A Big Shift In The Track Of TS Francine: 1PM Louisiana Update
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: Tropical Strom Francine is expected to turn into a hurricane before making impact with the Louisiana coastline on Wednesday night. We have all the details.
TS Francine is currently expected to strengthen to a category two hurricane however, meteorologists are saying that you should always prepare for a category higher than forecasted to be on the safe side of your hurricane preparation plans.
Meteorologist Zack Fradella is reporting that Francine is still expected to be a category two hurricane at landfall but quickly reduce to a category one after making impact.
Meterologist Rob Perillo was surprised by the big eastward shift in the 10AM NHC update on the forecasted track of Francine moving it more towards the state's capital.
Currently, Tropical Storm Francine is traveling at 9 mph NE and has maximum sustained winds of 65 mph. Category one hurricanes have winds of 74-95 mph. We could have a hurricane at the 4pm NHC update once Francine begins to move away from the Texas coast and ventures into the deeper and warmer Gulf waters.
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