Hurricane Francine is approaching the coast of Louisiana.

Hurricane Francine, the fourth of the current hurricane season, is approaching the coast of Louisiana with sustained winds of 150 km/h (90 mph).

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) indicated that Francine is a category 1 hurricane and is about to make landfall. It is a powerful hurricane that is generating a storm surge alert for a large part of the southern United States.

The eye of the hurricane is located 315 kilometers (195 miles) from Morgan City, Louisiana, and is moving northeast at 19 km/h (12 mph), dangerously approaching vulnerable areas like New Orleans.

That city still remembers the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina, and is on alert alongside Lakes Maurepas and Pontchartrain.

This cyclone is expected to cause significant flooding and power outages, putting local authorities on high alert.

Cubans in the United States, particularly in Florida, pay special attention to this news, which brings back memories of previous cyclones that have affected the region.

Many Cubans in Miami and other nearby areas also have family and friends in Louisiana, which raises great concern.

Meteorologists predict that Francine will make landfall in Louisiana this afternoon or evening, and then move towards Mississippi, leaving heavy rains and potential structural damage in its wake. Southern Alabama and parts of Florida are also on alert for possible flooding in coastal areas.

In addition to Hurricane Francine, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three other systems in the Atlantic that could develop in the coming days.

One of the most concerning is the AL93 system, located southwest of the Cape Verde Islands, which has a 90% chance of becoming a tropical depression by the end of the week as it moves toward the central Atlantic.

Two other systems, AL92 and AL94, are located nearby, although with a lower chance of development. These phenomena reflect the high activity in the Atlantic basin during this season, which is shaping up to be one of the most active in years, with a forecast of up to 25 storms and 13 hurricanes.

Residents of the southern United States, including many Cuban Americans, remain attentive to updates on the trajectory and evolution of Francine.