Hurricane Francine, initially a Category 2 storm, made landfall in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, with heavy rains and 100-mph winds. By Thursday night, most warnings had been canceled as Francine became a post-tropical cyclone. Despite this, over 150,000 customers in Louisiana were without power. Governor Jeff Landry toured affected areas, emphasizing the need for power restoration. No deaths were reported due to the storm. In New Orleans, neighborhoods faced power outages and debris-filled streets. Amidst the chaos, stories emerged of heroic acts, like Miles Crawford rescuing a driver from a submerged truck. Francine also caused flooding in New Orleans suburbs, prompting officials to urge residents to stay home. In southern Louisiana, 26 people trapped by floodwaters were rescued. Power restoration efforts by Entergy in hard-hit parishes may take days, with some areas without power until Monday. While Francine had weakened, it still posed a heavy rainfall threat to parts of several states. The storm’s impact highlighted the vulnerability of coastal regions recovering from previous hurricanes. Residents were urged to exercise caution and stay updated on the evolving weather conditions.
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