Hurricane Francine made landfall as a category 2 storm, causing flooding and wind damage in Louisiana; it weakened to a tropical storm after moving inland.
The storm left about 6-8 inches of rain in the New Orleans area, prompting a flash flood emergency warning due to expected catastrophic damage and life threats.
Despite no immediate reports of fatalities or injuries, heavy winds and rains created hazardous conditions in coastal communities, leading to significant power outages and property damage.
Fire Chief Alvin Cockerham noted the situation was worse than anticipated, indicating it was unsafe for emergency responders to operate in the storm's aftermath.
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