Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Spreading Across New Orleans
As of 8:00 PM CDT, Hurricane Francine continues to move inland over southern Louisiana, bringing life-threatening storm surge, heavy rains, and hurricane-force winds to the region. Residents in affected areas, including New Orleans, are advised to stay indoors, away from windows, and ensure they have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts and updates as the storm progresses.
Currently, heavy rain and gusty winds are spreading across the New Orleans metropolitan area. At Lakefront Airport, sustained winds of 37 mph (59 km/h) have been reported, with gusts reaching 49 mph (80 km/h). Conditions are expected to worsen over the next few hours as Francine continues its path inland.
This is the final hourly update on Hurricane Francine’s position.
Summary as of 8:00 PM CDT (0100 UTC):
Location: 29.6°N, 90.8°W (About 50 miles or 80 km WSW of New Orleans, Louisiana)
Maximum Sustained Winds: 75 mph (120 km/h)
Present Movement: Northeast at 17 mph (28 km/h)
Minimum Central Pressure: 980 mb (28.94 inches)
