Hurricane Francine Path Map: Tracking the Storm's Trajectory and Impact

Storm formation and Francine storm trajectory

• Initial formation: Tropical Storm Francine formed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico on September 9, 2024
• Strengthening: Hurricane Francine's path map shows it became a Category 1 hurricane by 7pm CDT on September 10, 2024, with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph
• Landfall: The hurricane Francine tracking map indicates landfall as a Category 2 hurricane with 100 mph winds in southern Louisiana, about 30 miles south-southwest of Morgan City, on September 11, 2024
• Post-landfall movement:
  • Francine's storm trajectory weakened to a tropical storm by 10pm EDT on September 11, 2024
  • Further weakened to a depression by the morning of September 12, 2024
  • Depression centered over central Mississippi by 10am CDT on September 12, 2024

Impact areas on Hurricane Francine path map

• Louisiana: Primary landfall location and most severely impacted state
• Mississippi: Experienced significant rainfall and power outages as Hurricane Francine's tracking map showed it moving inland
• Alabama and Florida Panhandle: Expected to receive heavy rainfall as Francine's storm trajectory continued further inland

Rainfall totals along Hurricane Francine's path

Louisiana

• Highest totals:
  • Mandeville: 9.16 inches
  • Metairie: 8.53 inches
  • Slidell: 8.38 inches
• New Orleans area:
  • Warehouse District: 7.66 inches
  • Armstrong Airport: 7.32 inches
• Other notable areas:
  • Thibodaux: 7.43 inches
  • Paulina: 7.53 inches

Mississippi

• General impact: Experienced significant rainfall, with totals up to 9.9 inches reported in some areas along Hurricane Francine's tracking map

Storm surge along Francine's storm trajectory

• Bay Waveland Yacht Club, Mississippi: 4.81 feet
• New Canal, Louisiana: 3.63 feet
• Shell Beach, Louisiana: 2.91 feet

Power outages caused by Hurricane Francine

Louisiana

• Peak outages: Over 347,000 customers without power as of 9:13 a.m. ET on September 12, 2024
• Most affected parishes:
  • Jefferson Parish: 63,000 outages
  • Orleans Parish: 50,000 outages
  • Lafourche Parish: 35,000 outages
  • Terrebonne Parish: 25,000 outages

Mississippi

• Peak outages: 51,000 customers without power as of 7:30am on September 12, 2024

FAQ

Where did Hurricane Francine make landfall according to the path map?

Hurricane Francine made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in southern Louisiana, approximately 30 miles south-southwest of Morgan City, on September 11, 2024.

How did Hurricane Francine's trajectory develop according to the tracking map?

Francine's storm trajectory began in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico on September 9, 2024, as a tropical storm. It strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane by September 10, and further intensified to a Category 2 before making landfall in Louisiana on September 11.

What areas were most impacted by Hurricane Francine's path?

According to the hurricane Francine path map, Louisiana was the primary landfall location and most severely impacted state. Mississippi also experienced significant effects, including heavy rainfall and power outages. The Alabama and Florida Panhandle regions were expected to receive heavy rainfall as the storm moved inland.

How did Hurricane Francine's intensity change along its trajectory?

Francine's storm trajectory showed it strengthening from a tropical storm to a Category 2 hurricane before landfall. After making landfall, it weakened to a tropical storm by the evening of September 11, and further weakened to a depression by the morning of September 12, centered over central Mississippi.

What were the highest rainfall totals recorded along Hurricane Francine's path?

The hurricane Francine tracking map indicated the highest rainfall totals in Louisiana, with Mandeville receiving 9.16 inches, Metairie 8.53 inches, and Slidell 8.38 inches. In Mississippi, some areas reported rainfall totals up to 9.9 inches.