Wild Wind From Hurricane Francine Rips Off Patio Roof

Storyful

13 September 2024 at 1:44 am

Torrential rain and strong winds tore through southern Louisiana on Wednesday, September 11, as Francine made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane.

Video captured by Catherine Guillotte shows strong winds lifting the roof of her backyard patio in Houma, Louisiana.

“It [Francine] had started small, and continued to get worse as the wind gusts got stronger,” Guillotte told Storyful.

“It did not destroy the rest of my house, and everyone inside remained safe,” she added.

A curfew was issued for the parish

Video transcript

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