forecast Cone For Francine Has Shifted East Louisiana - As of the 4 am advisory from the National Hurricane Center, the forecast cone for the center of Francine has shifted further to the east, but coastal areas of Louisiana, including...
Calcasieu Parish Issues Emergency Declaration Ahead of Francine, Municipalities and Utility Companies Prepare
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - As Tropical Storm Francine approaches the Gulf Coast, officials in Calcasieu Parish are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents and minimize potential damage. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has issued an emergency...
Tropical Storm Francine: Louisiana State Police Urge Caution and Give Tips Ahead of Landfall
Louisiana - As Tropical Storm Francine threatens to develop into a Category 1 or 2 hurricane, Louisiana State Police are urging residents to stay weather aware and prioritize safety. With heavy rainfall expected to begin midweek, flash flooding in low-lying areas and...
Calcasieu Parish Schools to Close Ahead of Hurricane Francine’s Landfall
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - In anticipation of Hurricane Francine's landfall, the Calcasieu Parish School Board has made the decision to close all schools and facilities on Tuesday, September 10, and Wednesday, September 11. This decision was made after consulting...
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Prepares for Tropical Storm Francine’s Arrival
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - As Tropical Storm Francine approaches the Louisiana coast, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of its residents. Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the Sheriff's Administrative...
Tropical Storm Francine Intensifies, Louisiana and Texas on High Alert
National Weather Service Issues Warnings and Watches as Tropical Storm Francine Continues to Strengthen Louisiana - The National Weather Service has issued a series of warnings and watches as Tropical Storm Francine continues to strengthen in the Western Gulf of...
Calcasieu Parish Prepares for Tropical Disturbance: Sandbagging Operations and Public Briefing Scheduled
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - As a tropical disturbance is forecasted to reach the Southeast Texas/Southwest Louisiana coastal areas late Tuesday night, the Calcasieu Parish Executive Policy Group is taking proactive measures to ensure the community is prepared. On...
Calcasieu Parish School Board Closely Monitors Weather Conditions in Southwest Louisiana
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish School Board is keeping a close eye on the weather forecast for the coming days, as a storm system is expected to possibly impact Southwest Louisiana. In preparation, district leaders participated in a conference call...
National Hurricane Center Predicts Possible Landfall in Texas or Louisiana for Potential Tropical Cyclone 6
Louisiana - The National Hurricane Center has initiated advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone 6, which is expected to make landfall across the upper Texas or Louisiana coasts by Wednesday, September 11, 2024, possibly bringing strong winds as early as Tuesday...
Tropical Wave in Southwestern Gulf of Mexico Being Watched for Potential Development Near Louisiana, Heavy Rain Possible Next Week
Louisiana - A low-pressure system in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico is unlikely to develop into a tropical cyclone, according to the National Weather Service. The system, which has been lingering in the region, is expected to be absorbed by a cold front moving into...