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Sept 12 12:00 a.m.

Most recent power outage numbers for Acadiana's parishes:

St. Mary Parish 13,810 of 19,003 customers
Iberia Parish 334 of 41,841customers

St. Martin Parish 680 of 26,286 customers

Evangeline Parish 1 of 18,114 customers

Calcasieu Parish 3 of 189,056 customers

St. Landry Parish 34 of 60,429 customers

Vermilion Parish 2 of 24,329 customers

Acadia Parish 1 of 35,781 customers

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Sept 12 9:45 a.m.

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Sept 12 6:50 a.m.

"Really nice after the last few days to have a forecast that looks like this," KATC TV3 Meteorologist Daniel Phillips writes.

Lingering clouds from Francine will clear through the day on Thursday and sunshine will eventually start to emerge. Here's when a steady breeze from the north will help push in some drier air and relatively cool conditions.

Sept 12 6:35 a.m.

Flights scheduled to resume starting at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lafayette Regional Airport

CLICK HERE for latest updates on Lafayette Regional Airport arrivals and departures

Sept 12 6:15 a.m.

How are conditions in your neighborhood? Did you have any damage from Francine? Click here to comment on the KATC TV3 Facebook page.

Sept 12 6:05 a.m.

Depend on KATC TV3 and our team of neighborhood reporters to keep you updated as Acadiana cleans up from Francine, which has weakened to a tropical depression. The hurricane slammed into Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, causing widespread power outages and sending a dangerous storm surge rushing into coastal communities.

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Sept 12 5:50 a.m.

Sept 12 5:30 a.m.

CLICK HERE for a DOTD map of current state highway road conditions

Sept 12 3:15 a.m.

3 AM update on current power outages across Louisiana. Listed in order of total outage percentage of the area:

94% of Terrebonne: 25,611 out
86% of Lafourche: 36,701 out
80% of Assumption: 8,378 out
75% of St John the Baptist: 14,389 out
73% of St Mary: 13,849 out
69% of Ascension: 42,400 out
47% of St James: 4,677 out
37% of St Charles: 8,584 out
35% of Iberville: 3,288 out
33% of Livingston: 24,226 out
32% of Jefferson: 68,191 out
28% of Tangipahoa: 20,704 out
26% of Orleans: 50,188 out
24% of Washington: 6,127 out
23% of Plaquemines: 3,051 out
17% of St Helena: 1,231 out
13% of Iberia: 4,743 out
10% of East Baton Rouge: 21,942 out
8% of West Baton Rouge: 1,125 out
8% of St Bernard: 1,711 out

Full List Interactive Power Outage Map HERE

Sept 12 12:30 a.m.

With Hurricane Francine downgraded to a tropical storm and moving out of the area, first light on Thursday will show exactly what damage the storm left in the Acadiana area.

Power outages remain a significant problem across the state, with nearly 400,000 customers without power. Click here for the latest numbers from the hardest hit areas.

And remember, flooding remains an issue in many areas. Don't try to cross flooded roads or bridges.

Sept 11 11:05 p.m.

According to the National Weather Service, Francine has now been downgraded to a tropical storm.

Sept 11 10:55 p.m.

Sept 11 10:45 p.m.

Power outages have come down in the Acadiana region, but St. Mary Parish is the hardest hit, with more than 70% of customers without power.

Latest power outage numbers can be found here.

SEPT 11 10:32 PM

The National Weather Service has canceled the Tornado Watch it issued earlier today for St. Mary Parish, Iberia Parish, and St. Martin Parish.

SEPT 11 10:28 PM

Here's the latest from the KATC weather team as Hurricane Francine continues to move inland:

SEPT 11 9:58 PM

Here's a look at the total amount of rain Hurricane Francine has dropped on southeastern Louisiana. The National Weather Service says flash flooding is a concern for some areas:

SEPT 11 9:08 PM

According to officials, the St. Mary Parish 16^th Judicial District Court will be closed tomorrow.

Officials say the Iberia and St. Martin Parish 16th Judicial Court will remain open tomorrow.

Several school systems will be closed tomorrow.

Here's a full list of the closures: https://www.katc.com/news/local-news/in-your-parish/acadiana-school-closures-for-tropical-storm-francine

SEPT 11 8:40 PM

Here's the latest update from the National Weather Service as Hurricane Francine continues to move inland:

SEPT 11 8:25 PM

Here's the latest update from the KATC weather team as Hurricane Francine weakens to a Category 1 hurricane:

SEPT 11 8:20 PM

Take a look at this time-lapse video of Hurricane Francine looking toward Morgan City and Berwick. (Courtesy: Chad Guidry)

SEPT 11 8:00 PM

We're continuing to receive a lot of viewer photos and videos of the conditions near their homes. Take a look at these videos from Franklin and Bayou Vista. (Credit: Lisa Guthridge Bolling and Hailey Lombas)

SEPT 11 7:20 PM

Our KATC crews have been monitoring the worsening conditions at Lake Palourde all day. You can see the impact of the high winds in this report:

SEPT 11 6:55 PM

There are now more than 120,000 power outages being reported across Louisiana.

More than 20,000 of those outages are here in Acadiana.

Here's where you can find the latest on outages: https://www.katc.com/news/local-news/in-your-parish/utility-companies-share-preparation-information

SEPT 11 6:30 PM

The Vermilion Parish Schools Superintendent says schools will be closed on Thursday as officials reopen flood gates and assess schools for a Friday return.

Here is a full list of closings and delays: https://www.katc.com/news/local-news/in-your-parish/acadiana-school-closures-for-tropical-storm-francine

SEPT 11 6:20 PM

High winds are tearing branches off trees at Lake Palourde. Our KATC crews took this video of the conditions:

SEPT 11 6:10 PM

Our KATC crews continue to see high winds and heavy rain in Morgan City. Here's a look at the conditions:

SEPT 11 6:00 PM

St. Landry Parish School District announces schools will remain open tomorrow:

"After consulting with the Office of Emergency Preparedness, all schools and administrative offices will be open tomorrow, Thursday, September 12, 2024.
However, please be aware that there may be transportation delays due to the aftermath of Hurricane Francine.
Given the extensive geography of our parish, we understand that some areas may face challenges.
If your family is experiencing storm-related difficulties that prevent your child from attending school, please reach out to the school to inform them.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation."

Here is a full list of closings and delays: https://www.katc.com/news/local-news/in-your-parish/acadiana-school-closures-for-tropical-storm-francine

SEPT 11 5:50 PM

Right now, there are more than 64,000 power outages across Louisiana.

Here's the latest on outages in Acadiana: https://www.katc.com/news/local-news/in-your-parish/utility-companies-share-preparation-information

SEPT 11 5:30 PM

Take a look at this video from Lance Pellegrin of the wind and rain in Dulac:

SEPT 11 5:25 PM

Lafayette Parish School system will remain closed tomorrow. Here's the full news release from school officials:

"Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) schools and district offices will remain closed on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
We understand that families may have chosen to leave prior to the landfall of Hurricane Francine and may need time to return home.
On Thursday morning, crews will be out assessing the conditions at our school campuses to ensure the safety and readiness of our facilities.
We understand the importance of timely updates and will provide an official announcement by noon Thursday regarding the reopening of campuses.
District-level employees are expected to return to the office on Friday, September 13, 2024, unless otherwise notified.
Our thoughts and prayers are with our neighbors to the east who sustained a direct hit from Hurricane Francine."

Here is a full list of closings and delays: https://www.katc.com/news/local-news/in-your-parish/acadiana-school-closures-for-tropical-storm-francine

SEPT 11 5:15 PM

We want to know what conditions are like where you live. You can respond to this post on our Facebook page with pictures, videos, and information:

SEPT 11 5:05 PM

BREAKING: National Weather Service officials say Hurricane Francine has now officially made landfall as a category 2 hurricane in Terrebonne parish:

SEPT 11 5:02 PM

Our KATC stormchaser is out on the roads monitoring conditions. Take a look at the whipping winds and power flashes near Bayou Terrebonne:

SEPT 11 4:45 PM

Take a look at this report from our KATC crew at Lake Palourde. The high winds are having a big impact on everything... including the birds:

SEPT 11 4:22 PM

Here's the latest from the KATC weather team as Hurricane Francine is upgraded to a category 2 hurricane:

SEPT 11 4:02 PM

National Weather Service officials say Hurricane Francine is now a category 2 hurricane as the eye approaches the Louisiana Coast:

SEPT 11 3:50 PM

According to our KATC weather team, Hurricane Francine is making landfall right now in the Terrebonne and St. Mary parishes.

SEPT 11 3:40 PM

You can see the wind picking up in this live report from our KATC crew in Lake Palourde:

SEPT 11 3:25 PM

If you need a safe place to stay secure during the storm, there are several shelters open across Acadiana.

KATC's Christina Mondragon spoke with one woman grateful for a place to stay:

Here's more information about shelters open in Acadiana: https://www.katc.com/news/local-news/in-your-parish/shelters-open-in-acadiana

SEPT 11 2:50 PM

Right now, more than 3,500 Cleco customers are dealing with power outages in the St. Mary Parish.

Here's where you can track the latest power outages across Acadiana: https://www.katc.com/news/local-news/in-your-parish/utility-companies-share-preparation-information

SEPT 11 2:40 PM

Officials with the Calcasieu Parish School Board say they plan to open all schools and facilities as normal tomorrow:

"After assessing campuses today, the Calcasieu Parish School Board plans to open all schools and facilities as normal tomorrow, Thursday, September 12. We appreciate the patience and understanding of all families, employees, and stakeholders during this weather event, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow."

Here's the latest information on closings and delays: https://www.katc.com/news/local-news/in-your-parish/hurricane-francine-closures

SEPT 11 2:10 PM

Here's the latest from the National Hurricane Center on the impact of Hurricane Francine:

SEPT 11 2:00 PM

Here's the latest from the KATC weather team on where Hurricane Francine is likely to make landfall:

SEPT 11 1:45 PM

Officials with Acadiana Waste Services says trash collection will be delayed due to Hurricane Francine:

"Acadiana Waste Services will resume collection routes at 6:00 am on Thursday, September 12. Due to Hurricane Francine, collection will be pushed back a day for all residents through Saturday. Wednesday routes will be collected Thursday, Thursday routes will be collected Friday, and Friday routes will be collected Saturday."

SEPT 11 1:25 PM

Here's a look at the latest weather conditions from our KATC crews:

SEPT 11 1:10 PM

According to a National Weather Service report, an oil platform north of the center of Hurricane Francine recently reported sustained winds of 85 mph and a gust of 100 mph at an elevation of 98 ft.

SEPT 11 1:00 PM

Here's the latest update from the KATC weather team on what to expect as Hurricane Francine inches closer to landfall:

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