Our site does not support Internet Explorer 11 for an optimal experience. A forecast by NBC News meteorologist Bill Karins shows Hurricane Francine stalling over Louisiana, producing high rainfall totals. The storm has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane as it makes landfall, with tornadoes posing a high risk overnight. Louisiana is preparing emergency supplies as the storm approaches the Gulf Coast, causing evacuations and forcing thousands to evacuate due to wildfires in Southern California. Typhoon Yagi has caused at least 59 deaths in Vietnam, and flash flooding in Texas has led to swift water rescues. The Grand Canyon National Park has reported water problems and deaths, while Labor Day travel records are being set amidst a hotel workers strike. Overall, Hurricane Francine’s slow progress over Louisiana is causing significant impacts and posing risks for residents in the affected areas.
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Francine hesitates over Louisiana causing large amounts of rainfall
