Hurricane Francine builds strength as it approaches

Hurricane Francine could strengthen into a Category 2 storm before making landfall late Wednesday. It's taking aim at Louisiana, but people along the Texas Gulf Coast are also getting prepared. Wind gusts of more than 100 mph are expected along with heavy rain and a storm surge of six to ten feet. People in New Orleans spent Tuesday filling sandbags, buying gas and stocking up on groceries. The majority of New Orleans sits below sea level, so flooding there is a top concern.

Hurricane Francine makes landfall in southern Louisiana

Hurricane Francine barreled into southern Louisiana on Wednesday evening as a category 2 storm, making landfall with destructive 100 mph winds and dangerous storm surge along the Bayou state's coastline.

Louisiana braces for Tropical Storm Francine

Tropical Storm Francine is just hours away from impacting Louisiana. The storm is expected to gain hurricane strength before making landfall. FOX's Bowen Kedrowicz is in New Orleans with more on how people have been preparing there.