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Definition of Landfall
Landfall is defined as the intersection of the surface center of a tropical cyclone with a coastline, meaning when the center of the hurricane touches land.
Francine's Landfall Timing
Hurricane Francine made landfall just after 5 p.m. near St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes and is moving quickly out of the state by Thursday morning.
Storm Dynamics
The storm's strongest winds could be felt onshore before landfall takes place, and it is also possible for a storm to make landfall while its strongest winds are still out at sea.
Tracking the Storm
Information on tracking Hurricane Francine is provided through interactive maps that give updated paths and forecasts.
Hurricane Francine Resources
Resources include a list of emergency shelters and school closures parish-by-parish due to the hurricane.
