Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane before hitting the Louisiana coast on Wednesday, with winds of up to 90mph. Residents are being warned of life-threatening storm surges, tornadoes, and dangerous winds, prompting some schools and colleges to close as a precaution. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry urged residents to be prepared and heed evacuation warnings, as the state is still recovering from previous hurricanes. US oil and gas producers in the Gulf of Mexico have evacuated staff and halted drilling in anticipation of the storm. Francine is the sixth named storm of 2024, arriving after a relatively quiet hurricane season. Experts attribute the increased storm activity to warmer seas, with ocean temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico at record highs. Forecasters are also monitoring two other weather systems in the mid-Atlantic. People in the affected areas are advised to stay informed and take precautions to stay safe during the storm.
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Hurricane Francine Expected to Hit Louisiana After Developing from Tropical Storm | Weather Update
