The company urges customers to finalize storm plans and stay informed.
Entergy’s Waterford 3 Nuclear Generating Station and River Bend Station in Louisiana and Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Mississippi operated at full power during Hurricane Francine, which once again shows the resiliency and strength of nuclear power.
Hurricane Francine’s landfall is hours away. The storm is expected to make landfall later today near Vermilion Bay as a Category 2 hurricane. After landfall, the center is expected to move northward into Mississippi Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
We are preparing for impacts across our service area from Hurricane Francine. According to the National Hurricane Center's latest forecast, Francine may strengthen significantly before it reaches the coast. Francine is currently expected to make landfall on the Louisiana coast near Vermilion Bay Wednesday. We are prepared and we want you to be prepared, too.
Hemos solicitado equipos y materiales adicionales para agilizar el restablecimiento inmediatamente después de la tormenta.
Additional crews and specialized equipment requested to expedite storm restoration efforts.
We are preparing for impacts across our service area from Tropical Storm Francine. According to the National Hurricane Center's latest forecast, Francine will likely become a hurricane today, with significant strengthening expected before it reaches the coast. Francine is currently expected to make landfall on the Louisiana coast near Vermilion Bay Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane.
Nuclear plants are designed to exceed requirements to withstand regional natural disasters