When Will Francine Make Landfall?

Landfall details

• Date and time: Hurricane Francine's landfall occurred on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 around 5-6 PM ET, confirming the hurricane Francine landfall time
• Location: Francine's storm arrival date was marked by its impact on Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, approximately 30 miles south-southwest of Morgan City
• Intensity at landfall: When Francine made landfall, it was a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph
• Rapid weakening: By 7 PM ET, about 1-2 hours after Francine's landfall time, the storm had already weakened to a Category 1 hurricane with 85 mph winds

Storm characteristics

• Wind gusts: Peak wind gusts reported when Francine made landfall:
  • 102 mph on Eugene Island, Louisiana
  • 96 mph in Dulac, Louisiana
  • 78 mph at New Orleans International Airport
• Storm surge:
  • 5-10 feet along Louisiana's central coast
  • 4-6 feet in Lake Pontchartrain
• Rainfall:
  • 4-8 inches widespread, with some areas potentially seeing up to 12 inches
  • Highest rainfall total of 12.75 inches recorded in Apalachicola, Florida
  • In Louisiana, Covington received the highest rainfall with 9.69 inches

Post-landfall forecast

• Path: After Francine's landfall, the storm was forecast to move across southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday night and across Mississippi on Thursday and Thursday night
• Risks:
  • Potential for tornadoes, particularly east of Francine's eye
  • Flash flooding and urban flooding risks
  • Continued storm surge and dangerous waves along the immediate coast

Emergency response

• Evacuation: The window for storm preparations closed before Hurricane Francine's landfall time. Residents were advised to stay in safe locations until the storm passes
• Power outages: Approximately 130,000 customers were without power in Louisiana as Francine made landfall
• Emergency resources:
  • Shelter information available through local emergency preparedness offices or by calling 2-1-1
  • Foster Parent Support Line: 1-833-788-1351
  • Child abuse and neglect reporting hotline: 1-855-452-5437

FAQ

When did Hurricane Francine make landfall?

Hurricane Francine made landfall on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, around 5-6 PM ET in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.

What was Hurricane Francine's landfall time?

Hurricane Francine's landfall time was between 5-6 PM ET on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Where did Hurricane Francine's storm arrival occur?

Francine's storm arrival date was marked by its impact on Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, approximately 30 miles south-southwest of Morgan City.

What was the intensity of Hurricane Francine when it made landfall?

When Francine made landfall, it was a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph.

How quickly did Hurricane Francine weaken after landfall?

By 7 PM ET, about 1-2 hours after Francine's landfall time, the storm had already weakened to a Category 1 hurricane with 85 mph winds.