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Brewing Hurricane Francine Heads toward Louisiana, Ending Atlantic Hurricane Lull

Last updated: September 9, 2024 9:19 pm
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On September 9, 2024, the brewing Hurricane Francine is heading towards Louisiana, marking the end of a lull in the Atlantic hurricane season. Tropical Storm Francine formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday morning and is expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday evening. Forecasters are warning of a life-threatening storm surge and the possibility of up to a foot of rain in some areas.

Francine is the first Atlantic storm since Ernesto dissipated on August 21, at the beginning of the peak of the hurricane season. The sudden formation of Francine has puzzled forecasters, considering the warm ocean waters that serve as fuel for hurricanes. Possible factors for the previous lull in storm formation include Saharan dust preventing moisture-loving tropical systems and a shift in wind patterns over Africa reducing atmospheric disturbances that can lead to hurricanes.

As of Monday afternoon, Francine is still organizing itself, but forecasters anticipate it to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane by Tuesday and reach Category 2 status by Wednesday as it moves over warm waters before hitting the Louisiana coast. There is a possibility of rapid intensification, where a storm’s sustained winds increase significantly in a short period. The National Hurricane Center warns residents to prepare for a storm one category higher than the forecast.

The current track predicts landfall along Louisiana’s central coast, with uncertainties depending on interactions with weather systems in the Gulf of Mexico. The eastern side of the storm is expected to experience the worst storm surge and rainfall, with potential tornadoes. The storm may bring a storm surge of up to 10 feet and rainfall of four to eight inches, posing a significant flood risk due to saturated ground from previous rains.

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Communities in Louisiana, particularly those in the central coast, are still recovering from previous storms like Hurricanes Laura and Ida in 2020 and 2021, respectively. The repeated disasters highlight the increasing risks of compound disasters due to climate change, making it challenging for communities to recover fully. Experts urge proactive measures and resilience-building to adapt to the new normal of more frequent and intense extreme weather events.

As Hurricane Francine approaches, it is essential for residents to stay informed, follow evacuation orders, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and well-being. The impact of the storm on Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region underscores the importance of climate resilience and preparedness in the face of increasingly severe weather events.

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