Overview

• Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana with 100-mph winds, causing significant flooding and power outages.
• More than 400,000 utility customers in Louisiana and Mississippi lost power as the storm moved inland.
• Dozens of residents required rescue from rising floodwaters, particularly in Lafourche Parish
• New Orleans experienced severe flooding and power outages, with emergency services urging residents to stay indoors.
• The storm's impact has raised concerns about future hurricanes, as climate change continues to warm Gulf waters.