000 WTNT61 KNHC 111656 TCUAT1 Hurricane Francine Tropical Cyclone Update NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062024 1200 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024 ...CONDITIONS BEGINNING TO DETERIORATE IN SOUTHERN LOUISIANA... ...1200 PM CDT POSITION UPDATE... Rainbands of Francine continue to move onshore and spread inland into southern Louisiana. Tropical-storm-force winds are just offshore, and conditions will continue to deteriorate throughout the afternoon. Ensure you are in a safe location before the onset of these strong winds or possible flooding, and have multiple ways to receive warnings. An oil platform north of the center recently reported sustained winds of 85 mph (137 km/h) and a gust of 100 mph (161 km/h) at an elevation of 98 ft (30 m). SUMMARY OF 1200 PM CDT...1700 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...28.3N 92.3W ABOUT 120 MI...190 KM SW OF MORGAN CITY LOUISIANA ABOUT 180 MI...285 KM SW OF NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 40 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...976 MB...28.82 INCHES $$ Forecaster Kelly
Hurricane Francine Update Statement
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Sep