The Atlantic hurricane season came to an end on Nov. 30.

Hurricane Francine has slammed into Louisiana as a dangerous Category 2 storm, knocking out power to more than a quarter million customers and threatening a large stretch of the Gulf Coast with flooding and destructive winds.

All eyes have been on the Gulf this week with Francine now expected to make landfall in Louisiana Wednesday.

Francine has become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico as it bears down on the Louisiana coast.

FEMA is monitoring Tropical Storm Francine as it rapidly approaches southeast Texas and portions of Louisiana, bringing heavy rain, flooding and life-threatening storm surge.

Tropical Storm Francine has strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to make landfall as a hurricane at mid-week in Louisiana.

Tracking two disturbances that are moving toward the Caribbean

Lower temperatures and rain on the way

Get the latest updates on the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.