Photos: Southeast Louisiana prepares for impact of Hurricane Francine

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Southeast Louisiana is preparing for the impact of Hurricane Francine on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

WGNO meteorologists report that the storm is expected to make landfall on the Louisiana coast on Wednesday afternoon. Additionally, the WGNO weather team reports that a storm surge warning is in effect along the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts.

Storm shelters to open across Southeast Louisiana due to Tropical Storm Francine

Residents and business across the state are preparing for Francine’s impact.

Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter.

Latest Posts

• New Orleans’ Carrollton neighbors frustrated following two days without power

• IRS gives some relief to Francine victims in Louisiana: What to know about deadlines

• Bill ensures border agents, officers get paid should government shut down

• US tanks weren’t ready for Russian attacks. Ukraine has a fix

• Police confirm skeletal remains belong to missing Wisconsin toddler Elijah Vue

Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WGNO.