Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana as Category 2 storm

Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday after strengthening to a Category 2 storm, bringing powerful winds, storm surge and potential flooding to the northern U.S. Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana as Category 2 storm
A statue is tied to a pillar in the rain.

Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday after strengthening to a Category 2 storm, bringing powerful winds, storm surge and potential flooding to the northern U.S. Gulf Coast.