Meteorologist Jon Porter from AccuWeather warns that Hurricane Francine poses a serious risk to New Orleans with potential damaging winds of 80-100 mph. He advises residents to prepare for power outages by stocking up on food and water. The storm is expected to reach near-Category 2 hurricane strength with sustained wind speeds of 90 mph. The National Hurricane Center predicts that Francine could strengthen further before making landfall today. However, the storm is expected to weaken rapidly once it moves inland, providing some relief to areas in its path. Residents across the Gulf Coast, particularly in Louisiana, are bracing for the impact of the storm, with much of the coastline under a hurricane warning. The storm is not receiving as much attention as other news, leading to concerns that some may be caught off guard by its strength and damaging impacts. Francine’s advancement towards Louisiana can be seen in satellite images released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Anticipating Hazardous Conditions as Storm Grows Closer to Louisiana
