Tuesday in the western Gulf of Mexico will see Hurricane Francine intensify into a hurricane.
Before reaching landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in central Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon, this cyclone will continue to strengthen. persistent winds of almost 100 mph.
Early on Thursday, rain is predicted to arrive in the Mid-South and remain there through Friday.
There is still a chance for 2 to 5 inches of rain, which might cause flooding issues.
Several large companies in Memphis like MLGW and Memphis International Airport are already taking measures to prepare for the weather.
