Ferocious Francine slams Louisiana ripping roofs from buildings, trapping residents amid rising floodwaters
Francine has since been downgraded to a tropical depression, but the storm’s dangerous and life-threatening impacts are expected to continue well inland.
More on Hurricane Francine's landfall in Louisiana
Hurricane Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana about 30 miles SW of Morgan City in Terrebone Parish shortly before 5 pm. At time of landfall, winds were around 100 mph.
Hurricane Francine makes landfall in southern Louisiana
Hurricane Francine barreled into southern Louisiana on Wednesday evening as a category 2 storm, making landfall with destructive 100 mph winds and dangerous storm surge along the Bayou state's coastline.
