Flash flood emergency for New Orleans as Francine pounds Louisiana: Updates
The storm could drive life-threatening coastal flooding, high winds, drenching rain and a few tornadoes, forecasters said.
Hurricane Francine threatens New Orleans, evacuations ordered in Louisiana
By Ned Randolph NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) -Hurricane Francine threatened New Orleans and the wider Gulf Coast on Wednesday, shutting down a quarter of oil and gas production in the Gulf, while parishes across Louisiana issued evacuation orders ahead of expected pounding winds and heavy rains.
New Orleans emergency operations center buzzes as Hurricane Francine bears down
As the National Hurricane Center announced Hurricane Francine had strengthened into a Category 2 storm on Wednesday afternoon, the New Orleans Emergency Operations Center was starting to buzz on the 9th floor of City Hall.
Hurricane Francine: Trapped driver rescued from floodwater in New Orleans live on TV
Rescuer Miles Crawford was praised for saving the life of the motorist after he became stuck in his pickup truck during the category two storm.
Outer bands of Hurricane Francine reach New Orleans
New Orleans is feeling the first effects of Hurricane Francine. Winds and rain from the Category 1 storm are expected to intensify along the Louisiana coast as the storm makes landfall.
City of New Orleans officials offer update on Hurricane Francine
Officials with the City of New Orleans offered an update on Hurricane Francine during a Wednesday press conference.
Windy Conditions Hit New Orleans as Louisiana Braces for Hurricane Francine
A hurricane watch was in effect for New Orleans on Wednesday, September 11, as the Louisiana coastline braced for Francine’s landfall.Footage taken by @andyknola captures the sound of gusty winds on Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans on Wednesday morning.
Live Updates: Heavy Rain From Francine Floods Parts of New Orleans
Officials in Louisiana warned that it was too late to evacuate as heavy rain from the hurricane pelted the southern part of the state and powerful winds began to come ashore.
Hurricane Francine forecast for New Orleans and 7 other Southern cities
Here’s what to expect in New Orleans, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Gulfport, Biloxi, Jackson, Memphis and Little Rock.
Francine strengthens into a hurricane as Louisiana braces for landfall
Louisiana residents braced for landfall Wednesday after Francine strengthened into a hurricane, a life-threatening storm roaring across the Gulf Coast that could drop up to a foot of rain while driving damaging winds and a 10-foot storm surge in some areas.
Hurricane Francine Makes Landfall in Southern Louisiana, US NHC Says
Hurricane Francine has made landfall in southern Louisiana, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Wednesday. (Reporting by Anmol Choubey in Bengaluru; Editing by Leslie Adler)
In New Orleans, Streets Turn Quiet as Water Builds Ahead of Francine’s Landfall
As Francine, a Category 1 hurricane, barreled toward Louisiana, many residents stayed indoors, concerned about potential ...
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A noted Bywater recording studio catches fire as Francine dumps rain on New Orleans
New Orleans fire fighters responded to a three-alarm building fire Wednesday at a recording studio in Bywater.
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New Orleans on High Alert as Hurricane Francine Approaches, National Weather Service Issues Warnings for Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for a hurricane approaching New Orleans, with risks of high winds and ...
New Orleans firefighters investigate three-alarm Bywater fire
The New Orleans Fire Department is investigating the cause of a three-alarm fire in the Bywater area that happened Wednesday, ...
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As Francine nears, New Orleans urges residents indoors by early evening, at latest
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other city officials urged residents to be indoors by early evening at latest Wednesday ...
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Watch: New Orleans Saints discuss storm preps, matchup with Dallas
METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — The New Orleans Saints held practice Wednesday before Hurricane Francine’s arrival to prepare for ...