Thursday, September 12, 2024

Hurricane Francine Landfall Statement

I was busy and away from a computer when this was issued, so here you go. 

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Hurricane Francine Tropical Cyclone Update

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL062024

500 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024


...FRANCINE MAKES LANDFALL IN SOUTHERN LOUISIANA...

...500 PM CDT POSITION UPDATE...

 

Francine has made landfall in southern Louisiana in the Parish of 

Terrebonne, about 30 miles south-southwest of Morgan City, as a 

Category 2 hurricane.  Maximum sustained winds are estimated to be 

near 100 mph (155 km/h).


A NOS station located on Eugene Island recently reported a peak gust 

of 105 mph (169 km/h).  The minimum pressure measured at that 

location was 976 mb (28.82 inches).


Heavy rains and hurricane-force winds are spreading inland across 

southern Louisiana.  Now is the time to stay inside and away from 

windows. Have multiple ways to receive warnings and updates.


Another position update will be provided at 600 PM CDT (2300 UTC).


SUMMARY OF 500 PM CDT...2200 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...29.3N 91.3W

ABOUT 30 MI...45 KM SSW OF MORGAN CITY LOUISIANA

ABOUT 85 MI...140 KM WSW OF NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...972 MB...28.71 INCHES

 

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Forecaster Cangialosi/Bucci 

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