Impacts from Tropical Storm Francine, including rain, flooding and possible tornadoes, are expected to start Thursday through Friday .
An flag is taken down off a pole as residents prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Francine along the Louisiana coast on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Lafitte, La.
A hurricane warning was in effect along the Louisiana coast from the border with Texas eastward to Grand Isle, about 50 miles south of New Orleans, and a tropical storm warning extended eastward from there to the mouth of the Pearl River, according to the In addition to the rain, a low tornado threat will be possible as the low pressure passes to our west, essentially moving up the Mississippi River. This puts us potentially in the sweet spot for brief tornados that can spin up quickly with little lead time. Highest threat for these types of tornadoes will come on Thursday and Friday, so it’s important to stay alert these days leading up to the weekend.
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