Breaking news: Hurricane Francine strengthens to Category 2 ahead of landfall

Its winds jumped to 100 miles per hour.

View in browser|nytimes.com September 11, 2024 BREAKING NEWS Jason Andrew for The New York Times Francine Strengthens to Category 2 Hurricane While Battering Gulf Coast Forecasters had expected the storm to remain a Category 1, but its winds jumped to 100 miles per hour just ahead of landfall. Heavy rain pelted southern Louisiana, and New Orleans began to flood. Follow live updates Sign up for Your Places: Extreme Weather. Get notified about extreme weather before it happens with custom alerts for places in the U.S. you choose. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018