Tropical Storm Francine Expected to Strengthen into a Hurricane Before Making Landfall in Louisiana – Weather Update

Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane before hitting the Louisiana coast on Wednesday, with winds reaching up to 90mph. Coastal residents are being warned of potential storm surges, tornadoes, and dangerous winds, leading to some evacuations and school closures in the region. The storm comes at a time when the Gulf of Mexico is experiencing warmer than usual sea temperatures, which may contribute to its intensity. Louisiana’s governor Jeff Landry has urged residents to be prepared and not panic, as the state still recovers from previous hurricanes like Laura, Delta, and Ida. US oil and gas producers in the Gulf have begun evacuating staff and pausing drilling operations in anticipation of the storm. Meteorologists are also monitoring two other weather systems in the mid-Atlantic that could potentially develop into larger storms. Experts had anticipated a more active hurricane season this year due to the warm sea temperatures in the Gulf. Residents are advised to stay informed and heed evacuation warnings as Francine approaches the southeastern United States.

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