000 WTNT61 KNHC 111858 TCUAT1 Hurricane Francine Tropical Cyclone Update NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062024 200 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024 ...TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE WINDS AND HEAVY RAINFALL SPREADING INLAND ACROSS SOUTHERN LOUISIANA... ...200 PM CDT POSITION UPDATE... Tropical-storm-force winds and heavy rainfall are spreading inland across southern Louisiana, and conditions will continue to deteriorate over the next several hours. Hurricane force-winds are located just offshore. Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Have multiple ways to receive warnings and updates. An oil platform southeast of the center recently reported sustained winds of 92 mph (148 km/h) and a peak gust of 112 mph (180 km/h) at an elevation of 102 ft (31 m). A NOS station located on Eugene Island recently reported reported sustained winds of 48 mph (78 km/h) and a peak gust of 53 mph (61 km/h). Another position update will be provided at 300 PM CDT (2000 UTC). SUMMARY OF 200 PM CDT...1900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...28.7N 91.8W ABOUT 80 MI...125 KM SSW OF MORGAN CITY LOUISIANA ABOUT 135 MI...220 KM SW OF NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 40 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...27 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...976 MB...28.82 INCHES $$ Forecaster Kelly
Hurricane Francine Update Statement
11
Sep