- Artists transform hurricane aftermath into hoop-inspired masterpieces at Charlotte exhibit
- NC's cost for Hurricane Helene damage is nearly $60 billion, state says
- State to develop drone program to better respond to disasters like Helene, Florence
- South Carolina residents face deadline to get storm debris out to the curb after Hurricane Helene
- SCDOT to pick up Hurricane Helene debris for a final day in South Carolina
Elevated to hurricane status, Francine to bypass Houston, batter Louisiana coast Wednesday
According to recent projections, the storm is on track to batter the Louisiana coast with maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour by 7 p.m. Wednesday.