Tropical Storm Francine has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and will threaten the U.S. Gulf Coast this week. Here's what you need to know.
Tropical Storm Francine has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and will threaten the U.S. Gulf Coast this week with flooding rain, life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds. JUMP TO: LOCATION l WATCHES l PATHThe current National Hurricane Center forecast calls for a dangerous Category 1 hurricane landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday evening.
Tropical Storm Watches are also in effect for portions of the Gulf Coast.The Hurricane Watch stretches along the Louisiana coast from Cameron eastward to Grand Isle.A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous.
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