Hurricane Francine Nears Landfall as Louisiana Braces

AccuWeather is providing extensive, on-the-ground coverage of Hurricane Francine’s landfall with a dedicated team of expert meteorologists, reporters, and storm chasers strategically positioned across the Gulf Coast. #francine #HurricaneFrancine #louisiana

Conditions across southern Louisiana are expected to worsen throughout Wednesday, and the state is bracing for the storm’s impact. The Louisiana National Guard is being deployed with 32 helicopters, 387 high-water vehicles, and 87 boats. They will also have supplies such as food, water, and tarps to distribute to those in need.

President Joe Biden has approved an emergency declaration for Louisiana, following a request from Governor Jeff Landry late Tuesday. “This federal assistance will be pivotal to save lives and property. As Hurricane Francine approaches Louisiana, I appreciate President Biden quickly approving this request,” said Governor Jeff Landry in a press release on Wednesday.

Power outages are a growing concern as Francine strengthens ahead of landfall. However, companies are rushing to implement preventative measures to limit outages in the coming days. Michael Considine, the vice president of power delivery operations at Entergy—which supplies power to parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Texas—explained how they are preparing to minimize power outages.

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