For a portion of northern Mississippi, there is a flood watch in place through Thursday at 7 p.m.
For the Mid-South, a wind advisory is in effect from 9 a.m. until early Friday morning.
Power interruptions are to be expected, and due to weather conditions, drivers are strongly advised to use extreme caution on the roads.
Many schools have already announced they have shut down due to the weather.
Francine will continue to lose strength as it moves across the Mid-South, delivering strong gusts and a lot of rain.
