This morning, Hurricane Francine weakened to a tropical storm after landing as a Category 2 hurricane in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, yesterday at 5 p.m. local time.

The storm brings heavy rain and high winds to Louisiana, southern Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.

At 8 a.m. ET, Francine was 30 miles south of Jackson, Mississippi, with winds of 35 mph and moving north at 12 mph toward Memphis, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Over 450,000 customers in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama are without power, per PowerOut.us.

A storm surge warning remains in effect from Grand Isle, Louisiana, to the Mississippi-Alabama border, signaling possible life-threatening coastal flooding. Flood warnings cover areas impacting 12 million people, with continued heavy rainfall and possible tornadoes expected through tomorrow.

Stay safe and stay informed!