September 10th 2024.
Tropical Storm Francine has officially been named as the sixth storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. This storm has rapidly strengthened and is now expected to make landfall in the United States as a hurricane. The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings for the coast of northeast Mexico, the lower and upper coasts of Texas, southern Louisiana, and southern Mississippi, as heavy rainfall and flash flooding are expected in these areas. The storm surge along the coast of Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama is also a major concern.
Francine was first identified on Monday at 11am ET, after it had developed from a tropical rainstorm in the Bay of Campeche over the weekend. It is forecasted to continue strengthening and is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm could bring significant damage and danger to the affected areas. A hurricane watch has been activated for most of the Louisiana coast, while a tropical storm watch has been issued for New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lake Charles. Residents in these areas have been advised to follow any evacuation orders that may be issued.
On Monday, Tropical Storm Francine continued to gain strength and organization as it slowly moved northward in the Gulf of Mexico. The rainfall reached southern Texas in the morning and is expected to move north and reach the Louisiana coastline by early Tuesday. The National Hurricane Center has warned of damaging and life-threatening hurricane-force winds in southern Louisiana on Wednesday, as the storm is expected to reach Category 2 status, with winds of up to 100mph.
A spaghetti model has been released, showing the possible paths that Tropical Storm Francine could take, including parts of Louisiana. A projected path cone also shows the storm reaching further north into Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee by Thursday. The last major hurricane to strike Louisiana was Ida in 2021, which caused significant damage to the state. This was the second most damaging hurricane to hit Louisiana, after the devastating Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season typically occurs around mid-September, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted a high number of tropical storms and hurricanes this season. With a forecast of 17 to 25 tropical storms and four to seven becoming hurricanes, it is crucial for residents in the affected areas to stay informed and prepared for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Francine. Stay safe and follow the guidelines and warnings from the National Hurricane Center.
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