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.
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.
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.
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.
New Orleans braces for rain and wind as Francine upgrades to a hurricane, shifts paths
Residents stocked up on gas and groceries Tuesday afternoon in preparation to hunker down through what is projected to be a hurricane by Wednesday at the height of what has so far proven to be a sleepy hurricane season.
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.
Hurricane Francine tracker: Path, rainfall, flood risk and more
Francine has intensified into a stronger hurricane, as it approaches Louisiana's coast. We show its path, forecasts and more.
New Orleans, Metairie neighborhoods flood as Hurricane Francine dumps rain. See the list.
Rain from Hurricane Francine has been pounding the New Orleans metro, causing widespread street flooding in many neighborhoods and the city and in Jefferson Parish.
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Live updates: Francine floods New Orleans streets, moving inland as tropical storm
The National Hurricane Center warned parts of Louisiana could still face life-threatening storm surges, as heavy rains spread across southern Mississippi and Alabama.
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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 ...
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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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 ...
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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.
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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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 ...
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New Orleans teens confront love, parents and college applications in this young adult novel
The result is "That Summer Night on Frenchmen Street." Set in New Orleans, the young adult novel is centered on two teens, ...