Also, Hurricane Francine is pelting southern Louisiana. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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...LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE, HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS, AND HEAVY RAINS CONTINUE TO AFFECT SOUTHERN LOUISIANA... As of 7:00 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 the center of Francine was located near 29.6, -90.9 with movement NE at 17 mph. The minimum central pressure was 978 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 85 mph.

Issued at 600 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024 705 WTNT61 KNHC 112256 TCUAT1 Hurricane Francine Tropical Cyclone Update NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062024 600 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024 ...LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE, HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS, AND HEAVY RAINS CONTINUE ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN LOUISIANA... ...600 PM CDT POSITION UPDATE... The eye of Francine is located just inland over southern Louisiana. Life-threatening storm surge, heavy rains, and hurricane-force winds continue to affect portions of the area. Stay inside and away from windows and have multiple ways to receive warnings and updates. A Weatherflow observation in Dulac recently reported a sustained wind of 68 mph (109 km/h) and a peak gust of 97 mph (156 km/h). A gust to 59 mph (94 km/h) was recently measured in Patterson. Another position update will be provided at 800 PM CDT (0100 UTC) after the issuance of the intermediate public advisory. SUMMARY OF 600 PM CDT...2300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...29.5N 91.0W ABOUT 20 MI...30 KM SE OF MORGAN CITY LOUISIANA ABOUT 65 MI...105 KM WSW OF NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.79 INCHES $$ Forecaster Cangialosi/Bucci

Francine could cut a somewhat similar path as Hurricane Ida, which left a trail of devastating consequences in 2021.

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Forecasters are watching more than just Francine, as several other storm systems could become the next named storm in the Atlantic.

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