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The National Hurricane Center instituted a Hurricane Watch for Lake Maurepas, Lake Pontchartrain, and metropolitan New Orleans in Louisiana Tuesday afternoon. Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane on Tuesday and come ashore Wednesday as a Category 1 storm. Parts of the Louisiana and Texas coasts are also under a hurricane warning.Heavy rain was already starting to fall in the New Orleans area on Tuesday. More heavy rain is expected throughout the next few days.
What is the difference between a tropical storm and hurricane?Forecasters say heavy rain and damaging winds will affect coastal areas and regions well inland. Coastal communities could also be impacted by a storm surge of up to 10 feet. On Monday and early Tuesday, officials were preparing the coast for the onslaught of Francine. At a grocery store in Lafayette, Louisiana, shelves were empty as residents stocked up on food and supplies.
New tools help better predict storms and alert the public for hurricane seasonOn Monday, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued a state of emergency declaration, freeing state resources to quickly respond to the storm.“This State of Emergency will allow parishes statewide to have the resources to help protect the life, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Louisiana.
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