Francine remains a tropical storm, but is expected to become a hurricane later today. Winds are forecasted to peak near 90 mph prior to landfall in Louisiana Wednesday evening. There are numerous watches and warnings that have been issued for portions of the Louisiana, Alabama and Texas coastlines and adjacent inland areas. Life-threatening hurricane force winds and storm surge is expected in the hurricane and storm surge warning areas. The most recent models have been shifting east some. Interests in SE Louisiana, including New Orleans, along with coastal Mississippi and Alabama should monitor the progress or Francine closely as more EASTERLY shifts in the track are possible.

Catastrophic storm surge up to 10 feet is expected along the central Louisiana coastline.

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