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Hurricane Francine's fury was felt across southern Louisiana on Wednesday, even before the Category 2 hurricane made landfall more than an hour southwest of New Orleans.
Shear and dry air are taking their toll on the system, but that will not prevent a few inches of rainfall and blustery conditions from impacting the Tennessee and Mississippi valleys through the early weekend.
Hurricane Francine barreled into southern Louisiana on Wednesday evening as a category 2 storm, making landfall with dangerous storm surge and destructive 100 mph winds along the Bayou state's coastline.
Melioidosis develops after people or animals make contact with contaminated soil, air or water. The risk for infection increases after hurricanes, heavy rain and other severe weather events.
New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, are not only facing dangerous storm surge from Hurricane Francine, but the added threat of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms on Wednesday evening and night.
Multiple large wildfires are burning across Southern California this week, which has prompted evacuation orders, according to CAL Fire and the U.S. Forest Service. At least 10 people have been hurt, including first responders.
After the first game of the NFL season started with fans being told to shelter inside Arrowhead Stadium ahead of the Ravens vs. Chiefs game due to nearby lightning, the same could happen for Week 2âs Thursday Night Football game in Miami.
Tropical Depression Seven formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday morning and is expected to become the next named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
Hurricane Francine is bearing down on the Louisiana coast. Bands of tropical rain are already ashore. Winds will be increasing through the day.
As Hurricane Francine approaches Louisiana, state and local leaders are urging residents to prepare for the storm's wrath.