Francine Now a Tropical Depression
We have the latest update from the NHC. Francine continues to weaken, now with max winds at the center of 35 mph. Here are the full stats at the 7am advisory:
LOCATION…31.9N 90.1W
ABOUT 30 MI…50 KM S OF JACKSON MISSISSIPPI
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NNE OR 15 DEGREES AT 12 MPH…19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…996 MB…29.41 INCHES
All tropical related watches and warnings have been discontinued.
Francine will continue to lose tropical characteristics as it moves north-northeast and then north and slows down. It will be bringing beneficial rains to parts of the country through the weekend.
There are still chances for bands of heavy rain in the near term for parts of Mississippi, eastern Arkansas,
Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. Isolated flooding a concern. We continue as well with the threat for a few tornadoes.
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