Francine has weakened into a tropical depression as it moves through south-central Mississippi. The National Hurricane Center downgraded the storm at 7 a.m. on Thursday after wind speeds dropped to 35 mph.
Despite this, heavy rainfall is still affecting parts of Mississippi, with a risk of flash flooding in some areas.
Francine initially made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday evening around 5 p.m. in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, with winds reaching 100 mph. As it progressed inland into Mississippi, it weakened to a tropical storm and eventually to a depression while passing through central areas of the state.
The storm caused widespread power outages, affecting over 300,000 homes and businesses in Louisiana and Mississippi. Additionally, it brought storm surges that flooded coastal communities.
Forecasters predict that 4 to 6 inches of rain are possible in parts of Mississippi and neighboring states, with a chance of flash flooding. In some areas, rainfall totals could reach up to 12 inches.
Fortunately, there have been no reports of deaths or injuries. However, central Mississippi will continue to experience rain and strong winds until around 10 a.m. Thursday. Power outages are expected to be most severe in areas south of the metro and closer to the coast, but all of central Mississippi could be affected to some degree.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in anticipation of the storm. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency distributed more than 100,000 sandbags to counties in preparation for potential flooding.
Residents are urged to stay safe and remain cautious as the storm continues to move out of the region.
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