Tropical Storm Francine Makes Landfall in Louisiana, Causing Power Outages and Flooding Along the Coastline

Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, with the initial reports indicating it hit Terrebonne Parish, approximately 30 miles southwest of Morgan City. The storm brought significant disruptions, with over 17,000 homes and businesses initially losing power by late Wednesday afternoon. However, subsequent reports revealed that the number of affected households was significantly higher, with more than 42,000 homes and businesses in Louisiana without electricity. The storm is forecast to bring heavy rainfall, potential tornadoes, and damaging winds, with rainfall totals ranging from 4-8 inches. The storm's landfall was also notable for its sudden increase in intensity, contributing to evacuation orders in some parishes as communities prepared for the storm's impact.