Hurricane Francine Gains Strength as It Barrels to Louisiana.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sullivan, Brian K.; Rosenthal, Lauren 3 of 3

Abstract

Hurricane Francine is expected to make landfall in Louisiana, causing offshore oil platforms to close. The storm is projected to graze Morgan City and impact areas as far east as New Orleans before moving into Mississippi. The US Weather Prediction Center warns of coastal flooding and a moderate chance of flash flooding in southeastern Louisiana. While the storm is expected to bypass major natural gas export plants, it could still cause significant damage and losses, estimated at $2.7 billion by disaster modeler Chuck Watson. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency, and companies like Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and Shell are taking precautions by evacuating workers and suspending drilling activities. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2024/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:179572686
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