As New Orleans restaurants reopen after Hurricane Francine, some are still in the dark
Two days after Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, New Orleans’ power supply is still unstable. Literally — in neighborhoods across the city, one block may have power on while the next is still dark….
Tropical storm warning for much of the South Carolina coast
CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC/AP) – A tropical storm warning is now in effect from Edisto Beach northward into North Carolina. Click here to download the free Live 5 First Alert Weather app. The Live 5 Weather team has declared First Alert…
Rain showers today, drier tomorrow
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The remnants of Francine will continue to bring heavy rains to some areas today. A Flood warning is in effect until 7:00 a.m. for several counties south and west of Nashville. The reason for this is…
Heavy rain and some severe storms are expected on Friday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Good morning and happy Friday. Today is a 48-degree First Alert weather day as we continue to deal with the local impacts of Francine. We’ll start the day with some light to moderate rain showers across…
Heavy rain coming to Charlotte Metro as Francine and warm front move north
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – Get ready for several rain showers heading our way as the remnants of Francine and a warm front slowly move north. Rest of Thursday: Cloudy, late showers First alarm Friday and Saturday: Showers likely, some thunderstorms…
Francine is expected to bring heavy rains and winds to northeast Arkansas
JONESBORO, Arkansas (KAIT) – As Tropical Storm Francine moves into Region 8, we should prepare for heavy rain and strong winds, according to K8 StormTEAM. “Rain will occur in Region 8 from the morning into the afternoon, with the heaviest…
Francine is downgraded to tropical storm after making landfall in Louisiana
Tropical Storm Francine will continue to move inland and dump several inches of rain in the coming days. (National Hurricane Center) Francine made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday afternoon, bringing winds of 100 mph to Louisiana. Since…
Schools on the coast close on Thursday
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) – Several schools along the Mississippi Gulf Coast have announced they will close as Francine is expected to make landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday. Some schools have extended their closure from…
Live updates after the storm makes landfall in Louisiana
The American Red Cross is preparing food and supplies and planning to repair the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. “In front of me I see … semi-trailers packed to the brim with food, but also non-perishable meals, snacks, cots, cleaning kits…
Live updates after Category 2 storm makes landfall in Louisiana
The American Red Cross is preparing food and supplies and planning to repair the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. “In front of me I see … semi-trailers packed to the brim with food, but also non-perishable meals, snacks, cots, cleaning kits…
